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On-site interviews held at Peoria Goodwill's annual job fair
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Hundreds of people gathered at Goodwill Commons in Peoria Friday for the organization's annual Big Job Fair, hoping to connect with potential employers and find new career opportunities.
The event featured around 30 employers from across Central Illinois, including Illinois State Police, OSF HealthCare, Carle Health, and CEFCU. Many companies conducted on-site interviews in designated rooms, giving applicants the chance to land a job on the spot.
Tim O'Malley, Community Relations Manager for Goodwill of Central Illinois, said the goal of the fair is to break down barriers for people searching for employment.
'I think it's hard for anyone to find a job. So, we want to try to make it as easy as possible and reduce any barriers that they may have trying to find that work,' said O'Malley.
He shared one of the most rewarding moments from the day overhearing a father excitedly tell his child that he had just been hired.
'I heard someone say to their child, 'Guess what? Dad just got a job.' And I could hear in the background the kid yelling and happy. So that's really rewarding to hear and see,' he said.
For those who missed the annual event, Goodwill Commons hosts smaller job fairs every month, continuing its mission to support the local workforce and connect job seekers with meaningful employment.
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