2016’s Best & Worst Cities to Start a Career
Okay all you recent or soon to be college graduates, take a look at the list of 2016’s Best & Worst Cities to Start a Career. Yikes, looks like several graduates I know will be moving to Texas! Way to go Texas on so many of the top 20 ranks!
According to the report, the National Association of Colleges and Employers states that hiring in general is also on the rise.
Increased hiring obviously doesn’t guarantee employment, though. Young people still must learn how to maximize their marketability. In addition to customizing cover letters and making social media accounts safe for work, that could very well entail relocation. After all, employment opportunities vary significantly based on simple geography.
While I was surprised at how high the Cincinnati, Ohio market ranked, I am not surprised to see that Detroit, Michigan is on the bottom, yet again.
I know for the Greater Cincinnati Market, there are jobs that go unfilled everyday. I read that this number pushes 10,000 jobs in the close tri-state area. But no one wants to work them because they a low paying, or seasonal, or just plain terrible working conditions. I talk with people everyday that say the same thing..It is hard to find a solid paying position in a company that you would consider making a career with versus just holding a job.
As a way to help those seeking to kick start their career, WalletHub compared the job markets of the 150 largest U.S. cities. They also included other factors such as the social scenes and key job-market entry considerations.
Hover over your state to see where it ranks:
Where does your dream city rank on the 2016’s Best & Worst Cities to Start a Career list? Would you relocate in order to start a new career?
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