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By cutting job search time by 4-5 weeks, the platform helps job seekers return to the workforce faster, potentially saving states and federal budgets millions in UI costs. The initiative aligns with the national goal of minimizing government spending by decreasing reliance on publicly funded benefits programs. Big Interview has partnered with 10 state workforce development agencies to expedite job placements and reduce UI claims. In Maryland alone, over 60,000 job seekers have benefited from the platform, landing jobs weeks sooner and alleviating fiscal pressure on the state budget. 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