A Look Ahead to Construction Season 2021
If you’re looking for a job in construction, now’s the time to dust off your application materials and references, and renew lapsed credentials or occupational licenses. That’s because we’re entering the peak earning period for
Women’s Employment Over the Past Century
For Women’s History Month, I’d like to recognize Claudia Goldin, the economic historian and labor economist who has taught us more than anyone else about the female labor force in the U.S. and its evolution
The February 2021 Jobs Report is the Last Echo of the Covid-19 Winter
According to today’s Jobs Report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the economy added 379K jobs in February, beating expectations. That is a significant improvement over January, when the economy added only 166K. It
Labor Market Trends | February 2021
Real-time Indicators from the ZipRecruiter Jobs Marketplace All information in this article was up to date when published on 3/2/2021. The job market in the United States and around the world is changing quickly. We
Demand for Remote Work Opportunities Far Outstrips Supply
A new ZipRecruiter survey of more than 2,500 job seekers suggests that the Covid-19 pandemic has created a stark mismatch between the types of jobs Americans are looking for and those that are available. 60%
January 2021 Jobs Report Reinforces Need for Vaccinations
May the first jobs report of 2021 also be the worst! While the unemployment rate fell to 6.3%, there was little sign of improvement in broader labor market conditions in the January 2021 Jobs Report.
How Soon Will Workers Take a Covid Vaccine?
Coronavirus Vaccines Could Mean a Speedy Economic Recovery, But As Many As 60 Million U.S. Workers May be Hesitant to Take Them A rapid rollout of the new coronavirus vaccines is our best hope for
November 2020 Jobs Report
The jobs report released December 4, 2020 shows a dramatic slowdown in private sector job gains, from 1.028M, 930K, and 877K net gains in August, September and October, respectively, to just 344K in November. The
Coronavirus Recovery Tracker – December 2020
5 Key Indicators for Understanding the Post-COVID-19 Economy The 2020 coronavirus pandemic caused unprecedented disruption in the U.S. labor market. Below are five indicators that capture key aspects of the economic fallout. Stay informed with
Job Search Tips Every Military Veteran Should Know
As ZipRecruiter’s labor economist, my job is to generate insights that help job seekers find their next great opportunity, and employers find their next great hire. But I am also a drilling reservist in the