Career Advice
30 articles
Short breaks boost vigor and cut fatigue, study finds
Studies in 2026 reveal micro-breaks often have a non-significant effect on increasing overall work performance, despite employees feeling refreshed and less fatigued.
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.
What Are Transferable Skills for Non-Developers on a Resume?
Forget the fancy graphics: a resume featuring company logos actively distracts hiring managers and consumes valuable space.
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 .
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
68% of LGBTQ+ workers would quit if their company cuts support
A striking 68% of LGBTQ+ employees would leave a company that stops supporting them, according to Inc .
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.
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intentions, many mentors lack formal training in career development, meaning their advice on job applications might be outdated or ineffective.
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 .
Gen Z uses Instagram Reels to land jobs
A student's video resume on Instagram recently garnered over half a million views, leading to 10 interviews and a full-time job offer as a solar analyst.
How to Navigate Non-Linear Career Paths in 2026
Even as diverse experiences become more valuable in 2026, policies imposing time and age restrictions for early-career funding still systematically disadvantage those who have taken non-linear career
Top 5 Common Resume Mistakes Recruiters Flag and How to Fix Them
Sixty-one percent of hiring managers automatically dismiss a candidate for a single resume typo, according to softgarden .
How to Build and Maintain Professional Networks
Engaging in daily networking activities can significantly improve not only career outcomes but also job satisfaction and emotional well-being, according to a recent study by PMC .
Job seekers face new market challenges and alternative strategies
In April, the US economy reported adding 115,000 jobs, with the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.
AI in the Job Search: Creation, Screening, and Strategy
Despite AI's ability to generate multiple resume summaries in moments, these same tools frequently produce generic content or outright mistakes that can lead to immediate rejection.
Business Majors 2026: Adapt Job Market Strategies for Tech Skills Now
Despite record enrollment in business programs, a recent graduate from a top-tier university, armed with a stellar GPA, faced 15 rejections for entry-level positions.
How to Find a Professional Mentor for Career Growth
Only 59% of GI trainees reported having an effective mentor, according to ScienceDirect .
Top 7 Personal Growth Books for Career Development
In Finland, a nation consistently ranked among the happiest, professional fulfillment isn't about chasing titles or awards.
Top Online Mentorship Platforms for Professionals
Despite 70% of professionals recognizing mentorship as crucial for career advancement, only 1 in 5 currently has a mentor, according to a LinkedIn Survey .
Top 7 Student Internship Strategies for 2026 Success
Applications for Governor Larry Rhoden's Fall 2026 internship program are due by July 3, 2026.
AI resume tools reshape job search, raising bias concerns
Nearly 75% of job seekers who let AI write most or all of their resume admitted to including inaccurate information, a rate three times higher than those who wrote their own.
The 'Nobody Wants to Work' Myth Is Wrong. It's About Evolving Expectations.
In U.S. counties with higher opioid pain medication prescription rates, labor force participation has fallen more significantly, revealing a hidden crisis behind the 'nobody wants to work' narrative.
Job market dual realities: Demand rises as 172,000 jobs added in May
While the U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May, the financial activities sector simultaneously shed 22,000 positions, making finding work persistently hard in some white-collar fields. This disparity indica
Top No Experience Jobs With Six-Figure Salary Potential in 2026
First-year analysts at major banking corporations now start with a base salary of $110,000, a nearly 30% jump, according to BBC reporting .
Study Reveals How to Grow LinkedIn Followers by Posting Less
LinkedIn users who strategically reduced their posting frequency by 40% saw an average 25% increase in post engagement and a 15% rise in new followers within a single quarter.
Specialized Platforms: Your New Job Market Edge
Despite LinkedIn being named the 'best overall job search site' by MONEY , a truly effective job hunt requires navigating a fragmented landscape of specialized platforms.
Top Federal Hiring Skills & Qualifications for the 2026 Boom
The U.S. federal government projects hiring over 300,000 new employees by 2026, marking a significant staffing expansion. However, 70% of these roles will require advanced digital and analytical compe
12 Ways to Get a Valuable Internship Experience
In well-run internship programs, students not only learn to conduct experiments and grow professional networks but also present their research, transforming a temporary role into a foundational career
Mark Cuban: AI skills give graduates edge at small firms
Junior employees making a significant impact with AI are receiving substantial compensation at Databricks, in some cases up to $1 million.
Top 6 Career Restart Strategies for Job Searching and Skill Development
Despite a steady stream of promotions and clear career prospects, one professional found themselves deeply unfulfilled.