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With a low unemployment rate of 3.5% as of March 2023, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. job market is showing signs of improvement. This figure can be deceiving, however, as the overall labor force participation rate is also low, which is reflective of many things – from a recovering economy and its pandemic-induced conditions to an aging population. Therefore, it's best to remain agile and opportunistic toward reported conditions as they relate to your industry and community.

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