Law school graduates have found the job market to be quite challenging over the past few years.
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Construction industry sees modest hiring increase, as struggles continue
The construction sector saw positive jobs numbers last month, despite a number of challenges that still plague workers and businesses in the industry.
Analysis of October 2011 Employment Report
According to the Labor Department, 104,000 private sector jobs were added to the U.S. economy in October, while state governments were largely responsible for a loss of 24,000 positions in the public sector. Nonfarm payroll employment rose 80,000 in October and the unemployment rate fell from 9.1 to 9.0 percent. While the total job gain was lower than that of the last few months, there have been substantial upward revisions in recent months. September’s private sector gain, for example, was originally reported at 137,000 and was subsequently revised up to 191,000 in the Labor Department’s most recent report.
BLS Employment Situation Report: September 2012
Total unemployment in the U.S. fell, according to the Labor Department, from 8.1 to 7.8 percent in September, while the economy added 114,000 jobs. Revisions to past months showed more than 60,000 more jobs were added over the previous two months than initially reported. The participation rate, which can create an illusion of falling unemployment rates when discouraged workers leave the workforce, in September actually grew by 0.1 percent while the number of discouraged workers fell by 42,000.
High-skilled manufacturing jobs have increased over past several years
While many in the manufacturing industry have faced setbacks over the past several years, there are some signs that more openings are becoming available in many parts of the country.
German green sector expected to increase employment
In some parts of Europe, the renewable-energy sector is expected to to help create many jobs.
Canadian jobs market improved in August
The Canadian employment picture improved during the month of August, after struggling a month prior.
Australia’s job numbers improved in August
Economies all over the world have struggled in recent years, as the global downturn continues to have a negative affect on employment levels.
Fed report sheds light on New England jobs market
According to a recent survey from the Federal Reserve, the jobs market in New England has grown at a slow rate over the summer.
Survey: Dubai technology sector looks to hire
The United Arab Emirates is a fast growing region of the world, with many opportunities available to those with a financial background.