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January 16,2024 at 7:04PM UTC

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For me, Janurary is the time where a lot of companies start hiring again and I have been eager to find a new job for my field. But I'm seeing a lack of new openings and it's got me scratching my head. Is the job market hurting this much?

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AnonymousJanuary 16,2024 at 7:11PM UTC
Difficult to answer your question when you provide no detail about your job search strategy. Are you only on LinkedIn, are you visiting organization's career portals? Are you networking, engaging your colleagues and former co-workers? Are your credentials up to date and in relevant areas, do you attend industry conferences? No, the job market isn't hurting this much. That's what my experience tells me.
AnonymousJanuary 18,2024 at 1:44PM UTC
yes the job market is hurting this much. I’ve had a family friend who is a recruiter tell me.
Nina RiveraJanuary 17,2024 at 12:09AM UTC
I am seeing a lot of decent jobs available. What type of roles are you looking for?
AnonymousJanuary 17,2024 at 12:24AM UTC
I see alot of the same broken record opportunities (revolving door?) Many employers want more experience and credentials for less $$ (seen bookkeeping looking for masters degree for under $50k)
Very....picky; beyond "competive". . it's the employers market
AnonymousJanuary 17,2024 at 12:29AM UTC
in a word, yes. It is still also taking 3-9 months depending upon the level and type of role to find a new position. Give it till the end of Q1 before you panic.
AnonymousJanuary 17,2024 at 2:42PM UTC
It is not a good job market overall, though of course some areas are hiring more than others. The tech sector is still suffering after last year's layoffs. Some larger corporations like Citibank have been cutting payrolls.
Healthcare, as always, is probably the best place to look. If you don't have the credentials to be a doctor or nurse, look into openings regarding hospital computer systems and customer service.
AnonymousJanuary 17,2024 at 2:47PM UTC
Yes, yes.it.is.
AnonymousJanuary 18,2024 at 1:16AM UTC
I think it’s the external unknowns, specifically companies hitting pause until they know who is going to be elected as the business implications are so extreme. So my prediction is possibly an uptick in May but anticipate a tough year for job hunting….
Cara GardnerJanuary 18,2024 at 1:47PM UTC
The job numbers for the past few months were actually re-adjusted and are showing higher unemployment than media initially reported...and no one is really talking about it.
I'm with you on the notion that January is when they start hiring. I had some connections and interviews in Nov/Dec, but I passed on them for various reasons. And thought, more opportunities come January. But it's been crickets (aside from the generic rejection emails) :/
AnonymousJanuary 18,2024 at 2:45PM UTC
I’m not even getting rejections emails. I think I would feel a lot better if I did because at this point I’m worried my resume is being dropped in a big black hole to no one’s knowledge. :/
Christine MercadelJanuary 19,2024 at 2:40PM UTC
I keep saying this - unemployment is going 'down,' but I wonder how much of that is because people aren't able to find a new job for so long that they no longer CAN apply for unemployment. I know supposedly those people are captured in the metrics, but it just doesn't feel true, anecdotally at least.
TCJDTVJanuary 18,2024 at 1:56PM UTC
I have noticed the same thing! I'm used to having 5 or 6 scheduled right after responding to recruiters, ads etc. I recently read the job market has cooled since COVID more employees are staying put in their positions. therefore less openings.
GirlBossanova934974January 18,2024 at 2:12PM UTC
ALL depends what your skillsets are AND where you are looking. I was always a LINKEDIN job seeker for the last 10 years but don't pay much attention to that site these days. Large corporations and that is about it. You are far better off with INDEED and making sure you directly apply to employers in your field. Try Government jobs. There are plenty of them out there and they pay very well. Governmentjobs.com. Make sure you network with your professional society as well and university alumni club. LOTS of jobs these days are being handed to inside candidates these days.
Emily PhelanJanuary 18,2024 at 2:23PM UTC
The job market isn't great, but I find March to be a better time to hunt, as people tend to get their annual bonus payout before they hit the bricks.
Leah SchoettmerJanuary 18,2024 at 2:26PM UTC
I've had quite a few contract offers but nothing full time. That tells me companies are being cautious.
AnonymousJanuary 18,2024 at 2:49PM UTC
Banking and tech jobs have been challenging to see even posted. Lots of restructurings and uncertainty with interest rates.
AnonymousJanuary 18,2024 at 7:50PM UTC
Yes, it's horrible.
AnonymousJanuary 19,2024 at 3:35PM UTC
Yes, companies in some industries have just started another round of layoffs.
KathyAnn KrajcikJanuary 20,2024 at 12:47AM UTC
I've been out of work since August and haven't found work. I was hoping things would pick up in the new year, but so far, that has not happened. I'm looking for an executive assistant role.
Sirosh IshaqJanuary 20,2024 at 3:22AM UTC
I have been looking for over a year now. I have applied to 100s of jobs and not a single interview call. I'm not sure what I am doing wrong. Applying for jobs is so exhausting and it is very demotivating when we receive rejection emails.