Over 157,000 jobs were added to the US economy in January, kick starting 2013 hiring activity.

A recent report by MarketWatch shows that around 200,000 new jobs are projected to have been added to the US economy by the end of March. Yet the unemployment rate remains stagnant at 8.3%.

Following the recession America’s economy has been recovering. And although 103, 000 jobs were added in September, people across the country are still struggling to find full time work.