The Top 10 Best Big Cities for Jobs

by | Jun 29, 2012 | Job Seeker Advice

There are some advantages and disadvantages to living in a big city. One major advantage of living in a big city is more job opportunities. http://us.jobs/ is designed to help you find a job in any city that is right for you. Finding jobs has never been easier! It allows you to search for available jobs based on the location or title. Us.jobs is a simple way to find a job and apply right away. Some research shows the top 10 Best Big Cities with their employment growth rates over the past couple of years. These cities and their increased employment rates include:

  1. 1. Austin, Texas – 2.2%
  2. 2. Houston, Texas – 3.3%
  3. 3. Salt Lake City, Utah – 3.3%
  4. 4. Fort Worth, Texas Metropolitan Division – 2.7%
  5. 5. San Jose, California – 2.8%
  6. 6. Dallas, Texas Metropolitan Division – 1.9%
  7. 7. Raleigh, North Carolina – 2.2%
  8. 8. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – 2.0%
  9. 9. Nashville, Tennessee – 1.8%
  10. 10. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 1.7%

Top 5 Military Jobs

by | Jun 22, 2012 | Job Seeker Advice

As a veteran, have you ever had trouble finding a job and translating your specific military skills into equivalent civilian positions? About 8.3% of military veterans were unemployed for 2011. Even though that number is down from previous years, it is still difficult to find a job in today’s economy. The good news is that by visiting http://veterans.jobs, you can translate the skills you have and find the job that is right for you. The search box under Military allows you to search for jobs based on your military job title or code. Veterans.jobs has over 900,000 jobs from over 90,000 employers. Our research shows the top 5 Military titles with the most job listings include:

After finding a job you are interested in applying for, consider refreshing your resume by using this advice http://vimeo.com/42545834 on how to highlight your military skills.

How to Prepare for your Interview and Find a Job You’re Passionate About

by | Jun 5, 2012 | Job Seeker Advice

Interview with Lance Sapera, 24 Hour Fitness

Companies are often times looking for a variety of individuals for positions within there company. Anybody from recent college grads to transitioning military veterans can often times start at a company and easily learn the business. Learn what advice recruiter Lance Sapera with 24 Hour Fitness has to say on preparing for your job interview and finding a job you’re enthusiastic about.

Using your Resume to Get Your Foot in the Door and Showcase Your Skills

by | May 21, 2012 | Job Seeker Advice

Interview with Eric Airola, J.B. Hunt Transport

Creating a resume to hand out or send to potential employers sounds basic but it’s an important and often overlooked step. Eric Airola with J.B. Hunt Transport offers his advice on how a stellar resume can help you get your foot in the door. Also, learn how a resume can help you showcase responsibilities and results from past jobs to help obtain the position you’re seeking.

Finding Your Career Path while Job Seeking

by | May 16, 2012 | Job Seeker Advice

Interview with Angie Grilliot, UnitedHealth Group

Are you currently trying to find a job and looking for advice? Angie Grilliot with UnitedHealth Group offers her advice on how to take a step back and ask yourself, “What is it that I want to do?” Learn more about how being able to communicate where you have been and where you want to be in your career can help set you apart from other job seekers.

Reach Out to Recruiters During Your Job Search

by | May 10, 2012 | Job Seeker Advice

Interview with Dennis Smith, St. Jude Medical

Searching for a job and need advice from a recruiters standpoint? Dennis Smith with St. Jude Medical talks about connecting with employers on a personal level and focusing on quality over quantity when it comes to your outreach methods. Learn what he feels are great ways to not spread yourself thin and make yourself noticed during your job search.