It's not the best place but Craigslist has some job listings. This post is based on my experiences and impressions from when I was 'on extended vacation' a few years back.
Avoid any listing that does not have the employer's name as the source. My experience is that the most they do is forward your resume to other listers they have gleaned from multilpe sources and try to charge you or the employer to make the connection. This is why many ads say 'no recruiters.'
Don't bite on anything that says "go to this site to fill out a resume" unless it is the actual employer's on-line application. Especially don't provide Social Security numbers or financial info. Employers can no longer legaly ask for your date of birth until after you are hired. Phishing scams do though. any place that implies you need to pay for some training prior to employment is usually a scam.
Temp agencies are a mixed bag. They can help you get a foot in the door and from that you might get a local reference even if you aren't hired permanently. After the first or 2nd 'assignment' they may stop referring you because they get a bonus for temps who get hired and if they get the impression (rightly or wrongly) that you are just an occasional worker they will give preference to the fresh-meat.
Good luck!
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