Employment experts share tips for navigating tough job market
The latest U.S. jobs report confirms employers are dramatically slowing down their hiring, with only 22,000 jobs added in August.
Economists expected 80,000 jobs to be added last month.
At Twin Cities R!se in Minneapolis, Vice President of Program Operations Alex Merritt is seeing the slowdown.
“As we’re preparing people for meaningful employment, we are also seeing where employers are taking a little longer to fill a position or what we’re calling ghost positions,” she said. “We’re seeing it across the board that people have positions up that might not be filled in the shortest timeframe.”
Meritt said it’s affecting all industries.
Meanwhile, the organization has a waiting list of about 100 people who are seeking the leadership, empowerment and job search and career planning services they offer.
“A lot of people who are looking for work, who are looking for additional skills and development,” she said.
The Department of Labor report shows while there were gains in the health care industry, that was partially offset by losses in federal government and in mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction. The wholesale trade and manufacturing sectors also saw dips.