job market
Americannoun
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job markets
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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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A resilient job market may be fueling inflation in the services sector.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
The latest unemployment reading from August was 4.1% — which is still a relatively low figure from a historical perspective, but it’s a cooler job market than previous years, particularly for recent college graduates.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
Critics have warned about the potential impact on the job market and the environmental consequences of data centers.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 12, 2026
One of AI’s most powerful effects on the job market is erosion of trust.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
I knew that in the coming years, a college education would only become more essential for young people entering a global job market.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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