It's a good time to find a job in these countries, but don't expect a big raise

WASHINGTON/TOKYO (March 16): Unemployment is falling almost everywhere. Wages aren’t rising much anywhere.

From York, UK to Montreal, and Osaka to Seattle, it’s a pretty good time to be looking for a job as a member of the labor force in many developed countries.

Unemployment rates in Group of 7 nations such as Canada, the US, Britain, Japan and Germany are nearing or even slightly below what officials describe as a maxed-out jobs market.

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