Forbes names Dallas, Texas the No. 1 Most Competitive Job Market in the United States. Much of this is due to the rapid growth happening in and around Dallas-Fort Worth. 

Two of the top three largest gaining metropolitan statistical areas from 2010 to 2018 were in the state of Texas. (US Census Bureau)

The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington and Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land metro areas each gained over 1,000,000 people, according to July 1, 2018, population estimates released today. With estimated populations of 7,539,711 and 6,997,384, respectively, Dallas and Houston are positioned as the fourth and fifth most populous metro areas in 2018.

Cedar Hill and the surrounding region need skilled labor across all industries. 

• Major Employers of Cedar Hill

How to Get a Job: Your 2019 New Year, New Job Guide

Posted by Amy Elisa Jackson

If there’s one thing high school or college failed to teach most us, it’s how to find a job. Could you have imagined taking a full course on the ins and outs of researching a company, identifying a job that aligns with your goals and skills, plus how to navigate the interview process?

Well, now you don’t have to imagine. The ultimate class on how to find a job is finally here. And the good news is you don’t have to go back to the drama of high school or college to take this course.

Glassdoor has teamed up with Skillshare, an online learning community, to empower job seekers to find the right job.

In this class “How to Get a Job: A Step-by-Step Guide”, Glassdoor’s career expert Scott Dobroski helps job seekers learn everything they need to know to land a job today, including searching for a job, building the perfect resume and cover letter, capturing an employer’s attention in an interview, negotiating pay, navigating an offer and more.

“Many new positions hit the job market every day, making it easy for job seekers to hit that apply button for every online listing they encounter,” said Scott Dobroski, Glassdoor careers expert and instructor of the class. “But finding a dream job that will keep you satisfied long-term requires more finesse, and most people don’t know where to start or the steps to take to find, and secure an offer, for a job that best suits their skills and career goals. Through this class, we hope to educate and empower people everywhere to find a job and company they love by sharing proven methods to help job seekers take control of their job search and get noticed by potential employers.”

Take the 60-minute online class for free through Skillshare: How to Get a Job: A Step-by-Step Guide. 

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Explore good-paying and meaningful careers in growing industries through Jobs Y'all.

The Jobs Y’all career exploration campaign and website launched to raise awareness about the opportunities and benefits of Texas industries, to inspire and attract young Texans to explore careers, and understand the education and training needed to best position themselves for where the jobs will be when they enter the workforce.

This campaign, initiated by the Texas Workforce Commission, was developed in response to employer and industry feedback that the fast-growing industries and occupations are not on the radar of young Texans who would benefit from understanding career opportunities and the education and training pathways needed to enter the workforce with the right skills. The resources are here to help students, and their parents, teachers, counselors and mentors explore top industries and develop career goals.

Are you a current employer or preparing to hire in Cedar Hill, Texas? 

We are here to assist. As part of the Cedar Hill EDC mission, we work with local employers to enhance and support the growth of your business. Staff is available to meet with you or your hiring team to help market opportunities at your company.  

Let's set up the next steps for your success.  Please email or call (972) 291-5132 to schedule the visit.