The job market is more complex than ever because of new technologies, globalization, an emerging generation of workers and many other factors. These powerful forces can affect your career goals — and your ability to reach them. So it's important to understand the latest job market trends. Robert Half can help you stay up to date on these trends, spot job opportunities and dodge obstacles in your professional path.
Job Market
May 2021 Jobs Report: Employers Add 559,000 Jobs
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The U.S. added 559,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate edged down to 5.8%. Read more about the May 2021 jobs report.
April 2021 Jobs Report: Employers Add 266,000 Jobs
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The U.S. added 266,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate rose slightly to 6.1%. Read more about the April 2021 jobs report.
March 2021 Jobs Report: Employers Add 916,000 Jobs
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The U.S. added 916,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate declined to 6.0%. Read more about the March 2021 jobs report.
BLS: Job Openings at 6.9 Million
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Job openings were at 6.9 million, according to the January JOLTS report. Read on for more results and some timely hiring and job hunting advice.
February 2021 Jobs Report: Employers Add 379,000 Jobs
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The U.S. added 379,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate declined to 6.2%. Read more about the February 2021 jobs report.