Houston CareersHouston careers are full of possibility as the Houston metro area has weathered the recent recession extremely well and job growth has been less stagnant than in many other geographic areas of the United States. Houston is a city that under-promises and over-delivers, offering a much higher quality of life than many citizens of other cities realize. Houston is such a well-kept secret, many people don't know whether to congratulate you or offer condolences when you tell them you landed a new job in Houston, Texas! Houston, Texas, USA My favorite advertising campaign about Houston is this one: "Houston. It's Worth It." Also known as Bayou City, Space City, Magnolia City, or H-Town, Houston has an optimistic vibe and a reputation as a "can do" place. Houston is the fourth largest city in the United States and is the largest metro area in Texas. In 2009, Forbes magazine named Houston the #1 "Best City To Get Ahead." Fortune magazine lists 10 Houston employers on their 2010 "Best Companies To Work For" list. They are:
The Houston Chronicle is the main newspaper in town and they publish the Chronicle 100, which lists the area's top 100 employers, the top 100 publicly traded companies in Houston, the top 100 Houston area companies by revenue, the top 100 Houston area private companies based on estimate revenue, the largest Houston law firms, the largest Houston area hospitals, etc. This is an excellent resource if you are new in town or if you preparing to launch a job search. Here are some additional resources to help you with your Houston job search: List of Houston Recruiters and Employment Agencies: And if you are seeking additional education while you are in Houston, here is a list of Houston colleges and universities. Please let us know if you know of any other great resources that should be included on this page! From "Houston Careers" to "Career Advice" Ask A Career Coach VocationVillage.com Home
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