Author: GreatJobSpot

The pet industry is one of the fastest growing areas in the United States. In Orlando, pet-focused businesses are booming.

In our annual survey of job seekers, the number one complaint is that after applying to jobs, they never hear a peep from the employer on their status except an automated email.  This certainly is not breaking news.

You heard it here first.  In the next couple years, your resume will only be one half of a page.

A perfectly crafted letter can show more about you than you think.

Will tipping soon be a thing of the past? For a couple of major NYC restaurants, it already has.

The education sector is the biggest industry in the United States, second to healthcare.

Knowing how to use Facebook or Twitter is not nearly enough to succeed; social media managers need a broad range of skills to manage and promote their companies. Here is an overview of what a career in social media entails:

When considering what to do after high school, trade or technical schools are often overlooked. However, with lower tuition costs, no dorm rooms and less time in school, you can save a significant amount of money while setting yourself up for a solid career.

Whether you want to try out programming or just become a better public speaker, these professional development resources are free.

70 percent of blind adults are unemployed. In Florida, where nearly 500,000 people are legally blind, that is a significant amount of the population out of work.

The GIG economy.  Predictions claim that in 2020, 40 percent of workers in the United States will be independent workers, also known as GIG workers (Intuit Research). 

I have always told job seekers that if you can find a hiring manager at a company you want to work for who is active on Twitter, you hit a homerun.

If you use them strategically and have the right expectations going in, you can build your network, find out more about a potential employer and make a strong impression.

Companies based in the Orlando area are building simulation and training equipment and systems for the defense, medical, education and entertainment sectors. However, while demand is high for employees in this area, many employers are having difficulty finding qualified candidates.

Here is a list of resources and ways to help victims of the Pulse shooting.

The old adage goes, ‘money doesn’t buy happiness’—but does it buy your employee’s happiness?

All job seekers are not the same.  That is because we are humans and thankfully not robots.  But for many looking for a great job (a long term career opportunity), you

Next to predictive analytics, most talent acquisition conferences spend a lot of time on mobile recruiting.  I have been to three TA conference this year alone and each time, I come away with mix messages about how companies should be using mobile.

At some point in our careers, many of us will feel that we are entitled to a raise. Here are a couple of factors to consider when you’re planning to ask your supervisor for a raise.

With many parks building new attractions and numerous hotel projects in play, Orlando will see a rise in the hospitality industry within the next two years.

Get used to seeing these up and coming Miami industries around town.

How can you become part of Miami’s strengthening job market?

Want to work on your tan and get paid too? Here is a list of jobs in which you can enjoy our beautiful Miami weather while doing something that you love.

Back in the old days when you needed a great employee you would call your local newspaper, pay anywhere from $350.00-$1,200.00 to run a classified ad in the employment section.

Many job seekers leave interviews thinking they did a great job and just to find out they didn’t get the job.  It may have happened to you.

Throughout the month of May, OrlandoJobs.com will be hosting an Online Hospitality Career Fair, bringing you over 650 jobs in and around the Orlando area.

The broadcast campus is expected to create 3,000 jobs in the construction industry alone, and after completion, will house approximately 1,300 employees.

As Miami entertains the masses, the hospitality industry is trying to keep up with the demand. According to the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, Miami was ranked third highest in national occupancy rates.

Whether you’re looking to expand your career prospects, you’ve just accepted your dream job or just looking for a change of pace, chances are you’ve already begun planning for the exciting-yet-agonizing process of moving to another city.

While it may seem tempting and downright obligatory to take advantage of everything Miami has to offer, it’s crucial that you remember to stay focused on the most important aspect – your career.

Do you find yourself spending an unhealthy amount of time at your desk each day, dreaming about your next vacation? If so, it might be time for you to consider finding a job that allows (and pays) you to travel frequently.

You would think with very low unemployment (4.5%) and record number of total jobs ever in the Central Florida job market, employers would be hiring almost anyone who at least had some of the required skills. Pre-recession (2007), employers did hire in excess because the economy was booming and if they did not have sufficient human capital, most felt they would not be able to maximize their revenue.

We just released the 2016 Central Florida Employment Survey. This year we talked to 139 companies about current and future needs, challenges in hiring, social media hiring and cost per hire. All the results can be downloaded with this link.

It comes to nobody’s surprise that bilingual job candidates are hot commodities in today’s globalized market. To employers, bilingual employees are invaluable in bridging the communication gap between multicultural audiences. And to job seekers, fluency in a second language opens a world of unique opportunities that single-language speakers would never have.

Moving to a new city is an incredibly exciting and rewarding transition, but at the same time, it can be intimidating starting fresh in an unfamiliar place. Perhaps you’re lucky enough to have already formed a couple of connections before making the big move. Maybe you are feeling lost because you’re used to having large numbers of friends, and now, you don’t know a single individual around town.

The total number of jobs in Central Florida’s Professional and Business Services sector has hit a record milestone, and the forecast for all sectors through the rest of 2016 is for strong, continued growth, according to a report out today from OrlandoJobs.com. 

The healthcare sector is the largest industry in the US and is always in high demand. With roughly one quarter of the population over the age of 55, the medical industry has become an important staple of the Miami-Dade community. Yet, there is currently a shortage of healthcare professionals throughout the country and South Florida.

Whether you were slacking on the job or simply laid off due to budget cuts, getting fired can be difficult. The loss of a career can be hard to grieve but the time afterwards is vital. Here is some advice on how to bounce back from being fired.

With the fluctuating job market and increasing demand for top talent, going straight into a graduate program seems like a no-brainer. But what if you’d be better off spending that time gaining valuable work experience instead?