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Your go-to source for practical career advice, expert resume tips, and job search strategies. Whether you're navigating a career change, preparing for interviews, or aiming to enhance your LinkedIn profile, we're here to help you stand out and achieve your professional goals.

How to Stand Out When There Are More Applicants Than Jobs
With more applicants than jobs, standing out takes more than a polished resume. Discover six modern strategies — from highlighting results to building a strong LinkedIn presence — to help you get noticed and hired in today’s competitive market.

Bleak Outlook for the US Job Market — What You Can Do to Increase Your Chances of Getting Hired
The latest jobs report shows slowing growth, rising unemployment, and fewer job openings than unemployed workers for the first time since 2021. Learn what these warning signs mean — and how job seekers can adapt with stronger applications, networking, and modern strategies.

Do Cover Letters Still Matter? (And What to Write Instead)
If you’ve been told a cover letter is always required, here’s some news: in 2025, the rules have changed. Many hiring managers admit they rarely read them, and applicant tracking systems (ATS) don’t scan them the same way they do resumes. That doesn’t mean you should ditch them entirely but it does mean you should be strategic.
In this post, we’ll cover when a cover letter is still worth writing, when it’s safe to skip, and what modern alternatives can make a stronger first impression. Whether you’re applying for a competitive corporate role, a creative position, or a networking opportunity, you’ll leave with a clear plan for presenting yourself in a way that gets noticed.

U.S. Job Openings Fall to 7.4 Million as the Market Cools — Here’s What Job Seekers Need to Know
U.S. Job Openings Fall Again as Hiring Slows: What It Means for Job Seekers in 2025
Job openings dropped to 7.4 million in June, signaling a cooling U.S. labor market. This post breaks down the latest data from the Labor Department and offers practical resume and job search advice for navigating the slowdown.

Why the Job Market Feels Broken in 2025 — And What You Can Do About It
From delayed hiring timelines to shrinking opportunities across all generations, the current job market is filled with uncertainty. This post breaks down why it’s so hard to get hired right now, what’s really going on behind the scenes, and what job seekers can do to stay competitive in a slow-moving economy.

How the Big Beautiful Bill Will Reshape the Job Market and What It Means for Your Resume
The job market is shifting fast thanks in part to major new legislation investing in infrastructure, clean energy, and workforce development. More jobs are coming, but so is more competition. Now is the time to update your resume, highlight your adaptability, and make sure you're ready for what’s next.

Five facts to improve your job search.
The time is NOW if you want to land a new job before the new year. Here are 5 facts to improve your job search and steer you towards career success!

What the job market looks like for graduating seniors
Seniors across the country are walking across the stage, accepting their diplomas, and victoriously tossing their caps up into the air of endless possibilities. But how hard will it be for the Class of 2023 to secure well-paying first jobs out of school? Harder than one might think.

Bad habits that are hurting your job-search process…
BAD habits could be HURTING your job-search process. There are so many WRONG ways to go about finding a new job. Let's take a look at how you can increase your chances of getting hired!




