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fromFortune
1 day ago
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How AI and 'experience creep' are making it harder for new graduates to find jobs | Fortune

fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago
Careers

Job Seekers Are Getting Ghosted in Record Numbers. One Person Got a Rejection Letter 11 Months After Applying.

Higher education
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

'Low Hire, Low Fire': New Graduates Are Facing the Toughest Job Market Since the Pandemic - And It's Not Why You Think

Recent college graduates face the toughest labor market since the pandemic, with rising unemployment and fewer job opportunities.
Careers
fromFortune
1 day ago

How AI and 'experience creep' are making it harder for new graduates to find jobs | Fortune

The job market for recent college graduates has worsened, with increased unemployment and higher experience requirements from employers.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Job Seekers Are Getting Ghosted in Record Numbers. One Person Got a Rejection Letter 11 Months After Applying.

Job seekers face increased ghosting, with 53% affected, largely due to AI-driven application processes overwhelming recruiters.
Higher education
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

'Low Hire, Low Fire': New Graduates Are Facing the Toughest Job Market Since the Pandemic - And It's Not Why You Think

Recent college graduates face the toughest labor market since the pandemic, with rising unemployment and fewer job opportunities.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromFast Company
23 hours ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban centers due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
23 hours ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration of workers from cities has reversed, with many returning due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
23 hours ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
23 hours ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban centers due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
23 hours ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration of workers from cities has reversed, with many returning due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
23 hours ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.
#ai-impact
Higher education
fromEntrepreneur
21 hours ago

A Growing Number of College Students Are Switching Majors - Here's What's Behind It

One in six college students changed their major due to AI's perceived impact on the job market, with many considering a switch.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
1 day ago

New MIT jobs report: Why AI's work impact will roll in like a rising tide, not a crashing wave

AI's impact on jobs may take longer than expected, allowing workers more time to adapt.
Higher education
fromEntrepreneur
21 hours ago

A Growing Number of College Students Are Switching Majors - Here's What's Behind It

One in six college students changed their major due to AI's perceived impact on the job market, with many considering a switch.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
1 day ago

New MIT jobs report: Why AI's work impact will roll in like a rising tide, not a crashing wave

AI's impact on jobs may take longer than expected, allowing workers more time to adapt.
Higher education
fromAxios
2 days ago

More students in these majors are switching due to AI: poll

AI significantly influences college students' major choices and job market perceptions.
Law
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 hours ago

Young Americans are turning to bankruptcy. Are you one of them?

Personal bankruptcy filings are increasing among Gen Z and young millennials due to rising living costs and stagnant wages.
US Elections
fromFortune
22 hours ago

The jobs report looks good 'for the wrong reasons,' top economist warns: It's hiding how many Americans are giving up | Fortune

The U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs in March, with the unemployment rate decreasing to 4.3%, but concerns about labor force participation persist.
#artificial-intelligence
fromFortune
6 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

A Yale economist says AGI won't automate most jobs-because they're not worth the trouble | Fortune

Most human work won't be automated; it's often not important enough to replace.
fromPsychology Today
19 hours ago

What Are Young People's Most Important Life Goals?

Life History Theory emphasizes the tradeoffs individuals make in allocating energy to survival, growth, and reproduction, highlighting the competitive nature of energy acquisition.
Psychology
fromwww.businessinsider.com
18 hours ago

Meta's CTO has some advice for college students wanting to work in tech: 'Constantly be building.'

