South Clayton Job Fair

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Although it seems as of late that we are out of the recession that has plagued the U.S. for the past few years, there are still lots of people who are out of work. I headed down to Hampton a few Tuesdays ago to see around 250 people as they eagerly awaited the start of the South Clayton Job Fair at the South Clayton Recreation Center. Employers had set up booths with representatives from different companies and occupations to meet and talk with the hopeful job seekers. I got there early in the morning but there was already a line of people waiting for the fair to start. With resumes in hand and a positive attitude, people tried to make an impression.

C.J. Carr (left) and Owen High fill out paperwork as they wait with other hopeful applicants for the start of the South Clayton Job Fair at the South Clayton Recreation Center in Hampton on Tuesday, September 30, 2014.

C.J. Carr (left) and Owen High fill out paperwork as they wait with other hopeful applicants for the start of the South Clayton Job Fair at the South Clayton Recreation Center in Hampton on Tuesday, September 30, 2014.

Gloria Ward (center) waits with other hopeful applicants for the start of the South Clayton Job Fair at the South Clayton Recreation Center in Hampton on Tuesday, September 30, 2014.

Gloria Ward (center) waits with other hopeful applicants for the start of the South Clayton Job Fair at the South Clayton Recreation Center in Hampton on Tuesday, September 30, 2014.

Ebonie Moore (left) gets help printing a few extra copies of her resume from Anita Davis before the start of the South Clayton Job Fair at the South Clayton Recreation Center in Hampton on Tuesday, September 30, 2014.

Ebonie Moore (left) gets help printing a few extra copies of her resume from Anita Davis before the start of the South Clayton Job Fair at the South Clayton Recreation Center in Hampton on Tuesday, September 30, 2014.

William McKenzie (right) looks over a pamphlet on resumes as he waits with other hopeful applicants for the start of the South Clayton Job Fair at the South Clayton Recreation Center in Hampton on Tuesday, September 30, 2014.

William McKenzie (right) looks over a pamphlet on resumes as he waits with other hopeful applicants for the start of the South Clayton Job Fair at the South Clayton Recreation Center in Hampton on Tuesday, September 30, 2014.

Terry Jones (center) waits with other hopeful applicants for the start of the South Clayton Job Fair at the South Clayton Recreation Center in Hampton on Tuesday, September 30, 2014.

Terry Jones (center) waits with other hopeful applicants for the start of the South Clayton Job Fair at the South Clayton Recreation Center in Hampton on Tuesday, September 30, 2014.

Shannetta Drake (left) takes employment information from Bill Bexley and Joel Alexis as she attends the South Clayton Job Fair at the South Clayton Recreation Center in Hampton on Tuesday, September 30, 2014.

Shannetta Drake (left) takes employment information from Bill Bexley and Joel Alexis as she attends the South Clayton Job Fair at the South Clayton Recreation Center in Hampton on Tuesday, September 30, 2014.

Mary Butler (center) talks with Clayton County Sheriff's Deputy Debbie Harris (left) as Kymberley Hines talks with Ofc. Tabitha Givens during the South Clayton Job Fair at the South Clayton Recreation Center in Hampton on Tuesday, September 30, 2014.

Mary Butler (center) talks with Clayton County Sheriff’s Deputy Debbie Harris (left) as Kymberley Hines talks with Ofc. Tabitha Givens during the South Clayton Job Fair at the South Clayton Recreation Center in Hampton on Tuesday, September 30, 2014.

Denise Seltz (left) looks over Gerald Taylor's resume as he attends the South Clayton Job Fair at the South Clayton Recreation Center in Hampton on Tuesday, September 30, 2014.

Denise Seltz (left) looks over Gerald Taylor’s resume as he attends the South Clayton Job Fair at the South Clayton Recreation Center in Hampton on Tuesday, September 30, 2014.

Krystal Flott (left) and Alan Harmon speak with Carolyn Beasley and Tracey Scott from Lowe's as they attend the South Clayton Job Fair at the South Clayton Recreation Center in Hampton on Tuesday, September 30, 2014.

Krystal Flott (left) and Alan Harmon speak with Carolyn Beasley and Tracey Scott from Lowe’s as they attend the South Clayton Job Fair at the South Clayton Recreation Center in Hampton on Tuesday, September 30, 2014.

Pam Ambles (left) shakes hands with Kanod Covington as he attends the South Clayton Job Fair at the South Clayton Recreation Center in Hampton on Tuesday, September 30, 2014.

Pam Ambles (left) shakes hands with Kanod Covington as he attends the South Clayton Job Fair at the South Clayton Recreation Center in Hampton on Tuesday, September 30, 2014.