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AnnElizabeth Konkel

AnnElizabeth Konkel is an Economist on the Indeed Hiring Lab who focuses on the US labor market. She previously worked at DAI, an international development company. AnnElizabeth holds an M.A. in International Economics at American University's School of International Service and holds a B.A. in history from Mount Holyoke College.

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What Do Job Search Patterns Tell Us About the Labor Market: Data from Indeed Through June 5

June 11, 2020 by AnnElizabeth Konkel

Opportunities for teenagers are among the fastest-growing search terms. Searches containing the word ‘teen’ or ‘teenage’ are up nearly 70% compared to last year.

Job seekers interest in contact tracing work down

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Job Seeker Interest in Contact Tracing Falls As Job Postings Pick Up

June 9, 2020 by AnnElizabeth Konkel

As coronavirus continues to devastate the US, contact tracing — identifying people who may have been exposed to coronavirus — has become both a buzzword and potential solution to eventually returning to normal life.