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Searching for a new job? Birmingham is the place to be with over 23 thousand open job listings, according to Indeed.com. Keep reading to learn more about the labor market and which companies are hiring.

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Alabama has a low unemployment rate

Birmingham highway — We’ll catch you on the commute. (Sabrina Palmer / Bham Now)

In August, Alabama had an unemployment rate of 2.6%, according to the Alabama Department of Labor Market Information Division. This was 1.1% less than the national unemployment rate.

There are 6 jobs in Birmingham-Hoover per available candidate

According to AlabamaWorks!, there are 3,544 candidates for 23,022 open positions in Jefferson County. That seems like a pretty good chance to get your dream job.

Get your resume ready

Looking for an opportunity to connect with employers? Add the Birmingham Career Center’s Second Annual Open Air Job Fair to your calendar on Tuesday, October 18.

What: A chance for job-seekers to meet with employers, including the Alabama Department of Corrections, America’s Thrift Stores, Birmingham Airport Authority, Coca-Cola Bottling Company United and UAB Medicine
When: Tuesday, October 18 | 10AM-2PM
Where: Birmingham Career Center, 3216 4th Avenue S, Birmingham, AL 35222