Kevin Clifford/Nevada Appeal People wander through the 33 booths Saturday morning comprising the annual Spring Job Fair, which was held at the Nevada Appeal.
Dennis Goldman of Minden walked into the Community Job Fair Saturday with one goal.
He wanted a better job.
Goldman recently graduated from Western Nevada Community College with a degree in criminal justice, and was looking for something in law enforcement. His first two stops were the Carson City Sheriff's Office and the Nevada Department of Corrections booths.
"Criminal justice is just something I have always wanted to do," Goldman said. "I would like a job in my field, and those seemed perfect."
Goldman was one of approximately 1,000 people who came looking for a new career Saturday during the fair in the Community Room of the Nevada Appeal building.
"It's a way to get major employers in one spot," said Jean Murphy, one of the event's organizers. "For the public, they are there all at one place at one time. You can come and change your career."
The 33 vendors offered everything from home-based businesses like Arbonne International, to public and military service to private corporations like Amazon.com.
"We are looking to fill several positions and also to get our name back out there that we are here in the area," said Mary Johnson of Amazon.com.
The Carson City Sheriff's Department was on hand recruiting for several deputy and communications positions.
"We want people to get out there and see what we do. We encourage people to do ride-a-longs and see what it's like," said Deputy Paula Andrews.
There were also opportunities for residents looking to take on a second business from home, like Arbonne International.
The Irvine, Calif.-based company focuses on health and wellness with an emphasis on skin care, wellness and anti-aging. It was looking to add team members in the area.
"The average person working a 40-50 hour week job doesn't have time to organize product parties. We are a home-based business without the home parties," said Rebecca Smith, an independent consultant with the company.
Even with the long hours needed to set up the fair, Murphy said she enjoys giving people the chance to change their careers.
"All the happy faces. Everyone is happy at the fair because they are either offering jobs or getting them," Murphy said.
• Contact reporter Jarid Shipley at jshipley@nevadaappeal.com or 881-1217.