Economists predict that American employers will add 1.6 million jobs in 2012, nearly enough to get the labor market back to where it was when Obama was inaugurated. More
America's best jobs offer great pay, work that's satisfying, and big growth opportunities. Here are the 100 with the best prospects in the years ahead. More
About 366,000 Americans filed for their first week of unemployment benefits last week, marking the lowest level of initial jobless claims since May 2008. More
Congress will soon take up an unemployment benefits extension for the ninth time since 2008. Supporters say continuing the lifeline is critical, but others worry it is keeping the unemployment rate high. More
If Congress doesn't extend the deadline to file for federal unemployment benefits, millions of Americans will lose a vital lifeline. CNNMoney explains what the extension entails. More
The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits fell in the last week, signaling a bright spot in the tough employment environment. More
Americans have collected $434 billion in unemployment benefits since the recession began. Congress is debating a $44 billion extension of those benefits. More
Employers added 650,000 young workers to their payrolls in the past three months, the biggest spike in employment for those age 16 to 24 since the recession began. More
Workers are landing six-figure jobs in the oil boomtowns of North Dakota. Here's what you need to know to find a job there -- just make sure the money is worth it before you move. More
About 402,000 Americans filed for their first week of unemployment benefits last week, marking little improvement in the job market over the last six months. More
In an economy with serious structural challenges, a crippled housing market and slack demand, is government regulation really holding back the labor market? More
The ailing economy has sparked talk about a so-called tax repatriation holiday. The goal is to give companies an incentive to bring foreign profits back to the U.S. and create jobs. Whether it would work is another question. More
The pay may be low (and the stress might be high), but in these jobs you can feel confident you're helping others. For many, that's a priceless reason to switch. More
President Obama's Jobs Council releases a report on Tuesday that gives advice about creating jobs. Top of the list is investment in roads and bridges and tax breaks for start-ups and growing firms. More
If you're stalled or burned out, these fast-growing fields (with relatively low barriers to entry) can help you earn more, get ahead and put life back into your career. More
Whether you're craving a new challenge, looking for greater flexibility, or shifting gears as retirement nears, here's how to get started on your next career. More
A combination of partisan gamesmanship, political maneuvering and genuine policy disagreements have rendered lawmakers impotent at a crucial time. More
Companies are seeing their unemployment tax bills rise as states get hit with a $1 billion interest charge. States have been borrowing from a federal fund to cover jobless benefits. More
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