"The Hottest Job Market in a Generation Is Over" - The Wall Street Journal
The pandemic-induced hiring spree is waning, signaling a shift in the U.S. job market to more ordinary prospects. Despite still healthy market conditions, signs of difficulty are emerging.
- The unemployment rate rose to 4.1% last month, crossing above 4% for the first time since 2021, up from 3.4% early last year.
- Workers are showing reduced rates of quitting jobs, while college grads are facing challenges entering the market.
- Wages, which peaked at 5.9% year-over-year growth in March 2022, have fallen to 3.9% last month.
- Though the U.S. economy continues to add jobs, hiring has dipped below pre-Covid levels, particularly affecting certain sectors like restaurant work and some white-collar jobs.
Amidst the changing landscape, workers like Dan Roth are encountering fierce competition in the job market. Roth, a 39-year-old father of twins, faced tough odds securing interviews, with one experience at Kickstarter seeing 3,000 applicants for a position.
While the hiring rate has decreased slightly, the layoff rate remains low, with businesses retaining employees hired during the labor shortage. Companies trimming their workforce often attribute it to over-hiring during the pandemic.
For more insights on the transitioning job market, check out the full article by The Wall Street Journal: (https://lnkd.in/ezjRfv-A)
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