The Dallas-Fort Worth Jobbank

by Herman, Erik L.

• ISBN13: 9781580629799
• ISBN10: 1580629792
• Edition: 14th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-10-01
• Publisher: Adams Media Corp

Summary

The bestselling regional job search series for more than 20 years! JobBanks include company profiles featuring full company name, address, and phone number, contacts for professional hiring, a description of the company's products or services, listings of professional positions commonly filled, educational backgrounds sought, fringe benefits, and internships offered. Each JobBank also includes sections on job search techniques, information on executive search firms and placement agencies, Web sites for job hunters, professional associations, and more! See page 111 for information on current JobBank editions.

Table of Contents

SECTION ONE: INTRODUCTION
How to Use This Book	12	(4)
An introduction to the most effective way to use The Dallas-Fort Worth JobBank.
SECTION TWO: THE JOB SEARCH
The Basics of Job Winning	16	(14)
A review of the elements of a successful job search campaign. Includes advice on developing effective strategies, time planning, and preparing for interviews. Special sections address situations faced by jobseekers who are currently employed, those who have lost a job, and graduates conducting their first job search.
Resumes and Cover Letters	30	(21)
Advice on creating strong resumes and cover letters.
SECTION THREE: PRIMARY EMPLOYERS
The Employers	51	(186)
The Dallas-Fort Worth JobBank is organized according to industry. Many listings include the address and phone number of each major firm listed, along with a description of the company's basic product lines and services, and, in many cases, a contact name and other relevant hiring information. Also included are hundreds of secondary listings providing addresses and phone numbers for small- and medium-sized employers.
Accounting and Management Consulting	52	(3)
Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations	55	(3)
Direct Mail Marketers, Market Researchers
Aerospace	58	(4)
Aerospace Products and Services
Aircraft Equipment and Parts
Apparel, Fashion, and Textiles	62	(3)
Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Knitting Mills, and Yarn and Thread Mills
Curtains and Draperies
Footwear
Nonwoven Fabrics
Textile Goods and Finishing
Architecture, Construction, and Engineering	65	(7)
Architectural and Engineering Services
Civil and Mechanical Engineering Firms
Construction Products, Manufacturers, and Wholesalers
General Contractors/Specialized Trade Contractor
Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Recreation	72	(2)
Botanical and Zoological Gardens
Entertainment Groups
Motion Picture and Video Tape Production and Distribution
Museums and Art Galleries
Physical Fitness Facilities
Professional Sports Clubs; Sporting and Recreational Camps
Public Golf Courses and Racing and Track Operations
Theatrical Producers and Services
Automotive	74	(1)
Automotive Repair Shops
Automotive Stampings
Industrial Vehicles and Moving Equipment
Motor Vehicles and Equipment
Travel Trailers and Campers
Banking/Savings and Loans	75	(3)
Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, and Scientific R&D	78	(3)
Clinical Labs
Lab Equipment Manufacturers
Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors
Business Services and Non-Scientific Research	81	(4)
Adjustment and Collection Services
Cleaning, Maintenance, and Pest Control Services
Credit Reporting Services
Detective, Guard, and Armored Car Services/Security Systems Services
Miscellaneous Equipment Rental and Leasing
Secretarial and Court Reporting Services
Charities and Social Services	85	(3)
Job Training and Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Chemicals/Rubber and Plastics	88	(6)
Adhesives, Detergents, Inks, Paints, Soaps, Varnishes
Agricultural Chemicals and Fertilizers
Carbon and Graphite Products
Chemical Engineering Firms
Industrial Gases
Communications: Telecommunications and Broadcasting	94	(8)
Cable/Pay Television Services
Communications Equipment
Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations
Telephone, Telegraph, and Other Message Communications
Computer Hardware, Software, and Services	102	(13)
Computer Components and Hardware Manufacturers
Consultants and Computer Training Companies
Internet and Online Service Providers
Networking and Systems Services
Repair Services/Rental and Leasing
Resellers, Wholesalers, and Distributors
Software Developers/Programming Services
Educational Services	115	(9)
Business/Secretarial/Data Processing Schools
Colleges/Universities/Professional Schools
Community Colleges/Technical Schools/Vocational Schools
Elementary and Secondary Schools
Preschool and Child Daycare Services
Electronic/Industrial Electrical Equipment	124	(7)
Electronic Machines and Systems
Semiconductor Manufacturers
Environmental and Waste Management Services	131	(1)
Environmental Engineering Firms
Sanitary Services
Fabricated/Primary Metals and Products	132	(4)
Aluminum and Copper Foundries
Die-Castings
Iron and Steel Foundries/Steel Works, Blast Furnaces, and Rolling Mills
Financial Services	136	(6)
Consumer Financing and Credit Agencies
Investment Specialists
Mortgage Bankers and Loan Brokers
Security and Commodity Brokers, Dealers, and Exchanges
Food and Beverages/Agriculture	142	(12)
Crop Services and Farm Supplies
Dairy Farms
Food Manufacturers/Processors and Agricultural Producers
Tobacco Products
Government	154	(3)
Courts
Executive, Legislative, and General Government
Public Agencies (Firefighters, Military, Police)
United States Postal Service
Health Care: Services, Equipment, and Products	157	(19)
Dental Labs and Equipment
Home Health Care Agencies
Hospitals and Medical Centers
Medical Equipment Manufacturers and Wholesalers
Offices and Clinics of Health Practitioners
Residential Treatment Centers/Nursing Homes
Veterinary Services
Hotels and Restaurants	176	(5)
Insurance	181	(3)
Legal Services	184	(2)
Manufacturing: Miscellaneous Consumer	186	(5)
Art Supplies
Batteries
Cosmetics and Related Products
Household Appliances and Audio/Video Equipment
Jewelry, Silverware, and Plated Ware
Miscellaneous Household Furniture and Fixtures
Musical Instruments
Tools
Toys and Sporting Goods
Manufacturing: Miscellaneous Industrial	191	(7)
Ball and Roller Bearings
Commercial Furniture and Fixtures
Fans, Blowers, and Purification Equipment
Industrial Machinery and Equipment
Motors and Generators/Compressors and Engine Parts
Vending Machines
Mining/Gas/Petroleum/Energy Related	198	(6)
Anthracite, Coal, and Ore Mining
Mining Machinery and Equipment
Oil and Gas Field Services
Petroleum and Natural Gas
Paper and Wood Products	204	(3)
Forest and Wood Products and Services
Lumber and Wood Wholesale
Millwork, Plywood, and Structural Members
Paper and Wood Mills
Printing and Publishing	207	(6)
Book, Newspaper, and Periodical Publishers
Commercial Photographers
Commercial Printing Services
Graphic Designers
Real Estate	213	(3)
Land Subdividers and Developers
Real Estate Agents, Managers, and Operators
Real Estate Investment Trusts
Retail	216	(9)
Stone, Clay, Glass, and Concrete Products	225	(3)
Cement, Tile, Sand, and Gravel
Crushed and Broken Stone
Glass and Glass Products
Mineral Products
Transportation/Travel	228	(5)
Air, Railroad, and Water Transportation Services
Courier Services
Local and Interurban Passenger Transit
Ship Building and Repair
Transportation Equipment
Travel Agencies
Trucking
Warehousing and Storage
Utilities: Electric/Gas/Water	233	(2)
Miscellaneous Wholesaling	235
Exporters and Importers
SECTION FOUR: INDEX
Index of Primary Employers by Industry	237