Originally discovered in 1513 by explorer Juan Ponce de Leon, Florida is the fourth most populated state in the country. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that it will surpass New York to become the third by 2011. Since the state is home to total of 33 of the Fortune 500 Companies and has a number of mid to large sized cities there are many places to look for a job in Florida.
The largest industries in Florida are tourism and agriculture. The fastest growing sectors in the state include: healthcare and educational services, professional, scientific and technical services, phosphate mining and biotechnology.
U.S. Census Bureau data showed that approximately 18,089,888 called Florida home in 2006. Around 79.9 percent of residents have a high school education and 22.3 percent have a Bachelor's degree or higher.
The largest industries in Florida are tourism and agriculture. The fastest growing sectors in the state include: healthcare and educational services, professional, scientific and technical services, phosphate mining and biotechnology.
U.S. Census Bureau data showed that approximately 18,089,888 called Florida home in 2006. Around 79.9 percent of residents have a high school education and 22.3 percent have a Bachelor's degree or higher.
Contents at a Glance
Job Resources
FloridianJobs.com
Cheezhead
Craiglist
Job Central
The Top Ten Ranked Fortune 500 Companies in Florida are:
Tech Data
5350 Tech Data Dr.
Clearwater, FL 33760
Publix Super Markets
3300 Publix Corporate Pkwy.
Lakeland, FL 33811
AutoNation
110 S.E. Sixth St.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Office Depot
2200 Old Germantown Rd.
Delray Beach, FL 33445
FPL Group
700 Universe Blvd.
Juno Beach, FL 33408
World Fuel Services
9800 N.W. 41st St.
Miami, FL 33178
Jabil Circuit
0560 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Lennar
700 N.W. 107th Ave.
Miami, FL 33172
CSX
500 Water St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Winn-Dixie Stores
5050 Edgewood Court
Jacksonville, FL 32254
There are 23 more Fortune 500 companies in the state.
Cheezhead
Craiglist
Job Central
The Top Ten Ranked Fortune 500 Companies in Florida are:
Tech Data
5350 Tech Data Dr.
Clearwater, FL 33760
Publix Super Markets
3300 Publix Corporate Pkwy.
Lakeland, FL 33811
AutoNation
110 S.E. Sixth St.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Office Depot
2200 Old Germantown Rd.
Delray Beach, FL 33445
FPL Group
700 Universe Blvd.
Juno Beach, FL 33408
World Fuel Services
9800 N.W. 41st St.
Miami, FL 33178
Jabil Circuit
0560 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Lennar
700 N.W. 107th Ave.
Miami, FL 33172
CSX
500 Water St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Winn-Dixie Stores
5050 Edgewood Court
Jacksonville, FL 32254
There are 23 more Fortune 500 companies in the state.
Life in Florida
Many people chose to live in Florida for the many options the state gives in regards to both education and entertainment.
Some of the many universities in Florida include: Florida A&M University, Florida Atlantic University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida International University, Florida State University, New College of Florida, University of Florida, University of Central Florida, University of North Florida, University of South Florida and University of West Florida. In addition to this there are 48 private Universities and 28 community colleges.
Some of the largest sports teams in the state are the Miami Dolphins (football), the Miami Heat (basketball), the Florida Marlins (baseball), the Florida Panthers (ice hockey) and the Miami FC (soccer). Other things to do in the state include visiting the National Museum of Naval Aviation, going to Disney World, the Kennedy Space Center or the Daytona International Speedway.
Some of the many universities in Florida include: Florida A&M University, Florida Atlantic University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida International University, Florida State University, New College of Florida, University of Florida, University of Central Florida, University of North Florida, University of South Florida and University of West Florida. In addition to this there are 48 private Universities and 28 community colleges.
Some of the largest sports teams in the state are the Miami Dolphins (football), the Miami Heat (basketball), the Florida Marlins (baseball), the Florida Panthers (ice hockey) and the Miami FC (soccer). Other things to do in the state include visiting the National Museum of Naval Aviation, going to Disney World, the Kennedy Space Center or the Daytona International Speedway.
