Most people need to work and generate income to sustain themselves and their families. Having the right job is an essential part of that. Take a look at this Weekly Round-Up as we discuss the latest news around the employment and the job market.
Weekly Round-Up With The Latest Job Market & Employment News
Affordable Tech Cities Beyond San Francisco
As a former resident of San Francisco, I can speak to the truly insane cost of living. While there are serious perks that come along with this great city, the real estate market is very limiting. Many are finding jobs or hoping to find jobs in other metro areas that have a more reasonable housing market. Read more on how housing affects the job market for tech companies in this CNBC article.
Forget San Francisco: 5 cities where Bay Area techies would rather live
US Jobs Growing Slowly
A recent study showed that the US job market in the private sector has been slowing down. According to Yahoo Finance, “The U.S. private sector added a disappointing 102,000 positions in June, lower than the 140,000 positions Wall Street was predicting.”
The article mentions that construction, hospitality and small businesses were hit hard. Check out the full June job market article on the link below!
U.S. private sector employment grows at disappointingly slow pace
Tips for College Graduates Entering Job Market
As college graduates apply for jobs, what will the market do with them? This video from a CBS station says that the market is strong for entering graduates. The video suggests to be a well-rounded person with developed skills- in school as well as internships and volunteer opportunities. Watch this video to hear a forecast about the job market for entering college graduates!
Tips For Graduating Students About To Enter Job Market
Thanks for tuning into this Weekly Round-up on the job market. See you next week!
