RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – An upcoming career fair will be held at the Murfreesboro Civic Plaza on June 14th, from 9 AM to 1 PM, offering a variety of possibility for area residents while fulfilling a vital recruitment opportunity for employers. Alex Jones with the City of Murfreesboro stated...

Rutherford County continues to experience an impressively low unemployment rate, consistently below the 3% mark. While this is beneficial for job seekers, it presents significant challenges for employers striving to find qualified employees. Jones, a Human Resource Manager for the City of Murfreesboro, emphasized the difficulties this can cause businesses in this tight labor market... For those seeking a career change, the current market is often described as "Liberating" and brimming with opportunities. The old adage, “Find a job you love, and you'll never have to work a day in your life,” has never been more relevant as today's employment landscape can make way for you to do just that!

The latest jobless figures underscore the health of the local job market. Murfreesboro’s unemployment rate stands at 2.5%, while Smyrna and LaVergne report rates of 2.4% and 2.6%, respectively, according to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

Highlighting a small segment of the industries that will be represented on June 14, Jones said... For those wanting to move into the medical field, there is lots of opportunity...

Jones says that you could leave with a a new ca mentioned that at least 30 employers will be present, ready to conduct on-site interviews, with some potentially hiring employees on the spot.

For those interested in working for the City of Murfreesboro, the fair will feature a range of positions... Careers in City government vary from officiating volleyball matches for $26 per game to the role of becoming a finance director, which boasts an annual salary of over $146,000.

This event represents a unique opportunity for residents to explore new career paths and for employers to connect with potential hires in a thriving job market... Again, the career fair will be held at the Murfreesboro Civic Plaza on Friday, June 14th, from 9 AM to 1 PM.