Your Money Minute Job Seekers Finding Lower Offers 12/30/25
Dec 30, 2025
Laura Ulrich, an Indeed spokesperson and labor-market expert, dives into the intriguing world of job offers. She highlights how certain sectors, like healthcare, are still seeing competitive wage growth, defying the overall market trend. This dynamic showcases varying employer conditions and the pressures faced by job seekers today. Ulrich's insights provide a fresh perspective on navigating the current job landscape, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the nuances of wage offers.
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Employer's Market Shrinks Wage Pressure
- Job seekers face more competition now as labor supply grows and demand weakens in many sectors.
- Employers in those markets can avoid raising wages because they receive many applicants.
Wage Growth Varies By Sector
- Wage growth won't pick up where there's excess labor supply and many applicants per job.
- Some fields like healthcare remain competitive and still show stronger wage growth.