Friday's job reports numbers are providing some hope in the midst of some troubling times - business hiring is picking up, but not enough to make up for the massive losses of temporary government jobs. Still, job recovery is the highest it has been in decades.

So how are things for those struggling to find a job? Despite some daunting numbers there are people finding work in today’s economy.

Ross Masood was unemployed for eight months after being laid off from the Office of Head Start and like many others out of work, he went through periods of self-doubt wondering: “When will this end?”

He finally found a new job as a recruiter and is enjoying helping others find work.

Ross’ advice to those still looking: “do not give up.”

Hear Ross’ story as told to CNN’s Steve Kastenbaum: