People move to Miami, Florida for a variety of reasons. Most are looking to move somewhere warmer. Others want to be near relatives. And some are looking for more job opportunities than they found in their old city. The good news is that Miami is a great place for jobs, whether your experience is in the field of business or wedding catering. Toronto look out - here comes Miami and all its opportunity! These are the major job sectors.
Finance
Known as a "Beta World City" for its importance to global commerce, Miami also has one of the biggest financial sectors in the country. Its downtown has so many skyscrapers belonging to banks and major corporations that it rivals Manhattan. The global or Latin American headquarters offices of such companies as AIG, U.S. Century Bank, Visa, and Espirito Santo Financial Group are located here, providing opportunities to bankers, actuaries, statisticians, computer specialists, and security professionals with experience in xray protection.
Business
Where does all the money these companies trade with come from? It comes from the booming sales of Miami's largest corporations. Alienware, Bacardi, Burger King, World Fuel Services, Exxon, Cisco, Disney, Sony, Kraft, and Microsoft all have large operations here. The combination of headquarters offices and manufacturing operations mean there's opportunity in the business world for both internet project management specialists and skilled factory workers.
Transport
Once these products are made they have to be shipped out, and Miami's huge airport and conveniently placed harbor makes this a breeze. The Miami International Airport deals in both passenger transport and cargo, while the Port of Miami is one of the largest and busiest in the nation. Shipments from South America and the Caribbean make up the largest percentage, but cargoes arrive and leave here from all over the world. So if you're an expert at rigging ratchet straps or operating cranes on container piers, you might find some great opportunities here.
Tourism
This is where Miami makes its big bucks. Millions of tourists flock to the city each year to visit the clubs in South Beach, sail in the harbor, buy flashy souvenirs in the shops, and of course lounge on the sand. There are tourist attractions for people of every interest, from courses in manure management for organic hobby farmers to windsurfing instruction for daredevils. There are also hundreds of hotels, restaurants and shops where you can get a job if you're good with people. Just remember to smile and give the customer what they want.
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