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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“In this job market, interviews are precious. I don’t think the phone gives you the best ability to make a connection with the individual you’re interviewing.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 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
Twin Cities job market analyst Kristine Jacobs pinpoints what she calls the “money taboo” as a major factor preventing workers from optimizing their earnings.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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