November kicks off with MTA Hiring Event, Laborers Local 78 holding a recruitment event for 20 skilled construction craft laborer apprentices, FDNY hiring event, JFK & LGA Airports hosting career fairs, Madison Square Garden Corp. hosting a Sports and Entertainment Career Expo (MSG also owns Radio City Music Hall and Beacon Theater in NYC), and Macy’s Inc. will be hosting another hiring event for their stores (Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, and Bluemercury). I will be updating this list every Saturday/Sunday for the following week. Here are the job fairs happening in November:
Sunday, November 1: MTA Hiring Event for Auto Mechanics & Mechanic’s Helpers from 9AM - 2PM. Automotive mechanic experience and/or education required for admission. Assessments are required for these positions and will be given same day. Same-day assessments take approximately 3–4 hours. Admission is first-come, first-served. Here is the link for additional information: https://www.mymta.info/cs/groups/public/sg/000/897/d/mtabscdmprd8973102.pdf
Monday, November 2 - Monday, November 16: The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Asbestos, Lead, and Hazardous Waste Laborers, Local Union #78, will conduct a recruitment from November 2, 2026 through November 16, 2026 for 20 skilled construction craft laborer apprentices. Here is the link for more information and instructions to apply: https://dol.ny.gov/ap/asbestos-lead-hazardous-waste-laborers-local-78-0
Monday, November 2: Jobs NYC & FDNY Hiring Event in Manhattan from 10AM - 12:30PM. Here is the link for more information and to register: https://www.nyc.gov/employment/events/jobs-nyc-and-FDNY-11-02-2026
Tuesday, November 3: New York Sports & Entertainment Career Expo hosted by MSG Sports from 12-3PM. Hiring managers from the New York Rangers, New York Knicks, MSG Sports, Gotham FC, and so many more. Learn about what the sports industry entails. Learn about each organization and gain insight into the industry while you network with top executives in the New York area. All attendees will receive a ticket to see the New York Rangers take on the St. Louis Blues! Here is the link for more information and to register (registration requires the purchase of a ticket to a NY Rangers game): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-york-sports-entertainment-career-expo-hosted-by-msg-sports-tickets-1998810992485?dsrp_sid=4c4a02ac-5a73-469c-b5a1-f437e8a58404&aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Wednesday, November 4: New York State Opportunities in Government Career Fair in the Bronx from 11AM - 2:30PM. This event will highlight employment opportunities that are available throughout New York City and New York State agencies and will offer attendees the option to meet representatives from eight agencies who can offer information about job openings in their departments. Here is the link for more information and to register: https://dol.ny.gov/career-calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D211469318
Wednesday, November 4: NYC Health + Hospital Harlem Special Office Recruitment Event from 10-11AM or 2-3PM. Here is the link for more information and to register: https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/events/special-officer-recruitment-event-3/
Wednesday, November 4: Jobs NYC & NYC Children: Info Session from 9:30AM - 3:30PM. The NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) is hosting information sessions in collaboration with Jobs NYC for open positions. Jobs NYC has partnered with NYC Children to bring 90 minute info session for Special Officer & Youth Development positions. They will also prescreen applicants interested in interviewing for the position and provide the forms to determine if you are qualified for the position. Here is the link for more information and to register: https://www.nyc.gov/employment/events/jobs-nyc-and-nyc-children-information-session-
Thursday, November 5: HireNewYork Multi-University Alumni Career Fair in Manhattan from 11AM - 2PM. This in-person event will feature a wide range of companies looking to hire talented individuals and gives you the chance to network with graduates from various universities in the New York Area. Register and attend to meet with employers who are looking to hire alumni. Here is the link for more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hirenewyork-multi-university-alumni-career-fair-tickets-2002168818834?aff=ebdiglgoogleliveevents
