#job-market
#job-market

Why Remote Job Postings Are The New Ghost Jobs

Remote job postings often mislead applicants, with many listings being ghost jobs that do not lead to actual hiring.

fromRemotive Blog

2 hours ago

[Newsletter] Your Job Search Is Broken - Here's the Fix

Remote job search strategies must evolve to meet new employer expectations and market realities for 2026.

Why Remote Job Postings Are The New Ghost Jobs

Remote job postings often mislead applicants, with many listings being ghost jobs that do not lead to actual hiring.

Education

This Career Coach Charges $50,000 to Help College Kids Land Jobs - And Business Is Exploding

Parents are so panicked about the job market they're paying career coaches $15,000 years before their kids graduate from college | Fortune

Parents are investing thousands in career coaching for their college-bound children to navigate a challenging job market.

Education

6 hours ago

This Career Coach Charges $50,000 to Help College Kids Land Jobs - And Business Is Exploding

Career coaching for college students has become a lucrative niche, with prices reaching $50,000 due to intensified job competition.

Parents are so panicked about the job market they're paying career coaches $15,000 years before their kids graduate from college | Fortune

Parents are investing thousands in career coaching for their college-bound children to navigate a challenging job market.

This talent CEO says laid-off tech workers are ignoring a $300K 'white-collar trade job' with 81K openings a year | Fortune

AI's impact on jobs is real, but demand for skilled technicians in data center infrastructure is rising, offering new career opportunities.

fromComputerWeekly.com

Business leaders marked down on AI workforce strategy | Computer Weekly

31% of workers expect their jobs to change drastically or disappear by 2030, highlighting a significant shift in workforce expectations.

fromThe Atlantic

Young People Are Falling Behind, but Not Because of AI

The rise in unemployment for recent graduates is not primarily due to AI, despite perceptions.

Tech industry

3 hours ago

This talent CEO says laid-off tech workers are ignoring a $300K 'white-collar trade job' with 81K openings a year | Fortune

AI's impact on jobs is real, but demand for skilled technicians in data center infrastructure is rising, offering new career opportunities.

fromComputerWeekly.com

Business leaders marked down on AI workforce strategy | Computer Weekly

31% of workers expect their jobs to change drastically or disappear by 2030, highlighting a significant shift in workforce expectations.

fromThe Atlantic

Young People Are Falling Behind, but Not Because of AI

The rise in unemployment for recent graduates is not primarily due to AI, despite perceptions.

AI-ready skills are not what you think

Teaching employees to question and validate AI systems is crucial for true AI readiness in enterprises.

#ai-adoption

Top HR leaders warn against using AI as cover for mass layoffs | Fortune

Layoffs due to AI adoption may be shortsighted; companies should focus on redeploying talent instead.

fromComputerworld

Artificial intelligence

Workers, bosses, disagree on whether AI will create jobs

Senior executives predict AI will slightly reduce employment, while workers expect modest employment growth; executives also forecast small productivity and output gains.

Top HR leaders warn against using AI as cover for mass layoffs | Fortune

Layoffs due to AI adoption may be shortsighted; companies should focus on redeploying talent instead.

fromComputerworld

Artificial intelligence

Workers, bosses, disagree on whether AI will create jobs

more#ai-adoption

London startup

fromeLearning Industry

Learning Pool Announces Acquisition Of WorkStep To Revolutionize Frontline Employee Experience

Learning Pool acquires WorkStep to enhance employee engagement solutions for frontline workers, optimizing training and retention.

Online Community Development

fromInc

3 hours ago

Why So Many Workers Say the Office is Making Them Look Worse

Employees are increasingly blaming poor office air quality for negative health effects and appearance changes, leading to resistance against in-person work mandates.

Good Things Take Time - Including Business Relationships

Networking is a long-term strategy that requires patience, commitment, and the cultivation of genuine relationships for lasting success.

Real estate

fromwww.housingwire.com

2 hours ago

Loan officer mobility slows again in 2025, RETR reports

Loan officer mobility is declining due to a preference for stability and consistent deal flow over compensation differences.

