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What's a 'job role'?
When the news talks about 'job roles', it's referring to the number of vacancies employers are trying to fill. A drop in these roles, as seen in the story, means there are fewer opportunities out there for people looking for work or a change of career. It suggests the job market is becoming less active.
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