The Amazon phenomenon continues as we watch retail digital transformation change the job market and economy, mostly for the better. July 2024 turned out to be another great month for job growth, with 209,000 jobs added to the U.S. economy. Read More
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Time for Winter Seasonal Jobs 2024: 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 Good News on the Status of Summer Seasonal Jobs in 2024
Job seekers can anticipate another strong market for summer seasonal jobs this year. That is, if they aren’t already employed. The unemployment rate dropped to 3.9% in April 2024, which according to Adecco USA is the first time it’s been Read More
Congrats Class of 2024! The Best Entry Level Jobs for College Grads
You’ve probably heard that the job market is on the upswing, and that’s great news for 2024 college graduates. In their annual Job Outlook survey, the National Association of Colleges and Employers found that employers that participated plan to Read More
Strong Job Market Means More Summer Seasonal Jobs for Teens
With unemployment having dropped to a ten-year low of 4.4% last month, the market for summer seasonal jobs holds many opportunities for teens. According to a press release by outplacement and career transitioning firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas, last Read More
Ready for Success? The 5 Fastest Growing Careers of 2024
2024 is turning out to be a positive year for job seekers. Last month, the national unemployment rate dropped to 4.4% (the lowest it’s been in ten years) and 211,000 jobs were added to the US economy. The employment sectors Read More
Should You Consider Using a Headhunter to Find a Job?
If you have been job searching long enough, chances are you have come into contact with a headhunter (otherwise known as a recruiter) at some point. They may have e-mailed you or sent you a LinkedIn message about a job Read More
Job Automation and Unemployment: Should You Worry?
There has been nonstop talk about the automation of jobs in many industries, from manufacturing to transportation to radiology, and the job loss that may result. In 2013, there was a popular study done around this idea by Carl Benedickt Read More
High Paying Careers in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
With summer on its way, people around the world are busy planning vacations. With improvements in the economy over the past couple of years, 2024 is looking to be a great year for careers in the hospitality and tourism industry. Read More
Gig Economy Jobs: Make Money and The Most of Your Summer
If you are looking for work and don’t find the idea of being stuck in an office 40 hours a week all summer appealing, you are in luck. The gig economy workforce is growing, giving workers and employers across the Read More