Glassdoor has just come out with their annual report of the 25 Best Cities for Jobs in 2018.
Surprised that a city in Iowa didn't make the list? Take a look at the factors that the survey considered:
- How easy it is to get a job (hiring opportunity)
- How affordable it is to live there (cost of living)
- How satisfied employees are working there (job satisfaction)
They definitely did not take into consideration the commute - and that's what listeners tell me is THE MOST IMPORTANT factor in being happy with their job. And - as a native of St. Louis - I can confirm that they didn't take CRIME into account. The top ten cities:
- Pittsburgh, PA
- St. Louis, MO
- Indianapolis, IN
- Cincinnati, OH
- Hartford, CT
- Boston, MA
- Memphis, TN
- Raleigh, NC
- Cleveland, OH
- Detroit, MI
Topping the list for yet another year is Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which gets a Glassdoor City Score of 4.7, thanks to 91,849 job openings, a median home value of $131,300, and a median base salary of $46,500. If you’re interested in moving there, the hottest jobs in demand include Financial Advisor, Registered Nurse and Warehouse Associate.
Despite the availability of jobs everywhere, you won't land one instantly. A new survey says that it takes, on average, five months for job seekers to find a gig. In that search, they will, on average, write four different edited versions of a resume, submit seven applications, go on five job interviews and write four cover letters.