Best companies to work for in Albuquerque?

What companies are fueling growth in Albuquerque? Why are they a great employer?

I just came out here from the Florida market. DO NOT MOVE OUT HERE! The people are horrible and there is no work worth your time unless you are like me, holding an MBA with a 18yr uper managment and sales background. You can get a job at IHop or min wage anywere. That is ot out here. I will do anything to get out of this God for saking town. TRUE ADVICE NO B*ULLS*HIT!

you said it....wish i never moved to this place...

You don't like it? Then leave! Your incessant whining is taking up valuable oxygen and making it worse for those of us who like it here.

I have an amazing job working at an automotive research and development facility here in Albuquerque. There are lots of cutting edge tech businesses in this town. I think the labs help promote that environment. Albuquerque is a pretty laid back town, so if you're lazy you can expect to be in good company. There is oppurtunity here if you're willing to work for it.
Bottom Line: As with anyplace else, if you're waiting for the good life to come to you, well get comfortable you're going to be waiting a long time.

I am a job developer working with Goodwill Industries of New Mexico. I can tell you from first hand experience that there is lots of opportunity here in Albuquerque. The question is what type of opportunity are you seeking? What type of skill sets do you have? What is your disposition during interviews? The more pay that you are seeking, the longer it takes to land a good (and the right) job.

Having said that, some of the old reliables here in town are definitely struggling. Intel, PNM and Sandia Labs which are three major employers are all considering or performing cutbacks and layoffs. That doesn't mean that there is no jobs -- you just have to look beyond the most major employers to find them.

I was hopping to work at a Hotel or Casino I do have a lot of experience it those job realated fields what would be your advice for New Mexico looking for work?????

The best jobs in Albuquerque are mainly found in defense and research, which mean Sandia National Labs. However, there are a few interesting companies such as Eclipse Aviation and White Star, a small electric car manufacturer. Yet, these companies tend to be doing more research than manufacturing at the moment. Fidelity plans to open a large operation here soon. Victoria Secrets, Citi, Wachovia, AOL, have call centers located here. To the surprise of many, Hollywood is setting up shop here as well. Two studios recently opened up, and a few films have been filmed in the surrounding areas—3:10 to YUMA and the Transformers. Many more are in production. Movie crews are always at work in downtown.
Albuquerque is a growing city. The population is 504,949. It has grown by 80,000 people in the last six years. Many who move here tend to come from California, New York, and Texas. Many love the big sky, the open spaces, the sunny climate, and the relaxed environment. Houses are still fairly inexpensive here when compared to the national average. Mass transportation systems are being created. The Albuquerque Public School system has much to be desired; however, most of the private schools, the Albuquerque Academy, Bosque Prep, and Sandia Prep , and a couple of charter schools, AIMS@UNM and Amy Bheil, tend to be good. Albuquerque is also home to the University of New Mexico.
There is a nice zoo, a botanical garden, an Aquarium, decent museums. There are lots of restaurants that serve every genre of cuisine. There are nice movie theaters.
If you are planning to move out here for work, I highly suggest that you visit first. The “high desert” isn’t for everyone; Albuquerque isn’t for everyone. Many love it, some hate it. Albuquerque is a city that tends to grow on you. It is different for everybody.

The best jobs in Albuquerque are mainly found in defense and research, which mean Sandia National Labs. However, there are a few interesting companies such as Eclipse Aviation and White Star, a small electric car manufacturer. Yet, these companies tend to be doing more research than manufacturing at the moment. Fidelity plans to open a large operation here soon. Victoria Secrets, Citi, Wachovia, AOL, have call centers located here. To the surprise of many, Hollywood is setting up shop here as well. Two studios recently opened up, and a few films have been filmed in the surrounding areas—3:10 to YUMA and the Transformers. Many more are in production. Movie crews are always at work in downtown.
Albuquerque is a growing city. The population is 504,949. It has grown by 80,000 people in the last six years. Many who move here tend to come from California, New York, and Texas. Many love the big sky, the open spaces, the sunny climate, and the relaxed environment. Houses are still fairly inexpensive here when compared to the national average. Mass transportation systems are being created. The Albuquerque Public School system has much to be desired; however, most of the private schools, the Albuquerque Academy, Bosque Prep, and Sandia Prep , and a couple of charter schools, AIMS@UNM and Amy Bheil, tend to be good. Albuquerque is also home to the University of New Mexico.
There is a nice zoo, a botanical garden, an Aquarium, decent museums. There are lots of restaurants that serve every genre of cuisine. There are nice movie theaters.
If you are planning to move out here for work, I highly suggest that you visit first. The “high desert” isn’t for everyone; Albuquerque isn’t for everyone. Many love it, some hate it. Albuquerque is a city that tends to grow on you. It is different for everybody.

Are there any good marketing jobs? If so, are there any good local websites?

