Why is my city one of the best cities for jobs in the US when I have trouble finding work in it?

http://promo.realestate.yahoo.com/best_cities_for_jobs.html I live near the 2nd best city for jobs(Raleigh, NC) but I have to worst luck finding work. I had to reduce myself to a Target employee because I am running out of money trying to find employment. I have been on interviews many times this year and no luck at all. Do you even believe this list? Kinda contradicts the irony doesn't it. I have college education and graduated with a certificate(not degree). I had perfect attendance in school and I have 4 years of office experience.

Public Comments

1. Because alot of people know that this is one of the best places to get jobs, that more people wanna get jobs in that area, leading many people not to get jobs. What a bad irony.
2. MAYBE IT'S YOU.
3. maybe you need to rewrite your resume.
4. Nope the sub prime dropped out, the job market is low, we haven't hit a recession yet, the gas prices are sky high we are in the middle of a "war" bad time to find jobs. Try to go to school and learn a new skill (EMT, nurse, x ray tech) good Luck
5. Even cities with the best employment rates or opportunities don't have 100% good employment for all residents. Someone has to be in the unemployed or underemployed groups, unfortunately, you're one of them. It's not necessarily irony.
6. Because all the foriegn workers come over there and will work for half the money you will, and this saves the company money! And, no I am not racist or hate Latino's, my husband is Spanish, but I am just staeing the fact's and if you don't like to face reality, then that's your problem..
7. It might be that there are lots of jobs outside of your field. Do you have a college degree and some professional experience? If not, that is probably your problem. With so many great jobs, people flock to those cities and they are loaded up with qualifications. If you do have a degree and qualifications, there might not be a great demand for your field. Try researching jobs in other cities to find out where the demand for your profession is. If you are a pool cleaner and you live in Alaska, chances are you aren't going to find a job. Just an example. I live in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia and it's very hard to find a job without a college education. The flood of military spouses who are willing to work for $8 an hour with no benefits leaves no room for people like me who actually need to pay their bills on their own.
8. I've had the same thing happen and I live in Chicago, big city and you would think there is tons of opportunities... My guess would be try a different approach when applying and interviewing, find out if there is something that you may be doing wrong (I myself blew an interview or two b/c of something I said or did.) Maybe try different places, if you are looking at places such as Monster and Career Builder, try a local paper or an agency (they will match you with an employer and usually it's free for you, the employer pays for their services.) Look at your resume and see if there is something you can change or have someone else evaluate it and redo it to make it look better. I myself am considering relocating to a warmer climate where the housing is cheaper than in Chicago, so for now I am waitressing and this seems to be paying the bills for now. Good luck to you!
9. Get your degree, certificates are meaningless pieces of paper.
10. What are you waiting for--- Administration is looking for you -- In the military. Pay-- promotions- world travel --- prestigious enviroment and officer that are well educated. Elite career field with a lot of bennies --free health insurance -- 30 days vacation. -- uniforms... Monday is a good day to see the recruiter and get a great job and career started...