Where in the World to Find a Job

From Fast Company, January 16, 2009...

The national unemployment rate may be at its worst in over a decade, but there's a world of opportunity out there beyond Wall Street. Some regions are holding up better than others--Montreal is proving to be a hot bed for the video game industry, while the UAE is fertile ground for the airline industry.

To aid in your quest for a steady paycheck that doesn't involve licking stamps or bagging groceries, Fast Company did some global groundwork. We talked to international headhunter Heidrick & Struggles, economists and career consultants to uncover innovative companies around the globe that are bucking the downturn and actively hiring. Here's a snapshot of who they are, what they have open and what they're looking for in prospective job candidates.

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