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Expert advice and resources for job seekers and those looking to advance in their current roles.

A lone figure sits at an empty desk in a futuristic office, surrounded by glowing computer screens, symbolizing the impact of AI on entry-level jobs.

AI's Real Risk: Entry-Level Jobs Face Squeeze and Elimination

Companies have announced nearly 50,000 job cuts this year directly linked to artificial intelligence, according to CBS News .

Nathaniel Brooks· May 24· 2 min
Abstract representation of artificial intelligence with data streams and subtle financial charts, symbolizing AI's computational power and economic challenges.

Anthropic Projects Operating Profit, But Compute Costs Loom

Anthropic projects $10.9 billion in revenue for June 2026, with a projected operating income, but faces colossal computing costs.

Nathaniel Brooks· May 21· 2 min
Corporate employees training like elite athletes on a field, demonstrating focus and peak physical conditioning for business success.

Companies Train Corporate Employees Like Elite Athletes for Peak Performance

Highwire, a new corporate training venture from Knopman Marks, conditions executives with 70 percent practice-based exercises.

Nathaniel Brooks· May 20· 2 min
Diverse group of recent graduates facing a futuristic cityscape with AI interfaces, symbolizing the challenge of entering the 2026 job market.

AI reshapes 2026 job market, challenging recent grads' entry

College graduates in virtually every industry will likely need experience working with AI, a fundamental shift that is reshaping entry-level job requirements faster than many institutions can adapt.

Nathaniel Brooks· May 18· 2 min
A Wendy's restaurant at dusk with some darkened windows, suggesting closures, with a subtle 'Closing Down Sale' sign.

Wendy's Plans Widespread Store Closures in Turnaround

In February 2025, Wendy's slashed its quarterly dividend by over 40%, from $0.

Nathaniel Brooks· May 18· 2 min
International students looking worried in front of a US government building, symbolizing the impact of new visa policies on their job market access.

US visa policies challenge international students job market

Under new proposed US visa policies, graduate students face a ban on transferring between schools or programs at any stage.

Nathaniel Brooks· May 12· 2 min
How ElevateCFO Helps Founders Build a Finance Function Before Hiring a Full-Time CFO

How ElevateCFO Helps Founders Build a Finance Function Before Hiring a Full-Time CFO

ElevateCFO helps founders navigate the challenging middle stage of business growth with fractional CFO services, offering AI-powered insights, financial reporting, forecasting, and strategic guidance. It allows growing businesses to professionalize their finance function before committing to a full-time CFO hire.

Sponsored· May 11· 7 min
Mattcher Helps Mid-Career Professionals Find Roles That Fit Faster

Mattcher Helps Mid-Career Professionals Find Roles That Fit Faster

Mid-career professionals often face an exhausting job search with traditional methods yielding little response. Mattcher leverages AI-powered resume analysis to help these experienced individuals find roles that align with their skills, experience, and values more efficiently.

Sponsored· May 11· 7 min
Spirit Airlines employee looking sad outside Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas, after mass layoffs impacting Nevada jobs.

Spirit Airlines lays off 999 Nevada workers, impacting Las Vegas jobs

Nearly 1,000 Spirit Airlines employees in Las Vegas, including 772 flight attendants, were laid off as the airline permanently ceased operations at Harry Reid International Airport.

Nathaniel Brooks· May 7· 2 min
Displaced Spirit Airlines employees in Las Vegas receive support from Nevada DETR after sudden airport layoffs.

Nevada DETR Offers Aid to Displaced Spirit Airlines Workers

Nearly 1,000 Spirit Airlines employees based at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas were laid off over the weekend as the airline abruptly shut down, leaving hundreds without paychecks.

Nathaniel Brooks· May 6· 2 min
A young graduate contemplating career choices amidst a futuristic cityscape with AI interfaces, symbolizing the impact of artificial intelligence on entry-level job prospects.

AI reshapes entry-level jobs, challenging 2026 graduate career plans

Josephine Timperman, a 20-year-old Miami University student, switched her major from business analytics to marketing.

Nathaniel Brooks· May 5· 2 min
Diverse group of New Hampshire college graduates looking concerned at a complex, abstract job market, symbolizing uncertainty and the need for new skills.

New Hampshire Grads Face 7.2% Unemployment Amidst Shifting Job Market

In 2025, New Hampshire college graduates aged 20-24 with bachelor's degrees faced a 7.

Nathaniel Brooks· May 4· 2 min
Spirit Airlines employees facing job losses receive guidance and support from FloridaCommerce for unemployment benefits.

FloridaCommerce Aids Spirit Airlines Workers Facing Job Losses

Displaced Spirit Airlines workers are being told to bypass conventional wisdom and file for unemployment benefits before receiving their final paychecks, a move designed to prevent critical delays in

Nathaniel Brooks· May 4· 2 min
An empty office desk with a glowing AI interface, symbolizing the threat of AI to entry-level jobs and the changing job market.

AI reshapes job market, threatens entry-level jobs

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei forecasts AI could eliminate half of all entry-level white-collar jobs within five years, potentially pushing unemployment into double digits, according to Fortune .

Nathaniel Brooks· May 2· 2 min
Young job seekers looking stressed, contemplating quitting their jobs, with Emily Blunt's advice in the background, highlighting the economic divide.

Emily Blunt career advice sparks debate among job seekers

Emily Blunt, a celebrated actress, recently told young women to simply 'quit their terrible jobs,' sparking a fierce debate about who can actually afford such a luxury.

