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

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

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Job Hugging 2025, Volume 1: Comfort & Security Take Priority for 48% of Workers
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
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6 min read
Why the “Right to Disconnect” Matters: Workers Want Boundaries Between Jobs and Life
Navigating Personality Hires in the Workplace: What Employees Really Think
The Rise of Polyworking: Why Nearly Half of Workers Hold Multiple Jobs
AI Agents in the Workplace: What Workers Think About the Future of Jobs and Technology
Career Catfishing: 4 in 5 of Workers Have Been “Catfished” Into a Job
Noncompete Agreements in the Workplace: What Workers Really Think
Toxic Workplaces Are Worsening: 80% of U.S. Workers Now Say Their Job Hurts Their Mental Health
Q3 2025 Monster Market Report: Where the jobs are now and how to land one
43% of Workers Say Their Office Has No Dress Code: How Workplace Fashion Is Evolving