The Labour Department will host the “Career Takeoff Job Fair for the Middle-aged & Elderly” at MacPherson Stadium in Mong Kok on Thursday and Friday. Over 60 organisations across various industries will offer more than 2,900 quality vacancies, with approximately 30 conducting on-site recruitment each day.

Positions offered include: accounting officer, clerk, senior production technician, technical officer, assistant maintenance officer, airline ground crew, track fitter, pier sailor, baggage scanner, health worker, massagist, recreation assistant, restaurant manager, barista, chef, cashier, security guard and taxi driver.

More than 87% of the openings offered at the job fair are full-time jobs with monthly salaries ranging from $12,000 to $23,000. About 97% of the vacancies require an education level of Secondary Six or below, while around 58% require no relevant work experience.

The event will take place from 11am to 5.30pm at 1/F, MacPherson Stadium, 38 Nelson Street, Mong Kok. Admission is free, with final admission time at 5pm each day.