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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: Dec 16, 2025

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: Oct 16, 2025

5 min read

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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

By Elizabeth Muenzen, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Feb 11, 20265 min read

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Frontline Jobs Driving Hiring in 2026

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Jul 1, 20265 min read

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The New Resume Taboo: Why 1 in 3 Workers Would Hide a Layoff

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Jan 28, 20265 min read

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2025 State of the Graduate Report

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Jan 27, 202619 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 ExpertUpdated: Jul 1, 20266 min read

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

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

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Five Roles Employers Are Hiring for at Scale in 2026

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Jan 12, 20265 min read

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The 2026 Job Market Outlook: Where the Jobs Are

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Jan 8, 20269 min read

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