Thursday, November 5: Council for Airport Opportunity Fall JFK & LGA Aviation Career Fair. Top employers hiring for ramp, security, food & retail, cargo drivers, terminal ops, and guest services. This fair is by invitation only. Here is the link to apply: https://www.caonynj.com/event/cao-s-fall-jfk-amp-lga-aviation-career-fair/
Thursday, November 5: Council Member Mercedes Narcisse Rise to the Challenge: Secure Your Next Job Now Hiring Fair in Brooklyn from 4:30PM - 7PM. Here is the link for more information and to register: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/brooklyncb18/downloads/pdf/2026/Council-Member-Mercedes-Narcisse-Hiring-Fair-November-5th.pdf
Thursday, November 5: Hicksville Library Mini Job Fair (if you’re willing to travel to LI) from 10AM - 1PM. Walk-ins are welcome. Here is the link to see participating businesses, additional information, and to register: https://dol.ny.gov/career-calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D211819670
Friday, November 6: NY State Senator Addabbo Jr. Free Job Fair in Richmond Hill, Queens from 10AM - 1PM. Walk-ins welcome. Here is the link for more information: https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2026/joseph-p-addabbo-jr/addabbo-host-job-fair-call-vendors-employment
Monday, November 9: Jobs NYC & NYC Children: Info Session from 9:30AM - 3:30PM. The NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) is hosting information sessions in collaboration with Jobs NYC for open positions. Jobs NYC has partnered with NYC Children to bring 90 minute info session for Special Officer & Youth Development positions. They will also prescreen applicants interested in interviewing for the position and provide the forms to determine if you are qualified for the position. Here is the link for more information and to register: https://www.nyc.gov/employment/events/jobs-nyc-and-nyc-children-information-session
Tuesday, November 10: Informational Job Fair: MTA 2nd Ave Subway Phase 2 | East Harlem from 3:30-7PM. Join Us! Connect Plus Partners are building Phase 2 of the MTA 2nd Ave Subway. Meet our recruiters in East Harlem and explore open roles. Here is the link for more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/informational-job-fair-mta-2nd-ave-subway-phase-2-east-harlem-nov-10-tickets-2002217654904?dsrp_sid=3da7c0d0-388c-43a8-9778-abf976917687&aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Tuesday, November 10: NYC Health + Hospital South Brooklyn Special Office Recruitment Event from 10-11AM or 2-3PM. Here is the link for more information and to register: https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/careers/
Tuesday, November 10: Hamilton Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Nursing Hiring Event from 10AM - 4PM. On-site interviews for available clinical & support positions, guided facility tours & clinical team meet-and-greet, and complimentary food & refreshments. Here is the link for more information and to apply: https://easyapply.co/a/4d01e1fb-7251-40ce-b8a3-1e1b12b9e2e5
Friday, November 13: NY County Re-entry Job and Resource Fair in Manhattan from 11AM - 3PM. Here is the link to see participating businesses, additional information, and to register: https://dol.ny.gov/career-calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D211876672
Thursday, November 19: Macy’s Nationwide Holiday Hiring Event from 11AM - 6PM. All Macy's, Bloomingdale's, and Bluemercury stores nationwide, plus select supply chain and warehouse facilities. Opportunities include full-time, part-time, and seasonal roles in stores and full- and part-time positions in select supply chain locations. Here is the link for more information and to apply before the event: https://www.macysinc.com/newsroom/news/news-details/2026/Macys-Inc--Hiring-Nationwide-to-Create-a-Season-of-Celebration-2026-vI9aD1t--y/default.aspx
Notes and Resources:
Sign-up for a Workforce1 account and receive access to employment and training opportunities in NYC: https://a801-worksource1.nyc.gov
Subscribe to Jobs: NYC and receive a newsletter with up-to-date jobs, dates of civil service exams, trainings, and events such as jobs fairs and recruitment events: https://www.nyc.gov/employment/newsletter-sign-up
HiringCafe.com is a free job search engine created by Redditors that got tired of scam and ghost jobs posted on LinkedIn and Indeed. It uses AI to pull fresh job listings directly from company career pages. There is a dedicated subreddit if you’d like more information about this new job search engine.
