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Evan Brown, 21, of Elk Grove was first in line at the event. "I'm looking for a job to yield more money and stability," said Brown. Sacramento's 16th Annual Career Expo at the Masonic Temple building featured a long list of job opportunities and dozens of recruiters from a variety of Sacramento area employers, plus expert help with resumes. About 860 jobs were available, and everyone from students who couldn't get a job to retired people who said they couldn't afford to live on their pension came looking for work. Photo taken December 11, 2012 in Sacramento, California. -
Wesley Mitchell, 57, center with tie, of Antelop has been in the Sacramento region for the past two years looking for a job. "First impression always best impression," he said as he hoped being one of the first to arrive would help him have an edge getting a job. At right is Miguel Herrera, 20, of Elk Grove sitting curbside who said he has a part-time job but would like one that yields more money. Sacramento's 16th Annual Career Expo at the Masonic Temple building featured a long list of job opportunities and dozens of recruiters from a variety of Sacramento area employers, plus expert help with resumes. About 860 jobs were available, and everyone from students who couldn't get a job to retired people who said they couldn't afford to live on their pension came looking for work. Photo taken December 11, 2012 in Sacramento, California. -
A store front reminds job seekers that the holidays are fast approaching along J Street. Sacramento's 16th Annual Career Expo at the Masonic Temple building featured a long list of job opportunities and dozens of recruiters from a variety of Sacramento area employers, plus expert help with resumes. About 860 jobs were available, and everyone from students who couldn't get a job to retired people who said they couldn't afford to live on their pension came looking for work. Photo taken December 11, 2012 in Sacramento, California. -
A steady line of job applicants made their way down 12th Street around to J Street. Sacramento's 16th Annual Career Expo at the Masonic Temple building featured a long list of job opportunities and dozens of recruiters from a variety of Sacramento area employers, plus expert help with resumes. About 860 jobs were available, and everyone from students who couldn't get a job to retired people who said they couldn't afford to live on their pension came looking for work. Photo taken December 11, 2012 in Sacramento, California. -
Danielle Snyder, 19, of Sacramento and a friend she met in 5th grade Devin Stockton, 19, of Rancho Cordova wait in line along 12th Street to apply for jobs. Sacramento's 16th Annual Career Expo at the Masonic Temple building featured a long list of job opportunities and dozens of recruiters from a variety of Sacramento area employers, plus expert help with resumes. About 860 jobs were available, and everyone from students who couldn't get a job to retired people who said they couldn't afford to live on their pension came looking for work. Photo taken December 11, 2012 in Sacramento, California. -
Sacramento's 16th Annual Career Expo at the Masonic Temple building featured a long list of job opportunities and dozens of recruiters from a variety of Sacramento area employers, plus expert help with resumes. About 860 jobs were available, and everyone from students who couldn't get a job to retired people who said they couldn't afford to live on their pension came looking for work. Photo taken December 11, 2012 in Sacramento, California. -
Karen Dawal, right, gives job applicants a pep talk before they are let into the Sacramento's 16th Annual Career Expo at the Masonic Temple. The job fair featured a long list of job opportunities and dozens of recruiters from a variety of Sacramento area employers, plus expert help with resumes. About 860 jobs were available, and everyone from students who couldn't get a job to retired people who said they couldn't afford to live on their pension came looking for work. Photo taken December 11, 2012 in Sacramento, California. -
Evan Brown, 21, left, of Elk Grove chats with Sheila Stinson of Dignity Health where more than 500 jobs throughout their network were posted. People were referred to their website to apply for jobs in California, Arizona and Nevada. Sacramento's 16th Annual Career Expo at the Masonic Temple building featured a long list of job opportunities and dozens of recruiters from a variety of Sacramento area employers, plus expert help with resumes. About 860 jobs were available, and everyone from students who couldn't get a job to retired people who said they couldn't afford to live on their pension came looking for work. Photo taken December 11, 2012 in Sacramento, California. -
Job seekers wait in line to get resume advice. Sacramento's 16th Annual Career Expo at the Masonic Temple building featured a long list of job opportunities and dozens of recruiters from a variety of Sacramento area employers, plus expert help with resumes. About 860 jobs were available, and everyone from students who couldn't get a job to retired people who said they couldn't afford to live on their pension came looking for work. Photo taken December 11, 2012 in Sacramento, California. -
Shelima Din, 23, waits in line to have her resume critiqued. Sacramento's 16th Annual Career Expo at the Masonic Temple building featured a long list of job opportunities and dozens of recruiters from a variety of Sacramento area employers, plus expert help with resumes. About 860 jobs were available, and everyone from students who couldn't get a job to retired people who said they couldn't afford to live on their pension came looking for work. Photo taken December 11, 2012 in Sacramento, California. -
Melvin Griffin, 75, center, was hoping to find a job that would give him more hours then his part-time job at the Census Bureau. "I'm semi-retired and I still need a little more money. Unless you have a real good retirement we are out looking for work. I think I'm the oldest one here," he joked. Sacramento's 16th Annual Career Expo at the Masonic Temple building featured a long list of job opportunities and dozens of recruiters from a variety of Sacramento area employers, plus expert help with resumes. About 860 jobs were available, and everyone from students who couldn't get a job to retired people who said they couldn't afford to live on their pension came looking for work. Photo taken December 11, 2012 in Sacramento, California.
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