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

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice Expert
Updated: Jan 15, 2026
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7 min read

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Five Roles Employers Are Hiring for at Scale in 2026

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice Expert
Updated: Jan 12, 2026
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5 min read

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

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice Expert
Updated: Jan 27, 2026
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6 min read

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

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice Expert
Updated: Dec 16, 2025
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11 min read

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

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice Expert
Updated: Oct 16, 2025
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5 min read
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Job Application Statistics: Nearly Half of Job Seekers Are “Spray & Pray” Applying
Job Application Statistics: Nearly Half of Job Seekers Are “Spray & Pray” Applying
By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Apr 10, 20266 min read
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Q1 2026 Monster Market Report: Where the Jobs Are Now & What Job Seekers Should Know
Q1 2026 Monster Market Report: Where the Jobs Are Now & What Job Seekers Should Know
By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Apr 3, 20269 min read
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2026 State of the Graduate Report: 67% Would Trade Pay for Job Security
2026 State of the Graduate Report: 67% Would Trade Pay for Job Security
By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Mar 27, 20267 min read
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AI Trends Report: AI Mentions on Resumes Have More Than Tripled in 2 Years
AI Trends Report: AI Mentions on Resumes Have More Than Tripled in 2 Years
By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Mar 20, 20266 min read
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The Laugh Gap at Work: 76% of Employees Hold Back Humor Around Senior Leaders
The Laugh Gap at Work: 76% of Employees Hold Back Humor Around Senior Leaders
By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Feb 13, 20267 min read
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The Credibility Gap: 13% of Job Seekers Admit to Lying on Their Resumes
The Credibility Gap: 13% of Job Seekers Admit to Lying on Their Resumes
By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Feb 13, 20266 min read
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State of the Workweek 2026: 45% of Workers Say They’re Workaholics
State of the Workweek 2026: 45% of Workers Say They’re Workaholics
By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Feb 12, 20266 min read
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Retention Over Recruitment: What Employers’ Top 2026 Priority Means for Job Seekers
Retention Over Recruitment: What Employers’ Top 2026 Priority Means for Job Seekers
By Elizabeth Muenzen, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Feb 11, 20265 min read
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Frontline Jobs Driving Hiring in 2026
Frontline Jobs Driving Hiring in 2026
By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Feb 11, 20265 min read