The job market is improving, but nearly half of the unemployed have been out of work longer than six months, more than at any time since the Labor Department began keeping track in 1948. Overall, 7 million Americans have been looking for work for 27 weeks or more, and most of them--4.7 million--have been out of work for a year or more.
Across the nation, cities have seen rising unemployment rates and many people are struggling to find jobs. In some areas of the country, that may be more difficult than others. Today we look at the cities in America that have been hit the hardest by job loss and have the highest rate of unemployment.
Which states have job openings? With the current unemployment rate at 10.6 percent and soaring even higher, you might have to seriously consider relocating in order to find work.