Episode Synopsis "The COVID Effect"
In Feb. 2020, the Bureau of Labor Statistics calculated the unemployment rate at a historic low 3.5% and the US economy added 273,000 jobs, thus providing the US with a strong job market. However, by July 2020, the unemployment rate had risen to 10.2% and leaving many early career professionals with the bleak job outlook due to the global pandemic. In this episode, we will discuss COVID-19 impact on our lives and our economy while sharing what job seekers can do to stay competitive in this uncertain job market.