In Montgomery, Alabama, a car plant recently received nearly 20,000 applications for the 877 openings at its facility.
USA Today reports that the Hyundai plant was overwhelmed by the number of people submitting resumes. The company said that it had received applications from 18,500 applicants, and that between 6,000 and 7,000 had made it to the next round. The company is working with the Alabama Industrial Development Training to help match skills to the positions that need to be filled.
So far, Hyundai executives have interviewed quite a few people.
"We've seen about 1,500 already," said Scott Gordy of Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama's human resources department, according to the source. "I've been very pleased and excited to see the people coming through. They're very eager about this opportunity. We are looking for the best of the best in the area."
There have been similar situations at other auto plants. The Car Connection reports that last year, 18,000 people applied for just 1,800 openings at a Ford plant in Louisville, Kentucky.