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09/04/2026

“Over the past year, we’ve observed a noticeable shift in how professionals are approaching career transitions and how employers are evaluating leadership candidates,” said Travis Koehler, founder of Travis Koehler Writing, LLC. “The hiring process has become more deliberate, more competitive, and more dependent on clear positioning than many professionals anticipated.”

https://newsbywire.com/2026-executive-job-search-snapshot-identifies-shifts-in-hiring-timelines-visibility-and-candidate-positioning/

08/24/2026

New findings reveal high interest in trade roles amid expanding access to these positions.

New findings reveal high interest in trade roles amid expanding access to these positions

08/03/2026

Hiring has slowed and AI is changing recruiting. Experts say landing a job now takes strategy, not just mass applying.

Hiring has slowed and AI is changing recruiting. Experts say landing a job now takes strategy, not just mass applying.

07/20/2026

As AI makes it easier than ever to publish on LinkedIn, the platform is racing to separate genuine expertise from algorithm-chasing “AI slop.”

As AI makes it easier than ever to publish on LinkedIn, the platform is racing to separate genuine expertise from algorithm-chasing “AI slop.”

07/02/2026

The jobs AI was supposed to make easier for beginners are, instead, often asking them to act like seasoned pros from day one.

AI is splitting work into two tracks and pushing entry-level jobs to demand senior skills, a new PwC report finds.

03/30/2026

Thinking about using AI to write your resume? Think again.

Artificial intelligence is taking some of the discomfort out of trying to perfect your resume, but the growing use of the technology in job applications is creating new challenges for employers trying to sort through candidates and figure out who they’re really dealing with.

03/18/2026

"Here are the best methods for using bots for job hunting, along with the prompt I used and which bit provided the most listings and the most help."

I was surprised the best chatbot for job searches wasn't the one I thought it would be.

02/26/2026

Job hunting is expensive. From transportation to professional coaching, candidates are shouldering costs that can add up quickly.

Job interview costs are rising, with candidates spending hundreds on travel, attire, and prep just to compete in today’s tight job market.

01/26/2026

Job seekers are using “prompt hacking” to try to trick applicant tracking systems. While some report success, recruiters warn the tactic could backfire and eliminate the candidate from consideration.

Job applicants have started embedding instructions in their resumes to trick AI screening tools into pushing their applications to the top of the pile. But recruiters say it doesn’t work — and may actually hurt your chances of landing a job.

12/01/2025

AI is disrupting entry-level work. But don’t mistake short-term chaos for collapse. The college wage premium still holds.

Yes, AI is disrupting entry-level work. But don’t mistake short-term chaos for collapse. The college wage premium still holds.