Are you part of the Millennial generation? Also known as Generation Y, these people were born between the years 1982 and 2002.
Many Millennials find themselves seeking employment. While companies across the United States are interested in hiring professionals from this generation, some cities have more rewarding jobs than others.
Forbes recently published a list of the best cities for jobs for Millennials, based on a study conducted by PayScale.
The following data was considered when compiling the list:
• Median pay.
• Unemployment rate.
• Median commute time.
• Number of people reporting low job stress.
• Number of people reporting high job satisfaction.
Here are the 10 top cities for Millennials seeking employment:
1. Seattle, Washington. Job satisfaction: 70 percent.
2. San Francisco, California. Job satisfaction: 30.8 percent.
3. San Jose, California. Job satisfaction: 67 percent.
4. Austin, Texas. Job satisfaction: 69 percent.
5. Provo, Utah. Job satisfaction: 78 percent.
6. Cambridge, Massachusetts. Job satisfaction: 66 percent.
7. San Diego, California. Job satisfaction: 68 percent.
8. Madison, Wisconsin. Job satisfaction: 72 percent.
9. Boston, Massachusetts. Job satisfaction: 66 percent.
10. Salt Lake City, Utah. Job satisfaction: 70 percent.
Millennials have many opportunities to find rewarding employment. Those who search for a job in one of the 10 cities above have the best chance of landing a position that will make them happy.
Have you searched for a job as a Millennial? Have you hired professionals from this generation? If so, share your advice and knowledge in the comment section below.