LGU-Gerona sponsors job fair

In an effort to help create job opportunities for local residents, the LGU Gerona sponsored a one-day job fair at the Gerona Public Auditorium on November 20, 2008.

The job fair is one of the highlights of the town’s “A Gathering of Families” fiesta celebration.

Mayor Dennis Go said the local government wants to help companies find qualified employees to work with them.

“More than that, the job fair is our way of assisting local job seekers to find decent jobs right at their doorsteps,” Go added.

The job fair led by Ninette Mamucod of the local PESO Office, MPDC Gerona, provincial capitol, and other local agencies, drew in 340 applicants and 26 companies.

Food chain giant Jollibee, Robinson’s Department Store, Signa Bank, Isdaan, EZ Supermart, and Central Luzon Doctor’s Hospital-Educational Institution (CLDH-EI), were among the big companies that opened doors for possible employment.

Other companies who also participated were: NCO Group (Call Center), GM Bank, Adessa Corporation, and Sutherland (Call Center) Electa Tarlac Aggregate, TSPI, Cindy’s, Cyber City (Call Center), Red Camia, EEI Corporation, TIPCO, RC Cola, DELAMAR I (Call Center), Toll ways Management Corporation, and MPP Property Management.

Company booths were set up in the town plaza while the municipal employees provided assistance to company coordinators and applicants.

Summary of application process:

Total Number of Applicants : 340
Female : 160
Male : 180

Notes:
Jollibee – 22 applicants for interview has undergone their interview last Nov. 23 and will take examination next week.
EZ Mart - 32 applicants for exam and interview has undergone their interview and exam last November 26

Legend:
QEV1 – trade test/exam FV- Future Vacancy
QEV2- for medical examination NQ- Not qualified
QEV3 – for employer’s interview

Legend:
Q - Qualified
FFI - For future interview
NQ - Not Qualified
O - Others