Gill Johnson, personnel manager at York Moat House Hotel, is seen at the Evening Press Training and Jobs Fair held yesterday at the Merchant Adventurers' Hall, York, which attracted more than 1,000 people.

There were 44 stands featuring companies on the look-out for prospective employees as well as organisations specialising in training and career advice. Other highlights of the now biannual event were demonstrations by students at York College, ranging from the likes of cookery to manicures to theatre, film and television work. Seminars were also given by Future Prospects offering help with compiling a CV and brushing up on interview skills.

Updated: 11:24 Thursday, January 18, 2001