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The Cover Letter Isn't Dead, But AI Just Changed What It's For
Career Tips

The Cover Letter Isn't Dead, But AI Just Changed What It's For

The cover letter isn't dead in 2026, but AI changed its job. See what recruiters and hiring systems do with it, plus how to use AI to write one that works.

July 11, 2026Read Article
The 2.9 Point Youth Unemployment Jump Comes From Frozen Hiring, Not AI
Labor Market

The 2.9 Point Youth Unemployment Jump Comes From Frozen Hiring, Not AI

The St. Louis Fed says a shortage of job openings, not AI, pushed youth unemployment up 2.9 points. Here is what Gen Z job seekers should really do next.

July 11, 2026Read Article
Who Actually Gets Creative Freedom at Work, and How to Claim It
Career

Who Actually Gets Creative Freedom at Work, and How to Claim It

Creative latitude at work is unevenly shared. See what research reveals about who gets to think, why it happens, and how to carve out your own creative time.

July 11, 2026Read Article
Why a New Wave of Educated Founders Is Betting on the UK
Startups

Why a New Wave of Educated Founders Is Betting on the UK

One in five UK market traders now holds a master's or PhD. See why a new wave of educated founders is betting on Britain and what it means for your career.

July 11, 2026Read Article
The $12,000 Pay Gap Between Men and Women, and Where It Hides in Your Offer
Salary

The $12,000 Pay Gap Between Men and Women, and Where It Hides in Your Offer

The gender pay gap costs women about $12,324 a year. See where it hides in your job title, raises, and offer, and how salary research helps you close it.

July 11, 2026Read Article
Why Betting Your Whole Career on One Job Title Is the Riskier Move in 2026
Career

Why Betting Your Whole Career on One Job Title Is the Riskier Move in 2026

Median job tenure fell to 3.9 years and 70% of job skills will change by 2030. Build a diversified career ecosystem, not one lane. Here is how to start.

July 11, 2026Read Article
Why a Big-Name Resume No Longer Lands a C-Suite Job in 2026
Hiring

Why a Big-Name Resume No Longer Lands a C-Suite Job in 2026

Executive hiring in 2026 rewards skill over pedigree, with AI screening senior candidates early. See what boards test now and how to adapt your approach.

July 11, 2026Read Article
What Tech Workers Need to Learn as AI Skills Take Over Job Postings
AI

What Tech Workers Need to Learn as AI Skills Take Over Job Postings

AI skills now appear in 73% of tech job postings, up from 15% in 2024. Here is what job seekers should learn now to stay hireable and future-proof careers.

July 11, 2026Read Article
Why Workers Stay Silent About Toxic Jobs, and What It Means for Job Seekers
News

Why Workers Stay Silent About Toxic Jobs, and What It Means for Job Seekers

iHire's 2026 survey found 38.8% of workers never report toxic behavior and 45.1% doubt HR will act. See what the data means and what job seekers should do.

July 11, 2026Read Article
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Job Hunting

Nearly Half of Job Seekers No Longer Trust Recruiter Messages After Scam Surge

Nearly half of job seekers now distrust recruiter messages after a job scam surge, new survey data shows. Learn to spot a fake offer without missing real ones.

July 9, 2026Read Article
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Information

Meta's $9 Billion Alberta Data Center Points to Where the Next Tech Jobs Are Headed

Meta's $13 billion Alberta data center will create 3,000 construction jobs and 300 operations roles. See where the next wave of tech hiring is really headed.

July 9, 2026Read Article
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AI

A Nobel Economist Says Up to 40% of Jobs Will Barely Feel AI, Here's the Career Takeaway

A Nobel economist says up to 40% of US and UK jobs will barely feel AI and fast wage growth may be over. Here is the career takeaway for planning 2026.

July 9, 2026Read Article
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Government Jobs

6.9 Million Student Loan Borrowers Must Choose a New Repayment Plan as SAVE Ends in 2026

Roughly 6.9 million SAVE borrowers have about 90 days to pick a new repayment plan before a costlier Standard plan kicks in. How to choose before the deadline.

July 9, 2026Read Article
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Information

What Ascension's $1 Billion Tennessee Expansion Means for Health Care Hiring

Ascension's nearly $1 billion deal for Tennessee's Williamson Health adds 30 sites and 2,300 staff. Here is what it means for regional clinical hiring.

July 9, 2026Read Article
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AI

Which Jobs Survive Automation When a Robot Costs 9 Times a Worker's Pay

Automating one nursing assistant costs about 9 times their pay, keeping hands-on jobs safest from robots. See which roles still survive automation in 2026.

July 9, 2026Read Article
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Salary

The AI Salaries Behind San Francisco's $1.76M Home Prices

San Francisco's median home hit a record $1.76M as AI lab pay tops $640K in 2026. Here is what AI roles actually earn and which skills command the top pay.

July 9, 2026Read Article
Empty dusk tech office with a glass board of blank sticky notes crossed out by a red X signaling shelved AI projects
AI

Gartner Says 4 in 10 AI Projects Could Be Scrapped by 2027, What That Means for Tech Jobs

More than 40% of agentic AI projects could be scrapped by 2027, Gartner warns, over cost, weak ROI and governance. What stalled AI projects mean for tech jobs.

July 9, 2026Read Article
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Labor Market

America's Shrinking 45 to 64 Workforce and the Mentorship Gap It Leaves Behind

The 45-64 population fell 2.68 million since 2020, thinning the ranks of workers who lead and mentor. What the mentorship gap means for your career path.

July 9, 2026Read Article
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Career

A $162 Million Federal Boost Is Opening Paid Apprenticeships in In-Demand Trades

Nearly $162 million in new federal grants is expanding paid Registered Apprenticeships in in-demand trades. Here is how to land an earn while you learn spot.

July 9, 2026Read Article
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Career

54% of Companies Are Cutting Pay and Perks in 2026 and Workers Have Stopped Fighting Back

54% of companies are cutting pay or perks to fund AI as the quit rate sits near 1.9%. What the great hunkering down means for your job and your next move.

July 9, 2026Read Article
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Salary

Wall Street Interns Can Now Earn $8,600 a Week as Banks Fight AI Firms for Talent

$8,600 a week is Wall Street's new top intern rate as trading firms fight AI startups and tech giants for talent. What the pay war means for your career.

July 9, 2026Read Article
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Government Jobs

30% of Workers Are Bound by a Non-Compete That Quietly Caps Their Pay

About 30% of employees are now bound by non-compete clauses that are spreading to lower-paid jobs, the OECD warns, quietly capping pay and job mobility.

July 9, 2026Read Article
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Government Jobs

What a New Court Ruling Means If You're Put on a Performance Improvement Plan

A new 3rd Circuit ruling clarifies how a performance improvement plan factors into a bias claim. What workers put on a PIP should know about their rights.

July 9, 2026Read Article
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Salary

Health Insurance Premiums Are Set to Jump 14% in 2027, Here's What Workers Will Pay

ACA insurers propose a median 14% premium hike for 2027, a second straight year of double-digit rises. What it means for gig workers who buy their own coverage.

July 9, 2026Read Article
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