Brenda Cohen+FollowJob Openings Hit Pandemic Lows AgainThe job market is still in a freeze—July saw job openings drop to just 7.18 million, a number we haven’t seen regularly since 2020. Even though hiring nudged up a bit, it’s still tough out there for job seekers. Healthcare, arts, and mining took the biggest hits in openings. Quits and layoffs? Barely budged. If you’re job hunting, you’re definitely not alone in the struggle! #JobCareer #Job #JobMarket31Share
Elizabeth Krueger+FollowJob Openings Down, But These Industries Are HiringThe job market’s got a twist: fewer openings in July, but hiring actually picked up! Construction led the pack with 64,000 new jobs (but also saw the most layoffs), while manufacturing, finance, and transportation all added tens of thousands of positions. Private education and health services, though, saw a big drop in openings. If you’re job hunting, check out what’s hot before making your next move! #JobCareer #JobMarket #HiringTrends10Share
Amanda Stewart+FollowJob Openings Just Got Outnumbered!Whoa, for the first time since 2021, there are more people looking for jobs than there are jobs available. The latest JOLTS report shows job openings dropped below job seekers, with private sector gigs shrinking for the second month straight. Healthcare, arts, and mining took big hits. Even though hiring nudged up a bit, most people are sticking with their current jobs because things feel shaky. Economists are blaming trade wars and immigration policies for the slowdown. Is this the start of a bigger job market shakeup? #JobCareer #JobMarket #Economy21Share
Gloria Fowler+FollowJob Openings Drop—What’s Up With the Market?Job openings in the US just slipped to 7.2 million in July, showing the job market is definitely cooling off. Layoffs ticked up a bit, but people aren’t quitting their jobs much either. Hiring is way down from the post-pandemic boom, and some blame goes to higher interest rates and trade drama. It’s not a hiring freeze, but it’s not the wild job market we saw last year! #JobCareer #Job #JobMarket00Share
Jared Fields+FollowJob Hugging Is the New Job Hopping?Remember when everyone was jumping ship for better gigs? Now, people are clinging to their jobs like a lifeline. Thanks to an unpredictable job market and AI shaking things up, 'job hugging' is the new trend—folks are staying put instead of chasing new opportunities. But experts warn: playing it too safe could mean missing out on growth. Would you stick or twist right now? #JobCareer #JobMarket #CareerTrends51Share
rprice+FollowJob Openings Just Hit a 10-Month Low!The job market’s cooling off—July saw the lowest number of job openings in almost a year, and for the first time since the pandemic, there are more people looking for work than jobs available. Layoffs are still low, but hiring isn’t picking up much, and job-hopping is way down. Economists are saying this could mean an interest rate cut soon. If you’re job hunting, it might be time to buckle up! #JobCareer #Job #JobMarket00Share
Christy Jones+FollowJob Hugging Is the New Job Hopping?Remember when everyone was jumping ship for better gigs? Now, it’s all about ‘job hugging’—people are clinging to their current jobs thanks to an unpredictable market and AI shakeups. The quit rate is super low, especially among Gen Z and men, which signals that most folks are playing it safe. But experts warn: holding on too tight could mean missing out on growth. Would you risk a move right now? #JobCareer #JobMarket #CareerTrends10Share
Jamie Santana+FollowJob Hopping? Not So Hot AnymoreRemember when everyone was jumping ship for better gigs during the Great Resignation? Not anymore. New data shows Americans are sticking with their current jobs as the labor market cools off. The pay bump for switching jobs has dropped big time—down to just 7% from a whopping 20% in 2022. With fewer job openings and less negotiating power, people are playing it safe and staying put. The job market’s officially in chill mode. #JobCareer #JobMarket #CareerTrends20Share
Jared Fields+FollowPowell’s 3 Job Market Red Flags You Can’t IgnoreFed Chair Jerome Powell just dropped some major warnings about the job market, and it’s not looking pretty. 1) Hiring has slowed way down—like, only 35,000 jobs a month recently. 2) There’s a big spike in people job-hunting for over 6 months. 3) Young workers are struggling to land their first gigs, thanks to AI and fewer entry-level spots. The Fed might cut rates soon, but experts say don’t expect a quick fix! #JobCareer #JobMarket #Powell181Share
Phyllis Smith+FollowWhy Are So Many Young Men Skipping Work?Unemployment among young men is creeping up, and it’s not just a blip. Fewer guys are joining the workforce, which could mean trouble for industries and even Social Security. But there’s hope: more men are enrolling in vocational schools, and better pay for workers with disabilities could help too. It’s a wake-up call for policymakers—maybe it’s time to rethink how we get young men into good jobs and keep the economy moving. #JobCareer #JobMarket #YoungMen34118Share
