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Houston, Texas, a city which already has a low unemployment rate of 3.8 percent, will soon have even more new jobs in Houston to offer qualified residents. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2008, Fox News‘ brand-new facility will be a welcomed addition to the area’s job market.

According to the Chronicle, an area newspaper, a large portion of these new Houston jobs will be “highly paid technical jobs.” Ron Bourbeau, the CEO of the South Montgomery County Economic Development Partnership, says that such a large addition of new Houston jobs “says something about the economic viability of this community.”

Fox bought the site of their new facility in spring of 2006 with the goal of creating a center for Fox Network Center-Houston to transmit broadcasts via cable and satellite throughout country. The facility will be a master control for two of the Fox owned networks, FSN Houston and FSN Southwest.

Located on Research Forest Drive south of Technology Forest Drive, the center will also be a hub for other Fox networks, according to Tim Sweeney, senior vice president of general manger of Fox Network Center-Houston. “It is like Grand Central Station for these arriving entities,” Sweeney went on to say, referring to the center as a “behind-the-scenes facility”. At this time no studio is planned for this location, although 30 acres of the site have been set aside for future expansions to be used as other needs are identified.

When the center opens it will create approximately 400 Houston jobs, according to Sweeney. He followed this by saying that the workforce will increase as the facility grows. As to why Fox chose The Woodlands for it’s Houston Hub, he said that the decision was made due to the “wonderful base for the possibility of employees for the future.” Employees who specialize in everything from technical monitoring to date processing to management will be needed to run to site.

There has been talk of opening the facility, which is has a guarded gate entrance that is monitored 24 hours a day, to students and other who are interested in pursuing careers with Fox. This means that, aside from a large number of new Houston jobs, there will likely be internship opportunities for area college students.

With the addition job search tools to social networking site Facebook, it’s apparent that recruiters are trying to reach soon to be and recent college graduates. For the most part, these applicants operate in a fairly similar way to job search engines.

The main difference is that Facebook’s job search tools enable members to have a frequently updated list of position openings uploaded to their profiles and main pages. This eliminates the need for members to use external job search websites.

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Whether you’re seeking part-time employment as your only job or to supplement your income, Dallas is the place to be! With the abundance of call centers, banking and financial institutions, customer service, healthcare, and telecommunications jobs in Dallas, there is something for everyone.

UnitedHealth Group, IBM, Pitney Bowes, Frontline Source Group, Inc., and American Express are just a few of the companies located in the region which hire both full and part-time associates, sometimes including entry level jobs and internships. The companies offer a variety of positions from bank tellers and call center agents to computer programmers and financial analysts. There are over 490 banks and financial institutions alone in the city of Dallas!

The benefits of working part-time in such a large city are that you are able to pick and choose the hours you work. Many call centers are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week which allows for a very open workforce schedule. The bulk of call center calls are typically made during the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. in any given time zone. This requires additional support staff needs during those hours offering opportunities for those who prefer to work in the evening.

Banks and financial institutions typically require higher staffing ratios during the normal daytime business hours. For individuals seeking jobs with daytime hours, this might be the best choice. Bank tellers, clerks, administrative support, loan officers, and financial planners are all part of the financial landscape. Opportunities for advancement and growth into higher level jobs are a benefit of working in this industry.

Healthcare careers create an endless array of job opportunities for the part-time job seeker in Dallas. Whether you have an administrative, clinical, non-clinical, or ancillary background, the healthcare industry is looking for you! As an enticement to hire and retain good employees, the healthcare industry provides flexible working hours and increased benefits for part-time employees. Hospitals, urgent care centers, physician’s offices, and ancillary clinics such as imaging clinics and laboratories are constantly recruiting for part-time staff.

If retail is your favorite place to work, look no further than Dallas and the surrounding area. There are over 700 shopping centers and malls in and near Dallas! Sales clerks, stock clerks, managers, maintenance, housekeeping, valets, and other retail support positions abound in this area. Whether you’re looking to work in high-end retailers such as Nordstrom, Ralph Lauren, or Macy’s, or for retail stores with a more local, regional feel, you’ll find them all in this region. Pick your location and create your own schedule – especially during the busy holiday season.

There are literally thousands of day care centers and pre-schools in the Dallas area. Part-time positions in childcare and educational settings offer a variety of jobs. Most daycare centers are open during normal business working hours so it’s a good choice if you are looking for daytime hours. Some training and certification may be required, but it will be worth the investment to take advantage of the flexibility and rewards of working in this business.

Information technology jobs are plentiful in Dallas. It is recognized as one of the most technologically advanced cities in the country and there are thousands of firms specializing in information technology, internet service providers, and IT support. Jobs in programming, help desk support, and other areas of information technology offer opportunities for part-time employment with the added advantage of continual learning and advancement.

Robert Half, Accountemps, Adecco, Office Team, and a long list of other temporary agencies have locations in the Dallas area. These temp agencies offer part-time job opportunities as well as temporary full-time positions to qualified applicants. They typically provide greater benefits and other incentives for contracting for part-time jobs through them. Most of them also offer formal training programs in specific areas if needed to enhance your skills and improve your marketability.

If you’re looking for part-time employment in a city brimming with fun, excitement, and opportunity – Dallas is your destination. Don’t delay - take advantage of the healthy economy and growing business climate.