What are your thoughts on today's job market? Unemployment is low but it doesn't feel that way to me. Does it to you?

I've been unemployed for 6 months, & it's my 1st time being unemployed in my adult life, when it wasn't my choice. I've been diligent, but I see the same jobs I did months ago online, so are they really hiring? Recruiters have also been saying jobs are drying up, but that doesn't align with low unemployment.

Anyone else feel the same? I'm curious about your experience.

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I’ve submitted about 100 applications over the past month. Some stretch roles for sure but less than 5% yielded an interview. Less recruiters cold calling me too. Definitely don’t think you’re alone. Best of luck.

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Maybe it's time to change career. Check to see if your field is marketable. See how you can use your experiences in another field based on skills

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I’m a retired accountant, and about 6 months ago I registered with an online recruiter looking for a part time position to keep myself busy. To my surprise, I couldn’t believe how many offers I got, mainly full time positions, and in different areas of my profession, I could literally pick and choose. I also discovered a great deals of jobs in different white collar positions.
I was called to many interviews, although, at the end I backed up, and decided to keep enjoying my freedom and retiremen

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Employment feels super low to me, ive been trying to recruit to several different positions and nothing over the past three months. Its been horrible, feel like im stuck in mu current toxic job.

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Im sorry to hear you are stuck. That can be just as demoralizing as unemployment. With the amount of time we spend at work, a toxic environment can really take its toll. I wish you the best of luck

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It’s a hot mess and the gov is not helping by inc interest rates every month. To make matters worse big companies are making cuts and calling it savings which is not in reality. Best of luck / stay positive and you need to do something different to get results IMHO

The unemployment numbers are manufactured right now to make Biden look better. They are likely much higher.

No one is hiring. No one is investing. The economy is going into stagflation just like it did in 2015 and 2016. The same government policies shockingly are resulting in the same type of economy... who would have thought.

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