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The research arm of the Indeed job site: free reports and data on job postings, wages and hiring trends, mostly US-focused with some international coverage.
Why I recommend it: The data comes from Indeed's own job listings, so it reflects what employers post on Indeed — not the whole labor market.
NYCEDC's monthly data briefing on the city's economy as of September 24, 2026: private-sector employment down 12,900 in August, unemployment at 4.8% after six straight monthly declines, labor force participation at 62.1%, median asking rent near $4,000, plus office visitation, tourism, and transit numbers.
Why I recommend it: The one-page-per-topic format makes this the fastest way to sound current on the NYC economy in an interview or a client meeting. Read the jobs and small-business pages; skip the real-estate detail unless it touches your field. It is a city agency's own read of its own economy, so pair it with the raw BLS numbers if you need the unspun version.
Dice’s October 2026 Tech Jobs Report describes technology job-posting trends and demand for skills, including AI and machine learning. Its publicly readable hiring-market snapshot reflects the recruiting company’s posting data and analysis, not a count of completed hires.
Why I recommend it: Use the skills demand section to decide what to learn next. It is one of the few free reports with role-level detail.
Indeed's ranking of U.S. metro areas by job opportunity, pay, and cost of living, with the data behind each city so you can compare markets before relocating.
Why I recommend it: If you are open to moving, start here instead of guessing. Pair a city's ranking with your own rent and commute math before you commit to a search in that market.
Tech job board and local tech-scene coverage across major U.S. metros, with company profiles and salary data.
Why I recommend it: Filter by city hub first — the local pages surface mid-size employers that never show up on national boards.
