Researchers from job-search portal CareerCast.com scoured their database of job descriptions and hand-picked those positions they thought seemed most promising for pick-ups.

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With the strong database of job seekers already in place, WorkNOLA.com also ensures companies that the Louisiana region is the right place to invest.

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One of the most advanced companies in this area is Wanted Analytics, who aggregates job postings from over 500 job boards and maintains a database of over 600 million unique job listings.

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