Virginia Jobs

The State of Virginia is not only known for its beaches, warm climate and friendly people, but for its job opportunities, activities and lifestyle. The state is home to many federal agencies and military bases, as well as several Fortune 500 companies. In 2006, Forbes named Virginia the best state for business.

The state is known for having strong technology, real estate; rental and leasing' professional, scientific and technical services; administrative, support, waste management and remediation; educational services; healthcare and social assistance and arts, entertainment and recreation.industries.

Virginia is home to 7,642,884 people, with 81.5 percent of residents having a high school education. The median household income is $$51,103.

Where to Look for a Job in Virginia:

• JobFetch
  
• Cheezhead
• JobCentral
• Craigslist
• The Commonwealth of Virginia
• CareerBuilder
• Virginia Employment Commission
• Job-hunt
• JobOpenings

Virginia's Top 10 Fortune 500 Companies:

• Freddie Mac 8200 Jones Branch Dr. McLean, VA 22102
• Altria Group 6601 W. Broad St. Richmond, VA 23230
• General Dynamics 2941 Fairview Park Dr. Falls Church, VA 22042
• Capital One Financial 1680 Capital One Dr. McLean, VA 22102
• Dominion Resources 120 Tredegar St. Richmond, VA 23219
• Computer Sciences 3170 Fairview Park Dr. Falls Church, VA 22042
• AES 4300 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22203
• Smithfield Foods 200 Commerce St. Smithfield, VA 23430
• Genworth Financial 6620 W. Broad St. Richmond, VA 23230

Once you've decided to move to Virginia, there are many things you can do during your spare time.

If you're looking to further your education, you can check out one of these top local colleges: University of Virginia,College of William and Mary, Virginia Tech, George Mason University and Virginia Commonwealth University.

If you're just looking to get out and see some sights, you might want to check out: Historic Triangle, Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Children’s Museum of Virginia, National Air and Space Museum, Wolf Trap Opera Company, Virginia Opera, Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Virginia State Fair, Poplar Forest, Martinsville Speedway or Richmond International Raceway.