job market

American  

noun

1. the total number of vacant jobs open to those seeking employment.

2. the aggregate of those persons seeking employment.

   Thousands of June graduates entered the job market.

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Example Sentences

This happens because their credentials are unfamiliar, or they simply don’t know the soft skills of the American job market.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, economists say the relatively low urban unemployment rate of around 5% masks what in reality is a brutal job market for many, especially young people.

From The Wall Street Journal

"A lot of people live outside the job market, many receive social welfare assistance or disability pensions. So we need jobs and opportunities," she said.

From Barron's

The economy is a mixed bag, with a weakening job market and an inflation rate that has eased but remains above where the Federal Reserve would like.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kavcic says the strong Canadian stock market and stabilizing job market are offering support for households.

From The Wall Street Journal