SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A job fair aiming to fill hundreds of positions for the new Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center in Chula Vista was cut short for the second consecutive day on Saturday due to overwhelming crowds.
Hundreds of job seekers showed up to Southwestern College in Chula Vista with their best foot forward. But according to security on site, by 2 p.m. Saturday, organizers ended the event that was supposed to run until 6 p.m. after reaching capacity, leaving many prospective hires disappointed.
Hundreds head to Chula Vista for jobs at new Gaylord Pacific Resort
The Gaylord Pacific Resort is looking to fill 800 positions when it opens on May 15, 2025, with the help of San Diego Workforce Partnership.
“I feel like it’s very unfair because it says online that it’s until 6 and I got out of work early just to try to come here and kind of cut some of my pay out,” said Carlos Acero, a job seeker…