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Whitney Hatfield

Surprise! Job Openings Jump Again

Did NOT see this coming: job openings in the US just hit a 6-month high! Everyone thought things would slow down, but restaurants, hotels, and even finance are hiring more than expected. The catch? Overall hiring is still kinda meh, and people aren’t quitting jobs like they used to. Layoffs are staying low, though, so it’s not all doom and gloom. Is this the start of a hiring comeback or just a summer blip? #JobCareer #Job #JobMarket

Andrew Jackson

Job Openings Defy Expectations Again

Job openings in the US just jumped to 7.8 million in May—way more than experts predicted! Even with high interest rates and economic drama, employers are still hiring and fewer people are getting laid off. Quitting is up too, which usually means folks feel good about landing something new. The job market isn’t as wild as it was after COVID, but it’s still holding strong. Anyone else surprised by these numbers? #JobCareer #Job #JobMarket

Whitney Hatfield

Job Openings Surprise Everyone Again

Did NOT see this coming: US job openings jumped to 7.8 million in May—way more than experts predicted! Even with high interest rates and all the economic drama, companies (especially hotels, restaurants, and finance) are still hunting for workers. People are quitting (which means they’re confident), layoffs are super low, but hiring is slowing down. Basically, the job market is still flexing, just not as wild as it was after the pandemic boom. What do you think—good news or just holding steady? #JobCareer #Job #JobMarket

Sandra Williams

Job Openings Up, But Hiring Hits the Brakes

The US job market just threw a curveball: job openings shot up in May, but actual hiring slowed down. Most of the new gigs are in restaurants and hotels, while other sectors are feeling the pinch from trade drama and tariff uncertainty. Businesses are calling the environment 'hellacious' and 'too volatile' to make big moves. Even though there are more jobs than job seekers, landing one isn’t getting any easier. Buckle up—this job market is a wild ride! #JobCareer #Job #JobMarket

GalaGalaxy

210 Job Apps, 2 Interviews😱

Almost exactly a year ago, I landed a Director role at a tech company in Austin. It took me about 3 months and 100 applications to get there, which felt tough but doable. Fast forward to 2025, and things have gotten wild. After my last company hit financial trouble, I’ve been job hunting for 5 months—over 210 applications, but only 2 interviews. My resume is sharper, my experience deeper, and I’ve even built up my personal brand, but my interview rate has dropped from 10% to 1%. I’m only applying to jobs I’m qualified for, focusing on my domain, and my resume is tailored for each role. Still, it feels impossible to get noticed now. I’m honestly stressed and starting to doubt myself. Has anyone else noticed how much harder it is this year? What’s actually working for you to stand out? Would love any advice or encouragement from those in the trenches! 🤔🙏 #JobSearch2024 #CareerStruggles #JobMarket #JobCareer #Career

Elizabeth Henderson

Gen Z’s Job Hunt: More Than Just a Paycheck

Gen Z grads are facing a wild job market—AI is snatching up entry-level gigs, and starting salaries aren’t matching their big expectations. Most grads want $100k+ but are getting closer to $68k, and nearly half are ready to negotiate. Flexibility is non-negotiable: 90% want flexible schedules, and remote work is a must-have. It’s not just about the money—mental health support and real benefits are climbing the priority list. Would you lower your lifestyle for a job? #GenZWorkforce #JobMarket #RemoteWork #JobCareer #Career

Liber

Disappointing Candidate Performances in Recent Interviews

I've been interviewing quite a few candidates recently, and I must say, their performances have been quite disappointing. We've all seen numerous posts about how tough the job market and interview process have become. I recently started looking for a new job myself and began paying attention to this section to see what others are experiencing. At the same time, I've been trying to fill several positions at my current company. I'm responsible for the "final interview" in our process and am the hiring manager for these roles. So, the candidates I interview have already passed the ATS screening, phone screening, and first interview. To my surprise, some candidates performed so poorly that they almost seemed to be self - sabotaging. It's quite astonishing considering how much effort they must have put into getting to this stage. #JobInterviews #CandidatePerformance #JobMarket #HiringProcess #Recruitment

Linda Carroll

Laid Off and Feeling Lost — Why is the Job Market So Bad? 😞

I was laid off two weeks ago due to a reduction in workforce. I was making 95K a year at 33 years old, but the environment was toxic. I stuck with it because of the good pay and how close it was to home. 🏠 Now, with my severance running out in a month, I’m terrified of losing my home. We just bought our first house two years ago, and the pressure is weighing on me. 😔 I’ve had three interviews, but two of them decided to move forward with other candidates. I feel like I’m doing something wrong, but I don’t know what else to do. Anyone else going through this or have advice on what I can do differently? How can I prevent losing my home during this job search? 💬👇 #JobSearchStruggles #LaidOff #CareerTransition #JobMarket #Uncertainty #FinancialStress #JobCareer #Career

Linda Carroll

Feeling panic in the terrible job market?

I started applying for jobs the very next day after the election. I had anticipated some of the things that would happen come January. I did all the things you're supposed to do—polished my resume, networked like crazy. But all I got were six interview opportunities, and not a single job offer. 😫 Elmo assured me that there must be efficient jobs in the private sector to replace my so - called inefficient government job. But I just can't see them. I'm starting to go nuts! 😣 Am I the only one in this situation? Or are others facing the same problem too? 🤔 #JobMarket #JobSearchStruggles #Unemployment #CareerAdvice #PanicMode

Steven Curtis

Is the job market frozen for good?

Every time I check BLS data, I sigh a little. Job openings keep shrinking. Mobility is at a low. Anxiety about the future is rising. The Atlantic calls it the Big Freeze—people stuck in roles, NGs struggling to enter the game. Glassdoor says 2/3 of workers feel trapped. How do we break out of this cycle? Wishing everyone a little more courage, clarity, and luck. ❤️ #JobMarket #JobHunting

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