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Don't Quit in Anger: Four Smarter Moves to Protect Your Career

Feeling like you can't take one more minute at your job? Before you quit in a huff, consider this: quitting in anger might give you instant relief, but it often leads to regret. In fact, a study by Sky...

The Risks of AI-Created Job Seekers

In today’s job market, not all applicants are real people. Some companies have started noticing a strange trend: candidates that seem perfect on paper but are actually created by artificial intelligence (AI). Imagine a company in...

Revolutionizing Hiring: Big Companies Shift Focus to Skills Over Degrees

Big companies like Blackstone, Walmart, and Microsoft are now paying more attention to the specific skills a person has, rather than just whether they have a college degree. A group called the Burning ...

Why You Might Consider a Side Gig in 2025

As the job market continues to evolve rapidly, many Americans are choosing freelancing and side gigs to earn extra income.  With full-time jobs becoming less secure, working as a freelancer provides more autonomy and allows ...

How to Stop Office Drama with Just Four Words

Office drama can spread like a wildfire, feeding on the emotional reactions it gets. The more people react to the drama, the bigger it grows.  Dramatic people tend to exaggerate problems, making small issues seem like ...

Turning Job Rejections into Opportunities: A Guide to Resilience and Growth

You prepared well, performed strongly, and then awaited the result only to find out you didn't get the job. Losing out to someone you think was less qualified doesn't just feel like a profes...

A Four-Step Plan to Prepare for Career Uncertainty

When the job market looks shaky, and you're worried about the possibility of layoffs, it's smart to take steps to make sure your career is safe.   Here's a simple four-step plan prepared by Forbes Career ...

Google's Work-From-Home Jobs Available in February 2025

February is a tough month for people who go to the office every day. It's very cold, and without holiday festivities, it can feel pretty gloomy. But, people with remote jobs have it better.  They're coz...

Costco Raises Hourly Wages for Many Employees

Costco, a popular wholesale store, has announced that most of its hourly workers will now be paid over $30 an hour. A recent memo viewed by Reuters revealed the company's plans to increase wages for its highest earning store...