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How to Job Search When the World Is on Fire
If you’re on social media, you’ve seen lots of posts like this recently: “I wasn’t really expecting to work through the apocalypse.” And while sitting…
Jan 12
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
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Jobs Report: Payrolls Added Only 49,000 Jobs per Month on Average in 2025
When retail trade sheds jobs in December, you know the job market is in trouble.
Jan 9
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
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The Best (and Worst) Excuses for Calling Out of Work
Everyone needs a day off from work now and then.
Jan 5
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
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The Job Hopper Year in Review: Bridge Jobs, Side Gigs, and Job Search Techniques in a Tough Market
The Job Hopper is going on holiday break!
Dec 15, 2025
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
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Is It Worth Looking for a New Job in December?
December is a weird time for job searching. But you can find jobs at the end of the year. Here's how.
Dec 8, 2025
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
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Free Tools for Job Seekers and Career Changers
You don’t necessarily need to pay for help when you’re looking for a job. Some of the best job search tools are 100% free.
Dec 1, 2025
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
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What to Do if You Can’t Afford Health Insurance
Health insurance is about to get impossibly expensive for a lot of people, unless something changes pretty quickly. Here's how to plan for the worst.
Nov 24, 2025
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
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Jobs Report: Ice-Cold September Data Doesn't Tell Today's Story
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its September jobs report this morning, following a delay due to a record-breaking government shutdown.
Nov 20, 2025
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
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What to Do If You Lose Your Job
Losing your job is a traumatic experience. What you do next can make the situation more bearable and set you up for success.
Nov 17, 2025
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
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What Successful Job Seekers Are Doing Differently, According to the Data
This is the worst job market we've ever seen. Here's what candidates are doing to beat the system and get hired.
Nov 10, 2025
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
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The ADP Report Shows Job Growth Last Month. Don’t Celebrate Yet.
We don’t need federal jobs data from the Labor Department to tell us the state of the job market.
Nov 6, 2025
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
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How to Find a Seasonal Job This Year
The job market is rough, but employers are still hiring for seasonal jobs.
Nov 3, 2025
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
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Job Hugging? Here Are 8 Tips to Get Promoted Right Where You Are
Even if you're not looking for a new job, you still want your career to progress. Here's how to keep things moving without leaving your current role.
Oct 27, 2025
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
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Before You Pay for AI Training (or Any Training!) Do This
Many companies are laying off workers to focus their hiring dollars on candidates with AI skills. But is it worth paying for AI training to upskill…
Oct 20, 2025
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Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt
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