Even if you do not have to, it might be time to update your resume. A report from global outplacement and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas shows that more than 800,000 job cuts have been announced since the beginning of the year, including over 60,000 last month. More than a third of the reductions have occurred in the public sector, though technology and retail industries have also seen the pain with tariffs, automation, and inflation being blamed. We Are Hope’s Kim Carley says employers can afford to be a lot pickier about who they hire now, when, before, a warm body with basic skills could fit the bill. For those in the job market or fearing they could be in it soon, Carley recommends taking a break so you can enter the process with a clear mind. She also says a resume focusing on your skill set rather than your job history could take you much further.

The last jobs report released by the U.S. Department of Labor said more than 73,000 jobs were created in July, more than double the number created in May and June combined.

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