Some Areas Much Better Than Others for Finding a Job
I was reading a post on the SimplyHired blog yesterday that pointed out the vast differences in the labor markets in various cities throughout the U.S. Needless to say – at least for those where the going is decidedly tough – there are some cities and metropolitan areas out there where it is extremely difficult to find gainful employment. At the top of the list of cities where it’s easiest to find a job are Des Moines, Washington DC, Omaha, West Palm Beach and Salt Lake City. Those cities average 5-8 active job seekers for every 1 available position, making… [Continue Reading]
Unemployment Still Rising
The U.S. Department of Labor has reported that the number of seasonally-adjusted, first-time unemployment claims rose to 576,000 this week, a sign that the tumultuous employment market has not quite settled down even as the overall economy seems to be just sniffing the beginnings of a recovery. The number of folks out there conducting a job search is clearly on the rise, as anecdotal evidence in the form of blog comments and forum posts indicates heavy conversation on the topic. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke noted yesterday that the U.S. economy is at the earliest stages of a recovery, specifically… [Continue Reading]