| While relocation may not be a likely solution to finding | | | | The best industries to land a job in this State were |
| jobs for all, some prospective job seekers in select | | | | within mining & lodging, information, government, and |
| industries may have far better opportunities finding | | | | education">. Naturally a producer of energy including |
| work in different areas of the country. | | | | natural gas and oil, careers within the mining industry |
| Acknowledging States around the country that cater | | | | energy has remained a strong point assisting this |
| specifically to particular industries as far as | | | | state's economy. View Oklahoma jobs. |
| employment can give an advantage in your job hunt | | | | Oregon (+2,900) |
| amidst the unfavorable job climate. | | | | Manufacturing, trade, transportation, & utilities, |
| The following 5 States will be the best options for | | | | information, and professional & businesses services |
| seeking employment for the first quarter as the | | | | led all industries for employment as prospects look up |
| economy continues to pickup through the year. | | | | for this state heading into 2010. |
| Virginia (+9,500) | | | | New Hampshire (+2,000) |
| In 2008 Virginia was rated the best State in the | | | | Ranked as fourth, New Hampshire job industries that |
| nation for business by Forbes Magazine for the third | | | | lead are professional & business services, education |
| year in a row. As 2009 came to a close, several | | | | & health services, and government">. Opportunities |
| industries within this state have showed their | | | | for prospective job seekers in these categories will |
| strength by remaining somewhat viable. With a high | | | | be favorable heading into the first quarter of 2010 if |
| concentration of Fortune 500 companies, | | | | these trends continue. |
| construction, leisure & hospitality, education, and | | | | Washington (+2,000) |
| government industries make Virginia lead the way | | | | Trade, transportation & utilities, professional & |
| into 2010 for employment opportunities. View Virginia | | | | businesses services, education & health services, and |
| jobs. | | | | government job categories will provide the most |
| Oklahoma (+5,000) | | | | favorable employment conditions for this State. |
| Coming in at second going into 2010 was Oklahoma. | | | | |