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Market Brief: Job Apps Have a New Shelf Life
Your old job applications may have more staying power than you think. Workday's new AI-powered Talent Acquisition Agent can help recruiters rediscover past applicants and match candidates with new opportunities. Learn why résumé accuracy, consistent career information, and strategic job applications matter more than ever.
Market Brief: Cover Letters in 2027
Are cover letters still necessary in 2026? As AI-generated applications become more common, the value of cover letters is changing. Learn when to write a cover letter, when to skip one, and how to make yours stand out by adding meaningful context, demonstrating company fit, and sharing what your résumé cannot.
Market Brief: LinkedIn Skills Audit
LinkedIn's Hiring Assistant is changing how recruiters evaluate candidate skills and experience. Learn how to optimize your LinkedIn Skills section, connect skills to measurable accomplishments, and strengthen your profile with credible evidence that helps recruiters recognize your qualifications.
Market Brief: AI in Applications
AI-generated résumés are making job applications more competitive, but standing out requires more than keywords and polished formatting. Explore how AI is changing hiring, why employers value proof of experience, and how accomplishments, portfolios, recommendations, and networking can help job seekers differentiate themselves.
The Infamous September Surge
The September Surge can create new momentum in the job market as hiring teams return from summer and year-end priorities come into focus. Learn how to prepare your résumé, optimize LinkedIn, reconnect with recruiters, strengthen your network, and make the most of seasonal hiring trends.
Market Brief: LinkedIn’s Job Search
LinkedIn's AI-powered job search is changing how candidates discover career opportunities. Explore how natural language searches, LinkedIn profile optimization, transferable skills, and strategic keywords can help job seekers find relevant roles and navigate the evolving hiring market.
Thoughts for a Tough Job Market
A difficult job search doesn't automatically mean you're doing something wrong. This perspective explores how strategy, structure, and self-compassion can help professionals navigate an overwhelming market without losing confidence in their value.
Not Getting Promoted? Here’s Why.
Being great at your job isn't always enough to earn a promotion. This reflection examines the often-overlooked factors that influence advancement, from building strategic relationships to showing leadership before you have the title.
Viv’s Clarity Testimonial
The most successful job searches don't always begin with more applications—they begin with greater clarity. This reflection explores how slowing down, filtering out career advice, and defining what truly matters can lead to a more focused, fulfilling, and effective career strategy.
Interview Prep Got You Stumped?!
The strongest interview questions don't just impress hiring managers—they help candidates evaluate whether a role is the right fit. This resource shares thoughtful questions to uncover team dynamics, leadership style, culture, and long-term opportunity.
Introducing Season Two’s Guests
Career advice is most valuable when it comes from multiple perspectives. This reflection introduces a LinkedIn Live series featuring recruiters, hiring leaders, coaches, and industry experts sharing real-world insights on hiring, leadership, career transitions, and professional growth.
We Are Now Entering ‘Sleepy Season’
A slower job search during the summer doesn't automatically mean something is wrong. This reflection explores how seasonal hiring trends impact momentum and how job seekers can use quieter periods to prepare strategically for what's next.
An Updated Résumé Review Guide
Most résumés don’t need a complete overhaul—they need clarity. This reflection introduces a practical guide designed to help professionals simplify, strengthen, and update their résumé with greater confidence and intention.
Permission to Clean the LinkedIn Feed
If LinkedIn feels exhausting, the problem might not be you—it might be your feed. This perspective highlights how intentionally curating what you consume can make the platform feel more human, relevant, and useful for your career.
Lauren’s Negotiation Testimonial
Many professionals avoid negotiating because they fear losing the offer. This reflection explores how preparation, market research, and a clear value story can lead to more confident conversations—and stronger compensation outcomes.
gAlumni Gives Back 2026
Networking works best when it starts with community. This perspective highlights how existing relationships—from former colleagues to alumni groups—can lead to meaningful connections, referrals, and unexpected career opportunities.
Résumé Tips for New Grads
Many early-career professionals struggle to land interviews because their résumé focuses on tasks instead of impact. This guide shares practical strategies for highlighting ownership, accomplishments, and value to create a stronger first impression.
Paying for Friends?
You’re not paying for friends—you’re investing in the space that makes real connection possible. This reflection explores how intentional communities create deeper relationships, belonging, and support that lasts far beyond the moment.