Your employment or job outlook is somewhat of a mixed bag at present...
According to a recent article in USA Today about a report released by the US Labor Department, the number of new job in the US in the last month is the lowest since last fall, right after Hurricane Katrina. BUT... the unemployment rate has dropped a notch. So, while there aren't quite as many new jobs available, still more people are employed. I guess that's an improvement overall.
However, it's also important to note that employment salaries rose. Here's what the article said:
"Workers' average hourly earnings stood at $16.62 in May, a small 0.1% increase from April. That was smaller than the 0.3% rise economists were expecting and marked a moderation from a sharp pickup in earnings registered in April."
So, what does all this mean for you and your job search outlook? Well...
The experts say the figures above indicate a stable economy in the US and a lessening of inflation. The job market is solid, if not booming. Recent cuts in factory and retailing jobs were balanced out by growth in education, health care, and financial sector jobs. So, if you're considering a career change, you might look to a career in one of those growing fields. For more information on some of the top 10 jobs, click the link at the bottom of this blog to visit our page on the hottest and best paid careers for the future.
To read the USA Today article, visit this page: USA Today Article
Until next time, best success in your career,
"The Resume Queen"
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