Victor Huang
Services & Growth Writer
Victor Huang is a Services & Growth Writer at Career and Company, focusing on the landscape of professional development resources. Prior to joining Career and Company, Victor spent five years as a consultant at a leading career coaching firm, where he helped hundreds of professionals achieve their career goals. He is also the author of 'Level Up: A Practical Guide to Career Growth,' a popular book on personal development strategies. Victor brings a practical, results-oriented approach to his writing, always seeking to provide readers with actionable strategies they can use to advance their careers.
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The Future of Professional Networking Platforms Beyond LinkedIn
Articuler, a platform specializing in semantic matching, charges consumers $25/month.
Jul 6, 2026 · 4 min read
6 Work-Life Balance Habits to Prevent Burnout in Hybrid Work
More than half (53 percent) of US employees remain burnt out, even as hybrid work models become common.
Jul 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Leverage Free LinkedIn for Career Advancement in 2026
Despite costing $30 a month, over 80% of Reddit users who tried LinkedIn Premium say it wasn't worth the investment, according to Careery .
Jul 5, 2026 · 3 min read
How to Build a 2026 Employee Wellness and Productivity Guide
A 2024 Deloitte study revealed that 77% of employees have experienced burnout at least once.
Jul 3, 2026 · 6 min read
US Coast Guard Spouse Program Empowers Career Growth
On July 1, 2026, the U.
Jul 2, 2026 · 2 min read
Top 2 ATS-Friendly Resume Builders for Job Seekers in 2026
Jobscan's organic traffic plummeted by 47% year-over-year, dropping from 140,000 to 75,000 monthly visits, according to resumeoptimizerpro .
Jul 2, 2026 · 5 min read
Personalized Professional Development for Career Advancement
41% of employees quit their jobs because of limited career development, a significant factor in talent retention.
Jul 1, 2026 · 4 min read
Career Coaching vs Mentorship: Making the Right Choice
Despite 70% of Fortune 500 companies offering executive coaching and 75% of executives crediting mentorship for their advancement, many professionals still struggle to differentiate these powerful dev
Jul 1, 2026 · 3 min read
How to Conduct a Mid-Year Career and Personal Brand Audit
A gap between your desired professional brand and how others perceive you can lead to getting shortchanged, missing opportunities, or being proposed the wrong ones, according to Myrna Daramy .
Jul 1, 2026 · 4 min read
What Are Soft Skills and Why Do They Matter in the AI Era?
AI now matches average human creativity, performing at the 50th percentile.
Jun 30, 2026 · 3 min read
Iowa Launches New Workforce Programs for Advanced Manufacturing Jobs
In Iowa, employers can receive up to $4,000 per employee, covering 80 percent of training costs, through a new state grant for advanced manufacturing skills.
Jun 30, 2026 · 3 min read
Career Coaching: Understanding Costs and Types
A C-suite executive might invest over $50,000 for 12-18 months of top-tier career coaching, while a job seeker could secure a four-session package for just $700.
Jun 29, 2026 · 3 min read
Master a 4-hour job search strategy for economic shifts
Despite spending an average of 11 hours per week on their job search, 72% of job seekers report experiencing burnout, often without clear results, according to a LinkedIn Global Talent Trends 2024 rep
Jun 29, 2026 · 4 min read
Coach vs. Mentor: Define Your Career Support Needs
Despite their good intentions, many mentors lack formal training in career development, meaning their advice on job applications might be outdated or ineffective.
Jun 28, 2026 · 5 min read
Einstein Bros. Bagels Plans 300+ New Bakeries by 2030
Einstein Bros. Bagels plans to open over 300 new bakeries across the United States by 2030, marking a bold resurgence for the established brand, according to KYMA . The breakfast market is highly comp
Jun 28, 2026 · 2 min read
Top 3 Essential Job Seeker Services You Need in 2026
By 2026, 70% of entry-level job applications will undergo initial screening by AI, according to Forbes .
Jun 27, 2026 · 5 min read
Lifelong learning's impact on career growth
In nearly one-third of countries worldwide, fewer than 5% of adults aged 15 and above participate in any form of education or learning program, according to UIL data .
Jun 26, 2026 · 4 min read
Gigaom founder Om Malik dies at 59
Om Malik, the visionary founder of Gigaom and respected tech investor, died at 59 on June 24, 2026, at Stanford Hospital.
Jun 26, 2026 · 3 min read
Preventing Burnout: Individual Self-Care & Organizational Factors
Employees treated unfairly at work are 2.
Jun 26, 2026 · 4 min read
Growth mindset in professional settings: Benefits and pitfalls
Misapplying growth mindset principles creates a 'false growth mindset,' an ineffective and harmful state.
Jun 25, 2026 · 3 min read