*#USJobsData – A look at the US job market in November 2025*
If you are following economic news, you must be aware that the US job market is experiencing exciting changes lately. Let's take a quick look at the key figures and indicators that affect job opportunities – in plain English and in an easy way.
*Key weekly figures*
- *ADP National Employment Report (NER) Pulse* shows that private companies lost *about 13,500 jobs each week* in early November 2025. This is an average of four weeks, indicating a clear slowdown trend after a period of growth ¹.
- The number of job openings reached *about 7.2 million* in August 2025, still higher than the pre-pandemic level (about 7.0 million) ¹.
*Growth and decline sectors (September 2025)*
- *Healthcare* increased by *43,000 jobs*.
- *Food and beverage services* added *37,000 jobs*.
- *Social assistance* created *14,000 new jobs*.
- In contrast, *transportation and warehousing* lost *about 25,000 jobs* ².
*Unemployment and wages*
- The unemployment rate rose slightly to *4.4%* in September 2025 (market expectations were 4.3%) ².
- The average hourly wage increased *0.2% monthly* and *3.8% annually* ².
*Future outlook*
Despite the weekly decline in employment, there are still *millions of job openings*, especially in the service and healthcare sectors. This creates real opportunities for job seekers, especially if they are flexible in job type or location.
*Tips for job seekers*
- *Focus on growing sectors* such as healthcare and food services.
- *Use local sites* (such as LinkedIn, Glassdoor) in addition to the free training programs offered by the U.S. government ³.
- *Improve your skills* in the necessary technologies (such as data analysis, cybersecurity) to increase your chances.
The American labor market shows a mix of weekly slowdown and ongoing opportunities in certain sectors. If you are planning to work in the U.S. or conducting studies on the economy, follow *ADP NER Pulse* every Tuesday and the monthly *BLS report* for the latest updates.
