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Columbus among best places to get a job
It is debatable how much these lists of best cities to live, best places to raise a family, fastest dying cities, etc., can help the average consumer and how much they serve as purely conversation fodder.
But this latest list from U.S. News & World Report might be of use.
With employment at a premium, it is interesting to see where there reportedly are good jobs to be found for those who are willing to relocate.
And I was buoyed to see one on the list that is not too far away from us here in Dayton.
Here are, according to U.S. News, the top 10 places to find a job in America in 2009:
Anchorage, Alaska. “This is a young city, where the median age is just about 33, and payrolls continue to grow. Last year, in the depths of the recession, Anchorage officials proudly marked their city’s 20th consecutive year of job growth.”
Arlington, Va. “(The) concentration in government jobs has helped cushion Arlington during the downturn. But … private companies have a significant place here as well. An excellent public transit system and a variety of housing options tend to lure talented workers — who are a major lure for employers.”
Columbus. “You can … thank the city’s diverse economy for much of its resilience. Healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, and even the tech industry contribute plenty of jobs. Some of the city’s major employers include Ohio State University, OhioHealth, Nationwide Insurance, JPMorgan Chase, Bob Evans, and Limited Brands. Employment in information technology occupations is significantly higher than in comparably sized regions.”
Honolulu: “Honolulu’s unemployment rate hadn’t hit 5 percent before the start of 2009, and it’s still nestled below 7 percent. … (The) government is nearly a quarter of the city’s employment, which helps bring stability to the larger economy. The most in-demand jobs over the next decade are expected to be in retail, higher education, and nursing.”
Houston. “Texas has proved enormously resilient during this recession. The state’s economy has performed in stark contrast to the rest of the nation — many counties in the state have even eked out job gains during the downturn. … You can also thank the world’s dependence on fossil fuels for the state’s success. … Houston is home to 27 Fortune 500 companies, including ConocoPhillips and Marathon Oil.”
Oklahoma City. “This capital city has gotten its fair share of the spotlight in this recession, as its job market has powered through the peak of the recession with a 6 percent unemployment rate — one of the country’s lowest. Energy is a big driver of the city’s stability. … The strongest near-term growth will come from the professional and business services sector and the healthcare sector.”
Salt Lake City. “Salt Lake City has squeezed through the recession with one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation — now still below 6 percent. … Salt Lake City boasts a diversified economy and is another spot rich in natural resources, including the one of the world’s largest copper mines. The city’s largest employers include Brigham Young University and the University of Utah, Intermountain Healthcare, and the Utah state government.”
Shreveport, La. “Thanks to a thick package of tax incentives, Louisiana boasts one of the nation’s most thriving film production industries. … Leisure and hospitality employment has actually grown in the past 12 months.”
Tallahassee, Fla. “Tallahassee has seen job growth in education and health services, leisure and hospitality, and in the government sector. … The city has also been helped by its universities … as well as an economy driven largely by small businesses that may not have contracted as much in the recession.”
Wichita, Kansas. “The Wichita housing market has resisted the wild swings in value that have done so much damage to other U.S. cities. The city even managed to add jobs last year. … Boeing, Cessna, and Hawker Beechcraft maintain a strong presence. … Wichita’s health care sector may be the strongest in the state — education and health services employment has risen 4 percent in the past year.”
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