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2025 Education and Earnings Report: Does Getting a Master’s Degree Pay Off?
Is pursuing a master’s degree a smart move when it comes to how your skills and abilities are viewed, or are employers placing more value on practical experience? To find out, Resume Genius surveyed 1,000 U.S. hiring managers about who they view as having higher performance and salary potential: master’s degree holders vs candidates with...…
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2025 Mental Health and Employability Report: Insights from 1,000 Hiring Managers
In 2025, job seekers are wondering whether it’s okay to disclose their neurodivergence during the hiring process or ask about benefits like therapy coverage and mental health days. But how are hiring managers responding? To find out, Resume Genius surveyed 1,000 U.S. hiring managers and asked them how mental health impacts their hiring decisions, whether...…
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2025 Unfiltered Hiring Insights Report: Who's Getting Hired?
What behaviors do hiring managers consider deal-breakers? Do social media DMs hurt or help an applicant’s chances of getting a job? And is a job seeker’s age working for or against them in the hiring process? To find out what hiring managers are really thinking during the hiring process, Resume Genius surveyed 1,000 hiring managers...…
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2024 Job Seeker Insights Report: 1,000 Candidates Weigh In on the Job Search
To stay competitive, it’s important to grasp how the job search has changed, with candidates now focusing on new priorities and worries. We surveyed 1,000 active U.S. job seekers to learn how factors such as job-hunting frustrations, resume lies, mental health struggles, management challenges, and AI fears are driving their career decisions in 2024. Job...…
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15 Best Jobs for Older People in 2026
Our High-Paying, Older-Worker-Friendly Jobs Report puts together a list of the 15 best jobs for older people, whether you’re re-entering the workforce, changing careers, or seeking a role that better fits your lifestyle. While many of these positions list a bachelor’s degree as a requirement, most can realistically be entered through a licensing exam, a...…
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How to Write a Letter of Intent for a Job
If you'd like to apply to a company with no open positions, submit a letter of intent so they’ll remember you when a new role becomes available.
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What to Bring to a Job Fair
About to attend your first career fair but not sure what to pack? We've put together a list of what to bring to a job fair to help you make a good first impression on recruiters.
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The 10 Most In-Demand Jobs for 2026
Certain careers stand out for their growing demand and long-term job outlook. Our In-Demand Jobs Report highlights where the job market is headed, using employment and wage data to help you plan your next career move with confidence. What we mean by “in-demand jobs” When we refer to “in-demand jobs,” we’re talking about occupations that...…
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How to Follow Up On a Job Application
Use our follow-up email template and expert advice to learn the best way to follow up on your job application.
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