How 1-Click Apply Made Eric’s Job Search Easier
For 13 years, Eric worked as a photographer on film sets in New York City. But due to unprecedented circumstances, Eric embarked on a new job search journey. “After COVID hit, my work kind of
Job Market Continues Running Hot
Today’s jobs report is another scorcher, with large employment gains broadly spread across the economy. The addition of another 428k jobs in April brings the number of jobs added in just the first four months
March 2022 JOLTS: The U.S. Job Market Dials Up the Heat on Employers
Today, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) report for March. Here are the highlights. There is little sign of cooling in what remains the greatest job
Rapid Reaction: Employment Cost Index
Private-sector wage growth hits record highs across occupations but fails to keep up with inflation Nominal wage growth is at record highs, but failing to keep up with inflation, in most occupations and industries. Here
5 Ways the Hiring Climate Has Changed Since the Pandemic
Hot job market puts new hires in the driver’s seat, according to new ZipRecruiter survey of 2,000+ Americans hired in the last 6 months Two years after the start of the pandemic, U.S. job seekers
The Tightest Labor Market on Record Across the Country
The State Employment and Unemployment report released last week and the State Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey report released this morning make one thing clear: labor shortages continue to intensify across the country, even
The Most Popular Interview Questions and How to Answer Them
Are you in the market for a new job? If so, it’s time to brush up on your job interview skills as part of your interview preparation. While we don’t have a crystal ball to
Explaining Business Casual and When It Is and Isn’t Appropriate
If you’re like many employees, you probably enjoy business casual work environments. After all, swapping formal suit jackets and stiff shoes for more comfortable options can certainly feel a whole lot better! But if you’re
How to Write a Job Recommendation Letter
For some jobs, especially in academia and high-profile positions, employers sometimes request that top candidates submit letters of recommendation as part of the decision-making process. In some instances, employers might even ask for a letter
March Jobs Report Reaction: Blockbuster Job Growth, the Great Return, and Return to the Office
The four big stories in last week’s jobs report are continued blockbuster job growth, the accelerating return to work, a rapid return to the office, and soaring wage growth for non-managerial employees. Sustained Blockbuster Job