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Marketing tech
fromHR Brew
2 days ago

AI is changing how people look for jobs, forcing recruiters to keep up

AI is transforming SEO and recruitment strategies, requiring adaptation to new search behaviors and tools.
fromFortune
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

New college grad unemployment will spike to 35% in 2 years, senator warns, forcing 'Dario, Sam' to quit AI fear-mongering | Fortune

Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

The career ladder is fading as AI reshapes work, LinkedIn exec says

AI is reshaping careers, leading to nonlinear paths where workers have more control over their career trajectories.
Careers
fromInc
3 days ago

5 Skills LinkedIn Says Will AI-Proof Your Career in 2026

Workers can harness five key characteristics to stay ahead in the age of AI.
Marketing tech
fromHR Brew
2 days ago

AI is changing how people look for jobs, forcing recruiters to keep up

AI is transforming SEO and recruitment strategies, requiring adaptation to new search behaviors and tools.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 week ago

New college grad unemployment will spike to 35% in 2 years, senator warns, forcing 'Dario, Sam' to quit AI fear-mongering | Fortune

AI poses significant challenges for new graduates, with potential unemployment rates soaring to 30-35% in the next two years.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

The career ladder is fading as AI reshapes work, LinkedIn exec says

AI is reshaping careers, leading to nonlinear paths where workers have more control over their career trajectories.
Careers
fromInc
3 days ago

5 Skills LinkedIn Says Will AI-Proof Your Career in 2026

Workers can harness five key characteristics to stay ahead in the age of AI.
#us-economy
US politics
fromFortune
19 hours ago

The economy can shed jobs and still keep the labor market balanced, as Trump's immigration crackdown turns breakeven hiring negative | Fortune

The U.S. labor market shows a negative breakeven rate of employment growth due to immigration restrictions, indicating potential job losses without rising unemployment.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

The Economy Is in Even Rougher Shape Than It Looks

The U.S. economy shows mixed signals with better-than-expected job growth but concerning trends in wage growth and unemployment disparities.
Careers
fromFortune
1 week ago

America has a workforce crisis. The solution is already here - and it's being wasted | Fortune

The U.S. economy faces a structural workforce crisis due to declining birth rates, negative net migration, and underutilization of skilled immigrants.
US politics
fromFortune
19 hours ago

The economy can shed jobs and still keep the labor market balanced, as Trump's immigration crackdown turns breakeven hiring negative | Fortune

The U.S. labor market shows a negative breakeven rate of employment growth due to immigration restrictions, indicating potential job losses without rising unemployment.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

The Economy Is in Even Rougher Shape Than It Looks

The U.S. economy shows mixed signals with better-than-expected job growth but concerning trends in wage growth and unemployment disparities.
Careers
fromFortune
1 week ago

America has a workforce crisis. The solution is already here - and it's being wasted | Fortune

The U.S. economy faces a structural workforce crisis due to declining birth rates, negative net migration, and underutilization of skilled immigrants.
Higher education
fromFortune
1 day ago

College grads in 'AI-proof' careers like psychology and education are seeing negative returns on their degrees | Fortune

The college wage premium is stagnant, with some graduate degrees yielding negative returns in the AI-era economy.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

No mediocre worker is safe the bar for keeping your job just went up

Companies are replacing underperforming employees with better talent due to constrained hiring budgets and a focus on maximizing performance.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Oracle layoffs begin globally; impact on Mass. workforce unclear

Oracle is laying off employees globally as part of a broader organizational change, with estimates of up to 30,000 job cuts.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Young people more likely to leave for health reasons when in low-paid, insecure jobs'

Young people in the UK are leaving jobs for health reasons, particularly in insecure, low-paid sectors like hospitality and retail.
Education
fromFortune
4 days ago

More parents are done pushing college. 1 in 3 are now betting on trade school instead | Fortune

A growing number of parents are considering trade schools for their children due to rising college costs and uncertain job outcomes.
#graduate-school
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Money Is Not an Issue For Me. Something Else Is Making My Job Search Miserable.

Graduate school is only advisable if there is a strong desire to attend; otherwise, explore alternative productive pursuits.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Money Is Not an Issue For Me. Something Else Is Making My Job Search Miserable.

