I applied for jobs after college for over a year before I landed one. I just had to cry and keep going.
New graduates are entering a tough job market. Carter James shares his post-college job search experience and what kept him motivated.
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The bar for junior coding jobs has 'risen dramatically,' cofounders of interview prep firm say
"Performance that would have secured an offer in 2021 might not even clear the screening stage today," the cofounders Hello Interview wrote.
2 charts show who's getting hired right now
Healthcare has had strong job growth over the last several months.
A man sued his old employer who gave him a worse desk — and won
Nicholas Walker perceived being asked to sit at a middle desk, instead of his old desk at the back of the office, as a demotion.
DOGE cuts have pushed layoffs to the highest level since the pandemic
Job cuts announced by the federal government soared more than 41,000% in February compared to a year ago, hitting 62,242.
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Meta keeps 'block' lists of ex-employees — and even help from a VP can't get you off them
Former employees and managers have been left in the dark about what it takes to get off Meta's block list.
Cheap AI could be good for workers
Low-cost AI could let more workers access the technology. That could boost productivity even as concerns remain about bots replacing humans.
The AI job market is set to snowball in 2025
Demand for workers with AI skills is likely to continue to grow in 2025 as tech and non-tech firms seek workers in areas from sales to implementation.
You might want to have your next job interview in the morning
Having a job interview earlier in the day could be a smart strategy as interviewers tend to look more favorably on those who do, a researcher found.
What are tariffs? How Trump's tariff plan would work, who pays them, and how they could affect prices
Donald Trump's tariff plan would affect products from Canada, Mexico, and China. Here's what to know about tariffs, who pays them, and how they work.
Employers seeking skilled workers often overlook military veterans
Employers can overlook military veterans' skills. Understanding their expertise can bridge workforce gaps, advocates who work with vets say.
The small details in an interview that could cost you a job offer
Experts told BI that strong perfumes, taking notes on your phone, and showing up too early could work against you in an interview.
What Trump's election victory means for job seekers
Donald Trump's decisive election win is reducing uncertainty for some employers. That's leading them to go ahead with hiring plans, recruiters said.
Stock market today: Indexes gain after strong retail sales data
Stocks rose Thursday as investors digested strong retail sales data for September. Upbeat earnings from TSMC eased jitters in the chip sector.
'This is the last opportunity for us to wake up': A leading economist warns we're headed for an AI-driven cataclysm
How Daron Acemoglu, one of the world's most respected experts on the economic effects of technology, learned to start worrying and fear AI.
Stock market today: Indexes close lower after CPI shows sticky inflation in September
Indexes slipped Thursday as investors took in higher-than-expected inflation. The latest data has sparked talk of a "no landing" for the US economy.
Stock market today: Indexes decline after inflation comes in hotter than expected
Indexes slipped Thursday as investors took in hotter-than-expected inflation data on the heels of
last week's blockbuster jobs report.
Hurricanes are becoming more frequent, violent, and costly — plus they're hitting jobs and economic growth
Climate change is making hurricanes more common and more powerful, while rising asset values are driving up their financial costs, experts say.
4 market experts share 10 places to invest your money after September's jobs data blew expectations out of the water
The US economy added an impressive 254,000 new jobs in September. Wall Street experts share what this means for the economy and your portfolio.
I'm a computer science professor at UC Berkeley. Tech jobs are drying up and graduates are no longer guaranteed a role.
James O'Brien is a UC Berkeley computer science professor. He says tech graduates are struggling to secure top jobs.