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Seeking a chance to work

More than 2,000 people showed up to apply for more than 200 openings at the District’s first Costco outlet, set to open in November.

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July 28, 2012

Aaron Linder, 47, uses a towel to stay somewhat dry as he and hundreds of job seekers line up for more than a block at the Ward 5 Costco job fair at Mount Horeb Baptist Church. Some said they came 90 minutes early just to get in line for the 9 a.m. opening. Preregistration for the event was halted due to an overwhelming response by 2,000 job seekers. The turnout of applicants was high; many stood in line for hours in the morning heat to see if their names were on a list or if they could walk in and apply for the limited number of openings. Handouts of water helped quell tempers.

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Mayor Vincent C. Gray, center, and Advisory Neighborhood Commission member Robert King, right, try to console irate job seekers lat the Costco job fair at Mount Horeb Baptist Church.

July 28, 2012

Mayor Vincent C. Gray, center, and Advisory Neighborhood Commission member Robert King, right, try to console irate job seekers lat the Costco job fair at Mount Horeb Baptist Church.

Linda Davidson / THE WASHINGTON POST

The line of Costco job seekers stretched for more than a block.The Costco warehouse, expected to open in November, advertised for managers, meat-cutters, stock workers and more.

July 28, 2012

The line of Costco job seekers stretched for more than a block.The Costco warehouse, expected to open in November, advertised for managers, meat-cutters, stock workers and more.

Linda Davidson / THE WASHINGTON POST

Mayor Vincent C. Gray, right, and Robert King, left, talk to job seekers who lined up for a chance to apply for work at the Costco job fair. King said the high turnout reflected the area’s high unemployment rate.

July 28, 2012

Mayor Vincent C. Gray, right, and Robert King, left, talk to job seekers who lined up for a chance to apply for work at the Costco job fair. King said the high turnout reflected the area’s high unemployment rate.

Linda Davidson / THE WASHINGTON POST

Antoine Davis, 27, tries to remain cool as he and hundreds of other job seekers wait for a chance to apply for work.

July 28, 2012

Antoine Davis, 27, tries to remain cool as he and hundreds of other job seekers wait for a chance to apply for work.

Linda Davidson / THE WASHINGTON POST

Re’gene Robinson, 18, brought her interview shoes as she waited in line with the other job seekers. Organizers had circulated fliers advertising the fair around the city, and they asked people to preregister for interviews. Two thousand responded quickly, King said, prompting organizers to to cut off preregistration early.

July 28, 2012

Re’gene Robinson, 18, brought her interview shoes as she waited in line with the other job seekers. Organizers had circulated fliers advertising the fair around the city, and they asked people to preregister for interviews. Two thousand responded quickly, King said, prompting organizers to to cut off preregistration early.

Linda Davidson / THE WASHINGTON POST

Wearing a gold $50 charm from his stepdaughter, Aaron Linder waits in line. The heavy turnout and hot weather contributed to some tensions even as red-shirted Costco workers wheeled trolleys carrying 35-packs of water bottles for the job seekers who were lined up around the block.

July 28, 2012

Wearing a gold $50 charm from his stepdaughter, Aaron Linder waits in line. The heavy turnout and hot weather contributed to some tensions even as red-shirted Costco workers wheeled trolleys carrying 35-packs of water bottles for the job seekers who were lined up around the block.

Linda Davidson / THE WASHINGTON POST

John Webster, 40, fills out paperwork at the Ward 5 Costco job fair.

July 28, 2012

John Webster, 40, fills out paperwork at the Ward 5 Costco job fair.

Linda Davidson / THE WASHINGTON POST

Odessa Harris, 67, fills out forms at the Ward 5 Costco job fair. She retired as a counselor and said she is looking to do something different.

July 28, 2012

Odessa Harris, 67, fills out forms at the Ward 5 Costco job fair. She retired as a counselor and said she is looking to do something different.

Linda Davidson / THE WASHINGTON POST

The long line of job seekers stretched down the block. Joe Elutrio, warehouse manager for Costco, said the company may hold another job fair in September.

July 28, 2012

The long line of job seekers stretched down the block. Joe Elutrio, warehouse manager for Costco, said the company may hold another job fair in September.

Linda Davidson / THE WASHINGTON POST

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