The state Labor and Workforce Development Department says New Jersey lost 400 jobs in December, but the unemployment rate dropped to 6.2 percent from 6.4 percent in November.
Many employees are looking for a pay raise this year. A new survey by Glassdoor.com found that 35 percent of 900 people surveyed plan to look for a new job if they do not get a salary bump in 2015.
New Jersey is losing jobs. Since 2001, 92,000 New Jersey jobs were either displaced or have been completely eliminated because of the growing U.S. trade deficit with China, according to a study by the Economic Policy Institute.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The Atlantic City region lost 9,900 jobs over the past 12 months, battered by the closure of four of Atlantic City's 12 casinos.
For those looking to advance their career, a college education is not all that's needed. In fact, in some cases, a degree takes a back seat to what many employers truly care about - the right set of skills to get the job done.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A burst of U.S. hiring in November - the most in nearly three years - added 321,000 jobs and provided the latest evidence that the United States is outperforming other economies throughout the developed world.
If you are looking for a job, a recent Dice Holdings survey brings good news. It found that nearly 60 percent of employers plan to hire next year. More than four in 10, however, admitted finding qualified candidates would be a struggle.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. companies ramped up hiring in September, and more Americans were confident enough to quit their jobs - two signs of a steadily improving economy. The number of available jobs declined but remained at a healthy level.