McLean County Chamber hosting job fair next week

Posted on September 17, 2021
The walk-up job fair is Tuesday from 11am-2pm at Eastland Mall, 1615 E. Empire Street, Bloomington. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting a job fair in the parking lot of Eastland Mall.

Over 40 local employers from a variety of industry sectors will be looking to hire for more than 1,200 hundred immediate openings.

Jessica Kemp is the event services manager for the chamber.

“The job fair is open to the entire community and applicants are encouraged to bring their official ID, along with several copies of their resume,” said Kemp. “Applicants are also encouraged to dress for success as many of the employers present will be prepared to interview and make a job offer on the spot.”

The walk-up job fair is Tuesday from 11am-2pm at Eastland Mall, 1615 E. Empire Street, Bloomington.

More information can be found here.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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