In this #CreditChat, BankRate's Mark Hamrick shared insights on the job market in the United States. This chat also featured job tips and recruitment advice from bloggers.

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THE 2014 JOB MARKET
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Mark Hamrick is the Washington Bureau Chief for
Bankrate.com, operating out of the National Press Building
in the shadow of The White House and U.S. Treasury.
He is a national award-winning business and financial news
journalist, who came to Bankrate after leading business
news for Broadcast at the Associated Press in Washington
for nearly 20 years. Follow him @hamrickisms
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An average of 209,000 jobs per month should
be added to the economy over the next year.
via BankRate.com
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5. via BankRate.com
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Economists anticipate that the
unemployment rate will be down
to 6% a year from now.6%

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via BankRate.com
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Majority of economists believe the economy
will achieve “full employment” in 2014.

7. What advice do you have for grads
looking for their first job?

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Tweet by @hamrickisms
It should not only be done when one is searching.
Networking is key to finding a job.
CAREER TIP

9. Tweet by Ashley @Wisebread
Don’t settle for a job you hate.
Otherwise you’ll just bounce around from job to job.
CAREER TIP
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10. Network and ask for help with your resume,
Tweet by @MomCorps
cover letters and interview answers!
CAREER TIP
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11. Tweet by Brian @FinEdChat
The Occupational Handbook from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics can help.
Make an informed choice.
CAREER TIP
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12. Hat tip to @BrokeMillennial
BrokeMillennial.com
Q3: Any favorite apps or sites to
help you research a home?
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Tweet by @AmOneMoney
Create more than one resume.
You may have a career path that leads to the same
CAREER TIP
job function in different fields.

13. Tweet by @hamrickisms
Work and build your network (and repeat).
There’s no silver bullet to finding a job.
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Don’t limit yourself to local ads and job boards.
Tweet by @supermoney
Consider freelancing online, get out of your comfort zone.
CAREER TIP

15. Look for paid internships that help you
Tweet by @KelseyStagner
get your feet wet in your field and gain connections.
CAREER TIP
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16. There was data recently indicating 1 of every 5 recent grads
Tweet by @hamrickisms
hired had interned for their employer previously.
CAREER TIP
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17. What is the forecast for job growth?

18. Manpower found that leisure and hospitality, mining and
Tweet by @hamrickisms
wholesale/retail trades have best Q3 outlook.
JOB GROWTH
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19. What advice do you have for
the underemployed?

20. Underemployment is having a job that doesn’t utilize
Tweet by Ben @BWFeldman
your full range of abilities or credentials.
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21. Tweet by @hamrickisms
7 million people working part time, but want full-time work.
MAY JOBS REPORT
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22. Don’t lose heart if you don’t get the job you want.
Stay positive and keep networking.
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Tweet by @mikedelgado

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Tweet by @hamrickisms
Volunteering can help one feel better through helping others.
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24. Any final tips for people
looking for a job?

25. If you can’t find the right door to open your career ...
be an entrepreneur and build your own.
Tweet by Brian @FinEdChat
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26. Tweet by @AdvantageCCS
LinkedIn, Monster, iPQ Career Planner, Pocket Resume,
LunchMeet, MeetUp, Hidden Jobs, BeKnown, JobMo, LinkUp ...
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CAREER WEBSITES

27. Hat tip to @BrokeMillennial
BrokeMillennial.com
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Job websites can teach you a lot about what skills companies want.
Study postings and bulk up your skillset.
Tweet by @mikedelgado
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28. Focus on education, even as an adult.
Tweet by @hamrickisms
Work to improve skills any way you can. Keep them updated.
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29. Be consistent, be professional, be sincere.
Tweet by @MomCorps
Everything else will follow.
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30. Find a career that gives you a purpose greater than yourself.
Tweet by Brian @FinEdChat
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