This means agency experience is valued in the private sector. It also means that private companies will pay competitive wages, and provide the tools and training needed to accomplish the job. If this becomes your route, be sure to check out Professional Organizations which can lead you to private companies in your field. Listed below are state job banks, which post private sector jobs. Government Jobs are posted by each state.
Some state agencies post jobs at their website, but most use the state site.
You should also check out Recruiters which includes job matching services. I have included a section on starting your own business. Sometimes, when jobs are scarce, you can start a business that has one employee - you. State Job Banks Check the individual state offerings below. Many of these links will take you to both the state government jobs with additional links to job sites specific for that state.