Job Market Cooling? 5 Indicators Watched by Economists

On June 18, 2022
In Job Search, Market

You may be guessing the job market is slowing down. The WSJ confirms this: “Nearly every labor indicator suggests the hottest market in half a century is starting to cool.” Here are the five indicators economists are watching: Labor demand. Right now it’s strong but moderating. The peak was March at 11.9 million job openings and […]

On April 24, 2022
In Career Management, Market

Yes, these are crazy times: pandemic, war, supply chain snarls, China lockdown, inflation at a four-decade high, and increased odds of a recession. WSJ thinks an “abrupt end” to growth is on the table. What does this mean for in-house careers? If you are looking to change jobs, consider the effect of the economy on […]

On July 25, 2021
In Market

This New York Times article explains how Silicon Valley has profited from the pandemic: “As the world reeled, tech titans supplied the tools that made life and work possible.” In contrast, the businesses the pandemic hurt – restaurants, airlines, conferences, department stores, film, entertainment complexes – are not the mainstay of Silicon Valley. Here, the tech companies […]

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