So, are you seeing more jobs in your area or less or about the same?

[tired-of-mn]

I'm in sioux falls SD.It has low unemployment but its a very tough job market.Way to many out of work people applying for the same positions.Even the meat packing industry is getting picky about applicants.

[wheelsup]

Originally Posted by kodaka

Or maybe the problem is the company. Websites like Monster and Careerbuilder that were great resources a few years ago have become virtually worthless, overrun with scams and bogus ads. Companies that advertise there are usually wasting their time because jobseekers don't use these boards anymore.

FWIW it was on craigslist (both times) within a year of each other. It is a crappy company, which is why she is leaving. It was a temp job to bide her time.

Many highly skilled folks with science degrees and masters are still applying, people are desperate. But less desperate than 12 months ago. It's getting better. When unemployment runs out (or you don't qualify) you have to pay the bills somehow. Eventually you have to take what you can if you still want a roof over your head.

[NCN]

Places in North Carolina have the highest unemployment in more than 30 years.