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HONOLULU – Sponsored by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Star Events is pleased to present the Hawaii Career Expo on Wednesday, October 30th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This series of job fairs allows employers and job seekers to connect in today’s rapidly changing career market.
Now more than ever, there is a critical need to provide innovative and alternative ways for companies and potential employees to connect. These free events allow job seekers to visit with many of Hawaii’s best employers, all looking for qualified hires in a competitive recruitment marketplace. Job seekers will be able to learn about available jobs and initiate one-on-one conversations with company recruiters on-the-spot while distributing resumes. They will meet with top employers in the government, military and Hawaii’s multifaceted private sector.
“Each year, thousands of people participate in our career expos to connect with hundreds of recruiters and HR managers throughout the state,” said Denise Ching, Director at the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. “From Halekulani to Hawaii State FCU, we are excited to feature opportunities in a wide variety of job categories including law enforcement, construction, nursing, foodservice, tourism & hospitality, financial institutions, emergency services, retail, technology, transportation and so much more. There will be a good variety of jobs being offered from the City and County of Honolulu and State of Hawaii.”
With more than 150 booths to visit, the Hawaii Career Expo attracts many of Hawaii’s most qualified and successful applicants and has helped these employers connect with talented candidates seeking employment in a variety of fields.
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The Expo is on Wednesday, October 30th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. Attendees may present a printed copy of their resume at the front door for free admission. Pre-registration is highly recommended at hawaiicareerexpo.com You may also visit the website or call (808) 529-4796 to purchase a booth, with questions or for more information.
This is a paid advertisement. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not reflect those of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and Oahu Publications Inc.Related guides: career training options and more career paths. For official outlook data, see Bureau of Labor Statistics Outlook.
What is career expo connects?
Career Expo Connects is a practical path teaching job-ready skills through hands-on programs. It helps learners qualify faster with clear costs and timelines.
Who should choose career expo connects?
Career changers, graduates, and adults seeking stable work benefit most. Compare schools, costs, and placement rates before enrolling.
How long does career expo connects take?
Most options take months to two years. Check catalogs for duration, tuition, and certificates to pick the best fit.
Making the Most of a Career Expo
Study the list of exhibitors before you arrive and choose eight to ten that match your interests. Prepare a thirty-second introduction that covers who you are, what you are looking for, and one relevant strength. Bring several copies of your resume and a notebook for names and follow-up actions.
Ask questions that go beyond the company website. What does a typical first year look like? Which skills are hardest to find? What advice would you give someone entering the field? Listen carefully and write down the answer, because it will make your follow-up message specific.
Following Up After the Event
Send a short message within two days to each person who gave you a contact address. Mention the conversation, restate your interest, and attach your resume only if it was requested. Keep the note professional and easy to answer.
Review your notes after the event and identify two or three concrete next steps. A career expo is useful only if it leads to a conversation, an application, or a better understanding of the market. Treat it as the beginning of a process rather than a one-day event.
If you did not receive a reply, follow up once after a week and then move on. Recruiters are busy, and silence is rarely personal.
Keep the process simple and repeatable. Consistency over several weeks is more effective than a burst of activity followed by a long pause.
Review what worked at the end of each month and change one thing at a time. Steady adjustment beats a complete overhaul.
Protect time for the tasks that matter and let go of the ones that only feel urgent. Progress is easier to sustain when the schedule is realistic.
Save your notes in one place so you can compare options without relying on memory. Clear records make the final decision faster and calmer.
Talk to people who have already taken this path and ask what they would do differently. Their perspective is usually more useful than another article.
Set a deadline for the decision and gather only the information that can change it. At some point, action teaches more than research.
Write down the next action and give it a date. A plan becomes useful only when it is small enough to start this week and specific enough to measure.
Ask someone with experience to review your thinking before you commit. A short conversation often reveals an assumption that is easy to correct early.
Keep the process simple and repeatable. Consistency over several weeks is more effective than a burst of activity followed by a long pause.
Review what worked at the end of each month and change one thing at a time. Steady adjustment beats a complete overhaul.
Protect time for the tasks that matter and let go of the ones that only feel urgent. Progress is easier to sustain when the schedule is realistic.
Save your notes in one place so you can compare options without relying on memory. Clear records make the final decision faster and calmer.
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