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Minority Friendly

joe — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 06:01:27 +0000

In the US, it is generally illegal to consider race when hiring a new employee. Most employers are subject to Affirmative Action rules, which require that the company report on its number of minority workers vs. a target percentage. Employers realize that meeting or beating this target will make it easier to be in compliance with affirmative action laws. Typically, race and nationality information is stored separately from resumes in corporate HR databases. So, a minority status may not help in getting an interview; however, it can help you land a job for which you’re already well-qualified.

Certain geographical locations in the US have been certified as “Hub Zones”. These areas receive tax incentives for the hiring of minority groups such as Native Americans, women, African Americans and others. Many Hub Zone employers are actually employee-owned companies who hire minorities almost exclusively.

JungleJobs has many resources to help you find the job you’re looking for. Let us help quickly place you in a rewarding career. Curious? Check us out at JungleJobs.com.

Veterans / Ex-military Jobs

joe — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 06:00:04 +0000

In the US, one of the few groups of people legally granted preferential employment status is veterans. The “Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA)” and “Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS)” laws require that federal employers take action to hire and promote veteran employees. These laws give further preferential status to disabled veterans and veterans who have recently separated or have served in wars. JungleJobs has access to many resources to help our military and veterans gain employment after their service. There are many opportunities for not only veterans of foreign wars, but for retired members of the armed forces including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Military Reserves and National Guard. Many employers are grateful for the chance to hire a soldier and help you advance your career.

Resources

Felon Friendly Employment

joe — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 05:59:08 +0000

JungleJobs is committed to helping ex-felons find employment. We provide information and tools to help you find the job that you need to get back on your feet. We have a list of employers that aren’t likely to be in your local newspaper or posted prominently online. The recession has forced many people into unemployment or to take entry-level jobs that ex-offenders have in the past used to get gainful employment, experience, and work history after incarceration. Many jobs in retail, fast food, construction, and, warehousing are no longer available to felons because of stiff competition in the industry. Placing an ex-offender or felon requires a different approach, and JungleJobs is skilled finding felon friendly employers. Many jobs are well suited to many ex-felons including night club security, auto repossession, restaurant handyman, retail loss prevention specialists, etc. Some employers realize that the experience of incarceration may come with certain skills that are hard or expensive to obtain by traditional training alone. Your criminal record won’t prevent you from getting a job or starting a new career. Here at JungleJobs, we think differently and can help you quickly land a rewarding job.

Tips

The US government offers a $2400 tax credit for employers who hire ex-felons.
Remember to fill out applications prior to meeting with the prospective employer.
Get the information from the IRS
There are special forms the employer will need to fill out before they hire you to receive the felon tax credit.
Check with your local unemployment office to find the agencies who assist and rehabilitate felons in your area.

Dallas/Ft. Worth Jungle

joe — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 05:27:34 +0000

Dallas/Fort Worth Area Jobs

Start your career in the city that thinks large and lives big.

The Dallas/Fort Worth jungle is located in the great state of Texas. There are many suburbs nearby including Arlington, Plano, Garland, Irving, and Frisco. Several local sports teams hail from the area including the Dallas Cowboys, the Rangers, the Mavericks, and the Stars. The Dallas Fort Worth area has a thriving economy and many job opportunities in the defense, financial services, information technology, life sciences, and telecommunications industries. The DFW economy is the sixth largest in the United States, with a 2010 gross metropolitan product of $374 billion. Its 2010 GDP was $325 billion.

It’s a jungle out there!

With many opportunities to live and work, JungleJobs can help you find the perfect job in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. When considering moving to Texas for employment, it’s wise to research the cost of living in Texas compared to where you currently live. You may want to research the property values in Dallas/Fort Worth as well as surrounding areas like Frisco, Irving, Garland, Plano, and Arlington. Although there are many job openings in the defense industry, JungleJobs can help you find opportunities in other fields including clerical, general management and the public sector.

Dallas/Fort Worth area articles from the jungle:

Forbes ranks Dallas as the top metro area for good jobs

Kansas City Jungle

joe — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 05:26:16 +0000

Kansas City Area Jobs

Why work in the jungle when you can work in the city known as “The Paris of the Plains”?

