Uiwang Mayor Kim Seong-je expressed hopes on November 5 that the "2026 Uiwang City Job Fair" would serve as a platform for job seekers to find employment and for companies to discover talent.
During the event held at the Uiwang National Sports Center, Mayor Kim noted that over 600 job seekers attended, resulting in 397 on-site interviews and 625 participations in employment counseling and experience programs.
To support citizens in expanding their job opportunities and to assist local businesses in addressing workforce shortages, Mayor Kim is implementing tailored job policies.
This job fair is part of Mayor Kim's emphasis on citizen-centered job support and local employment activation, aiming to provide practical employment opportunities for job seekers while connecting local companies with the talent they need.
A total of 30 companies participated in the event.
Among them, 20 companies conducted one-on-one interviews with job seekers at on-site recruitment booths, while the remaining 10 utilized an artificial intelligence (AI) recruitment interview program to indirectly facilitate their hiring processes.
Notably, this job fair distinguished itself by integrating AI technology into job preparation and offering personalized consulting, moving beyond the traditional model of merely providing job listings.
Employment support centers provided job seekers with counseling and consulting tailored to their skills and experiences.
The experience center offered programs such as AI resume writing, AI resume photo sessions, personal color assessments, and guidance on interview hair and makeup, equipping job seekers with practical tools for the employment process.
These employment support programs provided various preparation opportunities for young people facing a changing job market and for those preparing for re-employment.
Above all, AI-based employment support and interview image consulting attracted significant interest from participants, setting this event apart from traditional job fairs.
During the event, participating companies confirmed hiring for 84 candidates through on-site interviews and resume submissions, with plans for second interviews for some.
Mayor Kim stated that even for job seekers and companies that did not secure immediate hires, additional talent referrals and hiring support would continue.
Citizens showed keen interest in practical support that directly aids their job preparation.
In particular, services such as AI resume writing, photo sessions, and interview image consulting received positive feedback for allowing job seekers to access essential services in one location.
Mayor Kim emphasized that this job fair would strengthen on-site employment support to help citizens connect with actual job opportunities.
He added, "I congratulate those who found employment in their desired fields and will continue to expand tailored job support policies that citizens and businesses can feel together."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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