the buzz log

Psst. Hey, you. Keep it quiet because this is very hush-hush: The FBI is looking for special agents — 850 of them to be exact. If you've always wanted to carry a badge and a gun, wear a trench coat, or at the very least one of those cool FBI windbreakers, perhaps you should see if you have what it takes.

Okay, so it's not exactly a secret that the FBI is going on the biggest hiring blitz in years — looking to fill 3,000 total positions. If you're not cut out for the special agent job, consider accounting or computer science: They need loads of those types, too.

In fact, searches on "FBI jobs" have spiked over 2,000% in the past day. Potential applicants also looked up "FBI" and "fbijobs.gov," on word that this is one of the few major organizations to be actively recruiting. With a gloomy job report expected on Friday, this might be a small silver lining.

Another place that's hung a "hiring" sign on the door is the Obama transition team. While it seems the president-elect announces a new appointment almost daily, there are plenty of workaday positions that they need to run this thing. Unfortunately, this is not an idea that has gone unnoticed, so expect competition to be stiff. According to an Obama official, "There are about 364,000 people who have applied right now for maybe 7,000 political jobs in the administration."

Sure, a job search is a gamble. And how are your craps skills? If they're good, you may consider jobs in Vegas, baby. A new joint venture between MGM Mirage and the Dubai government is creating new buildings and new jobs. According to US News.com, 12,000 people are needed in areas like "hotel operations, casino operations, security, and more." Come to think of it, they may be looking for some undercover agents, too.