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Molineux buzzes with ambition as 2,000 turn up for Wolverhampton Jobs Fair

There was a hive of excitement and energy as more than 2,000 people descended on Molineux stadium for the Wolverhampton Jobs Fair.

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Employers lined the premises inside the ground as jobseekers flocked there to find out more about career opportunities in the WV1 Suite at the stadium.

A wide range of roles were on offer as employers from the military, police and royal mail to the City of Wolverhampton College took part in the event, which was organised as part of the build up to Wolverhampton Business Week.

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Former BHS Wolverhampton staff on the look out for a job are: Nicholas Wylde, Jasvinder Rana, Jayne Percival, Jackie Hanson, Janice Whitehouse and Bimla Rattu
Former BHS Wolverhampton staff on the look out for a job are: Nicholas Wylde, Jasvinder Rana, Jayne Percival, Jackie Hanson, Janice Whitehouse and Bimla Rattu

In total 60 organisations attended. Jobseekers appeared impressed the opportunities that were on offer to them at the venue.

Abbie Williams, aged 19, from Wolverhampton, said: "I think the job fair is good and it is good the organisers have created opportunities for people."

Sixty organisations were at the fair in total
Sixty organisations were at the fair in total

Justin Jansen, 19, from Ashmore Park, said: "I think this is awesome.

"It is a good opportunity for young people to get a job. People who have started college are now looking for work.

"It is nice to see so many businesses and organisations in one room. You may not think your capable for a role, but when you come here you think, actually I am."

Sergeant Phil Howe and Corporal Andy Bolas with Sheldon Marsden from Wolverhampton
Sergeant Phil Howe and Corporal Andy Bolas with Sheldon Marsden from Wolverhampton

And Megan Goodman, 23, from Birmingham, added: "There is a bit of everything here which is good. I was looking online for an animal placement and saw there was a placement at Pets At Home."

The Express & Star held its own stall, which promoted its job advertising website, jobs.expressandstar.com.

Recruitment manager Tracey Thompson said: "People only see us as a newspaper, but many are not aware we also have advertise for jobs online."

Councillor John Reynolds, Wolverhampton council's Cabinet Member for City Economy, said: "We are delighted with the number of city jobseekers we were able to empower by attracting them to the fair.

"We have also received very positive feedback from the employers that exhibited, who appreciate the economic regeneration priorities of the city.

"They were impressed by the people they met and many of the jobseekers have been invited for interviews.

"We're optimistic about the future of the city. It is a great place to live, work, visit and do business."