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More Pages, Less Confidence: The State of Resumes in 2026

Job seekers are writing longer resumes, customizing faster, and worrying more about ATS more than ever.

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice Expert

Updated: Jan 15, 2026

7 min read

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Five Roles Employers Are Hiring for at Scale in 2026

And the Top Jobs Powering the Labor Market

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice Expert

Updated: Jan 12, 2026

5 min read

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Office Romance Isn’t Dead: How Connection, Trust, and Managers Shape Work in 2026

Monster’s 2026 Workplace Relationships Report reveals what attraction, boundaries, and appreciation really look like in today’s workplace

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice Expert

Updated: Jan 27, 2026

6 min read

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Monster’s 2026 WorkWatch Report: Workers Brace for Uncertainty, Prioritize Stability Over Career Moves

What worker sentiment, hiring behavior, and economic signals reveal about the year ahead

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice Expert

Updated: Dec 16, 2025

11 min read

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Nearly Half of Workers Are “Job Hugging” as Comfort and Security Take Priority

Monster finds employees clinging to comfort as three in four expect to stay in their current jobs for the next two years.

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice Expert

Updated: Oct 16, 2025

5 min read

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Workplace Mental Health Statistics: 59% of Workers Say Their Job Harms Mental Health

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: May 8, 20267 min read

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Nursing Job Demand Remains High, Shifts Toward Specialized Roles

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: May 4, 20267 min read

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The Application Black Box: 60% Say Silence Is Their Biggest Job Search Frustration

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: May 1, 20267 min read

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89% of Grads Fear AI Replacing Entry Level Jobs, Monster Report Finds

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: May 8, 20267 min read

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Job Search Deal-Breakers Report: 60% of Job Seekers Won’t Apply Without Salary Range

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: May 8, 20269 min read

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Job Application Statistics: Nearly Half of Job Seekers Are “Spray & Pray” Applying

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Apr 10, 20266 min read

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Q1 2026 Monster Market Report: Where the Jobs Are Now & What Job Seekers Should Know

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Apr 3, 20269 min read

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2026 State of the Graduate Report: 67% Would Trade Pay for Job Security

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Mar 27, 20267 min read

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AI Trends Report: AI Mentions on Resumes Have More Than Tripled in 2 Years

By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Mar 20, 20266 min read

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