Employment firm to hold 40th Annual Job Search Hotline Tuesday

CHICAGO (WLS) -- As 2026 approaches, many people are looking to change jobs.

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The firm's 40th Annual Job Search Hotline will be held between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday.

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Job seekers can call a job search coach directly at 312-422-5010 to discuss their specific challenges and get insight on the job search from experts.

November's employment situation showed higher-than-expected jobs added after losing jobs in October and downward revisions in the previous two months, the firm said.

The unemployment rate also rose, the firm said.