EmploymentCrossing Figures Boast Awesome Job Count in Oklahoma; State Added 22,500 Jobs in Past Year (2008-08-12)
Oklahoma has added about 22,500 jobs since last year due to a vastly improving energy sector which has also triggered an employment growth rate of 1.4%, according to a newly released report. The 2008 Oklahoma Economic Outlook report also stated that the employment growth rate in the state is the sixth highest among all states and 1% faster than the national average employment rate. EmploymentCrossing, the world’s leading job portal, seconded the claims of the report, pointing out that its database includes a fantastic count of 11,102 unfilled, active job openings in Oklahoma alone!