Graduate school is only advisable if there is a strong desire to attend; otherwise, explore alternative productive pursuits.
fromFortune
4 days ago

The more women earn, the more housework they do: inside the paradox a Wharton economist calls 'an existential problem for men' | Fortune

"Men's time doing housework is about the same as it was in the 1970s, and that's true whether or not the woman earns more money or the man earns more money."
Women
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Hiring in the US drops to pandemic lows as job market under Trump stagnates

Job openings in the U.S. have dropped significantly, reflecting stagnation in the labor market amid economic concerns and low consumer sentiment.
#ai-impact
Higher education
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

A Growing Number of College Students Are Switching Majors - Here's What's Behind It

One in six college students changed their major due to AI's perceived impact on the job market, with many considering a switch.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
2 days ago

New MIT jobs report: Why AI's work impact will roll in like a rising tide, not a crashing wave

AI's impact on jobs may take longer than expected, allowing workers more time to adapt.
Higher education
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

A Growing Number of College Students Are Switching Majors - Here's What's Behind It

One in six college students changed their major due to AI's perceived impact on the job market, with many considering a switch.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
2 days ago

New MIT jobs report: Why AI's work impact will roll in like a rising tide, not a crashing wave

AI's impact on jobs may take longer than expected, allowing workers more time to adapt.
#job-market
fromFortune
1 day ago
Careers

How AI and 'experience creep' are making it harder for new graduates to find jobs | Fortune

fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago
Careers

Job Seekers Are Getting Ghosted in Record Numbers. One Person Got a Rejection Letter 11 Months After Applying.

fromFortune
4 days ago
Careers

Hiring just hit a level not seen since the economy was 'closed down literally' during COVID, top economist says | Fortune

Higher education
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

'Low Hire, Low Fire': New Graduates Are Facing the Toughest Job Market Since the Pandemic - And It's Not Why You Think

Recent college graduates face the toughest labor market since the pandemic, with rising unemployment and fewer job opportunities.
Careers
fromFortune
1 day ago

How AI and 'experience creep' are making it harder for new graduates to find jobs | Fortune

The job market for recent college graduates has worsened, with increased unemployment and higher experience requirements from employers.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Job Seekers Are Getting Ghosted in Record Numbers. One Person Got a Rejection Letter 11 Months After Applying.

Job seekers face increased ghosting, with 53% affected, largely due to AI-driven application processes overwhelming recruiters.
fromFortune
4 days ago
Careers

Hiring just hit a level not seen since the economy was 'closed down literally' during COVID, top economist says | Fortune

Higher education
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

'Low Hire, Low Fire': New Graduates Are Facing the Toughest Job Market Since the Pandemic - And It's Not Why You Think

Recent college graduates face the toughest labor market since the pandemic, with rising unemployment and fewer job opportunities.
#job-growth
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US unemployment rate drops despite economic uncertainty and Iran war

Job growth in March exceeded expectations, with significant gains in healthcare and construction sectors despite economic uncertainties.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US unemployment rate drops despite economic uncertainty and Iran war

Job growth in March exceeded expectations, with significant gains in healthcare and construction sectors despite economic uncertainties.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The jobs AI can't do and the young adults doing them

Cale Mouser, a 23-year-old diesel engine expert, earns over six figures and teaches others in a field once seen as a fallback.
#unemployment
UK politics
fromYahoo News
1 week ago

'I'm 50 and have been applying for jobs every day for two years - I might have to move in with my mother'

Tina Chummun faces unemployment and financial struggles after applying for 4,000 jobs over two years, feeling age discrimination in the job market.
UK politics
fromYahoo News
1 week ago

'I'm 50 and have been applying for jobs every day for two years - I might have to move in with my mother'

Tina Chummun faces unemployment and financial struggles after applying for 4,000 jobs over two years, feeling age discrimination in the job market.
Careers
fromZDNET
1 day ago

FTC reports a surge in $220M job fraud - here's how to vet listings, according to recruiters

Job scams are on the rise, exploiting vulnerable job seekers with vague offers and promises of high pay for little work.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago

