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Job seekers filled the biannual Airport Community Job Fair at the Georgia International Convention Center March 27.<\/p><\/div>\n

By Anika Robertson
\nSenior Editor\/Assistant Public Relations Manager<\/em><\/b><\/p>\n

The biannual Airport Community Job Fair hosted more than 60 companies eager to fill hundreds of positions \u2013 from operations supervisor to cook to firefighter \u2013 at the world\u2019s busiest and most efficient airport. The Georgia International Convention Center event on March 27 drew 1,435 job seekers, 174 of whom were hired on the spot. Below are reflections and impressions of those who landed job offers.<\/p>\n

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Irene Stewart<\/p>\n

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About: Just relocated with husband from New York and saw advertisement online.
\nHired as: Interpreter (Spanish)
\nCompany: TBI
\nExperience at the job fair: \u201cIt was pleasant. The people are very friendly here. I\u2019ve been able to learn about other companies that are establishing themselves.\u201d
\nLooking forward to: \u201cAccomplishing the vision of the company as well as grow and [offer] some of my skills and abilities.\u201d\\<\/p>\n

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Shelia Pope<\/p>\n

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About: Atlanta native and saw advertisement on Facebook page.
\nHired as: Bartender
\nCompany: Global Concessions
\nLooking forward to: \u201cLongevity and stability. I like being at the Airport. I like meeting and dealing with a lot of new people from different places.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Soterica Morris<\/p>\n

About: From Jacksonville (1 month)
\nHired as: Assistant Manager
\nCompany: Park ATL (ABM-Lanier-Hunter)
\nExperience at the job fair: \u201cHere is definitely more involved. It wasn\u2019t like you just gave [company representatives] your resume and hope for the best. They actually sit down with you and give you information about the job, and they leave it open for you to ask questions. It\u2019s more personal.\u201d
\nLooking forward to: \u201cGrowing with the company. I want to be able to get in there and enforce the things they have laid out. I like to train people and help people become who they want to be: successful.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Tiah Tomlin<\/p>\n

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About: From Virginia and learned of the fair through Facebook GroupMe (job-seeker group)
\nHired as: Trainer (department in development)
\nCompany: TBI
\nExperience at the job fair: \u201cIt was simple. I was totally surprised. I wasn\u2019t expecting it. I went in there to talk about customer service opportunities, and when they saw my background, they said, \u2018I like you,\u2019 [and shared information about the new training group]. Seamless.\u201d
\nLooking forward to: \u201cThe opportunity to meet people from all over, different cultures and different backgrounds. I\u2019m excited about the opportunity to be part of the team.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Jessica Johnson<\/p>\n

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Hired as: Cashier
\nCompany: Hojeij Branded Foods from Atlanta
\nExperience at the job fair: \u201cIt\u2019s my first time at a job fair. It\u2019s different, so many companies.\u201d
\nLooking forward to: \u201cImproving my life and trying to build to get to the next level.\u201d<\/p>\n

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