LOOKING for employment or thinking of changing your career path? – pop along to the Dorset Echo Jobs Fair and see where it takes you.

More than 1,000 job seekers are expected to attend next month’s Jobs Fair which will see businesses from across the career spectrum on hand to offer advice and support.

Now it its sixth year, the fair is designed to bring employers and job seekers together and serves as a networking hub. People can sign up for workshops on CV writing, interview skills and confidence building.

Previous years have proved a massive success and the Jobs Fair is going from strength to strength. Organisers are hoping to build on that success with a bigger and better event.

David McArthur, Greater Wessex Account Manager for Jobcentre Plus, said: “We are proud to work in partnership with the Dorset Echo to progress local people into employment, which in turn supports resident businesses to grow. The Dorset Echo Jobs Fair is a fantastic opportunity for anyone seeking a new job or a change of jobs. It has previously helped thousands of jobseekers into long-term sustainable employment and new career paths. It’s a fact since 2010 we have seen local unemployment massively decrease, -60 per cent for youth unemployment and -50 per cent for all ages. With this fantastic jobs fair we are confident numbers will continue to decrease. Be a part and get hired.”

Sponsored by Encompass, the event will be making a welcome return to the Weymouth Pavilion Ocean Room on Wednesday, October 12, 10am to 4pm.

Stalls so far include Encompass, Nurse Plus, Queen Charlotte Care Home, New Cross Healthcare, British Army, RAF wagamama, Yeovil College and Job Centre Plus. Best Training will provide free workshops such as CV writing and interview skills. Job seekers will have the opportunity to explore a host of opportunities in a face-to-face environment.

Stall spaces are limited. To book or for more information contact Yelena Fletcher on 01305 830844 or email yelena.fletcher@dorsetecho.co.uk