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Seniors & Re-entry to the Job Search
For senior job seekers, the best strategy is to frame your decades of experience as a massive asset while refreshing your modern skills. Focus on demonstrating tech-savviness, customizing your resume for specific applications, and leveraging a strong professional network. [1, 2, 3] (MN Career Force, Goodwill, Allworth Financial) Key Strategies to Stand Out Local Arizona…
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Acknowledging Your Past to Build Your Future
It seems as though many people throughout life have experienced varied lives. Those lives seem to discourage Job Seekers and create a feeling of dread, guilt, embarrassment or worse, leads the person down the path of “Who’s going to hire ME?” According to Indeed.com, “While finding a job with a criminal record can be challenging,…
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Job Seeker Tips from U.S. Dept of Labor
Are You Looking for a Job or Training? Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration supports several resources to assist job seekers with finding employment and access to training. Improving your employment prospects Search for jobs Want more guidance? Try the How-to Guide: Find a job now for in-depth steps for your job search https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/job-seekers All links…
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Labor Outlook – Q2 2026
According to S&P Global, the U.S. labor market is experiencing a soft landing with unemployment stabilizing around 4.4% and hiring is mellowing to around 0-50,000 jobs per month. S&P Global indicates a market peak in 2026 to 4.5% due to reduced migration and lower demand, with job growth in the 2nd Quarter (April, May, June)…
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Key Labor & Staffing Trends (Feb 2026)
The U.S. labor market in early 2026 is characterized by a “low-fire, low-hire” environment, with job growth slowing but remaining positive as hiring managers shift toward skills-based, AI-driven recruitment. While private employers added 22,000 jobs in January 2026, the overall trend shows a significant slowdown compared to previous years, with manufacturing facing continued losses. (Bureau…
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2026 Second Quarter Employment Outlook
The employment outlook for Arizona in the second quarter of 2026 is generally optimistic, characterized by a “return to normal” growth following a period of slower economic activity in 2024 and 2025. According to the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) and the Eller College of Management, the state’s job market is expected to stabilize…
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Community-Focused Employment Support
Discover how NALS supports the community by connecting qualified workers with local businesses in need.