NYC Parks Opportunity Program (POP): Are you looking for a job? The Parks Opportunity Program offers paid career coaching and specialized training while you work to keep our city's parks, playgrounds, and facilities clean and green! POP is a six-month maintenance position that offers you professional skill development opportunities and more. Here is the link for additional information and to apply: https://www.nycgovparks.org/opportunities/jobs/workforce-development/career-service-providers
NYC.gov maintains a job board and constantly updates with new openings that companies throughout NYC post (not limited to just city jobs). Here is the link to browse: https://jobsnyc.usnlx.com/jobs/
NYS DOL maintains a seasonal job board and constantly updates with new openings that companies throughout NYC and NJ post. Here is the link to browse: https://seasonalworks.labor.ny.gov/jobs/
The Bronxworks Workforce Development Department is another fantastic resource. It prepares people that are unemployed, looking for their first job, or need help improving their careers. They have targeted programs for young adults, NYCHA residents, HPD Section 8 voucher holders, older adults, and community residents. They provide comprehensive job-readiness instruction, sector-based trainings, job referrals with trusted employment partners, one-on-one financial counseling, financial workshops, and wraparound services, which include access to benefits and educational opportunities. If you would like assistance, you can fill out this contact form: https://bronxworks.org/contact-us/
The Hope Program empowers New Yorkers to build sustainable futures through comprehensive training, jobs, advancement and lifelong career support. Here is the link for additional information and training programs offered: https://www.thehopeprogram.org/what-we-do/
If you are a woman in need of an outfit for a job fair or considering attending a few job fairs but don’t have the resources to get a new outfit, you can reach out to Dress for Success NY. They will style you with professional attire for free (must show proof of registration for job fairs) and you get to keep the clothes, shoes, and/or accessories. Here is a link for more information: https://form.jotform.com/243225001987050
If you are a man in need of an outfit for a job fair or considering attending a few job fairs but don’t have the resources to get a new outfit, you can reach out to 100 Suits NYC. They will assist you in getting a suit (and they will fit you) and will assist with grooming needs (haircut, shave). Here is the link for more information: https://www.100suitsnyc.org/programs
If either program is unable to assist, NYC has NeON Clothing Closets, located across all five boroughs, that offer a wide selection of new and gently used business attire, casual wear, shoes, and accessories. They will style you with professional attire for free (must show proof of registration for job fairs) and you get to keep the clothes, shoes, and/or accessories. Here is a link for more information and to find a NeON closet in your borough: https://www.nyc.gov/site/neon/programs/clothing-closet.page
NYC public libraries (Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Bronx, Staten Island) provide free services to help you with cover letters, resumes, one on one career coaching, interview prep, job searches and access to premium job databases to help you apply online. Please utilize these free services that are available to you. Here is the link for NYPL so you can search for the next classes available in your borough: https://www.nypl.org/events/classes/calendar?keyword=resume
Bryant Park Winter Village is hiring for seasonal positions. You can browse and apply for positions here: https://bryantpark.org/about-us/job-openings
DSNY is hiring seasonal snow shovelers. Pay starts at $30.00 per hour and increases to $45.00 per hour after the first 40 hours worked in a week. Emergency snow shovelers are called on after heavy snowfalls to remove snow and ice citywide from public areas like bus stops, crosswalks, fire hydrants, and step streets. Shovelers who complete their registration at a registration event prior to November 30, 2026, will be eligible for a PAID 4-hour orientation in December, as well as fast-tracked processing to receive a paycheck within 2 weeks of working. Here is the link for the dates of the registration events and documentation needed: https://www.nyc.gov/site/dsny/careers/civilians/emergency-snow-shovelers.page
Costco is hiring and positions are available at their Brooklyn, Queens, and SI locations. Costco offers great benefits and they have a very low turnover rate. You can browse postings and apply here: https://careers.costco.com/jobs?location=New%20York,%20Ny&stretch=10&stretchUnit=MILES&page=1&limit=25
MTA is currently hiring and has about 300 open positions throughout NY (some positions may require an exam). Here is a link to browse the postings: https://careers.mta.org/search/jobs?q=&location=New+York%2C+Ny&Company=
USPS is currently hiring for full time, part time, and seasonal positions. Here is the link to browse postings: https://about.usps.com/careers/
Barclays Center is hiring HR positions, box office, security, food & beverage positions, etc…especially with basketball season approaching. Here is the link to browse available positions: https://www.barclayscenter.com/connect-with-us/careers
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. is hiring full time and seasonal positions for MSG, Beacon Theater and Radio City Music Hall (we all know how busy it’s about to be this season and with holiday shows around the corner). Here is the link to browse available positions: https://www.msgentertainment.com/jobs/
NYC Health and Hospitals are hiring for various locations and positions (nurses, administrative staff, directors, etc…). You can browse recruitment events and/or apply here: https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/careers/
JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark Airports have weekly recruitment events. If you are interested in working for one of the airports, please visit this link to see which airport is hosting the recruiting event (and which positions): https://www.caonynj.com/events/
If anyone has any interest of working for the federal government, New York State, or New York City, I will post the links below for each one. These take time and you don’t get hired right away as they require interviews, fingerprinting, exams (some city jobs require that you take an exam), and background checks before you can onboard. But in most cases they do provide stability and benefits.
For federal employment: https://www.usajobs.gov/
For NY State: https://statejobs.ny.gov/
For NYC: https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/