Reviewed by: Patience Itson
NOW HIRING: There are over 21K job openings in the Greater Birmingham Area—March 20
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Did you know there are more than 21K job openings in Birmingham right now? Keep reading to learn more about listings, Alabama’s labor market and job fairs.
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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 2.6% in January, which is 0.8% less than the national average. Let’s keep it up, Bham!
There are 6 jobs in Birmingham per available candidate
No need to worry about the competition. According to AlabamaWorks!, there are 3,595 candidates for 21,897 job openings. Go explore the market—we think you have a pretty good chance of getting hired.
Check out these companies that are currently hiring
While healthcare companies have the highest demand for employees in the area, there are many more career opportunities, including retail and management.
Here are the top 10 employers in Birmingham with the most job openings, according to Indeed.com:
- The University of Alabama at Birmingham: 1,011
- Tenet Healthcare: 606
- UAB Medicine: 537
- Children’s of Alabama: 365
- Grandview Medical Center: 315
- Ascension: 276
- Soliant: 242
- Hibbett Sports: 232
- Dollar General: 194
- CVS Health: 154
Looking for more amazing companies in The Magic City? Check out these can’t-miss opportunities:
- Alabama Spay + Neuter
- Brookwood Baptist Health
- Dawson Building
- Innovation Depot
- Kroger Delivery
- Legacy Prep
- Prosper
- Protective Life
- Ray & Poynor
- Supplier Scale
- United Way
Want to join our team? Bham Now + Hville Blast are both hiring for an Account Executive. Apply now!
Job fairs in the Greater Birmingham Area
Looking for a second chance in the job scene? Jefferson County is hosting a second chance job fair for those looking for a new job or have been convicted of past misdemeanors.
- When: Tuesday, March 21 | 10AM-2PM
- Where: Boutwell Auditorium, 1930 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35203
- More info
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 right now.
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