Lincoln
IETC and Robert's Sysco Food Services introduce more than 100
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[JAN. 26, 2006]
Robert's Sysco is having two more
job fairs this week: tonight
(Thursday) from 4 to 8 and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the
Lincoln Park District.
"In the 24 years I have been in the employment and training field, I
have never seen such a comprehensive and organized job fair,"
Lincoln IETC director Jan Gleason said.
What can a job seeker expect at the job fair? Applicants are
handed a packet when entering and will be asked to register. The
packet contains a job application, full job description, salary
information and an informational brochure about Robert's.
They then are moved into the lobby, where they can watch a 10- to
15-minute video about the company.
Each job fair is staffed by company managers, supervisors and
workers who perform the job tasks. Candidates can ask specific
questions about the jobs and about the company. Job seekers can gain
a wealth of information from this component of the job fair.
Candidates then can go to the application room, where they can
complete the application. Once the application is completed, job
seekers can have a "pre-interview" with a company representative.
Thursday there will be approximately 17 company staff available.
Thursday is just for those candidates interested in the night
selector warehouse positions.
On Saturday, the job fair is open to all positions -- over 100
available. The company is planning on having between 35 and 40 staff
present on that date.
In addition, Robbie Robert, chief executive officer and company
president, will be available at the job fair to talk to and answer
questions from job seekers. He also attended the job fair on Monday
for drivers.
"I would encourage individuals to stop in our office to pick up
an application and review a list of all the positions available,"
Gleason said. Candidates who have a resume are encouraged to attach
it to the application.
"We would like to give CITV5 (Tim, Tom and Celeste) and the
Lincoln Park District (Marcia, Roy and Christina) a big thank-you
for assisting our office in coordinating and sponsoring this event,"
Gleason said. She said that her office began preparations about
three months ago, and when she asked for sponsorship assistance,
CITV and the park district both responded the same way: with open
arms and "Whatever you need, Jan." They have been a tremendous help
and resource, she said.
In addition, Eileen Higgs Parn, director of employee and
community relations for Robert's Sysco, and Robert Coffey, human
resources generalist, have been absolutely fantastic to work with,
Gleason said. After working with them for the past few months, it is
quite apparent that Robert's Sysco is dedicated and committed to
their employees, customers and community.
