Fewer Seek Unemployment Aid, Matching 4-Year Low
Fewer people sought unemployment benefits last week, adding to signs that the job market is strengthening.
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Fewer people sought unemployment benefits last week, adding to signs that the job market is strengthening.
Texas is fairing better than the nation's jobless average of 8.3%. And economists say there are several signs that the job market is improving in North Texas and job seekers say they are noticing.
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to the lowest point in four years, a further sign that the U.S. job market is improving.
New unemployment numbers out today were such good news they sent stocks soaring to their highest point in years. And Friday, using a Virginia fire station as a backdrop, President Obama urged new programs to put veterans to work.
Christus Health announced Friday it is consolidating some of its Texas corporate offices to Irving.
The unemployment rate in Texas has continued a steady decline to 8.1 percent in November. Figures the Texas Workforce Commission released Friday show the rate as an improvement over October's 8.4 percent.
Job Title: Electronic Assembler Company Name:General Electrodynamics Corporation Location: Arlington Phone: (817) 572-0366 Email: jlawrence@gecscales.com
In offices across North Texas, and the state, more and more people are lining up to try and get help feeding their families. Applications for SNAP, or food stamps, are up 70-percent in just two years.
Being laid off from work may seem like a bad thing for most people, but one Plano man says losing his job was the best thing that ever happened to him.
Company: Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth (NAS JRB) City: Fort Worth Status: Flex-Time (0-40 Hours Per Week) Phone: (817) 782-7571 About this job: Performs tasks with several steps or sequence of tasks such as: sets up food service counters, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food. Position pays $9.04/hr. and requires working knowledge of common sanitation procedures Application forms available online: www.opm.gov Submit application to: MWR Department, ATTN: Human Resource Office, 1810 Tuskegee Airmen Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76127
Company: The Adolphus Hotel City: Dallas Status: Days and Weekends, Full-Time Phone: (214) 651-3572 or (214) 651-3605 About this job: Working supervisor position requiring prior supervisory experience in laundry or housekeeping in a hotel or hospital environment. Position pays $11/hr. with full benefits including paid vacation, personal time and holidays, group insurance, 401K, discounted DART passes and free meals in our associate cafeteria.
Company: Emler Swim School Status: Full- and Part-Time City: Dallas, Southlake, Plano, Frisco and Arlington More information online: www.iswimemler.com Contact: cj@iswimemler.com Requirements: Prior swim instruction is not necessary. Training is provided.
Company: Cobb Benefits Group, LLC Status: Full-Time City: Plano Phone: (469) 467-0221 Submit resumes to: resumes@cobbbenefitsgroup.com Requirements: Must currently be licensed to sell life insurance in Texas, have at least 3 years Life Insurance sales experience and a clean background. College degree is preferable. About this job: This is a 100% commission sales position; we are looking for a well spoken, energetic sales professional with a can-do attitude and a hard work ethic. An applicant must be comfortable talking with business owners and C-Level executives. Good appointment setting skills is a must.
Job Title: Staffing Specialist Company: In-N-Out Burger Status: Full-time with benefits City: Dallas Requirements: Minimum two (2) years recruitment and interviewing experience. Bachelor's degree in a related field as well as previous experience recruiting in the restaurant or hospitality industry. Strong computer proficiency. Excellent in MS Office applications. Bilingual a plus. More information online: www.in-n-out.com About this job: The Staffing Specialist will be responsible for managing the recruitment and selection process for new and existing restaurants in the Texas Region. This includes: identifying and coordinating all pre-recruiting efforts and advertising, school and community visits, participating in job fairs, interview site selection, and organizing the on-site interview activities as well as actively interviewing and assessing candidates during the open interview process.
Job Title: Drivers Company: R.J. Express, Ltd. Status: Full Time City: Arlington Phone: (817) 468-0000 Submit resumes and apply online: R.J. Express About this job: Driver must have Class A CDL w/Hazmat Endorsement and a minimum of 3 years experience. Applicants must have clean MVR and background.
Without work, many recent college graduates are not starting their careers and lives. Instead, they are hanging out with their parents.
The stagnant economy has been very rough on seniors. The unemployment rate for those 55 and older has more than doubled in the past few years.
A corporate move to North Texas could translate to an increased availability of high paying jobs. CCS Medical is moving its corporate headquarters from Clearwater, Florida to Farmers Branch.
Searching for a job can be grueling. While one Arlington man has seen most everything, his current unemployment isn't his only challenge of late.
City employees will find some more money in their paychecks next year, as the City Council moves to eliminate one of the unpaid furlough days for city workers that were put in place as a cost-cutting measure during the recession.
According to a recent Gallup Poll, some 30 percent of American workers are worried about losing their job. CBS 11 News looks at what smart workers should be doing before that happens.
American workers are worried — and with good reason, experts say.
Mike Corpier spent all day Thursday training for new certifications in telecommunications. His roommate, Johnny Allen, settled in across the hall after work in a warehouse.
America continues to hobble along to an economic recovery. The President will speak Thursday evening detailing his plan to right the country.
Pei Wei Asian Diner is projecting growth and opportunity for their restaurants, including those in North Texas. As a result of the expansion, the restaurant chain is looking for new team members.
