Best States for Jobs in the US - CareerEnlightenment.com

6) CaliforniaIn 2016, 67.6 percent of those moving into the state of California indicated they did so in pursuit of employment opportunities. In contrast, only 47.4 percent of those leaving the state were in search of a job elsewhere. California has the largest economy of any state in the U.S., and education and health services make up 18 percent of the jobs available there, with real estate sales and rentals and transportation companies also comprising a large amount of employment opportunities in the Golden State.7) West VirginiaThe state of West Virginia has long been associated with coal mining and the energy industry. And today, many of the employment opportunities in the state still spring from those original roots. The United Van Lines survey indicates that 67.6 percent of those moving to West Virginia were following job opportunities. However, 68.8 percent of those leaving the state were also in search of better jobs elsewhere.8) TexasThe resurgence of the Texas oil industry in recent years has made a major impact on the job opportunities available to workers across the country. With nearly two-thirds of all moves into the Lone Star State motivated by employment opportunities, Texas is accruing the workforce needed to support the state’s vibrant agricultural sector, the oil industry and the high-tech enclaves in Austin and Dallas.9) IowaFertile farmland in Iowa has made agricultural pursuits the most important employment opportunities in the state for generations. In recent decades, however, Iowa has successfully made the leap from a purely farming economy to a combination of manufacturing, finance, technologies and alternative energy industries that complement and supplement the still-vibrant agricultural sector. Approximately 65.8 percent of those moving into the state of Iowa reported doing so for job-related purposes.10) IllinoisManufacturing and agricultural industries are among the most prolific opportunities in the state of Illinois. Increased demand for services in the state have also resulted in employment opportunities for residents and those moving into the state. Survey results show that 64.5 percent of those who relocated to Illinois did so because of job changes or to seek new opportunities in the employment marketplace.The friendly and courteous relocation experts at United Van Lines can help you relocate across the city or across the country. We offer dependable services designed to serve your needs and your budget. Whether you’re retiring to a sunny cottage or taking on new responsibilities in the workforce, United Van Lines can help you make the right move, every time.