Up-And-Coming Miami Industries
Get used to seeing these up and coming Miami industries around town.
Finding Your Next Job in Miami
How can you become part of Miami’s strengthening job market?
Job Opportunities in Insurance Industry On the Rise
The insurance industry will be losing 25% of its workforce through 2018. The primary reason? A retiring workforce.
Fun in the Sun Jobs
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.
Insurance Industry Hiring Challenges Mean More Job Opportunities for Qualified Candidates
Here are few challenges insurance companies are facing today, and what this means for you when you are looking for a job
Why Job Titles Are So Important When Recruiting in the Insurance Industry
When we heard that Prince died last week, most people went right to the internet to get more information. If you Google “Prince Death” in news, you will find numerous articles about this subject.
When Recruiting in Central Florida You Need Better Job Titles
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.
Top 3 Bad Things You Do in an Interview and Don’t Even Realize It
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.
Top 3 Bad Things You Do in an Interview and Don’t Even Realize It
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.
OrlandoJobs.com Online Hospitality Career Fair
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.
Write a Last-Minute Resume by Sticking to These 3 Rules
Across the professional world, people from every level of life share this struggle. The 16-year-old applying at the local grocery store, the 35-year-old stockbroker who...
What NBC Telemundo Will Bring to Miami
The broadcast campus is expected to create 3,000 jobs in the construction industry alone, and after completion, will house approximately 1,300 employees.
Miami’s Career Landscape: Hospitality
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.
Should You Relocate For a Job?
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.
How to Stay Focused on Your Career When You Live in Miami
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.
7 Awesome Jobs to Fuel Your Love of Travel
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.
A Guide to the Colleges in Miami
We’ve compiled a guide to some of the most popular colleges in the Miami area, and ultimately, we hope to help make your decision a little easier when the time comes.
The Miami Job Market and Where We Stand
Where do we rank the Miami job market within this developing economy?
Career Path of a Risk Manager
Here’s what you need to know about pursuing a career as a risk manager or risk consultant.
What to Expect at the RIMS 2016 Conference
The RIMS 2016 Conference will take place April 10 to April 13, 2016, at the San Diego Convention Center. If you’re an industry professional or looking for job opportunities in this field, be sure to secure your ticket for this highly anticipated event.
The 2016 Insurance Industry Employment Survey Proves Again That the Industry has Great Careers!
For the last 8 years, we have been calling insurance companies and asking them to give us some insight on the jobs they have open, their future hiring plans and what challenges they have through the hiring process. In 2015, the insurance industry saw a record number of employees (over 2.5 million) and continues to have one of the lowest unemployment rate in any sector (2.3%).
2016 Insurance Industry Jobs Report: Record Number of Insurance Jobs but Finds Key Challenges Ahead
The insurance industry is set for another a huge hiring year, according to a report out today from GreatInsuranceJobs.com. With 91% of companies with current open jobs and a nearly across-the-board (98%) plan to hire at least one person in 2016, the employment market in insurance remains very strong. Going beyond the Bureau of Labor and Statistics numbers, this report offers real insight into the state of the insurance industry.
2016 Insurance Industry Employment Survey Reveals 3 Things Employers Must Do To Make Hires
We just released the 2016 Insurance Industry Survey. We talked directly to over 70 companies and uncovered some fantastic information that will help insurance employers get a real picture of what is going on in their quest to find great insurance talent.
Orlando Job Seekers- 139 Employers Tell You WHY They Won’t Hire You in 2016!
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.
The Inside Scoop from the 2016 Central Florida Employment Survey
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.
The Top 5 Miami Industries in need of Bilingual Speakers
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.
How to Network in Miami
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.
Central Florida Hiring at All-Time High – Employment Survey Results
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.
Miami’s Career Landscape: Healthcare
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.
Companies with the Most Insurance Sales Openings
Whether you’re just breaking in to the insurance industry or are looking to move forward in your career, you need to seek out employment from an established and reputable insurance firm. More than 466,000 insurance jobs were reported in 2014 alone, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor. Job growth is expected to increase at a rate of 9% through 2024 which means you can find a variety of opportunities at companies and brokerage firms across the country.
How to Transition into Insurance Sales
If you’re tired of your current job and are on the lookout for more opportunities, consider a job in insurance sales. The insurance industry is evolving and growing at a rapid pace so there is an ongoing demand for highly trained sales representatives, managers, and independent business professionals. Even if you don’t have a strong sales background, you’ll find it relatively easy to learn basic skills and knowledge to pave your way to success in this industry.
6 Speech Habits to Avoid in an Interview
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that what you say during an interview has an enormous impact on your chances of attaining the job. A polished resume, an impressive list of references, and professional attire are imperative for someone planning to interview for their dream job, but these preparations can only get you so far. You may be able to walk the walk, but can you talk the talk?
Bouncing Back After Being Fired
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.