You just have to immerse yourself in it. You should just constantly be building. That's what's going to give you the best chance of having the relevant skill set that is needed to make a difference in technology.
Education
#employment
#youth-employment
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Young people more likely to leave for health reasons when in low-paid, insecure jobs'

Young people in the UK are leaving jobs for health reasons, particularly in insecure, low-paid sectors like hospitality and retail.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

How the UK's 'Neet' youth can power the digital economy | Computer Weekly

Nearly one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment, or training, highlighting a significant social and economic challenge.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Young people more likely to leave for health reasons when in low-paid, insecure jobs'

Young people in the UK are leaving jobs for health reasons, particularly in insecure, low-paid sectors like hospitality and retail.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

How the UK's 'Neet' youth can power the digital economy | Computer Weekly

Nearly one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment, or training, highlighting a significant social and economic challenge.
fromFast Company
5 hours ago

Why Gen Z is fangirling over Apple's 'Finder Guy' mascot

Finder Guy is an adorably chunky, dual-toned blue creature with a rounded head and a perpetual smile. Apple is being fairly tight-lipped about him; he hasn't been officially announced or acknowledged by the company.
Apple
Relationships
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Trump's Economy Has Come for Sugar Babies

Sugar relationships are evolving to include financial advice as a survival strategy during economic downturns.
#entrepreneurship
Growth hacking
fromWestenberg.
1 day ago

The "Passive Income" trap ate a generation of entrepreneurs

A misguided ideology of 'Passive Income Brain' misleads aspiring entrepreneurs into prioritizing quick profits over genuine business understanding.
Growth hacking
fromWestenberg.
1 day ago

The "Passive Income" trap ate a generation of entrepreneurs

A misguided ideology of 'Passive Income Brain' misleads aspiring entrepreneurs into prioritizing quick profits over genuine business understanding.
#ai
Marketing tech
fromHR Brew
1 day ago

AI is changing how people look for jobs, forcing recruiters to keep up

AI is transforming SEO and recruitment strategies, requiring adaptation to new search behaviors and tools.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

The career ladder is fading as AI reshapes work, LinkedIn exec says

AI is reshaping careers, leading to nonlinear paths where workers have more control over their career trajectories.
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago
Higher education

I Struggled to Find a Job After College. To Pay Rent, I Started Doing Something Highly Controversial.

A.I. humanizers profit by transforming chatbot-generated content into polished personal statements for clients.
Marketing tech
fromHR Brew
1 day ago

AI is changing how people look for jobs, forcing recruiters to keep up

AI is transforming SEO and recruitment strategies, requiring adaptation to new search behaviors and tools.
Careers
fromInc
2 days ago

5 Skills LinkedIn Says Will AI-Proof Your Career in 2026

Workers can harness five key characteristics to stay ahead in the age of AI.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

The career ladder is fading as AI reshapes work, LinkedIn exec says

AI is reshaping careers, leading to nonlinear paths where workers have more control over their career trajectories.
Higher education
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

I Struggled to Find a Job After College. To Pay Rent, I Started Doing Something Highly Controversial.

A.I. humanizers profit by transforming chatbot-generated content into polished personal statements for clients.
#gen-z
Marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

Brands Keep Treating Gen Z Like Younger Millennials, And It's Costing Them

Gen Z prioritizes secondhand shopping and demands transparency from brands, signaling a shift in consumer behavior and expectations compared to millennials.
Parenting
fromFortune
3 days ago

Two-thirds of parents say their adult Gen Z kids still rely on them financially for support-even though it's putting them under strain | Fortune

Many Gen Zers rely on parental financial support, causing strain on both generations' finances amid a challenging job market and high living costs.
Careers
fromForbes
1 day ago

The Gen-Z Retention Problem Is Really A Leadership Design Problem

Gen-Z turnover is driven by cultural mismatches, not generational flaws, highlighting the need for organizations to adapt their environments.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
4 days ago

What Gen Z can teach us about commanding respect in the workplace

Gen Z founders leverage unique insights from limited workplace experience to foster ownership and impact among their team members.
Careers
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

The entry-level job market is the worst it's been in 37 years. Stop blaming Gen Z | Fortune

The labor market's structural collapse is hindering Gen Z's job opportunities, not a lack of work ethic or demands.
Marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

Brands Keep Treating Gen Z Like Younger Millennials, And It's Costing Them

Gen Z prioritizes secondhand shopping and demands transparency from brands, signaling a shift in consumer behavior and expectations compared to millennials.
Parenting
fromFortune
3 days ago

