job market

noun

: the number of jobs that are available for workers

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The job market has been one of the linchpins keeping the U.S. economy out of a recession. Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025 Here’s how the job market performed in Southern California’s key metropolitan areas: Los Angeles County: 4.58 million workers, after adding 28,700 in a month but declining by 3,200 in a year. Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 31 Mar. 2025 Why This Happens This challenge arises because the job market is increasingly specialized, with employers looking for specific skill sets. Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025 Christmas selling was solid and so was the job market. Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for job market

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“Job market.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/job%20market. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.

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