2. Dallas-
Fort Worth
Employment
Total nonfarm employment in Dallas- Fort
Worth increased by 98,400 jobs in 2015.
3.0% above the national average of 1.9%.
Dallas- Fort Worth unemployment
dropped again from 4.0% in 2014 to 3.7%
in 2015.
The U.S. average dropped from 5.4% to
4.8%.
Source: www.bls.gov
http://www.bls.gov/regions/southwest/news-
release/areaemployment_dallasfortworth.htm
3. Average
Weekly Wages
DFW = $1,057/week
vs.
U.S. = $968/week
Dallas ranks 3rd amongst
the 12 largest
metropolitan areas in the
country in both rate of
job growth and the
number of jobs added.
Source: www.bls.gov
http://www.bls.gov/regions/southwest/news-
release/areaemployment_dallasfortworth.htm
5. The Bottom Line:
Dallas-Fort Worth
demand for talent is
HOT.
THE NUMBER OF JOB SEEKERS
KNOCKING ON YOUR DOOR IS
DWINDLING DOWN DUE TO THE
AVAILABILITY OF GOOD JOBS
TODAY.
6. As an employer, what can you do to hire the best
talent your company needs to keep up with growth?
Source: www.bls.gov
http://www.bls.gov/regions/southwest/news-release/areaemployment_dallasfortworth.htm
1. Knock on the door of the candidate who’s
successful in their current position.
2. Be prepared to bring your best offer to the table.
3. Partner with a recruiting firm to keep an eye out for
the talent your company needs.
