Careersthatdontsuck.com » Job http://careersthatdontsuck.com Since you gotta work... Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:53:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 The Unemployment Rate in Your State http://careersthatdontsuck.com/2010/08/25/the-unemployment-rate-in-your-state-3/ http://careersthatdontsuck.com/2010/08/25/the-unemployment-rate-in-your-state-3/#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:50:07 +0000 careersthatdontsuck http://careersthatdontsuck.com/?p=4154 The Unemployment Rate in Your State is a post from: Careersthatdontsuck.com

]]> Before you start any pursuit, including a job hunt, you should understand the market conditions–both nationally and locally.  By now, you’re aware that the national unemployment rate is 9.5% but do you know the unemployment rate is your state?

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE BY STATE

  1. Alabama (9.7)
  2. Alaska (7.7)
  3. Arizona (9.6)
  4. Arkansas (7.4)
  5. California (12.3)
  6. Colorado (8.0)
  7. Connecticut (8.9)
  8. Delaware (8.4)
  9. District of Columbia (9.8)
  10. Florida (11.5)
  11. Georgia (9.9)
  12. Hawaii (6.3)
  13. Idaho (8.8)
  14. Illinois (10.3)
  15. Indiana (10.2)
  16. Iowa (6.8)
  17. Kansas (6.5)
  18. Kentucky (9.9)
  19. Louisiana (7.2)
  20. Maine (8.1)
  21. Maryland (7.1)
  22. Massachusetts (9.0)
  23. Michigan (13.1)
  24. Minnesota (6.8)
  25. Mississippi (10.8)
  26. Missouri (9.2)
  27. Montana (7.3)
  28. Nebraska (4.7)
  29. Nevada (14.3)
  30. New Hampshire (5.8)
  31. New Mexico (8.2)
  32. New Jersey (9.7)
  33. New York (8.2)
  34. North Carolina (9.8)
  35. North Dakota (3.6)
  36. Ohio (10.3)
  37. Oklahoma (6.9)
  38. Oregon (10.6)
  39. Rhode Island (11.9)
  40. South Carolina (10.8)
  41. South Dakota (4.4)
  42. Tennessee (9.8)
  43. Texas (8.2)
  44. Utah (7.2)
  45. Vermont (6.0)
  46. Virginia (7.0)
  47. Washington (8.9)
  48. West Virginia (8.6)
  49. Wisconsin (7.8)
  50. Wyoming (6.7)
  51. Puerto Rico (16.1)

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]]> A few more companies that have experienced earnings growth and are hiring.

NOW HIRING!

Autodesk – The leader in computer aided design software is hiring customer service reps, Software Quality Assurance Engineers, Software Engineers, Software Researchers, a Strategic Programs Project Manager, Subscription Telesales Executives, data analysts, New Product Introduction Managers, HR business partners, social media marketing interns, interaction designers and much more.

Nordstrom – The upscale retailer is hiring retail sales associates, stockers, restaurant cashiers and hosts, loss prevention staff, Restaurant Regional Support Specialists, estheticians, fitters/seamstresses, counter managers and more.

ThyssenKrupp – The integrated materials and technology group best known for its elevators is hiring sales reps, process engineers, office coordinators, production supervisors, logistics specialists, account managers, accountants, Sharepoint Engineers, Information Systems Managers, project managers, Construction Coordinators, Electronics/Maintenance Technicians, marketing specialists, Learning & Development Specialists and more.

Dillard’s – The department store chain is hiring cosmetologists, sales managers, Internet Copywriters, massage therapists, Creative Packaging Managers, delivery drivers, salon managers, store managers, camera operators and more.

Kohl’s – The retail chain is hiring loss prevention specialists, Regional Maintenance Coordinators, store managers, POS Associates, Credit Reporting Analysts, Peoplesoft Financial Programmers, area supervisors, designers, Graphic Animation Supervisors, Textile Artists, a Regional Executive Staffing Manager, purchasing agents, Digital Media Strategists and much more.

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]]> These companies increased their earnings this quarter.  So, why should you care that corporate titans raked in a few more millions?  Because their good fortune is a good turn for job-seekers.

NOW HIRING!

Bally Technologies – The casino game producer and slot machine producer is hiring software engineers, contract game developers, network engineers, assemblers, quality assurance managers, Multimedia Techs, Application Analysts, graphic artists, field service technicians, project managers, technical writers, database administrators and much more!

J.C. Penney – The retailer is hiring stylists, retail clerks, Measure and Install Specialist, customer service reps, a Digital Senior Manager of Mobile Marketing, truck drivers and more.

Lowe’s – The home improvement retailer is hiring loaders, PT customer service associates, operations managers, department managers, Pricing/Signage Coordinators, Sales Specialists, sales managers, loss prevention specialists, accountants, a Director of Corporate Accounting, delivery drivers and much more!

Sara Lee – The packaged food manufacturer is hiring HR generalist, Baker’s helpers, assemblers, a Director of Health & Welfare Benefits, Route Sales Representatives, Operations Supervisors, merchandisers, drivers, District Managers, Category Insights Managers, Pricing Managers and much more.

Estee Lauder – The cosmetics leader is hiring Client Relations Coordinators, Demand Planning Managers, Beauty Advisors, Financial Analysts, an Executive Director, Visual Merchandising, a Director, Global Talent Development & Learning, Business Managers, an Executive Director, Global Communications, a Director, Digital Media and much more.

General Motors – The auto maker is hiring Mechanical Design Validation Engineers, Airbag Lab Technicians, Parts Distribution/Warehousing Supervisors, Software Tools Development Engineers, Labor Relations Representatives, production supervisors, auditors, Human-Machine Interface Engineers/Researchers and more.

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]]> You’ve already heard the good news, that employers posted 139,200 new jobs online last month for a total jobs posted online to nearly 4.3 million.  Now, you need to know where, exactly, those jobs are located so you can fine-tune your job hunting.  Here you go!

TOP 10 CITIES WITH THE MOST JOBS

City (#Jobs Posted Online)

  1. New York, NY (296,000)

  2. Washington, DC (188,000)

  3. Los Angeles, CA (165,000)

  4. Chicago, IL (127,000)

  5. Boston, MA (108,000)

  6. San Francisco, CA (103,000)

  7. Dallas, TX (93,000)

  8. Philadelphia, PA (91,000)

  9. Atlanta, GA (80,000)

  10. Seattle-Tacoma, WA (77,000)

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]]> In July, employers in nearly every industry posted new jobs online, indicating growing demand for certain jobs.   Here are the 15 jobs that employers across industries want to fill right now based on new jobs they posted on job boards, on their own websites, and other industry sites.

First, the broad job categories.

TOP 5 JOBS BASED ON JULY JOB POSTINGS

  1. Office & Administrative Support +55,100
  2. Management workers +40,200
  3. Computer & Mathematical Science +31,800
  4. Business & Financial Operations +15,000
  5. Architecture & Engineering +10,500

Now, the specific jobs.

TOP 15 JOBS EMPLOYERS WANT TO FILL NOW

  1. HR Assistants

  2. Executive Assistants

  3. Office Clerks

  4. Secretaries

  5. Marketing Managers

  6. Computer & Information Systems Managers

  7. Sales Managers

  8. Medical & Health Services Managers

  9. Computer Systems Analysts

  10. Computer Software Engineers

  11. Computer Hardware Engineers

  12. Computer Support Specialists

  13. Wholesale & Retail Buyers

  14. Personal Financial Advisors

  15. Industrial Engineers

Source: Conference Board

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