Queens job search? Here are a list of resources and companies where you can start your search for a job in the borough of Queens, New York.
Queens Job Search Engine
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Use this job search engine for Queens, NY (powered by Indeed, a job search engine) to find local jobs. Craigslist for Queens, NY, is always a good source of job offers, though you should be wary of scammers with offers that are too good to be true.
Work for a large company in Queens
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The innovative airline JetBlue, founded in 1999, has its home in Forest Hills, a short drive from JFK AIrport, the airline's hub (jobs at JetBlue). Glaceau (a.k.a. Energy Brands) is the wildy successful maker of VitaminWater, a subsidiary of Coca-Cola, and based in Whitestone, Queens.
Long Island City is home to major operations for Citigroup and MetLife. Watchmaker Bulova is in East Elmhurst. Steinway & Sons in Astoria is one of the leading piano makers.
Work at the airports
JFK Airport and LaGuardia Airport (both operated by the Port Authority of NY & NJ) employ thousands. Companies that support the airports employ thousands more. The Council for Airport Opportunities has a job board and can help you land a job in the aviation industry.
Work for a small business
Queens is the borough of the small business. NYC's Small Business Services might help with your job search through the agency's Workforce1 job centers.Work in the movie and TV business
Kaufman Studios in Astoria and the Silvercup Studios in Long Island City are major production sites for TV shows, films, and more work.Work in higher education
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Queens College, Queensborough College, St. John's University, and York College are major employers.