Nathaniel Brooks· Apr 30· 2 min
Diverse individuals participating in a job training workshop, learning new skills and looking towards a brighter future with support.

Pennsylvania Enhances SNAP E&T for Job Seeker Success

Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services (PA DHS) has implemented a new certification process, significantly increasing the number of work and education programs available for Supplemental Nutritio

Nathaniel Brooks· Apr 29· 2 min
Veterans and students touring a construction site, learning about skilled trades careers with support from tech giants.

Tech Giants Fund 2026 Skilled Trades Programs for Veterans

On April 17, 175 high school students from Colorado toured a housing development, not just to observe, but to actively learn about construction careers.

Nathaniel Brooks· Apr 28· 2 min
Military veterans in firefighting gear stand prepared in a forest, ready to combat wildfires, showcasing their transition to civilian service.

BLM offers veteran job opportunities in wildfire crews

The Bureau of Land Management specifically recruits military veterans for its wildland fire crews, leveraging their specialized skills for critical fire and aviation management across the nation.

Nathaniel Brooks· Apr 24· 2 min
Tim Cook in an office, reflecting on Steve Jobs' portrait and legacy, embodying independent and values-driven leadership.

Tim Cook shares Steve Jobs' advice: 'Do the right thing.'

Just days before Tim Cook transitions from Apple CEO to board executive chairman on September 1, 2026, the enduring wisdom from Steve Jobs that shaped his tenure resurfaces: "Never ask what I would do

Nathaniel Brooks· Apr 21· 2 min
Futuristic recruitment office with AI interfaces, holographic displays, and automated candidate analysis for efficient hiring.

AI tools reshape recruitment and hiring in 2026

End-to-end AI Worker platforms, designed to automate significant portions of the hiring process, can cost employers up to $250,000 in their first year alone, including licenses, integrations, and setu

Nathaniel Brooks· Apr 21· 2 min
A recent graduate looking stressed and overwhelmed by a large pile of job applications, symbolizing the challenges of the current job market.

New Grads Navigate Tough Job Market Amid Skills Gap

Gillian Frost, a recent graduate, has applied to over 90 jobs since September 2025.

Nathaniel Brooks· Apr 17· 2 min
College students and older adults working together in a dynamic office, symbolizing the changing job market and intergenerational collaboration.

Older adults reshape 2026 job market for college students

Over the next decade, the fastest-growing segment of the labor force will not be recent college graduates, but people aged 65 and older.

Nathaniel Brooks· Apr 17· 2 min
Diverse group of Gen Z graduates collaborating in a modern co-working space, embracing flexible and entrepreneurial career paths.

New Grads Navigate Shifting Job Market, Reject 9-to-5

More than half (51.3%) of Gen Z job seekers actively abandon the traditional 9-to-5 desk job. They opt instead for freelancing, entrepreneurship, and consulting roles, according to Cosmopolitan . This

Nathaniel Brooks· Apr 15· 2 min
A discouraged job seeker looking at a rejection email on their laptop, symbolizing the mental health toll of job search burnout.

Job search burnout and rejection severely impact job seekers' mental health.

After investing over five hours interviewing for a nonprofit job between November and January, Jenna Hoffman discovered her rejection through a public Facebook post by the organization itself, accordi

Nathaniel Brooks· Apr 15· 2 min
Diverse undergraduate students protesting for better pay and working conditions with picket signs in front of a university building.

Student unions surge for better pay and working conditions

In 2012, no undergraduate-student employee unions existed.

Nathaniel Brooks· Apr 13· 2 min
People looking distressed with empty grocery bags outside a government building after losing SNAP benefits due to work requirements.

SNAP work requirements fail to boost employment, millions lose aid

Arizona saw a staggering 47% loss of people in the SNAP program in 2025, with approximately 424,000 Arizonans losing benefits, according to KOTA Territory News .

Nathaniel Brooks· Apr 12· 2 min
A job seeker meticulously working on their resume on a laptop, symbolizing the effort required to navigate a tough job market and advanced hiring technologies.

Job seekers pay for resume help amid tough market

By 2026, many qualified job seekers are paying for professional resume services.

Nathaniel Brooks· Apr 12· 2 min
A diverse college student smiling confidently in a modern professional headshot booth, representing career readiness and digital branding for the job market.

South Texas College Launches Professional Headshot Booth for Student Career Readiness

South Texas College has launched a professional headshot booth to improve student career readiness. This new resource provides high-quality headshots, equipping participants with assets for digital professional branding and boosting confidence in the job market.

Nathaniel Brooks· Mar 30· 2 min
Diverse professionals collaborating in a modern office with futuristic interfaces, highlighting the synergy between human skills and AI in the workplace.

The Human Skills Shift: Essential for Career Success in 2026

A recent study analyzing 5 years of job posts from 19,000 organizations revealed a surging demand for critical thinking and communication, even within highly technical roles, according to PMC .

Nathaniel Brooks· Jul 8· 4 min
Diverse digital nomads collaborating in a modern, sun-drenched co-working space with a panoramic city view, symbolizing global remote work opportunities.

What Digital Nomad Skills and Legalities Matter Most in 2026?

By 2026, over 60 countries are projected to offer specialized digital nomad visas, a stark increase from just a handful five years prior, transforming global talent migration.

Nathaniel Brooks· Jun 16· 6 min