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How To Decide Whether To Change Careers Or Start Over

34% of surveyed organizations reported using skills-first hiring often or almost always in SHRM's 2025 research. Decide whether to change careers or start over.

October 21, 2026Read Article

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Career

Should You Take a Project That Might Eliminate Your Own Department or Job

SHRM's 2026 research puts 5.1% of U.S. wage and salary employment at high automation displacement risk. Here is how to judge a project that could end your role.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Job Hunting

How to Write an Effective Cover Letter That Hiring Managers Want to Read

Only 48% of US employers call resumes an effective way to judge candidates, per TestGorilla's 2025 survey. Learn to write a cover letter that shows your fit.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Job Hunting

How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation That Gets a Yes and a Strong Letter

NACE's Job Outlook 2026 found 70% of responding employers of new grads use skill-based hiring. Learn how to ask for a recommendation letter that proves it.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Career

How to Ask for a Promotion and Build a Case Your Manager Can Say Yes To

US salary increase budgets for 2027 are expected to average 3.4%, per WTW data reported by SHRM. Learn how to ask for a promotion with proof and timing.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Salary

How to Address Pay Inequity When a Coworker Earns More Than You

WTW data reported by SHRM puts the actual 2026 U.S. salary increase budget at 3.5%. Here is how to raise a pay gap with your manager when a coworker earns more.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Negotiation

Should You Accept a Counter-Offer From Your Current Employer and What It Means for Your Career

Nearly one-third of employees in a 2026 Workday survey expect to look outside. Learn when a counter-offer is worth taking and when it only delays your exit.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Negotiation

How to Handle a Competing Job Offer While Currently Employed

Nearly one-third of workers in Workday's 2026 report may look for a new job in the next 12 months. Here is how to handle a competing offer while employed.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Salary

What to Do When Your Manager Lied About Your Pay and How to Get It Fixed

The Wage and Hour Division recovered more than $259 million in back wages in fiscal year 2025. Here is what to do when your manager lied about your pay.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Salary

How to Address Cancelled Bonuses and Unfair Compensation at Work

WTW expects 2027 salary budgets to average 3.4%, SHRM reported in 2026. Learn how to raise a cancelled bonus calmly, document your case and plan a next move.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Career

How to Start a New Career in Your Late 30s With a Plan That Works

NACE's Job Outlook 2026 found 70% of employers hiring new grads use skill-based hiring. Here is how to start a new career in your late 30s with skills you have.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Job Hunting

How to Ask for a Professional Reference and Get a Strong Yes

NACE's Job Outlook 2026 found just 42% of employers now screen job candidates by GPA. Learn how to ask for a professional reference and get a strong yes.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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