Job searches are often described as akin to looking for a needle in a haystack. That could be even more so in the digital age, an era when online job boards feature hundreds, if not thousands, of ...

(MoneyWatch) How effectively does your resume sell "you" to a prospective employer? In today's job market, having a sharp, effective resume is more critical than ever. Job site SimplyHired recently ...

Not to be a downer, but most job postings receive an average of 250 applications per role. This might seem like a depressing number, but it’s important to keep the competition in mind. Why? Because it ...

Many job seekers use AI in the application process, but they shouldn't put "blind faith" into AI tools, experts say.

As a job seeker, it’s easy to see hiring managers as big, bad obstacles that need to be overcome. They’re the gatekeepers, after all. But, this kind of thinking actually leads to weaker job ...

(MoneyWatch) Finding a job these days is obviously no picnic, so why make it harder than it needs to be? There are a lot of simple,commonsensical things you can do to ensure you're putting your best ...

Evelyn Vega is the president of Staffing Strong, a marketing, digital, and creative staffing agency. Her tips for freshening up your résumé to land a new job include focusing on accomplishments. She ...

For any given job opening, hiring managers are deluged with résumés. Since they don’t have the time or resources to interview everyone, they are always looking for ways to weed out candidates as ...

If you’re not getting results when sending out your resume, it probably means it’s time for an overhaul. So how do you freshen things up and grab recruiters’ attention in today’s ever-changing job ...

Studies show employers are literally getting thousands of online applications for their open positions today. Thanks to technology, it’s never been easier to apply to a job. Unfortunately, that ...