I've been job hunting for 7 months with no success, so I'm at a loss. I'm wondering if going back to school at 45 would help.

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The author (not pictured) has been unemployed for months.

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I found out I didn't get a job from a Facebook post. I told the employer it was wrong not to tell me directly.

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Jenna Hoffman

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What job seekers and employers need to learn about AI and hiring, according to Indeed's top marketer

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Indeed's chief marketing officer James Whitemore, speaking at the company's 2025 Future Works event

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Don't fall for the myth that no one hires during the holidays

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Parents, please stop asking me to hire your kids

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Scott Tannen and his wife cofounded the bedding company Boll & Branch in 2014.

Clark Adams

The 'Cool Girls' guide to bouncing back after a layoff

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Kristina O'Neill, left, and Laura Brown cowrote a book on how to cope with a job loss after losing their own magazine editor jobs.

Cass Bird

I've been a recruiter for over a decade — most candidates skip this step, and it's a huge mistake

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Corporate recruiter Laura Lazewski shares tips on how to write an effective thank-you note after a job interview.

Chayla Handley

It's a tough time to be a tech graduate — AI and layoffs have made it a competitive job market

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Tech graduates are entering a much tougher job market compared to a few years ago.

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Worried you're applying to a 'ghost job'? Here are some ways to tell

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"Ghost jobs" are roles that employers appear to be actively hiring for, though they're actually not.

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I've been a recruiter for the corporate elite for 25 years. These 10 mistakes can cost even the most brilliant candidate their dream job.

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Corporate recruiter, Deepali Vyas says the difference between executives landing their dream job or being rejected often comes down to the smallest details.

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