Across industries, a recent LinkedIn survey found that 56% of Americans plan to look for a new job in 2026, which is roughly the same as 2025, although this year will present some challenges.

If you’re looking for a job, you’re likely to be struggling. Many people are reporting that despite applying for tons of positions, sending plenty of resumes and networking consistently—they aren’t landing interviews, and they are regularly ghosted ...

According to the data, Scottsdale, Arizona, was ranked as the best city for jobs in 2026, in large part because it boasted one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country. Scottsdale also ranked 16th when it came to the prevalence of paid internship opportunities as well.

Navigating the job market in 2025 requires a strategic approach tailored to an ever-evolving landscape. One crucial aspect is understanding the hidden job market, where many excellent job opportunities exist but are not publicly advertised. Whether you ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jack Kelly covers career growth, job market and workplace trends. Jun 13, 2024, 06:00am EDT Job hunters feel they have to try harder to find a new job in this economy. Nearly 70% of ...

They’re navigating fierce competition, uncertain about which roles they qualify for, and wondering whether their AI skills measure up,” said Teuila Hanson, LinkedIn’s chief people officer.

If you’re struggling to find a new job, you’re not alone. Alan Roberts, 59, estimates he’s sent out 1,000 résumés since he was laid off from his sales job in February. He thinks he’s heard back from less than 1% of them. “I just can’t believe ...

Her story isn’t unique. Social media has plenty of anecdotes from hard-luck job candidates who have applied to hundreds of them without a bite. Some economists have referred to it as a “jobless boom,” a period of economic growth and high corporate profits that coincides with weak job creation and even layoffs.