Gwangju Mayor Park Kwan-yeol is enhancing job policies that resonate with citizens, achieving notable success by hiring 17 individuals directly at a recent job fair.
The initiative aims to create quality jobs that citizens can feel and to invigorate the local economy through strengthened, on-site tailored employment services.
On October 23, Mayor Park hosted the '2026 Gwangju Job Fair' at the multipurpose gymnasium on the second floor of the Gwangju Citizens' Sports Center.
The fair featured 20 participating companies, attracting over 650 job seekers looking for employment opportunities.
A total of 264 job seekers attended on-site interviews, resulting in 17 immediate hires.
Mayor Park expressed optimism that the final number of hires would increase once second interviews and subsequent hiring processes are completed.
This event focused not only on providing job listings but also on directly connecting citizens with businesses, offering practical employment support tailored to the circumstances and characteristics of job seekers.
Companies such as Coupang Fulfillment Services and Gyeonggi-Daewon Express participated in the fair, conducting on-site interviews, while various agencies, including the Employment Welfare Plus Center and Gwangju Senior Club, provided diverse employment services.
The atmosphere among attendees was vibrant, with job seekers actively exploring employment opportunities and reviewing job information from participating companies to find suitable positions and working conditions.
In interview areas, job seekers engaged with hiring managers, discussing their experiences and qualifications, while consultation spaces were busy with inquiries about job preparation and career choices.
Interest also grew in experiential programs utilizing artificial intelligence (AI), including free resume photo sessions, job preference analysis, employment tarot readings, and personal color diagnostics.
The fair served as a platform for job seekers and companies seeking talent to meet, creating an environment filled with anticipation for employment opportunities.
Mayor Park also organized programs to alleviate the burden of job preparation for seekers and support career exploration.
These included AI-based resume photo sessions, job preference analysis, employment tarot, and personal color diagnostics, along with a special lecture on AI for over 100 vocational high school students to enhance future job competencies and career exploration opportunities.
Mayor Park reiterated his commitment to strengthening job policies that reflect the needs of citizens and local businesses, aiming to expand the employment support system that leads to actual hiring.
He stated, "This event was a significant opportunity for citizens seeking jobs and companies needing talented individuals to connect and broaden practical employment opportunities." He emphasized the importance of continuing to expand tailored employment services that reflect the needs of local businesses and job seekers, striving to create quality jobs that citizens can truly feel.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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