R E G I O N A L F O C US Top spots for jobs Fancy a fresh start? Some cities are crying out for workers, with more vacancies than people looking for jobs J ob vacancies are at their highest levels since records began. They've gone up by 44,000 in the past year and are now standing at around 833,000, according to the Office for National Statistics. But some parts of the country have more vacancies than others. If you're looking to switch jobs - or are one of the 1.36 million unemployed people currently seeking work - a change of scene may reap great rewards. Being flexible about where you live will not only improve your chances of landing your dream job, it could also open up a whole new world of social possibilities. Each of the locations on the following pages currently has more than one vacancy per jobseeker, according to the latest Adzuna Job Market Report. But they also have a whole lot more to offer than great job prospects... JOBS & CAREERS /// 309