We're in a 'hiring recession,' economist says — how job seekers can stand out
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Why it matters
The job market is expected to remain stagnant in the first half of 2025, with economists referring to it as a 'hiring recession'. This slowdown may make it challenging for job seekers to find employment. To stand out, job seekers will need to adapt and differentiate themselves.
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Neutral
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Expected market reaction
Market impact analysis based on bearish sentiment with 80% confidence.
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CNBC
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We're in a 'hiring recession,' economist says — how job seekers can stand out
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Bearish · 80%
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2026-01-10 14:40
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- groq-llama-3.1-8b-instant
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- groq-llama-3.1-8b-instant
- Article id
- 31070
Original source
The job market flatlined in 2025. The first half of this year is expected to bring more of the same, economists said.
Original article published by CNBC on January 10, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.