Healthcare

4 hours ago

To Help Nurses Find Jobs, She Created a Surprising AI Solution. Now It's Worth $1.65 Billion and Is Used by Over a Million Nurses.

Incredible Health revolutionizes healthcare hiring by allowing employers to apply to nurses, aiding 1.5 million U.S. healthcare workers in finding permanent roles efficiently.

Relationships

fromPsychology Today

When Your Career Is Stable, but Your Relationships Arent't

Maintaining external functioning amidst internal distress is a strength, but it shouldn't be endlessly sustained or ignored.

Marketing

8 hours ago

Soft Skills Are Back ... And May Be Here To Stay!

Soft skills are increasingly important in the AI age, reflecting a shift similar to the post-millennial era's clash between generations.

UX design

I've been unemployed for almost a year. Getting ghosted is making it worse.

Job searching can be a challenging and frustrating experience, especially after being laid off.

#uk-economy

fromwww.independent.co.uk

12 hours ago

Quarter of a million people could lose jobs by 2027 as UK flirts with recession'

The UK's economy is at risk of recession, with rising unemployment and stagnant GDP growth predicted amid global economic tensions.

16 hours ago

Quarter of a million people could lose job by middle of 2027 as UK flirts with recession', analysis says

A quarter of a million jobs may be lost in the UK due to economic impacts from the US-Israel war on Iran.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

12 hours ago

Quarter of a million people could lose jobs by 2027 as UK flirts with recession'

The UK's economy is at risk of recession, with rising unemployment and stagnant GDP growth predicted amid global economic tensions.

16 hours ago

Quarter of a million people could lose job by middle of 2027 as UK flirts with recession', analysis says

A quarter of a million jobs may be lost in the UK due to economic impacts from the US-Israel war on Iran.

Social media marketing

'No idea what tomorrow will look like': In TikTok's 'unemployment diaries,' workers document life after layoffs

fromSlate Magazine

4 hours ago

I Had the Dream Job Everyone Wanted. Then My Peers and I Lost It All.

Mass layoffs in tech have left many experienced professionals feeling humiliated and uncertain about their future job prospects.

1 hour ago

Layoffs Are A Leadership Test For Executives

Effective leadership during layoffs is crucial for maintaining trust and organizational performance.

Tech industry

In a brutal job market, laid-off workers are trying to figure out their next steps in the new norm

5 Jobs That Are More Likely To See Layoffs And 5 Jobs That Aren't

Certain roles—recruiters, customer success specialists, data scientists, and UX designers—face higher layoff risk amid remote work and company cost-cutting.

5 Jobs That Are More Likely To See Layoffs And 5 Jobs That Aren't

Certain roles such as recruiters, customer success specialists, data scientists, and UX designers face higher near-term layoff risk while other jobs remain comparatively safer.

Social media marketing

15 hours ago

'No idea what tomorrow will look like': In TikTok's 'unemployment diaries,' workers document life after layoffs

Karlee Rea documents her layoff experience and the challenges of job searching in a series of vlogs amid rising unemployment among Gen Z.

fromSlate Magazine

4 hours ago

I Had the Dream Job Everyone Wanted. Then My Peers and I Lost It All.

Mass layoffs in tech have left many experienced professionals feeling humiliated and uncertain about their future job prospects.

1 hour ago

Layoffs Are A Leadership Test For Executives

Effective leadership during layoffs is crucial for maintaining trust and organizational performance.

Tech industry

In a brutal job market, laid-off workers are trying to figure out their next steps in the new norm

Careers

5 Jobs That Are More Likely To See Layoffs And 5 Jobs That Aren't

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Careers

5 Jobs That Are More Likely To See Layoffs And 5 Jobs That Aren't

more#layoffs

Software development

12 hours ago

Best HR software in the UK: Top 10 platforms ranked for 2026 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

HiBob is ranked as the best HR software in the UK for 2026 due to its comprehensive features and user-friendly interface.

Retirement

from24/7 Wall St.

The $50K Mistake Keeping Doctorate Holders Below Their Market Value

Professionals in faith-based careers should not accept lower compensation than their market value to avoid burnout and financial instability.

