The U.S. saw consistent job growth in last quarter of 2018 (with a slight dip in November), and it ended the year with a robust gain of 312,000 in December. Meanwhile, unemployment closed out the year with a moderate increase of 3.9%, a 0.2% uptick from the previous three months. Although month-to-month numbers don’t predict what the economy will do over the long haul, recent job numbers and continued low unemployment show that recruiting challenges remain for employers.
