Searching for Jobs

New Orleans Workforce Development HUB

These locations all provide case management and career supports.  If you are going to do a walk in at any of these locations, plan on bringing your ID, Birth Certificate, Social, resume, and proof of residence if ya have anything.

1. 1. 1. • Job1

         • The New Orleans Youth Alliance - Re-engagement Center

         • Urban League

         • Total Community Action - Stand

         • Goodwill New Orleans

Online Applications for New Orleans Based Employers

Fast Food / Restaurants 

1. 1. 1. • • Burger King: Burger King is a fast-food restaurant chain serving flame-grilled burgers, fries, and other quick meals, with locations throughout New Orleans. Entry-level jobs there include Team Members (crew), Shift Leaders, and Assistant Managers — roles that involve customer service, food prep, cleaning, cashiering, and helping lead a shift depending on the position. To apply, you can browse local jobs at their careers site, fill out an online application, and possibly do an interview in person; for more info contact the location you’re interested in.

           • Domino's Pizza

           • Panera Bread 

           • Popeyes

           • Raising Cane's

           • Dat Dog

           • Smoothie King

           • Waffle House

           • *Most restaurants and fast food spots do their hiring in person, so if you don't see the place of employment on this list, call the store you are looking for and ask how to apply

Hospitality, Retail, and Tourism

1. 1. 1. • • Citi Trends

           • Hyatt Regency

           • Foot Locker / Foot Action

           • Journeys

           • Urban Outfitters

Supermarkets, Groceries, and Big-box Retail Stores

1. 1. 1. • • Rouses

           • Winn-dixie  

           • Whole Foods

           • Roberts

           • Trade Joe's

           • BreauxMart

           • Dorignac's

           • Ideal Market

           • Walmart & Sam's Club

           • Target

           • Costco Employment

           • Lowes App

           • Home Depot App

           • Dollar General

Hospitals

1. 1. 1. • • Ochsner

           • LCMC: Touro / University Medical Center / New Orleans East Hospital / West Jeff

           • Other ideas could include Physical Therapy  / Rehabilitation Centers, Substance Rehabilitation Centers, Retirement Centers, Community Health Clinics, Dentists, Counseling / Mental health therapists

Independent Contractor jobs

1. 1. 1. • • Instacart

           • Waitr

           • DoorDash

           • Uber

           • Lyft

           • GrubHub

Other

1. 1. 1. • • Amazon

           • Outschool (teachers)

           • Zoom

           • Microsoft Teams

           • Coca Cola - Harahan

Online Search Websites

1. 1. 1. • Work NOLANew Orleans & Company: Hospitality, restaurants, tourism, and hotel jobs

         • People Ready Job Stack (Temporary Jobs)

         • https://jobboard.urbanleagueneworleans.org/

         • Indeed NOLA

         • CashUp Virtual Career hosting 

         • Monster NOLA

         • Craigslist NOLA

         • LA Works

         • LA Connect Job Search

         • Jobs with the City of New Orleans

         • Adecco Staffing Agency

         • Aerotek Staffing Agency

         • Robert Half Staffing Agency

         • LA Works - Louisiana Workforce Commission

         • USAJobs.gov -- Federal government jobs

         • Louisiana Government Jobs (Parish, and State)

         • Louisiana Job Connection

         • 504ward - Young Professional Job Resources

         • Greater New Orleans Foundation - GiveNOLA Day Nonprofit Directory

         • IdeaVillage Accelerator - Alumni Business Database

         • Louisiana Civil Service Commission

         • NewOrleansTech.com

         • Propeller Venture Archives - Alumni Business Database

         • Glassdoor - Greater New Orleans Area

         • Linked In - Greater New Orleans Area

         • Zip Recruiter - Greater New Orleans Area

Networking

Job Fairs

1. 1. 1. • Urban League Virtual Job Fair

         • LA Workforce Commission Job Fair and Events Calendar

         • Eventbrite Upcoming Job Fairs

         • WorkNOLA Upcoming Events

         • Loyola Career Fair Calendar

         • UNO Job Fair (open to the public)

Resumes, Business Cards, Professional Profile

For info about building a resume and acing your interview,  check out our section on preparing for a job.

For business cards, check out your local print shop, or you can order them online at places like Vista Print (if you order their sample kit, they will mail you 10 free business cards).

Community Organizations

In addition to the New Orleans Development HUB (see below), here are some organizations and events that you can go to to meet and connect with other professionals and creative folks.

1. 1. 1. • 504ward (list of other youth leadership opportunities)

         • Justice and Beyond

         • The ReThinkers

         • Peace by Piece 

         • Young Leadership Council NOLA 

         • Toastmasters New Orleans

         • VAYLA New Orleans 

         • Silverback Society

Using a Tracker to Organize your Job Search

Sometimes in order to get a job, you have to submit 50-100 applications, and tracking that can be exhausting.  Spreadsheets can be helpful ways to organize all the info you need in order to do follow up calls and stay on top of your job hunt: check out this sample job application tracker, or build one of your own!