The Labour Department will hold the Building a Multicultural Workplace Job Fair at MacPherson Stadium (Indoor) in Mong Kok on September 16 and 17. Job seekers and young persons are welcome to join. Admission is free.About 50 organisations will participate in the two-day job fair and offer vacancies of over 2 200 quality jobs, including those suitable for ethnic minority job seekers. Around 25 organisations will set up booths and conduct recruitment on the spot each day. The vacancies include customer services assistant (airline services), turnaround coordinator, passenger service officer, aircraft maintenance mechanic trainee, e-commerce specialist, short film producer, digital marketing & social media specialist, digital marketing & social media specialist, senior laboratory technician, clubhouse assistant, sushi apprentice , barista, gym assistant, pet shop assistant, beautician, salesperson (musical instrument), etc. There will also be training bodies presenting courses for ethnic minorities.  Job seekers with different experience and cultural background are welcome.

Many students look for summer jobs during their summer holiday hoping to gain pocket money as well as working experience. Yet, with limited social experience, they will easily fall prey to scammers’ devious employment traps. When facing unfamiliar recruitment processes and procedures, students should stay alert and vigilant. Try to understand the job nature thoroughly and assess your qualifications and suitability for the job you apply, and beware of online frauds and jobs that offer unreasonably high salaries. Lack of cautiousness may lead to financial loss or even unwitting involvement in criminal activities. Hence, Labour Department has prepared a travel guide to lead you embarking on a thrilling adventure to illustrate the most prevalent job traps aiming at young people looking for summer jobs -Illegal Work Talent Scout Scams Vice Traps Pyramid Schemes Fake Clicks Loan Deception Scams Unreasonable Fees Investment Scams Overseas Employment Fraud as well as sharing various smart tips against the traps -Tip 1 “Be careful and watch out for attractive offer”Tip 2 “Take good care of personal safety, personal data and belongings”Tip 3 “Know your employer and study employment contract well”Tip 4 “Stay vigilant during online job-hunting”Tip 5 “Be informed of current affairs and seek help when necessary”Besides, as fresh job-seekers, young people must pay attention to industrial safety and avoid taking up dangerous work (e.g. construction work, operation of heavy machinery, handling of chemicals and corrosive substance as well as work processes involving extremely high temperature). You should use safety equipment provided by employers and strictly follow all safety regulations at work.Hope this travel guide helps you excel in a brilliant employment experience!Source：Labour Department - A Guide for Students Seeking Summer Jobs