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Healthcare jobs in Connecticut are increasing as an older population requires more care and more students become interested in healthcare professions.

In 2004, Connecticut’s healthcare industry employed more than 218,000 workers, 15.5 percent of total private employment within the state. From 1994 to 2004, the state’s healthcare industry created more than 34,000 jobs. According to an article by the Connecticut Department of Labor, the increase in the healthcare industry support the idea that both Connecticut and the nation as a whole have shifted from a goods producing economy to a service providing economy.

“The healthcare industry was one of the few industries that experienced significant employment growth throughout our most recent statewide recession (July 2000 to September 2003),” the article notes. “As the recession came to a close, the industry created over 8,000 new jobs, as the demand for services and the need to replace retirement-age healthcare workers increased.

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One large company is cutting hundreds of healthcare jobs to help save costs.

Cardinal Health, a global healthcare provider based in Dublin, OH, has announced it will consolidate its businesses into two primary operating and reporting facilities in an effort to reduce costs and align resources. The changes, however, will result in job cuts for hundreds of employees, according to an article by Healthcare Finance News.

The company plans to cut 600 jobs, about 160 of which are currently open and will not be filled. Employees effected by the job losses will be offered severance benefits.
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Many cities and states across America are facing a serious shortage of healthcare workers, particularly nurses. Michigan is no exception, and a recent dose of funding by the state should begin to create more healthcare jobs in Michigan.

The State of Michigan recently announced it’s investing $6.5 million into the Michigan Nursing Corps, which will help expand nursing education and meet the growing demand for medical care providers by providing Michigan citizens with well-paying jobs.

“Michigan needs more nurses to meet our immediate and developing health care needs,” Governor Jennifer M. Granholm said in a State of Michigan article. “And we need a thriving health care sector that provides our citizens with good-paying jobs. Our Michigan Nursing Corps is making sure we achieve both of these important goals.”

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Jobs in Houston are abundant as of late, with recent graduates finding it easy to get hired, and Texas’s natural gas industry fueling much of the local economy.

While the rest of the country is suffering from the cost of oil and gas, Houston has been able to stay stable because of the strength of its economy and the rising price of energy.

In July, Texas ranked No.1 on CNBC’s 2008 list of America’s Top States For Business, surpassing Virginia for the first time. Texas also has 58 Fortune 500 companies, the most in the country, topping New York.

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Companies know one of the most important tasks of a human resources department is to recruit the most talented employees available for open job positions. Lately, many companies have found this process can be done more quickly and effectively by using recruiting software.

So how can a company implement recruiting software into its everyday human resources practices? According to an HR Management article, the first step is to figure out who you want working for your company.

“All too often, companies set out on an executive search without even realizing what they’re looking for,” the article states. “Don’t make this mistake. Outline a list of metrics that pinpoint the skills and qualifications needed, and match those up to applicants recruited. Software that is specialized in the recruitment process is ideal for helping you to effectively identify the ideal job candidate.”

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With the downtrend of the national economy, anyone looking for an agriculture-related job in Illinois may be out of luck.

According to an article from the Illinois Department of Employment Security, overall employment in the agricultural production industry is expected to continue to decline through 2014.

“The trend toward larger farms and more technological advances will limit the job opportunities to the point that almost all job openings will be due to the need to replace workers,” the article states. “However, employment in agribusiness and in the natural resource sector is expected to moderately increase. Many job openings will be in the landscaping and grounds maintenance sector, as the public is demanding these services to free up time for other activities and many older people are physically unable to perform these duties.”

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