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US payrolls rose by 228,000 in March, but unemployment rate increases to 4.2%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to grow by 140,000 in March while the unemployment rate would hold steady at 4.1%.
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The 5 best jobs for introverts, according to a new report—they all pay over $100,000
Resume Genius compiled some of the best jobs for introverts using metrics like social interaction and annual pay.
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5 years into the remote work boom, the return-to-office push is stronger than ever — here's why
The pandemic ushered in a new way of working remotely, but even companies that initially championed the model are changing their tune.
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‘Be prepared to pivot': How to move from a government job to the private sector
As the Trump administration lays off thousands of federal workers, many are in the process of updating their resumes to try to target work in the private sector. A LinkedIn career expert shared tips on how former government workers can update their resumes and boost their chances of finding new jobs. First, LinkedIn’s Andrew McCaskill offered some reassurance. “Your...
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How to market your work skills to other industries
As the Trump administration lays off thousands of federal workers, many are in the process of updating their resumes to try to target work in the private sector.
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Status of the job market in the DC area
NBC4 spoke to an economist at Indeed, one of the largest job search websites, to take a closer look at the local job market.
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Arlington Public Schools hosts job fair for federal workers
Minutes after the doors opened, many people showed up to the Arlington job fair for federal employees impacted by the Trump administration’s efforts to slash the federal workforce. News4’s Jessica Albert reports.
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Thrust into unemployment, axed federal workers face relatives who celebrate their firing
Scrambling to replace their health insurance and to find new work, some fired federal workers are running into relatives cheering their job loss.
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US payroll growth totals 151,000 in February, less than expected
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase 170,000 in February, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.
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Layoff announcements soar to the highest since 2020 as DOGE slashes federal staff
U.S. employers announced 172,017 layoffs for the month, up 245% from January and the highest monthly count since July 2020.
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15 Employee Appreciation Day ideas to express your gratitude
Employee Appreciation Day is Friday, March 7. It’s a day dedicated to letting workers know that their efforts and contributions are valued.
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Federal worker resources: What help DC, Maryland and Virginia are offering
As the Trump administration fires federal employees, lays them off and urges them to resign, officials in the D.C. area are offering resources for workers.
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Virginia's governor touts opportunities amid federal job cuts
As mass firings ramp up across the federal government, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin promoted open jobs in the commonwealth. “Our federal workforce is not at fault here. But the reality is, any CEO who steps into a position where there is an organization that has got such deep financial challenges is gonna have to make change,” he said. News4’s Juliana...
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US employers added just 143,000 jobs last month, jobless rate slips to 4%
U.S. employers added just 143,000 jobs last month, but the jobless rate slipped to 4% to start 2025 and the government revised November and December payrolls higher. The first job report of Donald Trump’s second presidency on Friday suggested that he inherited a labor market that is solid but unspectacular. Economists had expected about 170,000 new jobs in January. Healthcare...
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Small talk at work? These tips will help you sound more interesting
Most people respond with their job title and company, “but if you want to sound really interesting,” says communication expert Jessica Chen, try this instead.
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Employers in these 4 industries are hiring ‘like crazy,' says recruiting expert of 20 years
Nearly two-thirds of U.S. employers intend to hire for permanent roles in the next six months, staffing and consulting firm Robert Half reports.
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How much should teen babysitters charge? Mom calls the going rate ‘outrageous'
The average hourly rate for a babysitter nationally is $23.61 for one child and $26.57 for two children.
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Let's go nuts! Planters offering $45k salary to drive its NUTmobile
This may sound nuts, but here’s how you can get a job driving a 26-foot peanut across the country.
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US payrolls grew by 256,000 in December, much more than expected; unemployment rate falls to 4.1%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 155,000 in December, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.
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21 states raised their minimum wage in January: The highest minimum is not in California or New York
States like Washington, California and Connecticut all have minimums higher than $16 per hour.