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How To Find Jobs Florida

Published at 02/13/2012 17:06:09

Introduction

Anyone who is familiar with Disney World, Universal Studios Theme Park, Seaworld or Busch Gardens knows that Florida's economy is heavily dependent on tourism. Although this industry is alive and well, many in the state have trouble finding jobs Florida residents can actually earn a decent living from. There are only so many jobs in tourism, and this work is also seasonal.

Alternatively, job seekers in the state of Florida have to broaden the scope of how, where, what, when and even who they are trying to find jobs. The economics of the jobs Florida market have changed in recent years and it helps to have this in mind for the job search.

Step 1

Enroll in a training or educational program of an industry that is hiring for jobs Florida is currently experiencing a boom. For example, several news outlets have reported that the healthcare sector in Florida will grow for the foreseeable future, due mostly in part to retiring baby boomers who will need medical care.

Explore various careers in the healthcare field that you might have an interest in, such as nursing or being a specialist. If you don't feel comfortable treating patients directly, consider healthcare professions that handle patient records, such as health information technology. Even laboratory technicians who run tests at the requests of doctors and nurses have very little contact with patients.

After you receive your degree or certification in a particular health field, many schools have Career Services departments that help students find jobs in the local area, in Florida.

Step 2

Use job aggregator sites for jobs Florida residents can find close to home. For example, Monster.com and Careerbuilder.com have sections on their websites devoted to the Florida job market. After you access this section you can now the job openings down by profession as well as your local city.

Step 3

Contact your local politician for jobs Florida residents can find in their districts. In many areas, state and national legislators are able to encourage job growth by attracting new business to an area for the local constituents to have an opportunity for gainful employment.

Step 4

Visit the local unemployment office to access a database of jobs Florida residents can take advantage of, maybe not advertised to people out of state. Local employers will personally let the unemployment office know that a local job is available.

Step 5

Pursue employment at small businesses that want to hire for jobs Floridians can earn a living from. Some news outlets report that small businesses may have more hiring opportunities, over larger businesses.

Tips

Sources and Citations

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