9 reasons AI isn't going to take your job (yet) | Fortune

Employers should approach AI adoption cautiously, as predictions about its impact on employment and capabilities have often been inaccurate.
#employment
Online learning
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Upskilling Is Built for an Imaginary Employee

Companies spend $100 billion annually on employee training, but effectiveness is limited because programs ignore how individuals actually learn and process information differently.
#ai-displacement
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
1 week ago

Why AI hasn't caused a job apocalypse - so far

AI technologies are expected to significantly displace workers, potentially leading to widespread layoffs and labor market upheaval.
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
1 week ago

Why AI hasn't caused a job apocalypse - so far

AI technologies are expected to significantly displace workers, potentially leading to widespread layoffs and labor market upheaval.
#career-change
Careers
fromDear Media
2 days ago

How to Re-Enter the Workforce After a Career Break

You have more to offer than you think; focus on your strengths and take action in your job search.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

I was a laid-off software engineer who pivoted into blue-collar work because of AI. One year in, I couldn't be happier.

Tabby Toney transitioned from software engineering to welding after being laid off, finding job security and satisfaction in her new career.
Careers
fromDear Media
2 days ago

How to Re-Enter the Workforce After a Career Break

You have more to offer than you think; focus on your strengths and take action in your job search.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

I was a laid-off software engineer who pivoted into blue-collar work because of AI. One year in, I couldn't be happier.

Tabby Toney transitioned from software engineering to welding after being laid off, finding job security and satisfaction in her new career.
Healthcare
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Healthcare has been propping up a shaky labor market. For the first time in over four years, the sector shed thousands of jobs | Fortune

Healthcare lost 28,000 jobs in February, marking its first decline in four years and exposing the labor market's dangerous dependence on a single sector for growth.
#ai-in-education
Higher education
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

A Penn professor used AI to replicate part of a master's course and says it threatens universities' business model

AI can significantly reduce the time needed to learn complex subjects, achieving results comparable to traditional courses in a fraction of the time.
Higher education
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

A Penn professor used AI to replicate part of a master's course and says it threatens universities' business model

AI can significantly reduce the time needed to learn complex subjects, achieving results comparable to traditional courses in a fraction of the time.
#higher-education
Higher education
fromFortune
1 week ago

The college degree isn't dead. But the wrong kind could cost you $2 million | Fortune

Only 35% of Americans view a four-year college education as very important, down from 70% in 2010, due to rising costs and AI concerns.
Higher education
fromFortune
1 week ago

The college degree isn't dead. But the wrong kind could cost you $2 million | Fortune

Only 35% of Americans view a four-year college education as very important, down from 70% in 2010, due to rising costs and AI concerns.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The job market is in a 'deep freeze.' One industry is keeping it from sliding backward.

Healthcare and social assistance sector drove all US net job growth in 2025, expanding 18% since January 2019 while other sectors grew only 4%.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

The laid-off lawyers and PhDs training AI to steal their careers

Unemployed workers are being recruited by companies like Mercor to create training data for AI systems, often the same technology that displaced them from their jobs.
Careers
fromBackyard Garden Lover
2 weeks ago

12 High-Paying Jobs You Can Land Without A College Degree

High-paying careers increasingly require vocational certificates, associate degrees, or technical training instead of four-year degrees, offering competitive salaries with lower debt and faster entry.
Careers
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

How To Find High-Paying Jobs Before They're Posted Online

70-80% of job opportunities remain unadvertised; strategic job seekers can access this hidden market by tracking company funding rounds and proactively contacting hiring leaders before positions are publicly posted.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

AI isn't replacing expertise - it's exposing who actually has it, an economist says

AI exposes lack of deep expertise as polished outputs crumble under scrutiny, making genuine understanding and critical thinking more valuable than ever.
Careers
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'I've applied for 500 jobs in two months since graduating'

Youth unemployment in London reaches 22.5% for ages 16-24, with graduates struggling to secure entry-level positions despite qualifications and extensive job applications.
#layoffs
#skills-gap
Careers
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Reskilling wont save us from AI. Here's what we need to do instead

AI-driven automation will eliminate lower-skilled jobs without creating equivalent replacements, creating a severe talent shortage for high-skill positions that cannot be solved through traditional reskilling or university education.
Careers
fromAol
2 weeks ago

10 Jobs That Require Minimal Experience (But Still Pay Over $60 an Hour)

High-paying jobs earning over $60 hourly are accessible without extensive experience through certifications, foundational skills, and hands-on training in fields like information security, actuarial work, and network architecture.
Business
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Even amid rising economic uncertainty, now is not the time to hug your job

Workers are staying in roles for stability amid economic uncertainty, but refusing to adapt risks future career obsolescence due to AI-driven changes.
Higher education
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

I moved 13 times over 15 years to advance my career. I would never wish this on anyone.

