The job market mirrors 2007/2000 tech levels as the Bloomberg Index hits a 13-year low at -0.7.

The current state of the job market is much weaker than 2019.

For candidates – more on par with 07/00 (for tech) & 90. Connections & networking are the best way to play it.

Some of job searching is luck too (which comes from effort). pic.twitter.com/VdrrjCwtfh

— Don Johnson (@DonMiami3) September 10, 2024

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— Don Johnson (@DonMiami3) September 10, 2024

The Bloomberg US Labor Market Surprise Index dropped to -0.7 points,

its lowest in 13 years. pic.twitter.com/MvEQK0dOWB

— Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) September 9, 2024

Sources:

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2024-08-30/us-workforce-to-expand-just-0-4-a-year-in-coming-decade-video