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3 Ways To Set Yourself Apart
January and February are the biggest months for hiring. getty If you’re interested in a new job or a career boost, now is the time to take action and jump into your job search—because January and Febr...
Inflation Eases, Consumers Spend, Jobs Multiply
Retail’s Christmas Miracle: Inflation Eases, Consumers Spend, Jobs Multiply getty Keep the champagne on ice for now, but the people have spoken, and the message seems clear — we’ve gotten used to expe...
Labor Market Added 261,000 Jobs In October As Unemployment Climbed To 3.7%
Topline Though the unemployment rate ticked up to 3.7%, the labor market last month added a much stronger-than-expected 261,000 jobs—signaling that the labor market, which has remained one of the econ...
Competition For The Hottest Jobs Is Increasing: Here’s How To Win
Competition is fierce but you can get a running start. getty The economy is tightening, and competition for jobs is heating up. Within this context, you’re smart to know which jobs are most in demand ...
Power Is Shifting Away From Employees: Can Remote Work Survive?
What will a shift in power mean to the future of work? getty In the last couple years, employees have made some great strides in terms of flexibility, pay and quality of life—but that may be ending. H...
The “Knock Your Socks Off” Job Market Rides Again!
Just how great is the American job market? As a career coach and job market observer for 25 years, a published columnist for 19 years, and a participant in the labor market for 54 years, I’ve ne...
Apple Reportedly Plans To Slow Hiring Amid Recession Fears
Topline Apple shares slid in early Monday afternoon trading after Bloomberg reported the technology giant plans to scale back hiring and spending growth in some areas of its business due to worries ab...