FT LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami) – Carnival Cruise Lines, the Miami Dolphins and Pollo Tropical will be among the 50 or so companies hiring this week at a job fair in Sunrise.
The event will be held Thursday at the BB&T Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Carnival Cruise Line will be recruiting for sales, personal vacation planners and cruise vacation planners to work out of their Miramar location. The company offers employees two complimentary Fun Ship Cruises per year.
The Miami Dolphins will be looking to hire more than 50 guest experience reps and 50 more for event parking.
The Check Cashing Store will be conducting interviews for District Managers, Store Managers, Risk Management Agents and Customer Service Representatives.
City Furniture will be recruiting for sales associates, delivery drivers and interior designers.
Pollo Tropical has over 50 openings in South Florida for cashiers, cooks, line cooks, grill cooks, prep, dining room attendants, shift leaders and fast track team leaders.
If you plan to attend, here are some tips to get you ready.
If you have kids, make sure you arrange for a baby sitter. No children will be allowed into the event.
Dress your absolute best. This doesn’t mean you have to go out and purchase an expensive outfit, just dress clean cut and professional. Also, update your resume and bring at least 30 copies with you.
BB&T Center conducts a security check at the door. Girls- please leave the big purses at home Thursday! The less stuff that they have to check at the door, the quicker the lines will move.
It’s a good idea to do a little research in advance. Pick a few companies from the list and learn more about them online. The more you know about the company, the more you can converse with them at the event.
Make sure you visit every employer at the event and tell them what type of career you are interested in. If they do not have it available, they might be able to refer you to a company that does
No cell phones will be allowed inside the Career Fair room. And finally, this is South Florida, you may want to bring an umbrella.