10 Jobs Hiring in the Fall
The fall is one of the best times to get a new job, as vacation season ends and…
Gen Xer Looking for Work for 14 Months, Shares How He Pays the Bills
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kevin Hannegan, a 53-year-old former director at a publishing…
How to Evaluate Resume Gaps Without Missing Out on Great Candidates
Having a gap in your resume used to spell instant rejection. But today’s hiring landscape tells a different…
Boomer Applies to 3K Jobs in 7 Years, Suspects Ageism, Market Shifts
“I received kissoff in email 2/5/2021,” Mark Porter wrote, adding, “I asked if the woman I phone screened…
How I Turned an Automated Job Rejection Into Getting Hired
Matthew Pastorius, 34, has worked in sales and hopes to work in human resources. In 2023, after receiving…
I’m Gen X and on the Job Hunt for the First Time in 20 Years
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jennifer McMahon, a Gen X job seeker based in…
How to Navigate the Toughest Job Market in the Past 10 Years
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Emily Worden, a 44-year-old career coach in Boston. It’s…