WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. job market bounced back in November, adding 227,000 jobs, a sharp recovery from October's sluggish 36,000 gain.
According to the Labor Department report, the hiring surge reflected the economy's resilience after disruptions caused by strikes and hurricanes.
The unemployment rate edged up slightly to 4.2 percent from 4.1 percent, while hourly wages rose 0.4 percent from October