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SimplyHired.com Rocks!

At least that's what one job seeker thinks…

Simply Hired is always hard at work to create new and innovative products to help people find jobs they love. And during a time when millions are searching for work, job seekers seem to be loving the work that we do. Check out a few testimonials from our users:

"Just wanted to thank you so much for your wonderful site and services. I found and landed my job within 10 days of seeing the posting on your site. I'm recommending you to all of my colleagues and friends. You ROCK! :-)"
- Margie

“I've searched large job boards, and all sorts of "local" job websites. Simply Hired was the best of all of them. Easy to navigate, easy to sort, and I found more jobs here than I did on any of the other websites. In this economy, quick and easy is just what people need when it comes to the job search. You have achieved that with flying colors! Thank you from a happy job hunter!!!”
- Cynthia

 “What a refreshing site! Your candor and humor are delightful. Even if I wasn't looking for work, I'd visit your site just to enjoy it. Kudos to the writer who produced your material and to your management who risked publishing it! Well done!”
- Luke

“I recently obtained a new job directly as a result of the Simply Hired Job Alerts that came to my e-mail address. I received an alert on Saturday, filled out the company's application on line on Sunday and had my first telephone interview on Monday! By Thursday the company made me an outstanding offer!”
- Robert

“I think you guys are great, but I always have. You run the best site around and the information you post is reliable. After using your site for ages, today I ran into a new example of your outlook on life and us. I entered a company into LOCATION by mistake and was quickly cheered up by "Don't know that place ... What's the weather like, etc." Keep going. You're doing a good service and people need you now more than ever.”
- MD

“I love Simply Hired. I've compared it to all the competition and it is streets ahead. I'm telling everyone to give up the others and move over.”
- Tom

“Thank you so much for your service and your help. By using your service, I found a job and was hired at a call center about 45 minutes from my home. I would and will recommend you to my family and friends.”
- Darlene

“Knowing I was going to move, I started looking via your service and got the first job I applied for. I have looked at other job sites, but prefer yours. Thank you for your help. Your site isn't pushy for other programs. Your site is concise and direct. Keep up the good work.”
- Susie

“Simply Hired has become my favorite resource in my job search. Your website provides me with exactly what I need in my job search - the opportunities you email to me are invariably right on target! No totally unrelated jobs, no stale information, no sifting through jobs I am overqualified for or underqualified for... Simply Hired makes it SO much easier for me to just get to work on responding to a great lead.”
- Cheryl

“This is an excellent job search website-I think it's my favorite. I get relevant results from the major sites as well as "hidden jobs" from sites I would never think to look. Don't change anything!!”
- Steve

Did you find a job using SimplyHired.com? Or do you just love our site and our wacky sense of humor? Tell us your job search success story, or share Simply Hired with a friend!

Share Your Story!

We’re eager to hear about your job search stories using Simply Hired! We’d like to profile successful job hunters and share their tips and advice.

Perhaps you are newly employed and got your job using a particular method. Maybe you targeted your employer by networking or capitalizing on a certain set of skills. Did you find ideas or inspiration through the Simply Hired blog and use it to your advantage? 

Submit your story by going to the Contact Us page and filling out the "Share Your Story" field.  We can’t wait to hear from you!

People Employers Want to Hire

Each employer looks for specific qualities in potential candidates depending on the position they’re hiring for, however, there are common traits in people that benefit an employer – no matter the role, company or industry. Embodying these qualities, or working towards them, will make you an asset at any company and benefit potential employers.

1. Long term potential
Employers look to hire people that will spend a long time within that company – and not only in the initial role for which they are hired. Companies look for employees who can acquire versatile abilities and move up within the company. Candidates that show excitement for their career path and the future of the company are more likely to be hired. 

2. Works well with others
People spend a lot of time at work, so the ability to get along with the people you work with is crucial. Hiring managers realize that they are not only hiring a person for a role, but as part of an entire company. Candidates need to be able to respectfully work with the team to achieve the company’s common goals.

3. Can work independently
Though employers need people who can work well with others, they also need people who can work without a lot of supervision. Companies look for people who can get projects done without being told each step to make, take responsibility for their own work and have the initiative to accomplish goals above and beyond their initial scope.

4. Ability to multitask
With the world of business becoming more fast-paced, companies need to hire people who can quickly and effectively get work done – and lots of it. This makes the ability to perform a variety of tasks, and even multiple tasks at the same time, a great asset to an employer.

5. Problem solving & Adaptability
Businesses have to constantly change and adapt their market strategies to stay competitive. Therefore, companies need people who not only adapt to changes quickly but can find solutions to problems in innovative and creative ways.

If you fit the bill, there are plenty of employers out there looking for candidates like you! Start your job search today.

Work for the 2010 U.S. Census

Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau surveys our population to determine how many people live within our nation’s borders, as well as demographic information such as who they are and where they live. As the national population reached a total of 281,421,906 in the 2000 census, this is quite a labor-intensive task.

Currently, the Census Bureau is gearing up to hire tens of thousands of temporary, part-time workers as census takers to locate households, explain the purpose of the census, conduct brief interviews with residents and aiding them in completing the census questionnaire and recording responses. These are great positions for anyone who is looking for part-time work, is between jobs, or is looking for a source of extra income.

In addition to offering good pay, benefits to being a census worker for the government include flexible hours, paid training, reimbursement for work-related expenses (such as mileage), and the chance to work in your own community.

Sound good? Search for census jobs today!

January Metro Area Job Trends Report

It’s what you have all been waiting for – our first ever metro area job trends report for 15 of the biggest cities in the United States! To help you in your job search we dug deep into our job trends data and pulled information on the top hiring companies as well as the most and least competitive jobs in each of the following cities: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Boston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Detroit, Atlanta, Washington, DC, Seattle, Phoenix and Minneapolis.

We found that most of these 15 cities have something in common: Ryder or IBM. The top hiring company in seven of these cities is Ryder, and in four is IBM. UnitedHealth Group comes in at number one for Minneapolis (it’s headquartered there), and Wells Fargo tops the list for Phoenix where it is the regional headquarters.

Top Hiring Companies:          

Atlanta - Ryder
Boston - IBM
Chicago - Ryder
Dallas-Fort Worth - Ryder
Detroit - Ryder
Houston - Ryder
Los Angeles - Ryder
Miami-Fort Lauderdale - Miami Dade College   
Minneapolis - UnitedHealth Group
New York - IBM
Philadelphia - Ryder
Phoenix - Wells Fargo
San Francisco - IBM
Seattle - Microsoft
Washington, DC - IBM

Looking to get a change of scenery? If you’re thinking about moving to one of these big cities to jumpstart your career, check out some of the least competitive jobs in each area before deciding on your next destination.  If you’re an artist when it comes to manicures and pedicures check out San Francisco or Detroit, and if you’re looking to become a masseuse or masseur, take a look at the open jobs in Houston. If you’re interested in becoming a bus or truck mechanic or a diesel engine specialist, you have quite the pick – New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Washington, DC and Minneapolis are all great cities for this profession.

Take a look at the below report to get the complete list of top hiring companies and most/least competitive jobs in each of these 15 metro areas.

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