The US Department of Labor’s December report was released today showing an employment increase of 103,000 (goal was 150,000) jobs and a decrease in the unemployment rate from 9.8% to 9.4%. It is hoped that these numbers indicate that our economy is becoming more stabilized and future employment increases are expected in the months to come. We have come a long way since two years ago when the economy lost 800,000 jobs to 2010 where over a million jobs have been added over the course of the year. In addition, business and consumer spending are growing and all indicators show that businesses are beginning to increase their production while families are showing more signs of increased spending of their disposable income.
For those Americans who are still unemployed, this is excellent news. It’s also a good indicator that if you have become somewhat lenient in your job search pursuits, it’s time to take a more proactive approach by getting your resume out there and begin engaging in some active networking with professionals in the field. I know many people have become discouraged over the course of the past few years since all we heard was bad reports from the media on how difficult it was to find a job. I encourage you to develop some concrete career goals for the New Year and be ready to make this year the one where you will turn yourself around.
Wishing you all a Happy, Healthy, & Prosperous New Year!
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