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Having received the job specification for the Book Fair Promoter role from Sup Retail (Hong Kong) Limited in early May, I dedicated time to carefully prepare my application, ensuring it accurately reflected my relevant experience from the 2024 Hong Kong Book Fair and other exhibitions. Following the submission of my application form around mid-May, I then focused on preparing for the subsequent interview scheduled for the 16th of May.

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The first day of the orientation, the first day full of curiosity and excitement, the day before the book fair begins, and the first day the supervisor took us to familiarize ourselves with the environment and explain to us the work we need to be responsible for, such as explaining the job responsibilities, working hours, adverse weather arrangements, and guiding us through signing the part-time contract. In the picture above, we are preparing for the schedule and organizing the day’s agenda into a neat arrangement.

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The first day before the Hong Kong Book Fair begins, the first day full of curiosity and excitement, the day of preparing the books, and the first day the supervisor guided us to familiarize ourselves with the environment and explain to us the work we need to be responsible for, such as unpacking boxes of books and arranging them on shelves by category, including comics and novels. In the picture above, we are unpacking a box and organizing the books, such as the “Elden Ring” series and other manga, into neatly arranged displays on the shelves.

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The day before the Hong Kong Book Fair begins, the day full of anticipation and preparation, the final day before the event, and the day the supervisor led us to complete the setup and ensure readiness, such as finalizing the arrangement of books on shelves and tables by category, including comics, novels, and other publications. In the picture above, we have organized the booth with neatly displayed books and a polished layout, preparing for the fair’s opening tomorrow.

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The day of my regular work, the day full of focus and engagement, the day as a book fair assistant, and the day the supervisor entrusted me to manage tasks such as restocking books, arranging them neatly on the shelves, and assisting customers by helping them find the books they’re looking for while introducing book purchase discounts. In the picture above, I am organizing and restocking the shelves with manga and other publications, ensuring everything is in order for the visitors.

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A busy afternoon at the Hong Kong Book Fair, filled with bustling energy, where I take on the role of a book fair assistant. The supervisor has entrusted me with restocking books, keeping the shelves tidy, assisting customers in finding their desired books, and distributing promotional flyers about our company, highlighting booth activities and discounts. In the picture above, I’m seen engaging with visitors, organizing the shelves, and sharing flyers to promote our offerings.

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During peak hours at the Hong Kong Book Fair, when our booth gets crowded with eager visitors, I step outside to assist customers with their needs. When long queues form for payment, I hold up a queue sign to help guide customers to the right line. In the picture above, the bustling scene shows the busy atmosphere with people browsing and queuing, reflecting the high demand at our booth.

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The final day of the Hong Kong Book Fair, a tiring yet fulfilling close, when we started packing up the remaining books into boxes as the exhibition wound down. Despite the exhaustion, we managed to complete the task quickly and efficiently. In the picture above, I’m seen carefully packing books into a box, ensuring everything is organized before the booth closes.

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looking back on this whole thing, I was totally knackered by the end, but it felt so worth it. The long days really wore me out, but seeing everything come together at the end gave me this awesome sense of achievement. I got to meet a bunch of new mates along the way—chatting and joking around with them made it way more fun than I expected. Our supervisor was a legend, super chill and patient, always there to help us figure things out, even when we messed up a bit. I picked up heaps of stuff—like how to keep things organized, deal with customers, and work as a team—plus, it boosted my confidence big time. I also learned to roll with the punches and turn tough moments into chances to get better. Honestly, it’s been a proper eye-opener, and I reckon it’s shaped me a lot, both personally and for whatever’s next.