Job seekers outnumber job openings six to one, reports The New York Times Monday. This news comes despite the fact that layoffs are slowing and economic signs point toward growth. However, companies are still hesitant to add to their payrolls, and experts predict they will remain that way until there are more solid signs that there is positive growth.
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The New York Times: U.S. Job Seekers Exceed Openings By Record Ratio