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More Pages, Less Confidence: The State of Resumes in 2026

Job seekers are writing longer resumes, customizing faster, and worrying more about ATS more than ever.

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice Expert

Updated: Jan 15, 2026

7 min read

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Five Roles Employers Are Hiring for at Scale in 2026

And the Top Jobs Powering the Labor Market

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice Expert

Updated: Jan 12, 2026

5 min read

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Office Romance Isn’t Dead: How Connection, Trust, and Managers Shape Work in 2026

Monster’s 2026 Workplace Relationships Report reveals what attraction, boundaries, and appreciation really look like in today’s workplace

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice Expert

Updated: Jul 1, 2026

6 min read

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Monster’s 2026 WorkWatch Report: Workers Brace for Uncertainty, Prioritize Stability Over Career Moves

What worker sentiment, hiring behavior, and economic signals reveal about the year ahead

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice Expert

Updated: Aug 4, 2026

11 min read

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Nearly Half of Workers Are “Job Hugging” as Comfort and Security Take Priority

Monster finds employees clinging to comfort as three in four expect to stay in their current jobs for the next two years.

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice Expert

Updated: Aug 4, 2026

5 min read

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Best Cities to Start a Career in 2026: Top 100 U.S. Metros

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Aug 3, 202611 min read

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Monster Livelihood Index Q2 2026: Workers Feel More Prepared but Less Financially Secure

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Jul 27, 20268 min read

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93% of Workers Say Wages Aren’t Keeping Up With the Cost of Living

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Jul 20, 20269 min read

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Monster Q2 2026 Market Report: Healthcare Leads Hiring as Midwest Markets Gain Momentum

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Jul 13, 20268 min read

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Job Scam Statistics 2026: 95% of Job Seekers Report Suspicious Offers

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Jul 6, 20267 min read

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America’s 15 Best Jobs for Workplace Experience

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Jun 29, 20267 min read

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The Summer of Staycations Is Here: 52% of Workers Are Staying Home as Costs Rise

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Jun 22, 20266 min read

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Over Half (53%) of American Workers Are “Microshifting” Their Workday

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Jun 15, 20267 min read

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Doomjobbing Report: 48% of Job Seekers Apply Without Reading the Full Job Description

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Jun 8, 20267 min read

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