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Why You Might Consider a Side Gig in 2025

As the job market continues to evolve rapidly, many Americans are choosing freelancing and side gigs to earn extra income.  With full-time jobs becoming less secure, working as a freelancer provides more autonomy and allows ...

5 Great Habits to Help You Get Promoted

We all see certain people shooting up the career ladder, always picking up new roles and opportunities. They might seem lucky, but in reality, they are following some strong habits that help them move up. Here’s a rundown of ...

Top-Paying Cybersecurity Careers as of June 2025

In the ever-evolving realm of cybersecurity, professionals often wear many hats, with a recent study revealing that over 60% of experts juggle various roles. This trend was highlighted in the "2025 Cybersecurity Staff...

How to Gracefully Handle a Job Rejection Email

Facing job rejection is a common part of the job search process. It's not easy, but how you respond to a rejection email can leave a lasting impression and potentially open doors in the future.  Here's what you ...

April Jobs Report Paints Bleak Picture for Employment and the Economy

As expected, the latest job report is nothing to cheer about. According to the stats from the US Department of Labor, a record 20.5 million jobs were lost over the month of April alone. This equates to a ...

How the COVID-19 Pandemic Is Reshaping the Job Market

The recession triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic is causing a huge overhaul of the American workforce. Jobs have been permanently lost at an extraordinary rate. Millions of Americans will have to find employment in a comp...

Unemployment Is on the Rise Again

The Bureau of Labor announced updated unemployment numbers on December 16, and the news isn't good. The number of new claims rose again, leading many people to wonder when the lost jobs will actually return to the company. The holiday season...

Michigan Town to Get New Auto Plant, 100 Jobs

Three Rivers is a city in Southwest Michigan, whose township seat bears the same name, and they have been known for being among the last holdouts of the auto industry's desertion some many years ago. American Axle & Ma...

Will Media Just Be Quiet About Unemployment Claims?

Last week, news was that unemployment claims were at an all-time low, so please give President Biden a slow clap for doing a fantastic job. The week before that, they were at a record high. Before that? Oh, they wer...