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More than 5,000 show up at job fair in Davie, Florida

Laura Figueroa - Miammi Herald

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February 26, 2009 04:41 PM

Clutching brief cases, donning dark suits and trying to put their best foot forward, more than 5,000 people lined up Thursday at the Signature Grand in Davie with one objective: to find a job.

From recent college graduates to out-of-work business executives, thousands waited in a line that snaked in and around the hotel for a career fair hosted by Diversity Jobs USA. Though doors for the event opened at 11 a.m., many started camping in front of the hotel as early as 8 a.m.

''I almost thought I was at the wrong place,'' said David Rodriguez. ``I thought I was at a Hannah Montana or Jonas Brothers concert because there were so many people waiting in line.''

Rodriguez, a recent Florida International University grad from Hollywood, is seeking a job in communications -- although at this point he admitted he would accept just about any job that came his way, having already applied at local burger joints and supermarkets.

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