The hiring landscape is changing faster than ever. With artificial intelligence shaping everything from job postings to applicant resumes, employers are now facing a new challenge: candidate fraud. While most job seekers are genuinely looking for the right opportunity, an increasing number of fraudulent applicants—and even tech-savvy candidates overstating their abilities with the help of AI—are slipping through traditional hiring processes. […]
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It’s no secret—the job market has cooled off. That’s why more professionals are tightening their grip on their current roles. But here’s the twist: staying put can be just as strategic as making a bold move, and there are plenty of ways to keep your career momentum rolling. What This Means for You: Holding steady right now isn’t a career […]
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Most people think the interview begins the moment you sit down across from a hiring manager or log into a Zoom meeting. The truth? The interview starts much earlier than that. Every step of your job search—resume, emails, scheduling, conversations, even your thank-you note—is part of how an employer evaluates you. Your Resume & Cover Letter: The First Impression Your […]
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In today’s competitive job market, standing out can feel like a full-time job. For many candidates, the temptation to embellish resumes—whether through inflated job titles, overstated responsibilities, or adding skills they don’t fully possess—is strong. Studies suggest that as many as 70% of applicants admit to some form of exaggeration. Now, there’s a new twist: AI-driven resume tools. While these […]
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In 2025, hiring managers aren’t solely focused on where you went to school or what your major was — they’re asking: What results can you deliver, and what have you delivered before? Outcomes come from skills, not just credentials. From banks like JPMorganChase (where 70% of experienced-hire roles no longer require a college degree) to startups and Fortune 500 companies, the focus is […]
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There’s no denying it. These are tense and uncertain times. As leaders, we are all navigating stormy seas and confusing ambiguity. There never seems to be a reprieve or time to get ahead. But when you lead a business and are responsible for employees, whether 2 or 20,000—not to mention a slew of customers, clients, partners, investors, and vendors—life takes […]
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In today’s competitive job market, professional career coaching can be invaluable—but also expensive and not always accessible. Artificial intelligence offers an alternative that can provide personalized career guidance at a fraction of the cost. AI career coaching isn’t meant to replace human coaches entirely but rather to supplement your career journey. These tools can help with resume optimization, interview preparation, […]
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It’s been five years since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and we are still navigating its aftermath in the American workplace. Lingering worker requirements for remote and hybrid schedules often conflict with the preference of many businesses for a return to full-time, onsite work. Arriving in the wake of “The Great Resignation”, workforce experts are terming this new phase “The Great […]
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When was the last time you interacted with a recruiter? As a successful professional, your interactions might be limited to those occasional job notifications you receive through LinkedIn, email, text, or phone. A recruiter works for the hiring company, a client seeking to fill a job requirement for a specific role, but the right candidate is a critical component of […]
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It’s February. How are those resolutions going? That’s what we thought you might say. A 2023 study suggested that “by February, only 22 percent had stuck to resolutions entirely. 54 percent had “mostly” stuck to them”[i] Maybe the resolution game is a little like horseshoes: “mostly” is better than nothing. Or perhaps, the word “resolution” is what’s anachronistic, connoting […]
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