Columbus Job Market

In the Columbus job market, many factors are playing a role in whether or not individuals can find jobs. One of the keys to improving the conditions in the city is to see a reduction in the number of companies cutting jobs and slicing into their staff. However, this week additional news broke that will lead to 40 to 80 lost jobs in the Columbus area with two Kmart locations closing.

Retail Job Outlook

Columbus, like in other areas of the country, will likely see a drop in the number of retail positions available in the area. After the holidays, it is almost always the case that individuals will see a reduction in employment within the retail sector. However, the news this week of the two Kmart locations closing is not a good thing. It will mean additional retail jobs cut at a time of the year where most employers are already cutting back temporary or seasonal jobs. Read more about Columbus Job Market - Kmart Closing Causes Job Scramble

With the largest single month drop in nearly 30 years, the Ohio unemployment rate reduction may be good news for a struggling region. The Columbus job market is likely to benefit, too. During the month of November, the state's joblessness indicator dropped to 8.5 percent, a full half percent from October's numbers. This is according to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The last time the area saw such a large drop was in 1983.

The Columbus job market is similar to that of other major cities throughout the country- bleak. However, some may find that they reached an agreement between the state of Ohio and its largest union is welcoming. The union, the largest state employee union came to a deal with the state on November 15, which in effect extends the current contract through 2015. This is the first move after the defeat of the state's contentious union law just last week.