Ryan Jenkins, pictured above on Dec. 10, 2025, is the economic development coordinator for the city of Fairview Heights, Illinois. He encountered a rocky road on the path to finding a job. In July, ...

More graduates in the Class of 2025 are six months after graduation than the Class of 2024 at the same point last year, ...

Job seekers in 2025 have faced a challenging hiring landscape. Companies aren't hiring at the same levels they used to, and applicants report facing stiff competition. AI screening résumés, employers ...

It's that time of year when many college seniors graduate and head out into the real world looking for jobs. But are there jobs to be found right now? Chicago-based career expert John Challenger ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kara Dennison writes about careers, leadership, and the job market. In the 2025 job market, hiring slowed as employers became more ...