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A former AT&T worker has been job hunting for 3 years. Recruiters keep telling him to embellish his resume.

Experienced job seekers face prolonged unemployment as recruiters alter résumés and companies seek ideal "Goldilocks" candidates amid a sharp hiring slowdown.

Careers

fromQuartz

4 weeks ago

AI was supposed to fix the job search. It's breaking it

Longer job searches and heavy AI use are prolonging unemployment for millions, with jobseekers facing longer waits, mass applications, and resistance to one-way AI interviews.

Careers

fromBusiness Insider

1 month ago

3 job seekers who have been looking for steady work for over a year share what it's like dealing with a long-term job hunt

Rising long-term unemployment is making it increasingly difficult for workers who have been jobless to reenter a stagnant US labor market.

Miscellaneous

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

2 months ago

UK's CV data reveals persistent rise in employment gaps - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Employment gaps have become widespread in the UK, with long-term and short-term gaps increasing and uninterrupted work histories declining sharply.

Mental health

fromBusiness Insider

2 months ago

I was unemployed for a year and felt like 'the broke friend.' Here's how I found the confidence I needed to keep chugging on.

Two layoffs led to long-term unemployment; support from partner, therapy, and a women's network enabled a career pivot to a fulfilling digital marketing teaching role.