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This guide explains the importance of setting professional goals, categorizes the various types of goals, and provides guidance on establishing goals that will help you advance your career.

Applying for jobs can be stressful and time-consuming, especially if you’re applying for several positions at once. You might be tempted to use a generic resume to apply for as many jobs as possible, but doing so can actually hurt your chances of landing an interview. Learn why it’s essential to tailor your resume and how to do it the right way.

After the COVID-19 pandemic triggered an exodus of women from the workforce, largely due to inaccessible child care and a heteronormative culture where women remain the default caretakers, a record number are now participating in the U.S. economy again. Their increased representation compared to before the pandemic is a trend that's sustained even as the labor market cooled off in recent months.

JobTest.org analyzed Bureau of Labor Statistics data compiled by the Chamber of Commerce to illustrate the current state of America's ongoing labor shortage. The analysis uses the most recent data available at the national and state levels, from July and June 2024 respectively.

The graduating class of 2024 may have the most trouble finding a job postgraduation compared to the last five years of graduating classes before them. JobTest.org analyzed survey data from the National Association of Colleges and Employers to show how hiring projections for recent college graduates this year compare to previous years. NACE conducts a survey on hiring intentions for full-time and internship positions annually.

Tens of thousands of job openings occur annually in construction trades like roofing, plumbing, and painting. With minimal entry requirements, paid apprenticeship programs, strong union representation, and opportunities for advancement and entrepreneurship, these occupations have much to offer.

This article will cover the latest trend on the remote work and how to navigate the remote job market.

This article discusses how the US minimum wage compares to other countries and whether it is a livable wage.