job market

noun

: the number of jobs that are available for workers

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Though state requirements vary and the Act doesn’t cover small- or medium-sized companies, experts see the WARN filing as a near real-time economic indicator for the job market, while some other government statistics can lag by weeks or even months. Dian Zhang, USA Today, 4 May 2026 Amid a shaky job market, rising tuition and ballooning student loan balances, more young adults are questioning whether a college degree is worth it, several studies show. Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 4 May 2026 Without a robust job market, affordability becomes a much greater challenge for residents. Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026 Education is an undeniable asset when confronting an uncertain job market. Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 4 May 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 6 May. 2026.

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