Where to Find Jobs in Jacksonville, Early February 2012

Over the last 10 years, Jacksonville has seen a fairly high level of job growth with more than 14,000 private sector jobs coming into the city. Of course, since, 2001, there have been highs and lows. That number, however, looks to improve with several companies hiring locally and several local opportunities for work showing up early in 2012.

The Saft Battery Company
With their $200 million dollar building now open, Saft has decided to hire 300 new employees. The company is betting that the nation’s slow shift away from oil will continue and that batteries are the new growth industry. It is planned that of the 16 factories the Saft Battery Company operates around the world, the Jacksonville one will be the largest. This may mean even more jobs in the future.

National Healing Corporation
Diversified Clinical Services merged with National Healing Corporation and lots of new jobs are expected to emerge from the deal. The 89 employees the company presently hires is expected to grow to a little under 150 shortly.

In addition to the above jobs, there is also the National Career Fairs hosted job fair that is to be held at the Marriott this Monday (the 13^th). Some well-known employers like Aaron’s and Trugreen will be in attendance. Job fairs are a ray of hope for people who are down and out and looking for work. They are a way to get a resume out to employers without having to actually go through the tedious process of online searching and sending out a email after email. For this fair, those looking for work are to have a copy of their resume and are to wear appropriate clothing.