Frequent relocations for academic career advancement create emotional exhaustion and disconnection despite professional success, ultimately revealing the psychological cost of mobility.
Higher education
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

So much for the death of the elite degree

Elite college graduates have regained hiring advantage as employers become more selective during economic slowdown, with top-tier universities increasingly prioritized in recruitment.
Careers
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Your role was eliminated. Your capability wasn't

Layoffs result from structural business changes and strategy shifts, not from individual performance deficiencies or lack of capability.
#hiring
fromFortune
2 months ago
US news

Desperate job seekers are abandoning the idea of a 'dream job'-but an economist warns bosses about what could happen next | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

'It feels challenging to break through': Most recruiters say they can't find talent while 80% of job seekers feel unprepared to find a job | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
US news

Desperate job seekers are abandoning the idea of a 'dream job'-but an economist warns bosses about what could happen next | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

'It feels challenging to break through': Most recruiters say they can't find talent while 80% of job seekers feel unprepared to find a job | Fortune

Education
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

First Jobs Matter More Than We Think

Early-career choices to work directly in low-income communities cultivate leaders better equipped to address poverty, polarization, environmental degradation, and geopolitical conflict.
#entry-level-job-market
fromFortune
4 weeks ago
Careers

Gen Z men with college degrees now have the same unemployment rate as non-grads-a sign that the higher education payoff is dead | Fortune

fromFortune
4 weeks ago
Careers

Gen Z men with college degrees now have the same unemployment rate as non-grads-a sign that the higher education payoff is dead | Fortune

Careers
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm a recent grad who studied history and can't find a job. The AI-driven job market has no place for humanities majors like me.

Humanities graduates face job market challenges as AI-related positions dominate openings, threatening traditional career paths for history majors and other liberal arts graduates.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

New Study Says These Are the Toughest Jobs in America - Did Yours Make The List?

Firefighters, police officers, and construction workers rank as America's toughest jobs, defined by physical strain, long hours, and extreme environment exposure.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

Employers Project Salary Increases for Most New Graduates

The findings, which are based on surveys of 150 employers from across the country, show that employers expect to raise starting salaries anywhere from 3.1 percent for engineering majors to 6.9 percent for computer science majors compared to last year's projections. In addition to computer science and engineering, average salaries are expected to increase for graduates with bachelor's degrees in mathematics and statistics, business, agriculture and natural resources, and communications.
Higher education
Higher education
fromForbes
1 month ago

Bridging The Gap: How To Prepare College Graduates For The Workforce

First-generation and other marginalized college graduates face widening workforce preparedness gaps and benefit from industry partnerships offering training, networks, and hands-on career experiences.
Careers
fromFortune
2 months ago

Welcome to the 'skills mismatch economy': the shift from roles to skills is making your resume-and your job title-worthless | Fortune

Labor market faces a skills mismatch: workers signal generalist abilities while employers increasingly demand specialized, execution-oriented skills that remain scarce.
Higher education
fromNature
2 months ago

Would forced retirement solve the academic job crisis?

Doctorate production exceeds tenure-track openings, causing intense competition, rising contingent positions, and debates over retirement policies to free academic posts.
Careers
fromFast Company
2 months ago

'Overqualified' isn't a compliment. It's a hiring risk label

Highly qualified applicants are less likely to be hired because employers fear their motives, labeling them "overqualified" and avoiding potential disruption or turnover.
Careers
fromFast Company
2 months ago

4 strategies for when you're going to lose your job but you don't know when

Anticipatory grief from looming, undefined job loss damages identity; proactive planning, reflection, networking, and resilience sustain leaders through uncertainty.
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