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Will AI Affect Your Job? Not Really — In Fact, It's Creating More Opportunities

As concerns grow about whether Artificial Intelligence (AI) might take away jobs, the actual trend shows a very different picture. AI isn't eliminating jobs on a large scale; instead, it&#...

5 Ways To Stand Out In a Remote Workplace

Remote work is flexible and convenient, but it can make it harder for your work to be noticed. Studies show that people working from home are promoted less often and are more likely to lose their jobs compared to those working in an...

Holiday Season Hiring May Hit Lowest Level in 16 Years

The final months of the year are usually a busy time for the U.S. economy. Companies often hire extra workers to handle the rush from holidays like Thanksgiving and big shopping events such as Black Friday. This seas...

Real World Advice For the Prospective Job Seeker

In a world of AI, finding a job can be hard. Computer algorithms look for boxes to be checked and if the proverbial work shoe doesn't fit, you'll get a rejection letter faster then you can say: "Did a real live per...

Job Openings Entering the Flu Season of the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic

If you're one of the 898,000 people in the United States who filed a new claim for unemployment during the week ending October 10, 2020 or one of the 10 million already unemployed, Amazon warehouse and online...

Looking to Relocate for Work? Why People Are Considering Rural Communities

One of the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic is what has been dubbed as "The Great Relocation." During the early days of the pandemic, workers scrambled to pivot to a virtual workspace. As t...

Networking for the Networking-Averse: Transforming Dread into Opportunity

Networking. The word alone can evoke images of awkward mixers, forced smiles, and the daunting task of making small talk with complete strangers. But what if we told you that networking doesn't ha...

Concerns Rise as US Labor Market Shows Signs of Strain

The US economy's robust period of job creation has come to a halt, as indicated by the latest job market data which fell short of expectations.  On the previous Friday, the mood was optimistic about the stat...

Remote Work in 2023 and Beyond

Three years ago, remote work took center stage. To face the challenges of COVID-19, employers and employees transitioned to working remotely. This is a trend that has continued into 2023. Ten years ago, remote work was not common. The opt...