Don’t let the job market chill convince you that there are no jobs available. What’s happening in early 2026 isn’t a freeze. It’s more like a thermostat adjustment, not a shutdown. Hiring hasn’t stopped. It’s been calibrated, with companies narrowing in on the exact skills that drive results instead of hiring in bulk. The days […]
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Don’t beat yourself up if the job search feels endless. It’s not you. Stark job-search numbers were released by Huntr last week in its Annual Job Search Trends Report. Here’s an overview, based on data from 1.6M+ applications, 1M+ job postings, ~250K resumes, and a survey of 1K+ respondents: Other Trends of Interest: Folks, this is NOT
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What is a vision board? A vision board is a visual representation of the future. People often make it for the upcoming year in January, so if you do a vision board right now, it will be for what you’d like to see ahead in 2026. Why do you need one? A vision board helps
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Carlos knew something was off. His manager started canceling one-on-ones. Projects slowed. Whispers of restructuring floated through Slack. Then, one Tuesday, HR called a “quick check-in” with no agenda. His gut dropped. By Friday, it was official. He and 60 others were let go in what the company described as a “strategic pivot.” Carlos had
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When Dani lost her job, she jumped headfirst into the job search. She polished her resume, rewrote her LinkedIn profile, and started applying to dozens of jobs every week. A month in, she called me: “Kyla, should I buy LinkedIn Premium? Everyone keeps saying it’s a game-changer. But… I’m also down to budgeting toilet paper.”
Do You need LinkedIn Premium for your Job Search? It Depends. Read More »
You’re in a crowded airport terminal. Hundreds of people are rushing by, all trying to get somewhere important. Your resume is like your boarding pass: if it’s clear, correct, and easy to scan, you get through security. If anything is off about it, forget making your flight. Like security, hiring involves humans and robots. Humans
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Financial planners help people make smart, long-term decisions with limited resources. Sound familiar? That’s exactly what a job search is. Here’s how to apply their mindset to your career journey: 📊 Audit Your AssetsLike a financial planner reviews income, you need to assess your strengths. What skills, experiences, and connections can you leverage right now?
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This is the first in a series of mini-posts looking beyond the immediate task. There’s so much we can learn from other industries! Let’s see what we can apply to our job search. Doctors don’t guess—they assess. They gather data, listen carefully, and make informed decisions. They also follow up, stay current, and never stop
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How to Become Indispensable in an AI-Driven Workplace Layoffs, reorganizations, and rapid advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping the workplace faster than ever. Even high performers aren’t guaranteed stability. So what does it actually mean to be secure in your career today? It’s not tenure.It’s not loyalty.It’s not even being “the hardest worker in the
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Use the search to define your values, articulate your strengths, and create the foundation for a career (and life) that feels like YOU. It started with a mug. “Don’t talk to me until I’ve had my coffee.” Simple, right? But over time, that mug became part of Sara’s work persona. People would see it on
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