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I was unemployed for year after being laid off twice. Here are 4 things that gave me the confidence I needed to keep chugging on.

Thu, 09/25/2025 - 05:11

Tech Insider : Business

Jasmine Lee — Jasmine Lee says facing two layoffs in two years felt like a quarter-life crisis.
Jasmine Lee

Careers, layoff, Unemployed, job-hunt, laid-off, contributor-2025, as-told-to

These Gen X job seekers are sick of the job hunt — and building businesses instead

Fri, 09/19/2025 - 05:40

Tech Insider : Business

Open sign at office — Business Insider spoke to four Gen Xers who turned to self-employment after struggling to find traditional work.
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Careers, job-hunt, gen-x, self-employment, job-market, changing-workplace-big-bet, hustle-culture-big-bet

After 20 years in sales at companies like Tesla and Wells Fargo, I'm DoorDashing to support my daughters

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 05:22

Tech Insider : Business

Ilya Brunshteyn with two daughters — Ilya Brunshteyn, a former salesperson, has two daughters.
Ilya Brunshteyn

Careers, job-hunt, gig-work, Unemployment, as-told-to, changing-workplace-big-bet, DoorDash

I got laid off and landed a senior Fortune 100 job in 5 months. Joining a job seekers group was key to my success.

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 07:47

Tech Insider : Business

Amy Ma holding a crab in a pool of water. — Ma joined a job-seeker's group after she read Phyl Terry's "Never Search Alone: The Job Seeker's Playbook. "
Courtesy of Amy Ma

Careers, Tech, contributor-2025, as-told-to, Layoffs, job-hunt, jobseeking

I'm a co-CEO and a former recruiter. This is the best question a candidate has ever asked me.

Fri, 08/29/2025 - 05:40

Tech Insider : Business

Noah Berk with books behind him — Noah Berk is the co-CEO of Aptitude 8, a technical consulting company.
Noah Berk

Careers, as-told-to, Interview, job-hunt, changing-workplace-big-bet

I'm 49 years old and was laid off from my six-figure sales job. I now make $52,000 in an entry-level role where I work alongside college grads.

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 10:52

Tech Insider : Business, Sports, Travel

Damon Duncan — Damon Duncan, a 49-year-old former sales engineer, was laid off in 2023 and 2024 and has since taken an entry-level position with significantly less pay.
Damon Duncan

Careers, Tech, Tech, Engineers, job-hunt, pay-cut, changing-workplace-big-bet

I got laid off at 65 and can't find a job. I don't want to retire, but I feel invisible to potential employers.

Fri, 07/04/2025 - 05:07

Tech Insider : Economy, Business

Woman with short grey hair and glasses takes a selfie in the street. Behind her are tall buildings, cars, and a clear blue sky. — Mary Jane Surette, 65, was laid off from her job in February and is looking at retirement if she doesn't find something else soon.
Courtesy of Mary Jane Surette

Careers, economy, Careers, Layofffs, Retirement, early-retirement, job-hunt

The basic qualifications for a job in AI and how to stand out, according to recruiters

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 13:55

Tech Insider

Graphic of. a someone looking at resume with magnifying glass, someone else on ladder hitting targets — Recruiters at staffing firms and AI companies say that AI skills are mostly transferable from other jobs in the field.
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Careers, Tech, AI, AI, Tech, job-hunt, ai-jobs

5 things you should lie about in interviews, according to a recruiting expert

Thu, 08/08/2024 - 09:28

Tech Insider

Joel Lalgee photo in button down, serious face — Joel Lalgee said the worst thing a job candidate can do is go on a tangent about their previous or current company.
Joel Lalgee

Careers, interviews, job-hunt, Recruiters

There's some really bad career advice on TikTok. Here are some of the worst tips you should ignore.

Thu, 08/01/2024 - 09:53

Tech Insider

A man looking frustrated during an interview — Some career advice on TikTok could be doing more harm than good.
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Careers, culture, Careers, Workplace, job-seeking, job-hunt, CV

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