I struggled to find a job after taking the federal buyout last year. I had to expand my search nationwide to land my next role.

Tech Insider : Business, Technology
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Jide Adebowale.

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Bad news, tech workers: A brand-name résumé isn't enough anymore

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Sports
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Mike Kostersitz (left), Deborah Hendersen (center), and Mody Khan (right) all had big names on their résumés but varying luck in finding a new role in today's tricky market.

Mike Kostersitz, Deborah Hendersen, Mody Khan

I raised my grandchildren after my daughter and son-in-law died. Now 87, it wasn't how I expected retirement to be.

Tech Insider : Economy, Business
Rebecca Reed
Rebecca Reed raised her grandchildren.

Annie Flanagan for BI

I spent years balancing work and family. At 49, I'm finally focusing on my career while my husband handles the household labor.

Tech Insider : Business
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Sarah Turner's husband does all the household chores so she can work.

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At 58, I've got coworkers half my age. It's pushed me to find habits that help me look younger and feel confident.

Tech Insider : Business
Author Lisa Cannon smiling wearing scarf, army-green jacket
I didn't use makeup or hair dye until I was in an office with coworkers half my age. Fortunately, a few things helped me feel younger and more confident at work.

Lisa Cannon

I'm a tech career coach. Do these 2 things immediately after getting laid off — and avoid this common mistake when using AI.

Tech Insider : Business
Kyle Elliott standing in front of a projector screen giving a talk.
Elliott coaches employees at startups and Big Tech companies

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The CEO of $2 billion Harvey rival Legora says he still interviews everyone and asks this question

Tech Insider : Business
Legora's CEO
Legora's CEO said that working at the startup can mean dinners in the office and signing deals on New Year's Eve.

Max Junestrand, Legora

Texas governor orders H-1B hiring freeze at state universities and agencies

Tech Insider : Politics, Business, Travel
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott

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I got laid off from Amazon 3 years ago, and it changed the entire trajectory of my life — I couldn't be happier

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
Ricci Armani doing standup comedy
Ricci Armani decided to go all in on comedy after Amazon laid him off.

Ricci Armani

I help women return to professional work. These are the mistakes I see most often.

Tech Insider : Business
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The author coaches women reentering the workforce after a career break.

Courtesy of the author

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