Sick of being asked to jump through hoops in job applications? Good news: you might start getting paid for your time

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Candidates want to be compensated for hiring tests but the balance of power remains firmly with employers.

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Most people hate this part of applying for a job — but it's still important to do

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As redundant as it may feel, you should still fill out those work history fields in a job application, even though that information is already in your resume.

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A personal finance TikToker claims unlimited PTO is the 'biggest scam.' Career experts say she has a point.

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Experts say unlimited PTO could be a sham (stock image.)

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7 fast-growing jobs that are desperate to hire

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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'm a Gen Z welder. This job kills your body, but I'm earning $2,000 a week and getting ripped doing it.

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Elizabeth is a welder based in Alberta, who chose to go into a trade job over a corporate role.

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I helped my aging dad get a job at the hospital I work at. I'm so proud and love being his coworker.

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Grace Ryu and her dad working at the hospital.
Grace Ryu often takes selfies with her dad when they pass each other at work in the same hospital.

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A boomer lives on $2,600 monthly from Social Security and his Walmart job: 'If I had $1 million, I don't know what I would do with it.'

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George Dziamniski, 62, (not pictured) lives off his Social Security income and part-time paycheck from Walmart.

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Silicon Valley financial software giant Intuit to pay back $555,000 to 2,600 workers over missed overtime payments

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Intuit is paying more than $555,000 in back wages to workers over missed overtime payments.

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The latest trick companies could be using to pay workers less

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Dropping education and experience requirements for jobs could help some Americans find work — but also help companies pay their employees less.

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