#ai

Women in technology

In the future, will there be any work left for people to do? | Fortune

fromFuturism

NYC startup

Companies Just Learned a Brutal Lesson About Training AI to Do Human Jobs

Job listings for this tech job are spiking amid AI layoff fears

AI-induced job loss anxiety is prevalent, but software engineering job listings have increased by 30% this year.

Your job isn't disappearing-it's shapeshifting

AI is transforming jobs, but rather than disappearing, roles are evolving and demand for skilled workers is increasing.

Women in technology

In the future, will there be any work left for people to do? | Fortune

Competing against IBM's Watson in Jeopardy! demonstrates the advanced cognitive capabilities of AI.

NYC startup

fromFuturism

Companies Just Learned a Brutal Lesson About Training AI to Do Human Jobs

Mercor, an AI company, faces lawsuits after a data breach exposed sensitive information from contractors and clients, highlighting vulnerabilities in the AI supply chain.

Job listings for this tech job are spiking amid AI layoff fears

AI-induced job loss anxiety is prevalent, but software engineering job listings have increased by 30% this year.

Your job isn't disappearing-it's shapeshifting

AI is transforming jobs, but rather than disappearing, roles are evolving and demand for skilled workers is increasing.

more#ai

#artificial-intelligence

Silicon Valley

Even blue-collar work isn't safe from AI, a trade tech CEO says

AI is disrupting both white-collar and blue-collar jobs, with physical work increasingly affected over time.

AI is destroying jobs and the energy crisis could make that much worse | Larry Elliott

The rise of artificial intelligence intensifies economic disruption, complicating job displacement and growth amid geopolitical tensions and rising costs.

Silicon Valley

Even blue-collar work isn't safe from AI, a trade tech CEO says

AI is disrupting both white-collar and blue-collar jobs, with physical work increasingly affected over time.

more#artificial-intelligence

AI is destroying jobs and the energy crisis could make that much worse | Larry Elliott

The rise of artificial intelligence intensifies economic disruption, complicating job displacement and growth amid geopolitical tensions and rising costs.

'We should absolutely be concerned about non-college-educated men today': higher rents, living at home, falling out of the labor market | Fortune

"There are very real economic forces that are limiting the options for non-college-educated men in the United States. Some of what we're seeing is simply rational responses to a system that's pricing them out."

Boston real estate

European startups

Indeed CEO says this-not AI-is the biggest threat to the workforce

Aging labor market poses a greater threat to workforce than AI, with a projected decline of 20 million workers in the U.S. over the next 15 years.

World news

Half of Iran's workforce faces unemployment risk as the U.S.-Israel war's 'hidden target' was the labor market, economist says | Fortune

The U.S.-Israeli bombardment has severely damaged Iran's economy, risking millions of jobs and disrupting key sectors.

Business

The AI layoff playbook is here

Tech firms are laying off employees to adapt to AI, emphasizing efficiency and a new way of working.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

The Labor Department wants to teach you to use AI more. Here's what we found

AI literacy course aims to empower individuals by teaching practical AI skills to enhance personal and professional productivity.

Fundraising

Student-Led Effort Builds Career Pipeline

A revived student organization at Stony Brook University is creating career opportunities for underrepresented students in business.

Canada news

fromwww.cbc.ca

What are young people thinking as they search for jobs in a tough labour market? | CBC News

Young Canadians face significant challenges in finding jobs, with high unemployment rates and intense competition at job fairs.

Tech industry

fromTechRepublic

Meta Plans Up to 8,000 Job Cuts in New Round of Layoffs

Meta is preparing to lay off about 8,000 employees in a significant workforce reduction starting May 20.

Digital life

fromFinanceBuzz

9 Dying Industries That Aren't Worth Getting Jobs in at This Point

Many traditional careers are declining due to automation and technology, making them less viable for future job seekers.

Software development

AI hit software engineers first. Here's what they want you to know.

AI tools are reshaping software engineering, blurring roles and creating new opportunities while causing identity shifts among developers.

