UNLV's Jean Nidetch Women's Center invites companies to participate in its 10th annual Community Job Fair, to be held 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 18 in the UNLV Moyer Student Union.

"Community Job Fair is an excellent, cost-effective employee-recruiting opportunity in today's competitive world of multimedia marketing," said Conee Spano, director of the Jean Nidetch Women's Center. "Thanks to the Southern Nevada businesses that sponsor and support this exciting event, Community Job Fair has grown to be one of the largest recruiting events in our state."

Spano expects nearly 2,000 job seekers to visit the 100 recruiters at the fair. Community Job Fair offers job seekers free access to the employee-recruiting exhibits, parking, and baby-sitting services with child security measures.

Fair sponsorships provide an opportunity for businesses to put their names in front of thousands of potential employees in Nevada and adjacent states.

"Because of the large volume of quality candidates that attend, businesses can build diversity in their work forces, reduce per-hire costs, screen applicants, conduct face-to-face interviews, and even hire on the spot," Spano said.

Recruiters will enjoy a complimentary breakfast before and lunch following the event. Volunteers will be available to help recruiters set up and tear down booths.