More than 1,000 people visited the second Argus Careers and Training Fair of the year.

Some of Brighton's biggest companies were at the show, where job seekers and employers have the chance to meet.

The day was hailed a success by organisers, who were delighted to see so many visitors forgo a day at the beach to attend.

The fair proved such a draw there was already a queue outside the centre when the doors opened.

One of the most unusual features of the fair was a guide to psychometric testing, given by the careers service.

Pip Bolton, telephone sales manager for The Argus, was one of the show's organisers.

She said: "This event is a wonderful opportunity for both employers and employees. It is almost the only way for people to come face-to-face. People do come here and end up arranging a job interview for the following week.

"This sort of thing can change someone's life and that's the kick we get out of it."

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