It's a ‘low firing, low hiring’ job market, economist says: Here's how to land a new gig anyway

How to land a new job in a 'low firing, low hiring' market, economist says

These days, job hunting may feel like something of a paradox: Even though the overall market is strong, it can be tough for jobseekers to find a new gig, according to economists.

It's a ‘low firing, low hiring’ job market, economist says: Here's how to land a new gig anyway

Companies are hesitant to lay people off, but are hiring at their slowest pace since 2014. Here's how job seekers can succeed in the current job market.

The Surprising Relationships Between Economic Trends and Time to Hire

Key Points: Seasonally adjusted Time to Hire fell by 23% between February 2020 and August 2022, but has climbed since. The drop and subsequent rise in Time to Hire suggest that labor market tightness and macroeconomic conditions are potential drivers behind changes in hiring timelines. Time to Hire appears to be negatively correlated with the […] The post The Surprising Relationships Between Economic Trends and Time to Hire  first appeared on Re…

Job Seekers Face Challenges amid ‘Low Firing, Low Hiring’ Labor Market, Economists Warn

Despite a resilient job market, Americans seeking new employment are finding fewer opportunities, economists say, as hiring slows to its lowest rate in over a decade. April’s unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%, and layoffs remained historically low. Yet job creation has stagnated, with businesses hiring at their slowest pace...

Why Can’t I Find Good Candidates Right Now?

We’ve been in the staffing business long enough to spot a hiring storm before it hits, and lately, we’ve seen more than a few hiring managers caught in one. Their stories all sound a little different, but the theme is the same: “We posted the job a month ago, but no one good is applying.” “Everyone we interview drops off or ghosts.” “It’s like the talent pool dried up overnight.” Sound familiar? We hear these frustrations every single day from c…

How to land a new job in a ‘low firing, low hiring’ market, economist says

Job seekers at a job fair hosted by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority to support federal workers looking for new career opportunities, at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, on April 25, 2025. Ting Shen/Bloomberg via Getty Images These days, job hunting may feel like something of a paradox: Even though the overall market is strong, it can be tough for jobseekers to find a new gig, according to economis…