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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: Jan 27, 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: Jan 5, 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: Nov 12, 2025

5 min read

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Nursing Job Demand Remains High, Shifts Toward Specialized Roles

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: May 4, 20267 min read

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The Application Black Box: 60% Say Silence Is Their Biggest Job Search Frustration

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: May 1, 20267 min read

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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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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

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

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

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

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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