Most competitive jobs in Florida: Retail
CareerCloud recently released a study that shows that in Florida the No. 1 most common and competitive job is a retail salesperson. That job represents 1,594 jobs for every 100,000 people in the state.
The report is based on the recent data from the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Census Bureau, according to a news release from CareerCloud.
Some key findings:
- The five most competitive jobs in America are: Retail salesperson (1,379 workers per 100,000 people), food preparation and serving (1,132), cashiers (1,115), office clerks (965), registered nurses (935).
- Retail salesperson is among the top three most competitive jobs in 48 states, followed by cashier (26 states), and food prep and service worker (16 states)
- The five fastest-growing jobs through 2028 are: Solar installers (expected to increase by 45%); wind turbine technicians (expected to increase by 39%); home health aides (expected to increase by 21%), person care aides (expected to increase by 21%); and, occupational therapists (expected to increase by 18%).
CareerCloud also offers these tips for job seekers:
- Update Resume to Beat the Bots: Nearly 100% of Fortune 500 companies use a digital ATS platform to weed out resumes before a human sees them. To beat the bots, add keywords from the job description into your resume.
- Remember: Appearance Matters. Up Your Zoom game. Choose a clean background in your home for Zoom interviews, and make sure you dressed and groomed for success, as if it was an in-person interview.
- Be Flexible and Focus on Transferrable Skills: As the economy rebounds, your old job may be gone, or you may choose an industry with less competition. Be sure to highlight your transferrable skills– such as office management or mentoring of new hires.
For more information from the report, go to CareerCloud.
Borrowing from the bank of Mom & Dad
Nearly one in four young Floridians have loans from their parents since the pandemic, according to a survey by USAWillGuru.com.
Seventy-eight percent of respondents say there is no interest on loans from their parents, and one in five parents admit they are not confident they will be repaid.
The survey included 4,500 people between the ages of 20 and 29.
As Gen Z moves into adulthood and millennials advance into middle age, an overwhelming trend has emerged, revealing that 23% of young Floridians have relied on parents to help pay the bills since the start of the pandemic in March 2020.
The categories most parents are requested to help pay for are: Rent: 52%; Car: 22%; Groceries: 15%; and, Childcare: 11%.
For those borrowing from the Bank of Mom & Dad, 78% say there is no interest on the loans, including 5% who had not even discussed repayment terms.
For those moving back in with their parents, 72% said they are doing so, rent-free.
But, young people aren’t the only ones being affected by the pandemic, as 52% of parents who have given adult children money since the start of the pandemic, admit that they haven’t been able to provide the full amount requested, according to the survey.
Most said they didn’t have the funds available, but one in five said they were not confident their children would pay them back.
Initiative aims to help emerging leaders
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the launch of the 2021 Emerging Leaders initiative for executives of small businesses poised for growth in underserved markets, according to a news release.
Local area recruitment for the 2021 training cycle is currently underway at designated SBA District Offices. Interested small business owners can learn more regarding eligibility, how to apply, class schedules and locations at SBA.gov/emergingleaders, or by contacting their local SBA District Office.
Recent ribbon-cuttings
The North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce has announced a number of recent ribbon-cuttings:
- Geico Wesley Chapel will have a grand opening on Feb. 11 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 1227 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.
- Kiddie Academy of Wiregrass Ranch, had a ribbon-cutting on Feb. 9, at 2900 Hueland Pond Blvd., in Wesley Chapel.
- HD Real Estate Company had an open house on Feb. 3, at the North Tampa Bay Chamber Office, 1868 Highlands Oaks Blvd., in Lutz.
- Rest Easy Realty hosted a ribbon-cutting and grand opening on Jan. 27, at 32347 State Road 52, Suite B, in San Antonio.
New dentist coming to Odessa
Eduard Pocola, DDS soon will offer dental services to the community of Odessa at Preserve Dental Care, a full-service, family dental practice set to open on March 5.
Services will range from routine cleanings and simple fillings to more in-depth restorative and cosmetic services, according to a news release.
Preserve Dental Care is located at 16030 Preserve Marketplace Blvd., in Odessa. The office is now accepting new patients. Appointments can be made by calling 813-591-3800 or by visiting PreserveDentalCare.com.
Hooters supports Moffitt Cancer Center
Hooters Management Corporation virtually presented a check for $52,905 to Moffitt Cancer Center, in a Zoom event. The donation represented the proceeds from the 2019 “Give a Hoot” program, and supports a grant awarded through the V Foundation for Cancer Research.
The donation will help support the cutting-edge work Moffitt researchers and physicians are doing to ensure patients are receiving the very best cancer care today and leading to new breakthroughs tomorrow, according to a news release.
