Your coworker just turned 25 last week. She brought cupcakes to celebrate. What you didn’t see was her crying in her car during lunch, overwhelmed by work stress, student loan payments, and the crushing weight of trying to build a career in a job market that feels rigged against her. She’s not alone. According to…
While Amazon orders employees back five days a week and 83% of CEOs plan full office returns within three years, a quiet revolution is happening in five industries that are doing the exact opposite. From 2023 to 2025, the number of workers required in the office regularly surged to 75%, up from 63%. Major companies…
The seasonal job market just became a bloodbath. Searches for holiday jobs are up 27% compared to last year, while seasonal job postings have only increased by 2.7%. That’s not a typo. For every 10 new job seekers flooding the market, there’s barely one new position available. It gets worse. Retailers are projected to add…
In August 2025, while the official unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, half a million Americans quietly disappeared from the job market statistics. They’re not working. They’re not counted as unemployed. They’ve simply given up. These are discouraged workers, people who want jobs and would take one if offered, but have stopped actively searching because…
The hiring process has undergone seismic shifts in 2025, transforming from a straightforward application-interview-offer sequence into a complex, technology-driven marathon that tests both employers and candidates. While companies struggle to fill positions amid talent shortages, job seekers face unprecedented challenges navigating AI screening systems, enduring longer wait times, and dealing with widespread ghosting from employers….
The headlines scream “jobpocalypse.” Recent graduates scroll through doomscroll-worthy predictions about AI wiping out half of entry-level jobs. Tech CEOs warn of unemployment spikes. Your college degree suddenly feels worthless. But here’s what the panic merchants aren’t telling you: the Stanford study everyone’s freaking out about actually shows something completely different when you read past…
You’ve got the experience, the skills, and the drive to land your next role. But there’s that gap on your resume staring back at you, and you’re wondering if it’s going to cost you the interview. Here’s the truth: employment gaps are incredibly common. Research shows that 68% of workers have experienced a gap in…
Changing careers sounds empowering until you see your first paycheck in the new role. While career coaches celebrate your courage and LinkedIn influencers applaud your authenticity, there’s a harsh financial reality nobody discusses during those motivational pep talks. Career changers face an average pay penalty of approximately $5,000 per year, with hourly wages running 14%…
You spent three hours perfecting your resume. Another hour writing a thoughtful cover letter. You researched the company, practiced your interview answers, and submitted your application with genuine excitement. Then nothing. Weeks pass. The posting stays active. You check again and see 847 other applicants now. You wonder what you did wrong. Here’s the brutal…
The global job market is facing a paradox that affects every job seeker right now. While 78 million new jobs will be created by 2030, companies are struggling to find qualified candidates to fill them. The reason? A widening skills gap that 63% of employers now call their biggest barrier to business growth. According to…
