While job gains were lower than expected in the July jobs report for 2018, unemployment has dropped to 3.9% (from 4% last month) and employment is looking good overall. There were 157,000 jobs added last month, which is below the Read More
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Candidates Ghosting Employers: The Newest Hiring Problem
In the past 2 years, unemployment has dropped significantly. In May 2018, it made it down to 3.8 percent, the lowest it’s been since April of 2000. Also in May, there were more jobs than unemployed people in the U.S. Read More
Time for Winter Seasonal Jobs 2018: Early Bird Projections
With consumer spending on the up and up and a tight labor market, it’s a good time to look for work in retail. And 5 of the Best Paying Entry Level Jobs of 2018
With a current unemployment rate of 4 percent and more job openings than people looking for them, it’s an excellent time to be searching for a new career. Whether you are a recent college graduate or simply in the market Read More
5 Tips for Recruiting in a Tight Labor Market
The unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been in decades, holding steady at 4 percent. It’s safe to say that it’s a tight labor market out there. Employers can try as hard as possible to retain employees, but inevitably they Read More
Customer Support Jobs: The Next Revolution
Customer support jobs, and service jobs in general, are in high demand these days. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, service jobs will continue to outpace employment in all other job sectors for the next quarter century. They are Read More
Interested in an Informational Interview? Tips and Benefits
An informational interview is a valuable opportunity to speak with an expert about a specific company or industry you are interested in exploring for your career. To set one up, you can reach out to your professional network or contact someone Read More
Top 7 Companies for Job Openings in Fast Food
The summertime and low unemployment rate of 3.8% makes this is a great time for job openings in fast food. And fast food jobs have come a long way with pay and benefits since the fight for a higher minimum Read More
Top 7 Companies for Job Openings in the Retail Sector
Summer is a great time for job openings in the retail sector. People want to get out of the heat and into the air conditioning, and many have time off they are looking to kill by catching up on purchases Read More
Adjust Hiring Criteria to Compete in Record Breaking Job Market
The job market is hitting record highs right now. There are more jobs than unemployed people in the United States. The Wall Street Journal reported on June 5, 2018 that “U.S. job openings rose to a seasonally adjusted 6.7 million Read More