15 Best US Cities for Job Seekers

If you’re unemployed or looking for a job and thinking of moving to a new state, you’ll want to take a look at our list of the 15 best U.S. cities for job seekers in 2022.

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Portland, Oregon

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Salt Lake City, Utah

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Denver, Colorado

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Phoenix, Arizona

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