OOBaker's Profile
OOBaker's articles
OOBaker's articles on Colorado Springs Job Market
From the Blog
Job Creation in Colorado Springs Happening
According to some reports, Colorado Springs is likely to see the addition of hundreds of jobs in the coming months. For those who are out of work and who have been out of work for months, this is good news. There are many companies hiring and one of them, Stellar Restaurant Solutions, plans to announce big things within the area. Stellar Restaurant Solutions is a call center for some of the country's largest restaurant chains. It is a home grown company too, with the launch by the owner in the area. Steve Bigari also owns Mr Biggs. Though the company considered moving out of Colorado Springs to help expand, things can be changing.
According to some reports, Colorado Springs is likely to see the addition of hundreds of jobs in the coming months. For those who are out of work and who have been out of work for months, this is good news. There are many companies hiring and one of them, Stellar Restaurant Solutions, plans to announce big things within the area. Stellar Restaurant Solutions is a call center for some of the country's largest restaurant chains. It is a home grown company too, with the launch by the owner in the area. Steve Bigari also owns Mr Biggs. Though the company considered moving out of Colorado Springs to help expand, things can be changing.
Consumers Say Gas Prices Hurt Job Search
Consumers looking for a job in the Colorado Springs area are feeling the pinch. It is not cheap to find a job today. From having the right clothing to getting the resume professional created, it all adds up. An additional cost for some is the increasing cost of gas. Getting to and from job interviews is making it hard for individuals to afford the process. Even worse, some say that they now need to make more money to make a longer commute worthwhile - something that is not good for those who are already desperate to find work. In Colorado Springs, the average cost of a gallon of gas increased by 8 cents in the last week along. Some economists say it will easily reach over $4 a gallon within the next few weeks and could top as much as $5 per gallon by Memorial Day. That surge, some consumers say, could dampen their ability to find a job.
Consumers looking for a job in the Colorado Springs area are feeling the pinch. It is not cheap to find a job today. From having the right clothing to getting the resume professional created, it all adds up. An additional cost for some is the increasing cost of gas. Getting to and from job interviews is making it hard for individuals to afford the process. Even worse, some say that they now need to make more money to make a longer commute worthwhile - something that is not good for those who are already desperate to find work. In Colorado Springs, the average cost of a gallon of gas increased by 8 cents in the last week along. Some economists say it will easily reach over $4 a gallon within the next few weeks and could top as much as $5 per gallon by Memorial Day. That surge, some consumers say, could dampen their ability to find a job.
Is Colorado Springs Improving Job Market?
For many who living and work in Colorado Springs, it really does not matter what the national jobs report indicates. That is because many in the city are not seeing the addition of jobs as fast as they would like to. It is clear that there is a demand for more jobs and better paying, career type positions. Yet, the national reports are indicating improvements. Are you seeing those improvements on a local level though? Jobs on the Rise
For many who living and work in Colorado Springs, it really does not matter what the national jobs report indicates. That is because many in the city are not seeing the addition of jobs as fast as they would like to. It is clear that there is a demand for more jobs and better paying, career type positions. Yet, the national reports are indicating improvements. Are you seeing those improvements on a local level though? Jobs on the Rise
Colorado Springs May Get New Wal-Mart's
News out of Colorado Springs job market centers on the expansion of Wal-Mart. The company has announced it will be moving ahead with its places to open several smaller grocery stores throughout the area. In doing so, it will create jobs; though no official number has yet been given to the number of jobs the expansion will offer to the Colorado Springs job market. The company purchased the former King Sooopers building located on Platte Avenue and Murray Boulevard. The company paid $1.65 for the purchase and made that purchase on January 20th of this year. The information is publically available with the El Paso County Clerk's Office. The company officially says it will take the existing structures and then remodel them into new stores. This building has stood vacant since 2006 when the previous company shuddered its doors in the wake of the recession.
News out of Colorado Springs job market centers on the expansion of Wal-Mart. The company has announced it will be moving ahead with its places to open several smaller grocery stores throughout the area. In doing so, it will create jobs; though no official number has yet been given to the number of jobs the expansion will offer to the Colorado Springs job market. The company purchased the former King Sooopers building located on Platte Avenue and Murray Boulevard. The company paid $1.65 for the purchase and made that purchase on January 20th of this year. The information is publically available with the El Paso County Clerk's Office. The company officially says it will take the existing structures and then remodel them into new stores. This building has stood vacant since 2006 when the previous company shuddered its doors in the wake of the recession.
Colorado Springs Jobs Increase from Progressive
For those who are looking for Colorado Springs jobs, Progressive may be the company to turn to right now. The company is planning to add 129 positions to its call center and that could help out the many unemployed or under employed in the region to land the jobs they need. The auto insurance company said it will hire in 2012, by midyear, to add more customer service and sales positions to the call center in Colorado Springs. This is the third time the company has expanded its staff in the area in the last 8 months. Could This Benefit You? For those struggling to find the right Colorado Springs jobs, this move could be a good one. The company is likely to hire telephone representatives that will answer customer needs and sales reps for the facility. The positions will require some level of experience. Individuals will need to have an understanding of sales techniques, but not a degree necessarily. Individuals will need to at least have a high school diploma plus two years of post high school education (or two years of experience in a call center.) The positions could include full time positions. These would pay between $13 and $14 per hour.
For those who are looking for Colorado Springs jobs, Progressive may be the company to turn to right now. The company is planning to add 129 positions to its call center and that could help out the many unemployed or under employed in the region to land the jobs they need. The auto insurance company said it will hire in 2012, by midyear, to add more customer service and sales positions to the call center in Colorado Springs. This is the third time the company has expanded its staff in the area in the last 8 months. Could This Benefit You? For those struggling to find the right Colorado Springs jobs, this move could be a good one. The company is likely to hire telephone representatives that will answer customer needs and sales reps for the facility. The positions will require some level of experience. Individuals will need to have an understanding of sales techniques, but not a degree necessarily. Individuals will need to at least have a high school diploma plus two years of post high school education (or two years of experience in a call center.) The positions could include full time positions. These would pay between $13 and $14 per hour.