4 Things to Research Before Your Next Job Interview
You’ve spent countless hours meticulously tailoring your resume and making sure your cover letter is error free. Then, it happens—you’re asked to come in for an interview! But that’s just the beginning, and now the real work begins. You can recite all of the answers to the toughest interview questions you want, but nothing will kill your chances faster than stepping into the interview knowing next to nothing about the company.
Career Path of an Insurance Broker or Insurance Agent
If you've been exploring careers in the insurance industry, you may have considered work as an insurance broker or insurance agent. The Insurance Information Institute reports 2,467,000 people were employed in the insurance industry in 2014 and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a high job growth rate of 9% for insurance sales agents through 2024. Working as an insurance broker or agent can be personally and financially rewarding.
Should You Go Straight to Grad School After College?
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?
Cheats To Clean Up Your Social Media
What you tweet, post, and share have become a part of your own personal brand but are you aware of how you present that brand to others? As social media has become an essential part of our daily lives, more employers are looking to the internet to determine whether future employees are appropriate for the job.
How to Succeed as an Insurance Broker or Insurance Agent
Insurance agents and brokers enjoy rewarding careers with almost unlimited earning potential. If you want to be the best in the business, you need to acquire certain skills and characteristics during your career. Whether you’re just getting started or have been working in the insurance industry for a few years, there are several ways to take your career to the next level.
Great Tool for Finding Insurance Industry Candidates
It’s amazing all the tools that are being created to find great talent. The one thing that has not changed is how hard it is to fill that “hard to fill” position. Insurance positions like actuaries, production underwriters, and insurance brokers with books of business, account managers and loss control professionals.
Questions Answered from Job Seekers Looking for Jobs in Orlando
It’s hard to believe that almost two million people live in the Orlando MSA. Not only that, Orlando is the second to only Naples for population growth. Jobs are at the heart of these moves. Many move to Central Florida thinking we have tons of jobs and we spend all day on the beach. In reality, Orlando has great jobs and depending on your skill level, great employers look forward to meeting you.
Cover Letters. Insurance Company Employers Don’t Read Them…or Do They?
Ever watch a speaker go way to long talking about a certain topic? You know, the kind that has you looking at your watch wishing you were at the dentist. According to TED.com, it is proven scientifically that the ultimate length of time for the most memorable and impactful speeches is just 18 minutes. Bad speakers spend the first 10 minutes telling you about themselves instead of using that time to grab your attention on their topic.
I’m Quitting My Job & Moving to Miami
White sand beaches, culturally diverse restaurants, art and food, and a growing job market. If you read the latest article “Why You Should Be Working in Miami” and suddenly you are ready to pick up and relocate to this tropical paradise we do not blame you! However, job-searching when you are still employed can be a tricky matter.
Top 5 Interview Mistakes [Infographic]
Top 5 Interview Mistakes
Are Orlando Employers Using Stay Interviews?
Each year it seems like the Central Florida human resource community comes up with ways to keep making their jobs even harder. You are already asked to deal with budgets, technology, insurance, compliance, benefits, hiring, firing and organizing company events. Add stay interviews to the list. Are you happy about this?
Why You Should Be Working in Miami
A cultural melting pot intertwined with delectable cuisine, white-sand beaches, a thriving art scene, and a booming job market, Miami certainly does not disappoint. Whether you are a millennial, fresh out of college and looking to begin your career in one of the most exhilarating, face-paced cities in the country, or you are a seasoned employee in dire need of a change of scenery, chances are you’ll probably never regret migrating to this tropical paradise.
5 Perks of Working in the Insurance Industry
Whether you’re ready for a career change or looking to move up in your career, don’t overlook the many perks of working in the insurance industry. In addition to an influx of job opportunities over the next decade, insurance industry professionals enjoy a number of benefits that are hard to find in other career paths.
The Best University of Miami Majors for the 2016 Job Market
The class of 2016 at the University of Miami has more to look forward to than final exams and graduation parties; they can also expect to enter a strong job market.
How to Break Into the Insurance Industry
Working as an insurance agent or broker is usually the first thing that comes to mind when people think of insurance jobs but there are several non-sales roles that can help you break into the insurance industry. When you’re searching for entry-level jobs in the insurance field, you can get your career off the ground with a job in marketing, underwriting, or even find work as a claims investigator.
Creative Ways to Present Your Resume
As the unemployment rate has significantly decreased in recent years, it has not boded well for Millennials. As reported by Generation Opportunity, young adults between the ages of 18-29 are experiencing an unemployment rate of 8 percent, as compared to the more moderate 3.7 percent for Americans over 29 years old. This results in a more competitive job market. With this in mind, Millennials and job seekers alike need to present their work experience in more creative ways.
How To Gain Experience If No One Will Hire Me?
Searching for employment can be maddening, especially when employers tell you time and again that you need more experience. Here are a few guidelines on how to win the war against the “prior experience” struggle in Miami.