In a job market full of political, social and economic tension, it's hard to identify the best job opportunities, but it's also very important to seize them when they come along.

1. Sovereign Lending Group: 7,040 openings

Sovereign Lending Group specializes in the provision of mortgage services such as second mortgages, home purchases, home equity loans and home refinancing.

2. Macy's: 4,633 openings

This upscale store is still strong after 150 years of selling luxury goods in more than 800 locations all over the country. 

3. Firestone Complete Auto: 3,705 openings

Firestone Complete Auto Care belongs to one of the oldest car maintenance chains in the US. They service and sell tires mostly, but also repair cars. 

6. UnitedHealth Group: 3,183 openings

UnitedHealth Group is the biggest insurance company in the US and serves millions of people for all their health insurance needs.

8. Bankers Life and Casualty: 2,573 openings

Founded in 1879, Bankers mainly serves the retirement population and is a major health insurance company.

Check out all job boards to identify the companies that will hire this week and the next one. A lot of companies have ongoing job offers. Most of those companies specialize in healthcare, finance, insurance and car services.

If you evaluate carefully the job market, you will certainly find something that will correspond to your needs.

One way of identifying the right jobs is through evaluation of all major job sites, including www.careerbuilder.com, www.indeed.com, and numerous others. Also, you should evaluate blogs and join chat rooms to identify the best advices for places and companies that are currently hiring.

You will certainly find something that will match your skill set. Just keep motivated in your job hunt!