Ready for 2025? How November’s Job Trends Can Shape Your Career Strategy
- Intrepid Career Services, LLC
- Dec 6, 2024
- 2 min read
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 227,000 in November, while the unemployment rate remained relatively steady at 4.2%. Employment gains were seen in health care, leisure and hospitality, government, and social assistance, while retail trade lost jobs.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 227,000 in November, while the unemployment rate remained relatively steady at 4.2%. Employment gains were seen in health care, leisure and hospitality, government, and social assistance, while retail trade lost jobs.
Key Highlights from the Report
Industry Gains:
Health Care: +54,000 jobs, with notable increases in home health care (+16,000) and hospitals (+19,000).
Leisure and Hospitality: +53,000 jobs, driven by food services and drinking places (+29,000).
Government: +33,000 jobs, particularly in state government (+20,000).
Social Assistance: +19,000 jobs, including growth in individual and family services.
Job Losses: Retail trade shed 28,000 jobs, marking a continued shift away from traditional retail roles.
Wages and Hours: Average hourly earnings rose by 0.4% in November and by 4.0% over the past year, signaling ongoing wage growth. The average workweek also increased slightly to 34.3 hour.
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