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There are 21K job openings in The Greater Birmingham Area—apply now
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Birmingham, it’s a great time to be looking for your next job. According to Indeed.com, The Magic City has over 21K job openings. Keep reading to find out about the job market and local companies hiring.
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Alabama’s unemployment rate is lower than national average
According to the Alabama Department of Labor Market Information Division, Alabama had an unemployment rate of 2.8% in December, which is 0.7% less than the national average. Let’s get this number even lower in 2023, Bham!
There are 6 job openings in the Greater Birmingham Area per available candidate
No need to be worried about competition. According to AlabamaWorks!, there are 3,544 candidates for 21,840 job openings. We think you have a pretty good chance of getting hired.
These companies have job openings RIGHT NOW
While healthcare companies have the highest demand for employees in the area, there are many more career opportunities, including retail and finance.
Here are the top 10 employers in Birmingham with the most job openings, according to Indeed.com:
- The University of Alabama at Birmingham: 1,066
- Grandview Medical Center: 636
- Tenet Healthcare: 601
- UAB Medicine: 590
- Children’s of Alabama: 337
- Ascension: 331
- Hibbett Sports: 228
- Dollar General: 180
- Soliant: 161
- Deloitte: 158
Looking for more amazing companies in The Magic City? Check out these can’t-miss opportunities:
- Alabama Power
- Auburn University Master of Real Estate Development Program
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Brookwood Medical Center
- Children’s of Alabama
- Home Instead Senior Care
- Kroger Delivery
- Pack Health
- Protective
- Samford University
- UNA Masters of Accountancy
- United Ability
- United Way
Job fairs happening in the Greater Birmingham Area
UAB students who are looking for part-time and full-time jobs are invited to the All Majors Career Fair.
- When: Wednesday, February 15 | 11AM-2PM
- Where: Hill Student Center Ballrooms, 1400 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35233
For more job fairs, check Alabama Career Center on Facebook for updates.
We wish you the best of luck on your job hunt! PS—Huntsville has over 13K job openings.
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