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How To Decide Whether To Change Careers Or Start Over

34% of surveyed organizations reported using skills-first hiring often or almost always in SHRM's 2025 research. Decide whether to change careers or start over.

October 21, 2026Read Article

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Job Hunting

How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation That Gets a Yes and a Strong Letter

NACE's Job Outlook 2026 found 70% of responding employers of new grads use skill-based hiring. Learn how to ask for a recommendation letter that proves it.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Career

How to Ask for a Promotion and Build a Case Your Manager Can Say Yes To

US salary increase budgets for 2027 are expected to average 3.4%, per WTW data reported by SHRM. Learn how to ask for a promotion with proof and timing.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Salary

What to Do When Your Manager Lied About Your Pay and How to Get It Fixed

The Wage and Hour Division recovered more than $259 million in back wages in fiscal year 2025. Here is what to do when your manager lied about your pay.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Salary

How to Address Cancelled Bonuses and Unfair Compensation at Work

WTW expects 2027 salary budgets to average 3.4%, SHRM reported in 2026. Learn how to raise a cancelled bonus calmly, document your case and plan a next move.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Job Hunting

How to Ask for a Professional Reference and Get a Strong Yes

NACE's Job Outlook 2026 found just 42% of employers now screen job candidates by GPA. Learn how to ask for a professional reference and get a strong yes.

October 19, 2026Read Article

Interview

How to Answer Interview Questions Well With Clear Structure and Real Examples

87% of employers that use skills-based hiring use it during interviews, per NACE Job Outlook 2026. Learn how to answer job interview questions really well.

October 19, 2026Read Article

Career

How to Change Careers in Your 30s, 40s, or 50s Without Starting Over

Job switchers saw after-tax wages grow 8% in Q1 2026 vs 5% for stayers, per the Bank of America Institute. How to change careers in your 30s, 40s or 50s.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Career

How to Quit Your Job Professionally and Keep Your Career on Track

Only 1.9% of U.S. nonfarm employees quit their jobs in August 2026, per BLS JOLTS data. Learn how to give notice, write the letter and protect your next move.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Career

How to Respond When Your Manager Pressures You Not to Resign

51% of workers who think their organization is ineffective at addressing workplace needs may leave within a year, says SHRM. Answer a boss pushing you to stay.

October 19, 2026Read Article

Interview

How to Answer Why Are You Interested in This Position With Examples and a Simple Formula

Of new-grad employers that use skills-based hiring, 87% use it most in interviews, per NACE Job Outlook 2026. Learn how to answer why you want this position.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Career

How to Ask for a Coffee Chat for Networking and Get a Yes

NACE reports that employers expect to raise Class of 2026 graduate hiring by 5.6%. Learn how to ask for a coffee chat that gets a yes and a lasting contact.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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