Life is not normal right now. Within a few short weeks, America has seen a cause-and-effect wave from the COVID-19 pandemic in all sorts of ways… job layoffs being no exception.
For anyone who has felt the panic of a recent layoff, we have some good news — plenty of companies in America continue to actively hire for employment.
Move.org researched new job opportunities in metro areas across the nation to help those affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
My home state of Utah topped the list with three of America’s top 10 cities for job-seekers: Provo, Ogden, and Salt Lake City.
What makes a city attractive to job seekers? Everyone is looking for a sizable paycheck, but there’s more to a job than money. Move.org identified the best and worst cities for job seekers using (1) unemployment rates in all US cities with a population of 500,000 or greater, (2) median household income, (3) median household rent, (4) and the number of hours worked.
Here are some additional tips to share with your audience regarding COVID-19-related layoffs:
- Many companies, especially in cities with low unemployment rates, hire for fully remote positions. That means even if you’re not located near an office, you may still be able to apply.
- Beyond LinkedIn and Indeed.com, a handful of other ‘job board’ websites exist: including FlexJobs, GlassDoor, ZipRecruiter, and CareerBuilder.
- Job board websites normally have an “open to job opportunities” option. By toggling that on, recruiters will be more likely to reach out to you.
- The more information about yourself and your skills you list on job board sites, the more easily searchable to employers your profile becomes.
- Don’t forget to connect with friends, family, and colleagues — you never know who has an opportunity for you or who you can help.
Read the full report here: https://www.move.org/best-and-worst-us-cities-for-job-seekers/
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Lot of good information here. But I have to admit I am glad that I am not job hunting. But I know so many that are