March 31, 2005 10:44 AM

Economy ends 2004 upbeat, lifts job hopes
Posted by Douglas Eisenhartat 10:44 AM

As today's Boston Globe reports, with 2004 ending on a positive economic note, job hopes are up for the near term:

The economy closed out 2004 with decent momentum and appears to have picked up some speed since, raising hopes of a better climate for jobs. With the economy chugging ahead -- but not too rapidly -- Wall Street staged a jubilant rally.

With the jobless recovery receding in the rear-view mirror, more opportunities are opening up, good news for job seekers everywhere.

If you haven't taken advantage yet, dust off that resume and get out there. Optimism is contagious, and as employers swing back into growth mode - albeit somewhat more cautiously, realistically, and hopefully without the "irrational exuberance" of the recent past - they will be looking to hire.
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