The Kansas City jungle is located in the great state of Missouri. There are many suburbs nearby including Overland Park, Kansas City Kansas, Independence, and Lee’s Summit. Several local sports teams hail from the area including the Kansas City Chiefs, the Royals, Sporting Kansas City (MLS), and the Stars. The Kansas City area has a thriving economy and many job opportunities in the transportation/utilities, government, manufacturing, and distribution industries. In Q2 of 2005, Kansas City ranked 2nd among the most affordable metro areas to live.

It’s a jungle out there!

With many opportunities to live and work, JungleJobs can help you find the perfect job in the Kansas City area. When considering moving to Missouri for employment, it’s wise to research the cost of living in Missouri compared to where you currently live. You may want to research the property values in Kansas City as well as surrounding ares like Lee’s Summit, Independence, Kansas City Kansas, and Overland Park. Although there are many job openings in the industry, JungleJobs can help you find opportunities in other fields including clerical, general management and the public sector.

Tulsa Jungle

joe — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 05:23:15 +0000

Tulsa Area Jobs

Live and work in the heart of “Green Country”.

The Tulsa jungle is located in the great state of Oklahoma. There are many suburbs nearby including Broken Arrow, Bartlesville, Owasso, Claremore, and Sapulpa. Several local sports teams hail from the area including the Tulsa Shock (WNBA), the Drillers, the Oilers, and the 66ers. The Tulsa area has a thriving economy and many job opportunities in the aerospace, energy, health care, technology, and manufacturing industries. Independent organizations have found that Tulsa has a sound infrastructure, a cost of doing business that is 11 percent below the U.S. average and a cost of living that is 12 percent below the U.S. average.

It’s a jungle out there!

With many opportunities to live and work, JungleJobs can help you find the perfect job in the Tulsa area. When considering moving to Oklahoma for employment, it’s wise to research the cost of living in Oklahoma compared to where you currently live. You may want to research the property values in Tulsa as well as surrounding areas like Sapulpa, Claremore, Owasso, Bartlesville, and Broken Arrow. Although there are many job openings in the aerospace industry, JungleJobs can help you find opportunities in other fields including clerical, general management and the public sector.

Tulsa area articles from the Jungle

Forbes lists Tulsa as the #1 city in the US for young entrepreneurs

Oklahoma City Jungle

joe — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 05:21:14 +0000

OKC Area Jobs

Live and work in the city known as “The Big Friendly”.

The Oklahoma City jungle is located in the great state of Oklahoma. There are many suburbs nearby including Moore, Norman, Edmond, Yukon, and Shawnee. Several local sports teams hail from the area including the OKC Thunder, the Redhawks, the Barons, and top-ranked college teams. The Oklahoma City area has a thriving economy and many job opportunities in the oil, natural gas, meteorology, health care, and information technology industries. Oklahoma City has won numerous awards and recognition for its resilient economy in the midst of a global recession.

It’s a jungle out there!

With many opportunities to live and work, JungleJobs can help you find the perfect job in the Oklahoma City area. When considering moving to Oklahoma for employment, it’s wise to research the cost of living in Oklahoma compared to where you currently live. You may want to research the property values in Oklahoma City as well as surrounding areas like Shawnee, Yukon, Edmond, Norman, and Moore. Although there are many job openings in the oil industry, JungleJobs can help you find opportunities in other fields including clerical, general management and the public sector.

Oklahoma City area articles from the Jungle

Debbie K.

joe — Sat, 10 May 2014 03:41:08 +0000

After posting several ad’s on Craigslist and having to fire each person, we posted on this site and found a great employee for our fence company. Thank you!

Taylor T.

joe — Sat, 10 May 2014 03:39:23 +0000

I got my current job through this site. I went from paycheck to paycheck to all bills paid and a generous amount leftover. I’m very impressed with how clean the posts are. So many opportunities for people. I always recommend it!

David W.

joe — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 06:03:34 +0000

I filled all my positions, thanks for the great place to post jobs!