Two-thirds of parents say their adult Gen Z kids still rely on them financially for support-even though it's putting them under strain | Fortune

Many Gen Zers rely on parental financial support, causing strain on both generations' finances amid a challenging job market and high living costs.
Careers
fromForbes
1 day ago

The Gen-Z Retention Problem Is Really A Leadership Design Problem

Gen-Z turnover is driven by cultural mismatches, not generational flaws, highlighting the need for organizations to adapt their environments.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
4 days ago

What Gen Z can teach us about commanding respect in the workplace

Gen Z founders leverage unique insights from limited workplace experience to foster ownership and impact among their team members.
Careers
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

The entry-level job market is the worst it's been in 37 years. Stop blaming Gen Z | Fortune

The labor market's structural collapse is hindering Gen Z's job opportunities, not a lack of work ethic or demands.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
2 days ago

Gen Z fled San Francisco for Texas and Florida. Now they're turning 'welcomer cities' into the next big tech towns | Fortune

Younger workers are leaving San Francisco for more affordable 'welcomer cities' like Nashville and Orlando, seeking better work-life balance and job opportunities.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 day ago

It's not just the pay gap. This disparity also holds working women back

Women face a hidden time gap due to unpaid labor at home, impacting their career advancement opportunities.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
1 day ago

Gen Z millionaires are rushing into crypto-and they blame the risky bet on FOMO. Fear of missing out | Fortune

Wealthy Gen Z and Millennials are increasingly investing in cryptocurrency, driven by FOMO, despite significant volatility and risks.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Oracle layoffs begin globally; impact on Mass. workforce unclear

Oracle is laying off employees globally as part of a broader organizational change, with estimates of up to 30,000 job cuts.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

AI Startups Are Battling for Fresh Tech Talent, Offering Up to $400,000 Salaries and Big Bonus Packages to New Grads

AI startups are raising base salaries to attract top talent, with median pay for software engineers now at $200,000.
fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

Nine Lessons on My Path From Engagement to Leadership

Curiosity is foundational in the arts, as demonstrated by the Menil Collection's exhibition, which transformed a gallery into an education room through public programs.
Arts
Real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
6 days ago

9 Best Places for Millennials to Live in the U.S., According to Real Estate Experts

Millennials are prioritizing community and lifestyle as they seek affordable living and job opportunities in their 30s to 40s.
fromABA Journal
2 days ago

Legal industry is expanding its office footprint, new report finds

For the first time in three years, more law firms are planning to expand their office footprint, rather than contract, according to a new report from commercial real estate brokerage CBRE.
Law
US Elections
fromFortune
1 day ago

Jobless claims fall 9,000 as overall layoffs remain low across the economy | Fortune

U.S. unemployment benefit applications decreased to 202,000, indicating a stable job market despite recent layoffs and rising energy costs from the Iran war.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
3 days ago

Forget free lunch and nap pods: AI startups are luring workers with soaring salaries-some recent computer science grads are making over $300,000 | Fortune

Startups are offering unprecedented salaries, with median base offers reaching $200,000, driven by competition for AI talent.
Education
fromFortune
3 days ago

More parents are done pushing college. 1 in 3 are now betting on trade school instead | Fortune

A growing number of parents are considering trade schools for their children due to rising college costs and uncertain job outcomes.
Higher education
fromFortune
3 hours ago

College grads in 'AI-proof' careers like psychology and education are seeing negative returns on their degrees | Fortune

The college wage premium is stagnant, with some graduate degrees yielding negative returns in the AI-era economy.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 hours ago

No mediocre worker is safe the bar for keeping your job just went up

Companies are replacing underperforming employees with better talent due to constrained hiring budgets and a focus on maximizing performance.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 days ago

9 reasons AI isn't going to take your job (yet) | Fortune

Employers should approach AI adoption cautiously, as predictions about its impact on employment and capabilities have often been inaccurate.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The jobs AI can't do and the young adults doing them

