job market
Americannoun
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the total number of vacant jobs open to those seeking employment.
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the aggregate of those persons seeking employment.
Thousands of June graduates entered the job market.
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Caroline Hickey, a London-based career coach who advised both Reed and Cohen on how to interview, agrees that appearances matter, especially in such a competitive job market.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
AI’s impact on the job market remains a big question mark, though some companies have cited AI investments while announcing high-profile layoffs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
The conflicting views have painted a murky picture of how AI will affect the job market.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
She hoped her GVI experience would help her "stand out" in the job market and secure her dream job.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
She could not imagine an even better job market up north, but she urged her son to go to Chicago and see with his own eyes.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
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