ORLANDO, Fla. – More than 150 companies set up inside a hall at the Central Florida Fairgrounds Wednesday for the 25th annual Central Florida’s Employment Council’s Job Fair.
Many of the businesses struggling to bring back staff, bringing in their best and most competitive offers. “We were ready and prepared for a couple of thousand job seekers today, but we averaged about 500-600,” said Paulette Weir, event organizer. “We don’t know where they are at, where the job seekers are at.” Companies are getting creative, offering $1,000 sign on bonuses, on the spot job offers, high hourly wages and even Amazon gift cards just for setting up an interview. [TRENDING: Pipeline shutdown prompts state of emergency | 13-year-old girl was stabbed to