U.S. Jobs Report Shows Gains in High-Paying Industries

U.S. Jobs Report Shows Gains in High-Paying Industries

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In April, job growth shifted to well-paid industries like business, professional, and financial services, with healthcare also showing strong numbers. This contrasts with earlier months where growth was in low-paid sectors like retail and hospitality. Retail saw a significant decline in April, marking the largest drop in two years, reversing previous gains.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference in job growth observed in April compared to earlier months?

Job growth is now in lower-paying industries.

Job growth is now in higher-paying industries.

Job growth is now in the technology sector.

There is no change in job growth patterns.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which industries are mentioned as contributing to job growth in April?

Business, professional services, and financial services

Retail and hospitality

Agriculture and manufacturing

Technology and education

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many jobs were added in the healthcare sector in April?

44,000

50,000

60,000

30,000

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the trend in retail employment in April?

Retail jobs increased by 3,000.

Retail jobs increased by 5,000.

Retail jobs decreased by 3,000.

Retail jobs remained the same.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What significant change occurred in retail employment over the past two months?

A significant drop in retail jobs

No change in retail employment

A slight increase in retail jobs

A steady increase in retail jobs