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Revolutionizing Hiring: Big Companies Shift Focus to Skills Over Degrees
Big companies like Blackstone, Walmart, and Microsoft are now paying more attention to the specific skills a person has, rather than just whether they have a college degree. A group called the Burning ...
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...
The Benefits of Benefits: How Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans Can Set You Up for Success
Landing a job with great benefits can feel like winning the career lottery. While a competitive salary keeps the lights on, robust benefits like employer-sponsored retirement p...
It's Becoming the Norm for Older Employees to Keep Working, But Why?
It's Becoming the Norm for Older Employees to Keep Working, But Why? With the standard age of retirement going up each year, along with standard life expectancy, many assume that people are simply working lo...
Latest Jobs News Continues to Paint Bleak Picture as Struggles Mount
The US Federal Reserve released a new report on Thursday detailing a grim picture of the jobs situation. More than 36 million Americans filed jobless claims over the past two months. The record-breaking cl...
Considering a Phased Retirement? Here is Everything That You Need to Know
The ongoing COVID-19 health crisis has done a real number on the stock market. As the markets continue to experience extreme volatility, many retirement accounts have been put in flux. This uncertaint...
Enhancing Your Job Skills During COVID-19
According to job statistics by the Department of Labor, the country's unemployment rate hit as high as 15% in April this year. This implies that businesses are firing workers as a survival strategy. Chances are that yo...
These Are the Most In-demand Jobs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
You've probably seen the terrible news about the staggering 30 million Americans who've lost their jobs because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The industries with the biggest COVID-19 related job losses include resta...
These Parts of the Economy Are Recovering the Fastest
More than 30 million adults lost their jobs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Each week, more than 1 million people are filing new jobless claims. However, some industries are enjoying a faster recovery than others. R...
