Urban SociaLites Job Fair Connects Jobseekers With Employers

For the unemployed or underemployed, trying to find a new job in this troubled economy can prove taxing. The Urban SociaLites hoped to ease that strain for Freehold residents by bringing the employers to the jobseekers. The organization, which organizes community events and provides networking opportunities to minority professionals, held a job fair at the Freehold Borough YMCA Community Center Thursday.

“This is something that is needed in the community,” Urban SociaLites President Ayasha Roberson said. “A lot of times people have to go to the city or North Jersey for job fairs. We thought it would be good to bring a job fair to the people.”

Representatives from over a dozen companies including CentraState Healthcare System, Primerica, the New Jersey Judiciary, and David Lerner Associates attended the event and spoke with jobseekers.

Catherine Arminio, a human resources administrative specialist with the Superior Court of New Jersey Monmouth Vicinage, said the event presented an opportunity to let area residents know about positions available at the Monmouth County Courthouse.

“We always look to have outreach with the community. We have a variety of positions available from finance to human resources to administrative work,” Arminio said. She noted that she was introduced to several promising candidates during the job fair. “I’ve spoken to a lot of people, some bilingual. We’re always looking for bilingual staff.”

Job hunters attending the event ranged from those looking for fulltime work to individuals seeking a second job to young adults trying to find summer employment. In addition to introducing employers to jobseekers, the Urban SociaLites job fair provided instructions and information on how to prepare for other job fairs.

“We’re giving people the resources and tools they may not get otherwise,” Roberson said.