Puerto Rico gov’t unveils recruitment platform for public sector jobs
July 19, 2022
The website seeks to attract new human capital to public service.
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The Home Depot hiring 2,300+ people in Puerto Rico
March 10, 2022
Interviews can be conducted via phone or video conference, in addition to onsite parking lot interviews at a local store.
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Practical Techie: Is artificial intelligence deciding who gets a top job?
December 1, 2021
Automation has turned the corner far enough to reach the pile of resumes of job seekers sitting atop the desk of a typical human resources executive. The crucial document is being screened at present time by artificial intelligence (AI) before it even reaches the hands of the top recruitment decision-makers. In reality, it’s two technologies […]
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Parallel18 launches Talent App for freelancers, students, and professionals
August 18, 2021
As part of its efforts to promote economic and technological development and employment on the island, parallel18 is launching the Talent App, a tool for students, freelancers and professionals to submit their information and upload their resume to a talent database that will be available to more than 300 companies that belong to the accelerator programs. […]
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COR3 announces jobs available for recent college grads
June 29, 2021
The Central Office of Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency (COR3) announced the availability of transitional positions for recent undegraduate or master’s degree college graduates in several areas. Agency Executive Director Manuel Laboy said the goal is to continue strengthening the work team in charge of facilitating the processes related to Puerto Rico’s reconstruction efforts. “We currently […]
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West, LLC recruiting cross-section of professionals for jobs across Puerto Rico
June 22, 2021
Aware of the high amount of talent in search of a job, Puerto Rican construction company West LLC is opening its doors to new young talent, adults and professionals, with or without experience, interested in working in the industry across Puerto Rico. The company, which is marking its 50th anniversary, currently has about 120 employees […]
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Jobs in San Juan down 7.3% Y-O-Y in Sept. ’20, Bureau of Labor Statistics says
May 6, 2021
Employment in Puerto Rico’s only large county, the municipality of San Juan, decreased 7.3% from September 2019 to September 2020, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics confirmed. Large counties are defined as those with 2019 annual average employment of 75,000 or more. Chief Regional Economist Martin Kohli noted that in September 2020, San Juan’s employment […]
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AAFAF seeks to promote education in business, tech
April 28, 2021
The executive director of the Puerto Rico Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority (AAFAF) Omar J. Marrero announced the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for grant administrator services for a fund created to provide education in business and technical skills, or the 21st Century Technical and Business Education Fund. The grant administrator will be […]
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Condado Vanderbilt, La Concha Resort seeking 30 employees
March 19, 2021
The Condado Vanderbilt and La Concha Resort hotels are recruiting employees for about 30 different positions, the general managers of the properties, Ben Tutt and José C. Padín, respectively, announced. “We’re looking for candidates for a variety of positions in practically all areas of the hotel and at all levels. The main requirement is to […]
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Employers can report employees getting jobless benefits and refuse to return to work
March 17, 2021
The heads of two Puerto Rico government agencies announced the availability of a website through which employers can blow the whistle on employees who refuse to return to their posts because they are receiving jobless benefits. In a press conference, the secretaries of the Department of Economic Development and Commerce and the Department of Labor […]
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3 Amigos Recruiting looking for landscapers for US mainland jobs
January 11, 2021
Personnel recruiting company, 3 Amigos Recruiting, has dozens of positions for Puerto Rican landscapers interested in an employment opportunity in the US mainland, it announced. Those interested should be available for a virtual interview starting Jan. 13. The interview process will continue in February and March. The chosen landscapers will be working eight months stateside […]
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Invest PR locked down $58M in committed investments, 3,500 jobs in ‘20
December 18, 2020
Invest Puerto Rico (InvestPR) provided an overview of its achievements in 2020, which included secured new business commitments including 3,500 new jobs, $58 million in capital investment, and an average payroll of $51,000 per job. During a virtual presentation, the island’s official investment promotion organization shared the results presented in its annual report, detailing the […]
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University of Puerto Rico gets $1M grant from Bank of America
November 30, 2020
The University of Puerto Rico recently received a $1 million grant from Bank of America, as part of its commitment “to help students of color successfully complete the education and training necessary to be successful in today’s workforce.” The bank recently unveiled a $1 billion, four-year commitment to advance racial equality and economic opportunity offered […]
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Bayer Crop Science opens jobs for island’s deaf, partially deaf community
November 24, 2020
Bayer Crop Science Puerto Rico announced it is recruiting talent in the island’s deaf and partially deaf community to fill several field worker and soy pollinator positions. The initiative seeks to provide job opportunities for this community in particular while providing candidates with training to the job, company executives said. “The initiative came about after […]
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Optum to hire 500 people in Puerto Rico in 3 years
September 22, 2020
Optum, a health services company and part of UnitedHealth Group, is creating more than 100 new jobs in its San Juan operations center in Puerto Rico before the end of the year, with plans for 400 additional new positions over the next three years. The positions include training and education with opportunities for claims and […]
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