job market

noun

: the number of jobs that are available for workers

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To add more salt to the wound, just 8% said that college diplomas matter most in today’s job market. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026 Meanwhile, lower income households pull back on spending because of the slowing job market, high debt and inflation. Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026 The job market has been rough for both employers and professionals as widespread layoffs dominate headlines and professionals face intense competition for jobs. Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026 Do not forget that the local job market was wobbly in 2025. Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026 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 13 Jan. 2026.

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