Opinion: What everyone gets wrong about the modern job search — and what actually works

Debunking myths about applicant-tracking systems and modern job search advice

This article debunks widespread myths about modern job searching, particularly exaggerated claims about applicant-tracking systems (ATS) and

What everyone gets wrong about the modern job search—and what actually works

Tech job seeker shares lessons learned after 450 applications: Why cold applications no longer work

The author shares their experience of applying to 450 positions before finally getting hired in the tech industry. They argue that tradition

Debunking Myths About Monthly Jobs Reports: Hiring, Unemployment, and Data Limitations

The article debunks common myths about monthly jobs reports, explaining why strong hiring doesn't always move the unemployment rate due to a

The Structural Flaws in Applicant Tracking Systems: Why HR Technology Fails Job Seekers

The article analyzes the structural flaws in applicant tracking systems (ATS), explaining how decades of misaligned incentives between HR bu

New York Times seeks worker perspectives on how AI is reshaping careers

The New York Times is reaching out to workers, job seekers, and students to understand how artificial intelligence is affecting their career