Although the economy has shown signs of recovery, the job market remains tight. But job opportunities are out there; you just need to know where to find them.

A good place to start is on the Internet.

A wide range of job Web sites list positions in the United States and overseas, with some offering more specialized job information. In addition, many sites also provide special tools and features to assist a job seeker’s efforts.

If you’re in the market for work, here are a few places on the Web that might help with the search:

• American Association for the Advancement of Science

http://aaas.sciencecareers.org/jobseekerx/

Select “Browse Jobs” under “My Search” to explore jobs in different science fields by country or state.

• EmploymentGuide.com

www.employmentguide.com/browsejobsnew.html

Browse job openings in a specific market or by location.

• FlipDog.com

www.flipdog.com

Find jobs in a local area, or by most popular cities, states and categories.

• Jobs.com

http://www.jobs.com

Check out jobs by a variety of locations, both domestic and international.

• USAJOBS

http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov

Site devoted to employment opportunities with the federal government.