August's Steady Numbers Portend Well for Personal Career Growth

The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that employers added 128,000 non-farm jobs in August, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 4.7 percent. Job growth occurred particularly in education and health services. Other industries had modest increases. Average hourly earnings rose by 2 cents, or 0.1 percent, in August following larger gains in the prior two months.

Compared with July, unemployment in the general population was unchanged.

In general, these are relatively good times for job seekers and those working towards new jobs. Yet, as you can see from the numbers, an hourly earnings rise of 2 cents is not going boost your quality of life. At All Star Resume, we encourage you to take stock of where you are in your career. Have you mapped out where you want to be next year, in five years and even a decade from now?

The work world is full of people moving ahead every day, and you can be one them. You can start the process right here. Our comprehensive site is filled with information and advice from seasoned career consultants who, cumulatively, have made thousands of hiring decisions for some of America's biggest employers. And if you are ready for a serious move, contact us for personal consultation. Whether your field is healthcare, government, or private sector, whether your range is entry level, mid-level management or top-tier leadership, All Star Resume has a consultant that will help you get your career in high gear.

back to September blog