Category: jobs

US Economy Adds Better-Than-Expected 428,000 Jobs in April

The U.S. economy added 428,000 jobs in April, topping the market forecast of 391,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.6 percent. Average hourly earnings rose at an annualized rate of 5.5 percent. On a month-over-month basis, average hourly earnings edged up 0.3 percent, or 10 cents,…


Check Out These Six Weird and Wacky Jobs You Can Get in America

There are many unusual jobs that exist today—some that require special skill sets, others simple enough to be performed by anyone with an adventurous spirit. Here are some unconventional jobs you can find in America today, with some even offering sizable salaries. Keeper of the Stanley Cup Being the keeper of the Stanley Cup is…


Jobless Rate Falls to Record Low as Economy Adds 72,500 Jobs in March, StatCan Says

OTTAWA—Statistics Canada says the unemployment rate in March fell to its lowest rate on record, falling to 5.3 percent from 5.5 percent a month earlier as the economy added 72,500 jobs. That’s the lowest jobless rate over comparable data going back to 1976, the agency said. Statistics Canada also says the unemployment rate would have…


Unemployment Rate Hits New Pandemic Low; Sen. Warren Wants a Fed Digital Currency | NTD Business

Last month, 431,000 jobs were added, the jobs market continues to be strong, and the unemployment rate also hits a new pandemic low. Sen. Elizabeth Warren calls for a central bank digital currency. What are the pros and cons? Chinese property developers are in the spotlight again, and not in a good way. A slew of them just…


JetBlue to Add 5,000 Jobs in New York

JetBlue Airways Corp. said on Monday it would add 5,000 jobs in all sections of its operations in New York this year, as U.S. carriers ramp up their hiring plans amid a rebound in travel. In January, American Airlines Group Inc. said it planned to hire another 18,000 employees this year after adding 16,000 new…


Australia’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 4 Percent

Australia’s unemployment rate has dropped to four percent, the lowest rate since August 2008, as the economy added around 77,000 jobs according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The country’s overall employment increased to 13,372,000 with monthly hours worked increasing by 149 million hours. “With employment increasing by 77,000 people…


Walmart to Hire More Than 5,000 Workers, Add Two New Hubs

Retail chain Walmart Inc. plans to hire more than 5,000 new associates globally to its tech hubs during the current fiscal year, the company said on Tuesday. The company’s technology unit Walmart Global Tech would be hiring for positions such as cybersecurity professional, product manager, and data scientist, among others. Walmart Global Tech will also…


Economy Adds 337,000 Jobs in February, Unemployment Rate Falls to Pre-Pandemic Level

Statistics Canada says the economy added 337,000 jobs in February, more than offsetting the loss of 200,000 jobs in January as the unemployment rate fell below pre-pandemic levels. The unemployment rate dropped to 5.5 percent in February compared with 6.5 percent in the first month of the year. That is the lowest it’s been since…


How to Create a Solid Resumé

Believe it or not, creating a solid resumé is just as important as prepping for your job interview. Your resumé is your chance to make a strong first impression on the recruiter. But before you get too freaked out, know this: Building the perfect resumé is actually pretty simple. Once you’ve read these tips, you’ll be ready…


From Riches to Rustbelt: A Microcosm of the 2022 Midterms

Ohio’s Lorain County, located along Lake Erie 30 miles west of Cleveland, is a textbook example of a region that has gone from riches to rustbelt. Because of the protracted deterioration of major manufacturing, a loss of jobs, and empty downtown storefronts, many consider it ground zero for the direction that the region—and maybe the…