Kory Kantenga
Coverage of Kory Kantenga in the Nexus archive.
- LinkedIn says real estate is one of the hottest industries for entry-level workers—One Gen Z sales agent made $75K his first year with no experience
LinkedIn reports real estate is the second-fastest-growing industry for new graduates, with roles like new home sales specialists expanding rapidly. A Gen Z real estate agent earned $75K in their first year without prior experience, highlighting the sector's accessibility and earning potential.
- The economy keeps adding jobs. Many job seekers still feel stuck.
The US job market shows revived strength with robust job growth, but challenges like inflation outpacing wages and rising long-term unemployment persist. Major tech layoffs are a small part of the broader job market, which is seeing growth across sectors like leisure, hospitality, and healthcare.
- The 3 sectors where wage growth is still outpacing inflation
In May, three sectors—information, utilities, and construction—experienced wage growth exceeding inflation, while other sectors like healthcare and education saw job growth but stagnant wages. Inflation rose to 4.2%, outpacing overall private-sector wage growth at 3.4%, with employment declines in the information sector and labor shortages in utilities and construction driving wage increases.