New jobs report raises concerns for Triangle job seekers
A weaker-than-expected national jobs report shows only 29,000 jobs were added in September, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.2%. This has raised concerns for job seekers in the Triangle area.
A sharply weaker-than-expected jobs report released Friday is raising concerns about the labor market as employers added just 29,000 jobs nationwide in September and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2%.
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