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Job Market Recovery with Challenges

Updated 2026-06-05 21:00 UTC 1 source Neutral

The May jobs report surpassed expectations. However, finding a new job now takes an average of six months due to increased competition and skill mismatches.

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2026-06-05 20:53 UTC