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It’s a challenging time to enter the workforce. The share of unemployed Americans who are new to the workforce is at a 37-year high. Internship opportunities, meanwhile, dropped 11% compared to April 2024.
Over the past 12 months, the industry has added an average of 42,000 jobs per month. That accounts for nearly half (48.8%) of all employment growth in the U.S.
As more people turn to remote work, third spaces become increasingly important as essential infrastructure for many seeking productivity and community. And just like in an actual office, the come with a whole set of etiquette challenges.
Finding a job
Review 45 different ways you can make money from home, including starting a blog or podcast, and data entry.
Learn how to write an application letter to make your resume more impactful, plus review an example of making a compelling case for your qualifications.
In this article, we show you how to make extra income on the side without interfering with your day job.
Resumes & cover letters
Learn how to write a cover letter, and use our examples and tips to help you get a hiring manager’s attention with your own letter.
Learn what 10 skills you should consider putting on your resume, how to match skills on your resume to the job description and review FAQs about resume skills.
Learn how to create a resume that's comprehensive and best represents your skills, experience and qualifications.
Interviewing
When interviewing for a job, you may be asked to list and discuss your weaknesses. Review 10 example answers to this common but challenging interview question.
Learn why hiring managers ask the interview question "Tell me about yourself," and how to answer it with example answers so you can create your own.
In this article, we look at 22 common interview questions, offering sample questions and answers, plus interview tips to showcase your skill set.
Pay & salary
Learn how to negotiate your salary after a job offer to ensure you're fairly compensated and increase your earning potential throughout your career.
Learn how to ask for a raise, including when and how much to ask for, then review an example script to help you advocate for yourself.
In this article, we discuss 20 work-from-home jobs that pay well, including their average salaries and job responsibilities.
Career development
Learn how to craft a powerful self-introduction with these tips and essential details that will help you make a lasting impression, along with some examples.
In this Indeed Career Coach-approved article, you will learn how to write a compelling proposal letter and structure it properly.
Starting a new job
Learn about the steps you can take to formally accept a job offer and review our tips and an example acceptance letter.
Learn how to introduce yourself to colleagues in the workplace and explore examples and tips to build solid work relationships.
In this article, we discuss what a 30-60-90 day plan is, how to create one, provide a template and example and list useful tips you can use as a guide.
Job search resources
When we are able to understand each other, we are able to create environments of compassion, collaboration and connection. Let's champion a world of work where people are hired and seen for their strengths and talents—free from bias and discrimination.
Check out our resources to help you feel confident in your next virtual interview.
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Learn about the different interview structures along with the steps for choosing the format of an interview when meeting with your candidates.
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Learn what marketing majors do and discover a list of 18 jobs that marketing majors can pursue after earning their degree.
Discover how to write a fundraising manager resume by reading what to add in one, five steps to create this document and a resume template and example.
Looking for an Administrative resume? Use Indeed library of free Administrative resume examples and templates. Customized samples based on the most contacted resumes from over 100 million resumes on file.
In this article, we will define what a family nurse practitioner does, their average salary by state and how to become a family nurse practitioner.
If you're interested in the medical field and want to help patients of all ages, a job as a registered nurse might be the right fit for you. Learn more about what a registered nurse does, the average salary you'd make and what's required of you in this role.
Preparing for an interview? Here are some tips as well as sample behavioral interview questions and answers you can use to formulate your own responses.