Human-curated articles that address today's job search challenges! - 25+ SMART goals - A Better Way to Land A Job in 2026 - A Simple Question To Save An Interview - How To Use AI When Writing Your Resume career-essentials.beehiiv.com/p/smart-goal...

SMART Goals for Fall Job Search Success

PLUS: A better action plan for your job search, how to address a disinterested interviewer, a LinkedIn job search tool, and more!

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Job search is a grind. And the data proves it. 69% of job seekers say they feel burned out from the job search (Jobvite Job Seeker Nation Report). Yesterday's newsletter addressed how to stay motivated and active in your search for a new job. career-essentials.beehiiv.com/p/challenges...

Challenges In Job Search

PLUS: Keep your job search alive, 5 titles for LinkedIn Open to Work, network like a gardener, better interview questions to ask, and more!

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In yesterday's Career Essentials newsletter: -Q1 Job Search Trends Report, Sam Wright, Huntr -The New Rules of Applying for Jobs (That No One Told You) - The Job Hopper -The Networking Mistake Almost Every Job Seeker Makes - Greg Roche And more! career-essentials.beehiiv.com/p/companies-...

Companies Are Losing New Hires Fast. It's Not a Culture Problem, It's an Honesty Problem

PLUS: Data proves quality over quantity when it comes to job applications, 9 strategies for today’s tough job market, improve your networking introduction, AI resumes and AI interviews, career advice ...

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Applying fast isn’t always better. Learn why quality, context, and referrals matter more than speed in today’s job market. newsletter.jobsearch.guide/p/why-applic...

Why Application Speed Doesn’t Always Win Jobs

Applying fast isn’t always better. Learn why quality, context, and referrals matter more than speed in today’s job market.

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Hmmm, interesting, especially given the recent adjustment to February's numbers.

Alison Doyle@alisondoyle.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Economists were predicting the addition of around 60,000 jobs to nonfarm payrolls. The actual tally came in at nearly three times that number. thejobhopper.substack.com/p/the-jobs-r...

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n 2025, women were paid less than men for full-time work in all 20 occupations that employ the most women and in all 20 occupations that employ the most men in the United States. iwpr.org/wp-content/u...

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It's 2025 and women still earn less than men!

Based on a Norton survey of 1,000 U.S. adults, here are the key takeaways: -33% of Americans have encountered a job scam or suspicious posting -Gen Z is more than twice as likely as Baby Boomers to encounter scams (44% vs. 21%) Norton's survey: us.norton.com/blog/researc...

Yoodli for the win!! Great demo!

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Why a Group Program Pricing FAQ Reserve Your Spot 5-WEEK ACCOUNTABILITY GROUP FOR JOB SEEKERS Stop Job Searching Alone Join a small group of motivated professionals and land your next role faster. We…

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Just posted this week's Career Essentials for job seekers! Stop Waiting for Job Postings. Do This Instead career-essentials.beehiiv.com/p/try-a-lett...

Try A Letter of Interest (With Example)

PLUS: Another way to stand out with a pitch deck, how to really tailor your resume, 4 ways to answer tell me about yourself, the new power of LinkedIn and visibility, and more!

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One of the best ways to find current job openings, is to search Google using the "Date Posted" feature. Search by the job title and location you're interested in (or select Remote). Then click Date Posted and choose Yesterday, Last 3 Days, or Last Week.

Blue indicates possible usage. Red indicates actual use. Labor market impacts of AI: A new measure and early evidence \ Anthropic www.anthropic.com/research/lab...

Switching industries? The standard job search playbook fails career changers in ways that are hard to diagnose. Here's what actually works, and in what order. newsletter.jobsearch.guide/p/career-swi...

The Job Search Mistake Most Career Switchers Make

Switching industries? The standard job search playbook fails career changers in ways that are hard to diagnose. Here's what actually works, and in what order.

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Seems to be a lot of talk about GHOST JOBS. Learn more here newsletter.jobsearch.guide/p/what-is-a-... @jantegze.com And here thejobhopper.substack.com/p/are-you-ap... @alisondoyle.bsky.social

Google is one of the best sources of job listings. Huntr reports that the best applicant response rates come from Google Jobs (11.3%), followed by GovernmentJobs, and Wellfound. Traditional job sites yield a less impressive return: LinkedIn (3.1%), Indeed (4.5%), and ZipRecruiter (2.8%).

Are you practicing today for future job interviews? It's competitive, you need every advantage you can get! Here's what you can do today to get the upper hand: careersherpa.net/how-to-prepa...

How to Prepare for an Interview | Career Sherpa

Now that the job interview is scheduled, learn how to prepare for an interview. Here's a checklist of 10 things you need to do!

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"Nearly all sectors have declined year-over-year” represents the seasonally adjusted year-over-year change in job postings across sectors. All but four sectors exhibited a decline. (Indeed’s 2026 US Jobs & Hiring Trends Report) www.hiringlab.org/2025/11/20/i...

Most people think they lack motivation. The real problem? You’re burning energy fighting invisible friction. Here’s how to eliminate resistance and finally act. newsletter.jantegze.com/p/you-dont-n...

You Don't Need Motivation. You Need to Kill What's Blocking You.

Most people think they lack motivation. The real problem? You’re burning energy fighting invisible friction. Here’s how to eliminate resistance and finally act.

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While companies may be cutting some jobs for AI-related reasons, the tech tools aren’t to blame for many reductions in force. thejobhopper.substack.com/p/is-ai-real...

Is AI Really to Blame for All These Layoffs?

If you’ve skimmed the headlines lately, you might assume that recent layoffs are due to companies deploying AI. But there may be more to the story.

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When it comes to AI resume builders, you have choices. Huntr (a resume builder) evaluated 40 and came up with the top 10. Use the right tool for the job. Do you need help creating, quickly editing, or something else? huntr.co/research/bes...

Decline in Employee Engagement Comes Down to Basic Needs: Communication, Respect www.gallup.com/workplace/70...

U.S. Employee Engagement Declines From 2020 Peak

Employee engagement has fallen from its 2020 peak, with sharp drops among younger workers as role clarity, feeling cared about and development erode.

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Applied to 153 jobs with no response? The problem isn't ATS or keywords. It's signal vs. noise in an overwhelmed system. Here's how to fix it. newsletter.jobsearch.guide/p/why-your-j...

Why Your Job Search Feels Broken (And What Actually Works)

Applied to 153 jobs with no response? The problem isn't ATS or keywords. It's signal vs. noise in an overwhelmed system. Here's how to fix it.

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Looking for work? Here’s what you need to do to boost your chances of getting hired right now. thejobhopper.substack.com/p/the-5-best...

The 5 Best Ways to Get Hired in January and February

If you’re seeing more job openings right now, you’re not alone.

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Newest report for Q4 by Huntr Which job boards have the greatest response rate? See below! (Google is first) Plus more info job seekers need to understand! huntr.co/research/202...

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The takeaway for job seekers is practical: roles that require credentials, hands-on expertise, or specialized skills continue to offer faster hiring cycles and greater resilience. Monster 2026 Job Market Outlook www.monster.com/career-advic...