Cale Mouser, a 23-year-old diesel engine expert, earns over six figures and teaches others in a field once seen as a fallback.
Higher education
fromThe Atlantic
4 hours ago

What an Ivy League Education Really Gets You

Graduates from elite universities dominate key sectors of the economy and culture despite being a small percentage of the population.
Careers
fromAxios
23 hours ago

Call it America's yo-yo job market

Job growth has fluctuated significantly, resulting in roughly zero net growth over the past year despite adding 178,000 jobs in March.
Remote teams
fromAxios
2 days ago

Office vacancies hit record high

Companies are reducing office space needs due to a shift towards remote and hybrid work models post-pandemic.
Careers
fromDear Media
1 day ago

How to Re-Enter the Workforce After a Career Break

You have more to offer than you think; focus on your strengths and take action in your job search.
Careers
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

9 things people who command respect at work do that have nothing to do with their title or seniority - Silicon Canals

Respect at work is earned through listening and accountability, not through titles or positions.
Education
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Gen Z's straightA boom is quietly shrinking their paychecks | Fortune

Grade inflation reduces student learning and future earnings by approximately $150 per inflated letter grade, with typical high school classes losing $213,000 in collective lifetime earnings.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

I snail-mailed my resume to potential employers with a 'cringey' note. It worked.

Camille Manaois applied for 56 jobs, faced challenges with AI filters, and resorted to sending handwritten letters to HR to stand out.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I graduated from college 6 years ago and have already moved 10 times. I never thought my post-grad life would be this unstable.

Growing up with limited money, I always viewed college as a safety net, an investment that would set me up for immediate success. I started saving for tuition in high school, worked full-time in college to avoid student loans, earned straight A's, and did all I could think of to guarantee financial success. I felt financially secure for a short time, but everything changed when I graduated.
Relationships
#higher-education
Higher education
fromFortune
1 week ago

The college degree isn't dead. But the wrong kind could cost you $2 million | Fortune

Only 35% of Americans view a four-year college education as very important, down from 70% in 2010, due to rising costs and AI concerns.
Higher education
fromFortune
1 week ago

The college degree isn't dead. But the wrong kind could cost you $2 million | Fortune

Only 35% of Americans view a four-year college education as very important, down from 70% in 2010, due to rising costs and AI concerns.
Careers
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

The most profound disconnect between boomers and younger generations isn't about avocado toast or laziness - it's that boomers inherited an economy designed to reward time invested, while millennials and Gen Z are navigating one that rewards attention captured, and the skill sets don't translate - Silicon Canals

Generational tension arises from differing economic realities between baby boomers and younger generations, affecting perceptions of work and success.
fromwww.cnbc.com
3 days ago
Careers

AI can't replace these 5 skills, says LinkedIn CEO: 'Young people' need them now

Human skills, particularly curiosity and courage, are essential in navigating the evolving job market influenced by AI.
Careers
fromFortune
6 days ago

This high school dropout now makes six figures at OpenAI-and he shares the strategy Gen Z can use to get hired in Silicon Valley, too | Fortune

Gabriel Petersson succeeded in Silicon Valley without a degree by demonstrating his skills and cofounding a startup at a young age.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
1 month ago

Everyone wants to hire seniors. Nobody wants to make them.

AI adoption reduces junior positions while maintaining senior roles, creating a critical gap in how experienced professionals are developed and trained for advancement.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Money Is Not an Issue For Me. Something Else Is Making My Job Search Miserable.

