October 2026

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How to Quit Your Job Professionally and Keep Your Career on Track

Only 1.9% of U.S. nonfarm employees quit their jobs in August 2026, per BLS JOLTS data. Learn how to give notice, write the letter and protect your next move.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Career

Careers Least Likely to Be Replaced by AI That Are Not Physically Demanding

60.4% of U.S. wage/salary employment has a nontechnical barrier to automation displacement, per SHRM's 2026 research. See AI-resistant careers off your feet.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Technology

How to Write a Software Engineer Resume That Gets Interviews

Two-thirds (67%) of employers still use resumes to hire, per TestGorilla. Here is what a software engineer resume should include to earn more interviews.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Career

How to Respond When Your Manager Pressures You Not to Resign

51% of workers who think their organization is ineffective at addressing workplace needs may leave within a year, says SHRM. Answer a boss pushing you to stay.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Career

How to Move From Retail Experience to Another Job in Any Industry

70% of employers hiring new grads use skills-based hiring, per NACE's Job Outlook 2026. Here is how to turn retail experience into a job in another field.

October 19, 2026Read Article

Interview

How to Prepare for a Job Interview Step by Step With a Research and Practice Plan

Employers that use skills-based hiring use it most in interviews (87%), per NACE Job Outlook 2026. Here is how to research, practice and prepare for yours.

October 19, 2026Read Article

Interview

How to Answer Why Are You Interested in This Position With Examples and a Simple Formula

Of new-grad employers that use skills-based hiring, 87% use it most in interviews, per NACE Job Outlook 2026. Learn how to answer why you want this position.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Career

How to Ask for a Coffee Chat for Networking and Get a Yes

NACE reports that employers expect to raise Class of 2026 graduate hiring by 5.6%. Learn how to ask for a coffee chat that gets a yes and a lasting contact.

October 19, 2026Read Article

Interview

Common Interview Questions by Job Title for Supervisors, Nurses, Teachers, Sales and More

Among new grad employers using skills-based hiring, 87% use it most in interviews, per NACE. See common questions for supervisor, nurse and sales jobs.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Job Hunting

How to Get Hired After a Long Job Search

27.1% of unemployed people had been out of work more than 27 weeks in the BLS September 2026 jobs report. Here is what helps when your search drags on.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Jobs

How to Find a First Job With No Experience and Get Hired

34% of organizations in SHRM's 2025 skills-first research often or almost always hire skills-first. Learn where to find your first job and what to list first.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Layoffs

Should You Accept a Voluntary Separation Package and How to Decide

Microsoft offered voluntary separation to 7% of its U.S. workforce in 2026, per Fortune. See how to weigh a buyout against your pay, benefits and next job.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Interview

Should You Arrive Early for a Job Interview and How Many Minutes Is Right

70% of employers hiring new college grads use skills-based hiring, up from 65%, per NACE's Job Outlook 2026. Learn how early to arrive for an interview.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Salary

What to Do When a Job Offer Is Far Below the Posted Salary Range

As of 2026, employers in 18 states and Washington, D.C., must post pay ranges. Here is what to do when your offer lands far below the advertised band.

October 19, 2026Read Article

Interview

What Question to Ask at the End of a Job Interview and Why It Works

87% of employers using skills-based hiring apply it at interviewing, so your last question counts. Here is the one to ask at the end of every interview.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Interview

How to Explain a Firing or Short Job Stint in an Interview

Gen Z workers average just 1.1 years per job early on, per Randstad. Learn how to explain a firing or short job stint in an interview with calm, honest answers.

October 19, 2026Read Article

Engineering

Should You Go Back to College for Engineering and What the Degree Pays Back

NACE projects Class of 2026 engineering bachelor's graduates will start at $81,198 on average. See when going back to college for engineering pays off.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Career

How to Get Hired After Decades in One Career Field and Make Your Experience Count

70% of employers hiring new college graduates use skill-based hiring, per NACE. Here is how to turn decades in one career field into your next job offer.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Jobs

Remote Teaching Jobs for Teachers and Former Teachers in Online Education, Training and Design

34.9% of full-time U.S. workers who worked on an average day in 2025 did some of it from home, per BLS. See the remote jobs that former teachers can land.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Jobs

Remote Jobs for Stay-at-Home Moms That Fit Real Family Schedules

34.9% of full-time U.S. workers who worked on an average day in 2025 did some of it from home. Here are remote jobs that fit a stay-at-home mom's life.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Jobs

Entry-Level Jobs That Pay Well and How to Land One

Class of 2025 bachelor's graduates averaged a $67,983 starting salary, per NACE. See which entry-level jobs pay well and how to get your first job offer.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Career

PMP vs CAPM vs PRINCE2 vs Scrum Project Management Certifications Compared

SHRM's 2026 survey found 64% of U.S. HR professionals expect certifications to stay valuable. Compare PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2 and Scrum to pick the right one.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Career

Data Analyst Certifications Worth Getting and Which Ones to Skip

78% of U.S. HR professionals say skilled credentials are used at least sometimes in hiring. See which data analyst certifications are worth the exam fee.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Career

How to Network for a Job Step by Step Without Feeling Fake

7 in 10 UK and US job seekers surveyed in April 2025 told TestGorilla finding a job is getting harder. Here is how to network for a job, step by step.

October 19, 2026Read Article