Altogether, 6.8 million people are out of a job, which means millions are currently looking for their next role.
If you're job searching yourself, remember that sending out resumes is only part of the equation.
Networking is "one of the most pivotal things you can do," says Jasmine Escalera, career expert at My Perfect Resume.
That's because asking people in the field questions one-on-one "helps you understand, what are industry trends that I should be focused on?"
It helps you understand, "how do I best market myself to be the individual who can do this job?"
Persons:
Jasmine Escalera, you'll
Organizations:
Bureau of Labor Statistics