"When you job search on your own, you don't have a chance for one-on-one help. At Airport Jobs, you feel a lot more at ease and are able to ask questions and get answers."
– G. W., job-seeker "If you need assistance with start-up operations, Airport Jobs is the way to go. From start to finish, Airport Jobs has been an integral part of our team."
– Don Ashmore, Station Manager, DAL Global Services
Overview
A one-stop job shop, Airport Jobs makes it easy for job seekers to look for work, and a snap for employers to find the perfect candidate for an open position. Our partners also value the targeted, practical assistance their clients get in the job-seeking process at Airport Jobs.
Located in the main terminal of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Airport Jobs is the primary recruiting tool for many airport and airport related employers and the principal resource for people seeking employment in or around Sea-Tac Airport.
In Detail
For Job Seekers
Tens of thousands of job seekers (many immigrants and refugees speaking nearly 100 different native languages) have utilized services at Airport Jobs. Airport Jobs provides assistance to job seeker:
- Understanding the nature of airport jobs.
- Completing employment applications.
- Creating resumes and cover letters.
- Job search and interviewing techniques.
- Referrals to community resources.
In partnership with South Seattle Community College, Airport Jobs also offers English-as-a-second-language classes to help applicants with limited English proficiency successfully apply for and pass security tests required to work at the airport.
For Employers
Since Airport Jobs opened in early 2000, hundreds of companies have listed job positions at the Airport Jobs office, underscoring its importance as a recruiting tool for airport employers.
More than 100 employers list open positions on Airport Jobs' weekly "Hot List", which is distributed to job seekers visiting the office, via our website and by e-mail to 400+ organizations and job developers.
A number of employers use Airport Jobs' special targeted recruiting events and open interview opportunities to quickly hire significant numbers of employees to fulfill new contracts, start up local operations, or expand markets.
Many smaller employers report they receive a steady flow of qualified candidates from Airport Jobs, and no longer need to spend scarce resources on paid advertising for job applicants.
For Community Service Partners
If your client needs to go to work, Airport Jobs can help! Many services available to support your clients, including:
- Comprehensive job listings (e-mailed weekly);
- Training for Workforce Development Professionals about Sea-Tac Airport's job opportunities and hiring process;
- Special classes and workshops for specific client needs;
- Access to Employment Specialists; and
- Guest speakers available for site activities.
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