Where are the jobs?

In this type of economy not everyone is looking to be a successful entrepreneur, some are just looking for a job. The unemployment rate is rising and there is news of layoffs everyday. NYU is even offering a course Where are the Jobs:

In today’s volatile times, there are still industries and industry segments that continue to add new jobs and are projected to have continued significant growth. This course will identify the current and anticipated industry trends and will highlight specific industries and occupations that are experiencing considerable growth .The importance of identifying and highlighting transferable skills will be addressed, as well as suggestions for updating and refining skills to increase marketability in industries with expanding opportunities.

So where are the jobs?

Below are a list of job search site, all claiming that there are jobs to be found out there.

Sologig.com
Sologig.com is a niche website specializing in connecting contract-to-hire, contractors, freelancers, and consultants with quality employers looking for independent professionals. Registration is free, and unlike other project based websites, we never charge you project fees. There’s also no bidding on Sologig – you choose which projects you are interested in and negotiate pricing directly with the employer.

monster.com
We inspires people to improve their lives, we are leading global online careers property that has changed the way people look for jobs; the way employers look for people; and the way companies connect with their target audience. We continue to define and expand an industry that did not exist a mere 10 years ago. Monster works for everyone by connecting quality job seekers at all levels with employers and providing the best career advice available online.

usajobs.com
Your official job site of the United States Federal Government; its your one stop shop for Federal jobs and employment information. There are 46,856 U.S. Government job opportunities worldwide to search

careerbuilder.com
As the U.S.’s largest online job site, CareerBuilder.com puts over 1 million jobs in front of poised job seekers wherever they are – at home or at work – in print and on the Internet. More than 23 million unique visitors come to the site every month to check out the opportunities in every industry, field and job type.

hotjobs.yahoo.com
Find a job, post your resume, research careers at featured companies, compare salaries and get career advice on Yahoo! HotJobs. Start your job search now on Yahoo! HotJobs – thousands of jobs listed daily.

simplyhired.com
Looking for a job shouldn’t be a full-time job! That’s why we built the biggest, smartest job search engine on the web. We search thousands of job sites and companies, just so you don’t have to. We eat, sleep and breathe job search, to help you find that dream job. Use our nifty tools to find local jobs, identify trends, research salaries, and secure that offer letter.

craigslist.org
Craig’s List is an enormous, widely-distributed, mostly-free online classifieds site. Organized by location, Craigslist offers all of the traditional classified ad sections plus quite a bit more. It is a simple site, organized by location – city or state or country – and it is gradually expanding to additional locations. Each Craigslist site has the same “look” and organization – but not content – as all the others, with many categories of classified ads, including jobs and gigs (projects), as well as events, housing, and things for sale.

snagajob.com
Find the job that’s right for you.As the #1 source for hourly and part-time jobs, we connect job seekers with more than 100,000 active job listings from top employers across the country. SnagAJob.com has been hooking up America’s hourly workforce with great hourly jobs. Now, more than 14 million registered job seekers later, we’re the nation’s largest job site for part-time and full-time hourly jobs. We’re more than just a job board; we offer advice and resources for job seekers too.

job.com
Job.com is your source for local jobs, career advice, and services to manage your job search, and, more importantly, your career. Whether you are looking for employment today, or researching employment opportunities for tomorrow, Job.com is here to connect you with hot jobs from some of today’s best employers. With so many local job listings, you are sure to find a job you’ll love. Start your job search now by browsing Sales Jobs, Tech Jobs, Management Jobs, Healthcare Jobs, Accounting Jobs, Construction Jobs, and Customer Service Jobs, or go to our Advanced Job Search to find jobs in your industry.

Searching for a job is never easy; resumes, interviewing, waiting – ugh! And in a slow economy with so much competition it’s even more challenging. Technology has made the search a little easier bringing more people together and allowing you to get yourself in front of more employers. Though things are slow now, all things are temporary!

Good Luck!