#labor-market

European startups

Indeed CEO says the aging labor market is a way bigger issue than AI

Aging labor markets pose a greater challenge than AI, with a projected 20 million fewer workers in the US over the next 50 years.

fromInc

More Workers-and Employers-Are Looking Abroad for Jobs They Can't Find at Home

Workers are increasingly open to relocating abroad for job opportunities due to tight labor markets and economic pressures.

European startups

Indeed CEO says the aging labor market is a way bigger issue than AI

Aging labor markets pose a greater challenge than AI, with a projected 20 million fewer workers in the US over the next 50 years.

fromInc

More Workers-and Employers-Are Looking Abroad for Jobs They Can't Find at Home

Workers are increasingly open to relocating abroad for job opportunities due to tight labor markets and economic pressures.

more#labor-market

fromZDNET

These companies are actually upskilling their workers for AI - here's how they do it

Companies should prioritize upskilling employees in AI to prepare for future job demands and mitigate economic impacts.

Marketing

fromBig Think

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

How to get employees to actually care about your L&D program

Marketers prioritize audience engagement; L&D should adopt similar strategies to enhance training effectiveness and relevance.

Hays slashes workforce as global hiring slump deepens - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Hays has unveiled deep workforce cuts as it intensifies cost-saving efforts amid a prolonged downturn in the global jobs market, reducing consultancy headcount by 14%.

London startup

Online learning

fromeLearning Industry

The Case For Skills-Based Learning In A Rapidly Changing Workplace

Practical skills-based learning is essential for effective adult education and upskilling in the workforce.

Women in technology

Trump's macho MAGA economy is a bust. But there are plenty of high-paying jobs for men - in nursing and teaching | Fortune

The manufacturing sector is shrinking, while pink-collar jobs in healthcare offer better pay and stability.

US politics

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.

The power has swung back to employers-and workers are paying for it in benefits, flexibility, and leverage | Fortune

Employers have regained power over employees, leading to reduced job optimism and increased workplace mandates.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Voracious demand for robotics training data is transforming gig work

Instawork is transforming gig work into a data generation platform for robotics, addressing the need for real-world training data in AI development.

London startup

London jobs market shows first sign of recovery in a year as temp work weakens further - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London's labour market shows first rise in permanent hiring in a year, but temporary jobs continue to decline sharply.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

When Employers Change Their Minds

Job security in various fields, including computer science, has fluctuated significantly due to economic cycles and structural shifts.

11 hours ago

A talent CEO says data centers are a 'massive opportunity' for office workers to pivot mid-career

Laid-off tech workers should consider opportunities in the growing data center sector, which is experiencing high demand for skilled labor.

fromeLearning Industry

From Ladder To Lattice: How Employees, HR, And AI Are Redefining Growth At Work [eBook Launch]

Organizations must redefine growth systems to enhance capability visibility and recognition for competitive advantage in the evolving workplace.

The 5 Stages of Career Growth - and What It Takes to Reach the Next One

Advancing your career requires evolving visibility, trust, and influence, not just improving performance.

He Was Laid Off, Posted on LinkedIn - Then Scammers Started Impersonating Real Recruiters to Target Him

Cybercriminals are impersonating recruiters on LinkedIn to exploit job seekers, especially those recently laid off.

fromIndependent

Modern Morals: My husband has just been let go from his fourth job in five years - I'm running out of patience. What can I do?

My husband has just been let go from his fourth job in five years. The first time it happened was during Covid when he was laid off, but it seemed to start a pattern.

Careers

fromTechCrunch

LinkedIn data shows AI isn't to blame for hiring decline... yet | TechCrunch

Hiring has declined by 20% since 2022, but AI is not currently impacting jobs according to LinkedIn's data.

'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.

Where are new grads finding job opportunities

The hiring market for new grads is challenging, with increased competition and a rise in unemployment rates.

