job market

noun

: the number of jobs that are available for workers

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And in a competitive job market, a good headshot can make a big difference. Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025 Meta’s entry-level roles are a welcome addition to a bleak Gen Z job market. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025 Ironically, cracks in the economy have helped drive stocks higher, because the underperforming job market forced the wait-and-see Federal Reserve to lose patience and start its recent rate-cutting campaign. David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025 But the rate drops are largely tied to a cooling job market. Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for job market

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“Job market.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/job%20market. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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