I just moved to ABQ from Philadelphia. What can I say? this place is not only inspiring but absolutely mystical and beautiful. I'm at AWE every single morning at the incredible open sky sunrises and spectacular sunsets that take place before my eyes every single day. If you are in LOVE with the outdoors, this place is for you, if you are NOT.- forget it look elsewhere. People here are magnificent, no attitude, no east coast hard "edgeness" whatsoever. Polite, courteous and down to earth "what you see is what you get attitude" the Sandia Mountains surrounding the city are breathtaking.- no other way to describe them. That being said :) the employment situation here is NOT easy, few well paid jobs, slim pickings in terms of valuable opportunities. If you dont know anyone here (I dont) can be even more challenging to find a decent position. Hope my two cents helps

Dave in Albuquerque, New Mexico said: I have an amazing job working at an automotive research and development facility here in Albuquerque. There are lots of cutting edge tech businesses in this town. I think the labs help promote that environment. Albuquerque is a pretty laid back town, so if you're lazy you can expect to be in good company. There is oppurtunity here if you're willing to work for it.
Bottom Line: As with anyplace else, if you're waiting for the good life to come to you, well get comfortable you're going to be waiting a long time.

will you tell me the company you are working for in ABQ?

James said: will you tell me the company you are working for in ABQ?

James, I work for the market research industry

Johnny, I came from Florida 3 weeks ago, I have been applying for a multitude of jobs here, I have beem employed by 2 firms and have a multitude of applications pending. I was unemployed in Florida since April 2008, there are no jobs in Florida and you should consider yourself fortunate to be in this state but, some folks are just ignorant. It is obvious that you should go back where you came from because you are not doing anything for the rest of us.
This is an amazing state, opportunity galore only the blind can't see it.

lisa in Rio Rancho, New Mexico said: you said it....wish i never moved to this place...

Lisa, you should join Johnny, how old are you 6?

reynaldo in Kansas City, Missouri said: I was hopping to work at a Hotel or Casino I do have a lot of experience it those job realated fields what would be your advice for New Mexico looking for work?????

Reynaldo, I've been job hunting here and have come accross an endless amount of jobs in the gaming industry. There are plenty of jobs in all of the casinos and you don't have to drive forever. Come on down man, you'll love it.

I work in the insurance industry in Florida and absolutely hate it. I want to work in the green industry, have a 4 yr degree and love the West. I miss the wide open spaces of Texas and want to live in a dog-friendly, diverse community. Albuquerque sounds perfect but I'm not sure if I could land a job in research with just a four year degree in psychology. I'm used to making decent money and wonder if anyone has some suggestions? I don't know anyone that lives there so I would be completely on my own.

Hi Stacy. I followed my partner here for a permanent move. We have been here for three months ago from Philadelphia and we absolutely love it. This place is wonderful. I'm stunned by the beautiful wide open spaces, amazing sunrises and sunsets and the countless biking, hiking, running trails that are here. New Mexicans are the nicest people I've ever met. Polite, friendly and easy going. Definitely A LOT MORE laid back in comparison with the East Coast - to-your-face edgy-ness.

I work from home for an CA based Co (sales) so i have not struggled with searching for an opportunity here. I have been out networking with people in the area via the Latino and ABQ Chamber of Commerce. Even though wages may not be as high as CA or the east Coast, I do believe you'll meet plenty of people if you join netwroking associations here. that's my two cents. Come here - you won't regret it

Johnny in Albuquerque, New Mexico said: I just came out here from the Florida market. DO NOT MOVE OUT HERE! The people are horrible and there is no work worth your time unless you are like me, holding an MBA with a 18yr uper managment and sales background. You can get a job at IHop or min wage anywere. That is ot out here. I will do anything to get out of this God for saking town. TRUE ADVICE NO B*ULLS*HIT!

What a LOSER, people are horrible? really? - look at a mirror and let me know what you see. Maybe the horrible person is you. There is no work worth your time because you did not put the time and effort to find it, that goes to ANYWHERE you are at. With your "energy draining" negative ATTITUDE-no wonder you "can't get a job here" with an MBA I wouldn't hire you in a Million years. If you dont like it here, go back to Florida- you seem the type that will be unhappy no matter were you are at..

Johnny in Albuquerque, New Mexico said: I just came out here from the Florida market. DO NOT MOVE OUT HERE! The people are horrible and there is no work worth your time unless you are like me, holding an MBA with a 18yr uper managment and sales background. You can get a job at IHop or min wage anywere. That is ot out here. I will do anything to get out of this God for saking town. TRUE ADVICE NO B*ULLS*HIT!

Life is hard for all of us trying to find work, and is just harder when a nice town has to put up with such negativity.
And it is "God forsaken town," nitwit. Maybe your potential employers notice when you misspeak, and have a good read on your attitude.

Bradley, no kidding. It is hard to keep a job when you have one let alone life sucks when unemployed. Good luck trying to find your next position - Abq might not be the best job market in the world, but you will find something. When unemployed in the past of perseverance is key, knocking on as many doors as possible, networking, joining the chambers of commerce, here etc. My advice: dont rely only on internet ads, it'll def be harder. At one point i grabbed my resume a few years ago and literally personally knocked on doors. Did not get a job, but hey I got two interviews. For all of you out there that "hate this town" if you can't see the amazing beauty and cultural diversity that this state has to offer, you gotta be blind. Please leave! those of us who moved here from out of state- truly love it