#unemployment

We haven't had this combo of slow hiring and low unemployment in 25 years of data

The job market for seekers resembles a recession despite low unemployment and layoffs, leading to prolonged job searches and financial strain.

fromBuzzFeed

Careers

People On The Job Hunt Right Now Are Sharing What It's Actually Like - And It's Absolutely Brutal

We haven't had this combo of slow hiring and low unemployment in 25 years of data

The job market for seekers resembles a recession despite low unemployment and layoffs, leading to prolonged job searches and financial strain.

fromBuzzFeed

Careers

People On The Job Hunt Right Now Are Sharing What It's Actually Like - And It's Absolutely Brutal

more#unemployment

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Data: Most Employers Still Value College Degrees

Employers prefer college graduates but express concerns about their skills and readiness for the workforce.

fromSlate Magazine

I've Worked Tirelessly to Get One of Our Best Employees a Promotion. Then I Learned What the Bosses Have in Store for Him Instead.

First-time manager struggles to secure a raise and promotion for an exemplary employee amid company staffing issues and financial constraints.

Workers Want Opportunities For Growth, Control More Than Pay Raises

Many workers prioritize well-being, control, growth, and belonging over salary increases.

You crushed the interview, then heard nothing. Here's what to do next.

Following up after being ghosted post-interview can be beneficial, but opinions vary among career coaches and recruiters.

The quiet cruelty of 'ghost jobs' in today's hiring market

Job seekers face challenges from 'ghost jobs' that remain posted despite no actual hiring, wasting time and emotional energy.

Careers

Are you paying a 'ghost tax' when looking for a job? 37% of employment seekers fall into this common trap

1 In 7 Job Postings Are Ghost Jobs, New Study Reveals. Here Are 3 Steps To Avoid Fake Job Ads

Applying to jobs posted within 72 hours can help avoid ghost jobs that are not actively hiring.

Careers

How to spot a 'ghost job' before you waste time applying

The quiet cruelty of 'ghost jobs' in today's hiring market

Job seekers face challenges from 'ghost jobs' that remain posted despite no actual hiring, wasting time and emotional energy.

Are you paying a 'ghost tax' when looking for a job? 37% of employment seekers fall into this common trap

The job market is plagued by ghost jobs, leading to wasted time and money for job seekers.

1 In 7 Job Postings Are Ghost Jobs, New Study Reveals. Here Are 3 Steps To Avoid Fake Job Ads

Applying to jobs posted within 72 hours can help avoid ghost jobs that are not actively hiring.

Careers

How to spot a 'ghost job' before you waste time applying

more#ghost-jobs

75% of resumes never reach a human: the new rules of job searching in the AI era | Fortune

AI is fundamentally restructuring the labor market by replacing outdated employment models with new AI-powered frameworks following 1.17 million U.S. job cuts in 2025.

Software development

fromSeangoedecke

I don't know if my job will still exist in ten years

AI advancement threatens to fundamentally transform software engineering within the next decade, potentially automating away most programming roles while senior engineers may transition to supervising AI agents.

Blue-Collar Careers Were Supposed to Be AI-Proof. So Why Is Hiring Down 40 Percent?

Job openings for blue-collar trades have decreased by 40% since 2022, reaching levels seen during the 2009 recession.

fromNew York Post

How to write a job post that filters out the wrong people

Quality talent exists, but employers must improve job postings to attract the right candidates.

US news

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%.

Education

fromThe Atlantic

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.

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.

fromAxios

Call it America's yo-yo job market

Job growth has fluctuated significantly, resulting in roughly zero net growth over the past year despite adding 178,000 jobs in March.

fromDear Media

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.

Workers with AI skills may get more jobs-but they lose negotiating power in this key department

Sixty percent of companies seek AI skills but only 55% offer premium compensation, citing budget constraints and reduced job market competition.

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.

Job-seekers aren't imagining things: the number of candidates getting ghosted by employers just reached a three-year high | Fortune

Job seekers face increasing ghosting from employers, with 53% experiencing it in the past year due to overwhelming application volumes and ineffective hiring processes.

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.

fromwww.bbc.com

'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.

13 Quiet Signs Your Company Is Planning to Let You Go (#7 Is The Worst)

Employers increasingly use quiet firing—subtle methods to push out employees—rather than overt termination, with 54% of workers experiencing this practice.

A Better Way to Compete in a Tight Job Market

CareerSprinter centralizes AI-driven resume, cover letter, interview, salary, and company research tools to accelerate career advancement and improve hiring outcomes.