Graduate school is only advisable if there is a strong desire to attend; otherwise, explore alternative productive pursuits.
Business
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why small businesses are saying they aren't planning on hiring many recent grads in 2026

Small businesses plan to hire significantly fewer recent college graduates in 2026, reducing entry-level job opportunities for the cohort.
Careers
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

My daughters are entering the workforce in the AI era. Hard work isn't enough anymore | Fortune

Success in modern workplaces requires adapting communication styles to different generations and preferences, not just working longer hours.
Careers
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'I've applied for 500 jobs in two months since graduating'

Youth unemployment in London reaches 22.5% for ages 16-24, with graduates struggling to secure entry-level positions despite qualifications and extensive job applications.
#gen-z-employment
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Gen Z Parents Are 'Career Co-Piloting' Their Kids - Joining Interviews, Contacting Employers, and Negotiating Salaries

44% of Gen Z workers have parents help with resumes, 20% have parents attend job interviews, and 10% have parents negotiate salaries directly with employers.
Careers
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

1 in 5 Gen Z job seekers are bringing mom or dad to interviews-and some are even letting them negotiate their salary with the boss | Fortune

One in five Gen Z job candidates bring parents to interviews, with some allowing parents to negotiate salaries, raising employer concerns about workplace readiness.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Gen Z Parents Are 'Career Co-Piloting' Their Kids - Joining Interviews, Contacting Employers, and Negotiating Salaries

44% of Gen Z workers have parents help with resumes, 20% have parents attend job interviews, and 10% have parents negotiate salaries directly with employers.
Careers
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

1 in 5 Gen Z job seekers are bringing mom or dad to interviews-and some are even letting them negotiate their salary with the boss | Fortune

One in five Gen Z job candidates bring parents to interviews, with some allowing parents to negotiate salaries, raising employer concerns about workplace readiness.
Higher education
fromTODAY.com
3 weeks ago

Most College Kids Skip This 1 Simple Habit. An Expert Says It Can Help Land a Dream Job

Building meaningful relationships with professors, advisers, and mentors during college is more important for career success than grades and resumes alone.
Education
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

First Jobs Matter More Than We Think

Early-career choices to work directly in low-income communities cultivate leaders better equipped to address poverty, polarization, environmental degradation, and geopolitical conflict.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

10 college majors that have paid off big for mid-career millennials

Engineering jobs often require rigorous coursework if not a higher degree, and the scarcity of qualified engineers means employers are willing to pay high wages. Notably, the engineering field with the lowest mid-career median wage is still in the six-figure range.
Higher education
Careers
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Gen Z men with college degrees now have the same unemployment rate as non-grads-a sign that the higher education payoff is dead | Fortune

College-educated young men now face unemployment rates comparable to non-college-educated men, indicating diminished job market value of degrees for entry-level positions.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

I'm a recent grad who studied history and can't find a job. The AI-driven job market has no place for humanities majors like me.

Humanities graduates face job market challenges as AI-related positions dominate openings, threatening traditional career paths for history majors and other liberal arts graduates.
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Millennials don't want to quit. They want to get laid off

We sold them a career vision which they probably aren't going to get. They're more willing to afford the thought of, 'I'm going to find something else, but I can't really afford to pull the trigger myself'. This reflects how young workers face student debt, rising living costs, and diminished prospects for traditional milestones like homeownership, making voluntary job transitions feel financially impossible despite career dissatisfaction.
Careers
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

43% of Workers Want Career Changes But Most Won't Leave Jobs

43% of workers want career changes due to AI concerns and work-life balance issues, but only 2% actually quit, creating a 'job hugging' phenomenon driven by AI-induced uncertainty.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

Employers Project Salary Increases for Most New Graduates

The findings, which are based on surveys of 150 employers from across the country, show that employers expect to raise starting salaries anywhere from 3.1 percent for engineering majors to 6.9 percent for computer science majors compared to last year's projections. In addition to computer science and engineering, average salaries are expected to increase for graduates with bachelor's degrees in mathematics and statistics, business, agriculture and natural resources, and communications.
Higher education
Higher education
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

The Real Reason Young College Grads Can't Find Jobs

College graduates face elevated unemployment because degrees often fail to match employer needs and lack required practical skills.
Higher education
fromFortune
2 months ago

1 in 3 college grads admit their degrees weren't financially worth it-now they can't save for retirement because they're drowning in debt | Fortune

A significant portion of graduates face heavy student debt and lower-than-expected entry salaries, leaving many financially worse off and delaying major life steps.
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