Category: Employment

Being in the right place at the right time can be a reason why some people get hired over others. But how do you know if you’re timing your job search just right? Is there actually a best time to apply for jobs?

Fake job ads are proliferating online, with more companies admitting to posting realistic-looking job openings that don’t actually exist.

The unemployment rate rose to 4.3 percent in July, and nonfarm payroll employment edged up by 114,000, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment continued to trend up in health care, in construction, and in transportation and warehousing, while information lost jobs.

The job market is tough right now — and Americans are feeling it. Confidence in finding or keeping a job remains near record lows, according to the latest LinkedIn Workforce Confidence survey.

If you’ve been on LinkedIn while job hunting, you’ve probably been approached by “recruiters” offering to connect you with amazing opportunities — only to later tell you your resume isn’t “ATS compliant” and refer you to their “professional resume writer” for hundreds of dollars.

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) have become an unavoidable part of the modern hiring process. Love them or hate them, they’re the first gatekeeper standing between you and your next role.

Over 90% of mid-to-large companies use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to filter resumes before a recruiter ever sees them. Even if you’re a perfect fit, you can be rejected instantly if the ATS doesn’t rank you high enough.