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The '2017 Restart Job Fair' introduces 'hopeful jobs' for women, new middle-aged people, and youth. At Gwanghwamun Plaza in Seoul, 93 companies and organizations have set up 132 booths showcasing social enterprise jobs, women's jobs, and new middle-aged jobs. Some booths conduct on-site interviews. Job seekers can also find information about entrepreneurship, not just employment. For 'beginner job seekers,' start at the general consultation desk to take the first step. At the job counselor booth, you can learn how to write resumes and cover letters. You can receive detailed guidance on how to submit your resume, what to emphasize during interviews, and free image consulting including resume photo shoots and interview makeup and hairstyles. Those looking for social enterprise jobs should visit the co-prosperity recruitment hall. Happy ICT Foundation is a social enterprise that employs people with disabilities and the vulnerable, develops them as IT experts, and develops software products. EasyMove develops and manufactures mobility assistance devices and welfare vehicles for people with mobility challenges, and recruits researchers. At Underdogs Inc. booth, you can learn about various programs that help people start social enterprises or prepare for job transitions after leaving their jobs. Senior job seekers can attend on-site interviews at EverYoung Korea, which recruits portal harmful content blocking staff, and Incheon Silver Comprehensive Logistics, which recruits silver delivery personnel. Women job seekers seeking re-employment should first check women-tailored employment information provided at the public job information hall. Moving to the women's recruitment hall, you can visit 21 booths from 18 companies that hire career-interrupted women. Starbucks Korea, Yanolja Biz, Korea Yakult, and Service Ace conduct on-site interviews. A Starbucks Korea official explained, 'We operate a part-time work 'Return Mom' system that provides good jobs for women.' The lodging app 'Yanolja' introduces a program that helps women secure employment at major hotels through a 'Housekeeping Coordinator Talent Development Program.'