Jobs in New York City are abundant. Depending on one's field, large employers in New York City can be found in both the public and private sector.

For those interested in working for the government, the City of New York is the largest employer, followed by the Department of Education (DOE). The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is also among the largest employers in New York City. When it comes to health benefits and job security, the public sector is one of the best places to work in New York City. Public sector workers may find themselves in any one of the five boroughs of New York City.

For workers in the health care industry, jobs in New York City abound. There are more than seventy hospitals in New York City, countless nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, home care agency services, and private medical practices. Major pharmaceutical companies also have homes in New York City, as do biotechnology companies providing research jobs for healthcare professionals.

Midtown Manhattan is a bustling hotbed of economic activity and at the heart of it all is Times Square, where hospitality workers will find jobs aplenty. In fact, the hospitality industry is also a very large source of employment in New York City. Times Square, one of the best places to work in New York City, is home to large luxury hotels, and in the rest of the city, small boutique hotels can be found in every neighborhood.

Major corporations who have headquarters elsewhere in the United States or the world often have offices in New York City. The city is home to many small start-ups and medium-sized companies as well. There is truly something for every worker here, and of course, entrepreneurs and freelancers will feel right at home in this city of self success.

For creative workers, a like-minded community can be found in neighborhoods like the East Village or Williamsburg in Brooklyn. Academics will feel right at home on the Upper West Side, home to Columbia University.

No matter the vocation, every worker, with enough determination, will find a job in New York City.