What do you get when you have low unemployment numbers and high new job creation when compared to the rest of the country? You get better chances of finding a job. Ajilon Professional Staffing used these metrics to compile its list [1] of the likeliest places for finding a job this year, and discovered that the most promising cities are places where there are plenty of government positions. See the top ten list below, and for another perspective, visit Forbes if you're interested [2] in knowing the world's worst places for finding a job.
- Madison, WI
- Washington, D.C.
- Boston, MA
- Richmond, VA
- Milwaukee, WI
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Baltimore, MD
- Seattle, WA
- Houston, TX
- Dallas, TX
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