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A resident of Grand Rapids (GR) has recently expressed concerns about the current job market in the city. Despite having a well-written resume and extensive work history in retail, customer service, food service, and manufacturing, they are finding it difficult to land a new job. They are wondering if this is due to an influx of people moving to the area, thus creating more competition, or if they are doing something wrong in their job search process.
Answers from Social Media
Several responses to this concern were noted in the discussion on social media. One white-collar worker noted that their recent job change took four months, compared to the one or two months it took in the past. They attributed this to the use of AI screening tools and companies being more conservative due to a slowing national economy…