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General Motors Lays Off Hundreds of IT Workers Globally
General Motors is laying off 500-600 information technology workers in Michigan and elsewhere to reorganize around different skills and reduce overlap, the company confirmed May 11. The IT roles include jobs across GM’s global operations, according to spokesman Kevin Kelly. But GM would not confirm other specific locations for the layoffs outside of the Global Technical Center in Warren. It…
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Apple May Owe You up to $95 If You Have an iPhone. Here Are 5 Things to Know Before You File
Apple just got caught making promises it couldn’t keep, and now it’s writing a $250 million check. If you bought the right iPhone in the right window, some of that money has your name on it. The tech giant has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing it of false advertising. The plaintiffs say Apple sold the iPhone 16 by…
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How to Tailor Your Resume in 10 Steps and Double Your Interview Chances
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Monster. A targeted resume is a customized resume tailored to a specific job, highlighting the skills and experience that directly match the role. Instead of sending the same generic resume everywhere, a targeted approach helps you show employers exactly why you’re a strong fit for the position. What Is a Targeted Resume? Definition…
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9 Stealthy Ways to Prepare for a Career Change After 50 (Without Tipping Off Your Boss)
The average job search takes nearly five months, but for high-earning professionals over 50, that timeline can stretch significantly longer. You are certainly not alone in looking for the exit; about a quarter of adults 50-plus recently surveyed by AARP reported they planned to switch roles, a massive jump from the previous year. However, broadcasting your intentions too early is…
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3 Ways to Supplement Your Income While Living Abroad
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Live and Invest Overseas. Often, people move abroad at the request of their employer, and, just as often, the opportunity to be placed overseas for work is given to younger folks, those in the middle of their careers. But for many, that is not the situation. You might be in retirement and looking…
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The Vast Majority of Grads Fear AI Is Reshaping the Entry-Level Job Market (and Not in Their Favor)
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Monster. Artificial intelligence is already shaping how graduates learn, work, and search for jobs. But for many entering the workforce, excitement about AI is paired with uncertainty. If you’re asking, “Is AI replacing entry-level jobs?”, you’re one of many. According to new research from Monster, nearly 9 in 10 graduates (89%) are concerned…
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How to Format and Optimize Your Resume as an Older Worker
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Monster. If you’re wondering, “How do you write a resume if you’re over 50?”, you want to create a resume after retirement, or you’re simply looking for tips on writing a resume as an older worker, the process doesn’t stray far from writing any modern resume. Modern resumes focus on relevant experience, measurable…
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Love Reading? 8 Ways Bookworms Can Make Money
For most book lovers, reading is a quiet escape or a way to stay informed. But your literacy skills are a marketable asset in an economy that increasingly values specialized knowledge and clear communication. Turning a hobby into a revenue stream doesn’t mean you have to stop enjoying your favorite genres. It simply means leveraging the analytical and organizational skills…
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See Where Layoffs Hit the US Job Market in 2026 With This Tracker
Nike, Apple and Republic National Distributing Company, a major alcohol distributor in the United States, are among the latest companies listed on USA TODAY’s layoff tracker, which is powered by Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act filings. The tracker captured Nike’s latest layoff filing in St. Charles, Missouri, on April 23, showing 172 job cuts, part of its broader…
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Why Recruiters Are Scouting New Talent Outside the Office (and Where They’re Looking)
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Zety.com. As traditional hiring channels become saturated, decision-makers are turning to unconventional environments to find their next high performers. Zety’s latest Off-The-Clock Recruiting Report surveyed 1,001 employees responsible for hiring and found that 59% feel very comfortable recruiting candidates outside of work—and many are already doing so at restaurants (42%), grocery stores (32%),…
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