Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images Still think getting a job in 2026 is as easy as walking in with a résumé and a firm handshake? You might want to read on. In the United States, at least, the employment outlook is rough. After a horrendous year for employment, US jobs growth stalled out in December as layoffs and hiring freezes in areas like construction and manufacturing take their toll on job growth numbers. And beneath