Who else is hiring in Fort Wayne?

Below are the most popular employers in the Fort Wayne metro based on job clicks in August 2022 on Indeed.com.

Here are the top employers by clicks:

1. Parkview Health
2. Lutheran Hospital
3. Amazon Warehouse
4. Walmart
5. Spherion
6. Cadient Talent
7. Pro Resources Staffing Services
8. Leaders Staffing, LLC
9. City of Fort Wayne

Parkview Health is the region’s largest employer with close to 8,000 full-time jobs. Another major regional health care system, the Lutheran Hospital, also appears in the top 10. Multiple staffing companies were among the city’s most popular employers.

Job seeker search activity in Fort Wayne

Here are the top search terms job seekers click on in Fort Wayne:

1. Warehouse
2. Fort Wayne
3. 3rd Shift
4. Receptionist
5. Delivery Driver
6. CNA
7. factory
8. Sales
9. Manager

In December 2022, Registered Nurse ranked among the 10 most popular search terms — not surprising since two of the region’s top employers are health care systems. Receptionist was another popular search term, which may include the Medical Receptionists that these systems rely on. Other support roles featured prominently in the top 10, with job seekers frequently clicking on Administrative Assistant and Customer Service positions. Accounting and Sales roles, which are posted by many local businesses, rounded out the list.

Where are the candidates for Fort Wayne jobs?

Nearly 30% of candidates for Fort Wayne jobs live outside of the city limits. To reach a wider audience with your help wanted Fort Wayne ads, consider posting ads in nearby cities and towns in Northeast Indiana. Common locations for job seekers include Columbia City, Auburn and Kendallville.

Below are the top 10 listed locations for resumes in the Fort Wayne area:

1. Fort Wayne, IN
2. Columbia City, IN
3. Auburn, IN
4. Kendallville, IN
5. New Haven, IN
6. Decatur, IN
7. Garrett, IN
8. Albion, IN
9. Churubusco, IN
10. Ossian, IN

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Recruit from Fort Wayne universities, colleges and trade schools

When you’re hiring in Fort Wayne, the city’s many colleges and universities can be a valuable resource. To search for your ideal candidates, consider reserving a booth at a school career fair or using specific school names as resume search terms.

Fort Wayne colleges and universities

A part of the prestigious Purdue University System, Purdue University Fort Wayne has just over 8,600 students, making it the largest university in the region. Its more than 200 academic options include accounting, interior design and mathematics. The city is also home to small private colleges like the University of Saint Francis, which graduates students in over 60 academic areas.

• Purdue University Fort Wayne
• University of Saint Francis
• Indiana Institute of Technology

Fort Wayne trade schools

The city’s many trade schools prepare candidates for specific career roles, from dental assisting to cosmetology to manicuring.

• Ross Medical Education Center
• Ravenscroft Beauty College
• Rudae’s School of Beauty Culture

Hiring and other resources for Fort Wayne businesses

The City of Fort Wayne: Offers many programs and services for business owners through its Community Development Division, including grants for building improvements, help accessing business financing and tax credits for creating new jobs. Visit The City of Fort Wayne.

The Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce: Provides a wide variety of networking opportunities for Fort Wayne’s business community, including leadership roundtables, networking luncheons and industry-specific summits. Visit The Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce.

Northeast Indiana Human Resources Association: Holds educational sessions about a variety of human resources topics, such as employee benefits, employee engagement and interviewing best practices. Visit the Northeast Indiana Human Resources Association.

Northeast Indiana Innovation Center: Offers several programs to help small business owners grow their companies, including a mentorship program that can provide advice about human resources, marketing strategies, financial planning and other business topics. Visit the Northeast Indiana Innovation Center.

Indiana Small Business Development Center: Supports small business owners by providing no-cost advice about market trends, business plans, export assistance and more. Visit the Indiana Small Business Development Center.

Find Fort Wayne talent: best practices for creating a help wanted ad

A number of factors contribute to Fort Wayne’s moderately competitive job market, including steady population growth. Taking the time to understand the market will help you reach and attract a qualified talent pool.

Ready to create and distribute a help wanted ad in Fort Wayne? Check out our guide on how to write a help wanted ad or get started by posting your job on Indeed.