Career Expo Attracts Over 2,000 Job Seekers

Job seekers filled the concourse of the ballpark, forming a long line outside the gates.

Although the 2002 season has ended, the Durham Bulls still brought in a couple thousand people on Thursday, September 26. The 4th Annual "Field of Dreams" Career Expo took place on the ballpark concourse, attracting employers and job seekers from across the Triangle.

Capitol Broadcasting Company, one of the lead sponsors, had a booth at the event. Forty-four companies joined CBC in introducing itself to potential employees. Hundreds of recruiters manned the tables from 4:00-8:00pm and talked to over 2,000 job seekers.

Job seekers spoke with hundreds of recruiters from 45 area companies.

Over 2,000 Triangle residents attended the Thursday afternoon event.

Presenting sponsors included Harris Teeter, FOX50 and MIX 101.5/WRAL-FM.