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10 Alternatives to College Degrees for Any Budget

A 4-year degree isn’t required to succeed in life. These alternatives to college education provide opportunities to gain skills and experience without needing student loans.

Criminal Record at Work [2022 Study]

Should ex-offenders be reintegrated into society by getting employed? Here’s what people really think about second-chance hiring.

Gig Economy: Definition, Statistics & Trends [2024 Update]

Some say the gig economy is booming, some say it’s declining. Learn the complex truth about the gig economy from statistics and research from 2024 aggregated from multiple independent sources.

Childhood Dream Jobs [2021 Study]

Do people land their dream jobs from childhood? One study asks 2,000 Americans if they fulfilled their childhood dreams. Here are the results.

How Long Does It Take to Write a Resume? Zety’s Study

The time spent on writing a resume depends on many elements. After all, it’s a highly personal document. See our study and learn the average time it takes to write a resume.

The Great Resignation: Why Workers Are Quitting in Droves

Millions of workers across America are quitting their jobs in search of new opportunities. Find out their reasons, and what employers can do to stem the tide.

The Truth about Mondays: 2023 Work Week Research

Different workdays evoke different emotions. Are Mondays the worst and Fridays the best? Not necessarily. Here’s how people really feel about each day of the workweek.

Workers on the Gig Economy: 2022 Statistics

Gig job or full-time employment? Here’s what people think about the concept of short-term and contract work.

Top Traits and Qualities Employers Look for in 2024

Discover the personality traits and qualities that recruiters and hiring managers value the most and find out the “X factor” that’ll win them over.

Return to Office or Remain Remote? What Workers Want in 2022

Home office, inflationary pay rise, or some other benefits? Here’s what employees value at the workplace in 2022.

Job Hunting Nightmares: What Are Recruiters Doing Wrong?

The Great Resignation means major job ad scouring. Cringeworthy job ads and nightmare recruiters won’t cut it anymore! 1000+ American workers share the no-nos.

Leaving a Job: From Termination to Resignation [2023 Study]

To quit or to be fired? That’s the question. 1000 employees open up on how they really feel about ending employment and share their experiences with changing jobs.

Data-Driven Career Change Ideas if COVID-19 Hit Your Industry

If you’ve been working in the industry that got hit hardest by the pandemic and lost your job—here’s a list of alternative careers for you. Based on real data.