MORE than 1,000 jobs will be highlighted at a virtual recruitment fair in January.

The event is being staged by Leeds company Built Environment Networking, which provides events in the construction and property industry.

It is the second event of its kind to be staged by the company after a successful inaugural recruitment fair earlier this year which was attended by more than 300 job seekers.

The latest event will take place on January 27. It is free to attend and free for companies to exhibit if they’re looking to recruit.

Amy Atkins, Delivery Manager at MOLA who exhibited at the previous recruitment fair, said: “The last event was really good – we got to meet lots of interesting people and we’re in discussions about some of them joining MOLA.

“As well as this we’ve also had people reaching out for career advice on working in archaeology, we’ve met with a university to discuss working with them and their students and more. It was very useful for MOLA as well as the attendees and we’re looking forward to being involved again in January.”

Keith Griffiths, Managing Director of event organiser Built Environment Networking, said: “The ongoing Coronavirus pandemic has caused an upsurge in unemployment and has acutely affected many professionals in the built environment sector.

“The pause in recruitment that many firms embarked on in response to pandemic-related uncertainty or financial strain has also acted as a barrier to employment and with measures set to continue into the New Year this may surge again.

“But there are also firms who’ve found opportunities within the pandemic and are growing – and this event will look to promote and highlight some of those positions. The event will offer support from experts in CV writing, social media experts and best practice with interviews whilst also highlighting over 1,000 job openings and opportunities.”

Visit https://www.built-environment-networking.com/event/built-environment-recruitment-fair/ to register for the event or to exhibit.

More young workers were made redundant during the summer this year than in all of 2019, according to a study in November. An analysis by the TUC showed that 59,000 workers aged 16 to 24 lost their jobs between July and September, 3,000 more than last year.

The union organisation said its findings highlighted the “disproportionate” impact the Covid-19 economic crisis is having on young people.

Employees of all ages around the country have been losing their jobs because of the pandemic. Many economists expect unemployment to continue rising for the rest of the year.