August 13, 2025 6 fast ways to bounce back from a job rejection BY Margie Warrell Sarah thought she’d nailed it. Three rounds of interviews for her dream marketing role, glowing feedback from the hiring manager, and a reassuring “we’ll be in touch soon.” So when the rejection email landed in her inbox two weeks later—a … Continue reading 6 fast ways to bounce back from a job rejection
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3 tips for federal workers who are scrambling to find new jobs
February 27, 2025 3 tips for federal workers who are scrambling to find new jobs Career experts weigh in on how laid-off federal employees can translate their skills to the private sector. BY Lily McDonald Federal workers are facing uncertainty as President Trump and Elon Musk have already given notice to around 30,000 employees, with no … Continue reading 3 tips for federal workers who are scrambling to find new jobs
How to spot fake job postings and avoid scams
February 24, 2025 How to spot fake job postings and avoid scams Not every job listing is what it seems. Experts reveal how to identify fake postings, avoid scams, and focus on legitimate career opportunities. BY Featured If you’ve ever felt frustrated by job listings that seem too good to be true or lead nowhere at … Continue reading How to spot fake job postings and avoid scams
3 ways to adapt your job search to stand out according to a LinkedIn expert
January 30, 2025 3 ways to adapt your job search to stand out according to a LinkedIn expert The shifting job market, influenced by more competition and the growth of AI, has made old strategies less effective. Here’s what works. BY Catherine Fisher Nearly three in five people worldwide—a significant 58%—plan to look for a new … Continue reading 3 ways to adapt your job search to stand out according to a LinkedIn expert
Robust job market gains could also mean interest rates remain high
January 13, 2025 Robust job market gains could also mean interest rates remain high The Fed could be less likely to slash borrowing costs in the near future. BY Associated Press U.S. job growth surged and unemployment fell last month, an unexpected show of strength that may prove costly to homebuyers and businesses who were counting … Continue reading Robust job market gains could also mean interest rates remain high
The job search is taking longer than it used to
January 07, 2025 The job search is taking longer than it used to Some 7 million Americans are currently unemployed—and of those workers, 1.6 million have been looking for a new job for at least six months. BY Pavithra Mohan The past year has seen strong job growth in the U.S., with employers adding more … Continue reading The job search is taking longer than it used to
Job search 2025: 3 key ways AI will make an impact on recruitment
Job seekers must figure out how to navigate a transforming landscape where AI shapes how we approach and think about the hiring system. BY Eric Connors Logging onto LinkedIn, your feed is likely full of “Open to Work” profiles and posts about the struggle of finding a job in today’s market. Your LinkedIn inbox is probably … Continue reading Job search 2025: 3 key ways AI will make an impact on recruitment
Mortgage rates hit yearly low following disappointing Jobs report
August 02, 2024 Mortgage rates hit yearly low following disappointing Jobs report It’s good news for home buyers, as rates put home buying more in reach. BY Sarah Bregel It’s been a challenging year so far for prospective home buyers, but Friday offered a glimmer of hope. According to Mortgage News Daily, the average 30-year fixed … Continue reading Mortgage rates hit yearly low following disappointing Jobs report
Junior tech workers can’t find jobs. Here’s why one coding boot camp hit the brakes
May 29, 2024 Junior tech workers can’t find jobs. Here’s why one coding boot camp hit the brakes Launch Academy cofounder and CEO Dan Pickett talks about his decision to pause the coding boot camp, and what it means for the tech industry. BY Joe Berkowitz Back in 2012, “learn to code” was an optimistic mantra. … Continue reading Junior tech workers can’t find jobs. Here’s why one coding boot camp hit the brakes
Tech firm settles after worker posts ‘whites-only’ job listing
May 28, 2024 Tech firm settles after worker posts ‘whites-only’ job listing The Justice Department reached a settlement agreement with Arthur Grand Technologies, an information technology firm, in Ashburn, Virginia. BY Associated Press A northern Virginia tech company is paying $38,500 to settle claims that it discriminated by posting a job listing seeking white, U.S.-born candidates … Continue reading Tech firm settles after worker posts ‘whites-only’ job listing