U.S. July job openings come in soft, but tick up from revised June figure

What this means for your job search: Expect a slightly more competitive tech job market, requiring you to tailor applications meticulously and clearly articulate your unique value. Be prepared for potentially longer hiring timelines and consider broadening your search to maximize opportunities. U.S. job openings in July came in softer than expected, according to economic data on Tuesday, though the reading accelerated from a downwardly-revised figure for June. As per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary (JOLTS), July job openings were 7.271 million. Economists had expected a figure of 7.330 million. ...