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New Year, New Job? The Data on Resolution-Driven Career Changes (And Their Success Rates)
The pattern is as predictable as champagne on New Year's Eve, and often about as short-lived.
Why Hybrid Workers Are Outlearning Their Fully Remote Peers
The difference matters more than most realize.
Application Velocity vs. Application Quality: The Mathematical Case for Selective Job Hunting
The people applying to 200+ positions aren't getting proportionally more interviews.
Thank You Email After Interview: 8 Templates That Actually Work (From a Recruiter)
Most career advice tells you to send a thank you email after an interview. What they don't tell you is that generic thank you notes get deleted instantly.
How to Write a Cover Letter That Actually Gets Read (With 20+ Examples)
Most cover letter advice tells you what to include. This guide shows you why it matters and how to do it from someone who's reviewed thousands of them from the hiring side.
Industry Rotation Strategies: Reading Economic Indicators for Career Moves
Your industry’s health matters more than your individual performance.
The ATS Arms Race: How AI Resume Screening Is Reshaping Candidate Strategies
The game changed and most job seekers missed the announcement.
The December Hiring Paradox: Why Q4 Job Postings Surge Despite Conventional Wisdom
Companies aren’t freezing recruitment; they’re recalibrating it.
Best Excuse to Quit a Job Without Notice: How to Do It Right
The 12 best excuses I’ve heard to quit a job without notice. And how to do it.
Why November Might Be the Best Month to Apply for a New Job
Ask any casual observer about job hunting in November and they'll tell you the same thing: The data tells a different story.
The 2025 Recruiter Toolkit: How AI Is Changing Sourcing and Screening
The question isn't whether AI will affect your job search. It's whether you understand how it works well enough to navigate it successfully.
What Hiring Managers Complain About (That Job Seekers Don't Realize)
The subtle disconnects that make hiring managers say, “I don’t know, something was off.” Here’s what they’re really thinking and what you can do about it.
Recruiters Reveal: The Skills That Make You Show Up in LinkedIn Searches
How to go from zero to the top 4 candidates using LinkedIn.
How Companies Really Choose Who Gets an Interview
There's a persistent myth that landing an interview is about having the perfect resume. The reality is messier, more human, and far more strategic than most job seekers realize.
How to Job Hunt During the Holidays (Without Feeling Awkward)
Holiday job hunting requires a different approach.
X-Ray LinkedIn: How to Find People for Free
Use X-ray to find people when LinkedIn’s free search fails.
Fall Hiring Trends 2025: Which Industries Are Still Adding Jobs?
3 Big Winners This Year and Lots of Losers
Inside the Recruiter’s Inbox: What Happens After You Apply
Here’s what actually happens behind the scenes and what you can do to stand out.
How Recruiters Find You on LinkedIn (And How to Show Up More Often)
Recruiters search LinkedIn like Google, not scrolling content like TikTok. Treat your profile like SEO for your career.
What Recruiters Are Looking for Right Now (Before Year-End)
The best time to get hired is when everyone else stops looking.