It’s one of the most common questions I hear from clients—and the answer isn’t as simple as it used to be. There was an old rule of thumb: “Expect one month of job searching for every $10,000 in salary.” That guideline may have worked pre-2020, but today’s post-COVID career landscape looks very different. Continue reading How long does it take to get hired?
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U.S. Job Growth Exceeds Expectations!
The U.S. labor market closed 2024 on a high note, with 256,000 jobs added in December and the unemployment rate edging down to 4.1%, as reported by the Labor Department. This surpasses economists’ expectations of 155,000 jobs and signals a strong recovery after a midyear slowdown. Continue reading U.S. Job Growth Exceeds Expectations!
Navigating a Shifting Job Market: Key Insights for Job Seekers
The U.S. economy has added over two million jobs in the past year, yet the job market reveals deeper challenges beneath the surface. As of November, over seven million Americans were unemployed, and 1.6 million of them have been job hunting for six months or more—a 50% increase since late 2022. The average time to secure a new position has risen to six months, with high-paying white-collar sectors like tech, law, and media seeing the steepest declines in hiring. Continue reading Navigating a Shifting Job Market: Key Insights for Job Seekers
Navigating 2025: A Soft Landing for the U.S. Job Market?
As 2025 approaches, the U.S. job market remains resilient but faces critical challenges. Insights from Indeed’s 2025 US Jobs & Hiring Trends Report highlight key trends shaping the year ahead. Continue reading Navigating 2025: A Soft Landing for the U.S. Job Market?