Recruiters and hiring managers are dealing with an unprecedented spike in job applications, and the numbers are "overwhelming ...

Job seekers should be judicious when applying to several roles at the same company — otherwise, "you're probably going to look desperate," experts say.

When Erica Schwartz graduated from Boston University in 2017, the marketing major ran into a wall experienced by many young job-seekers: You can do everything right and still not get an interview. She ...

One frequent misunderstanding about job applications is that the purpose of the materials is simply to get the job. Although getting a job is certainly your goal when you submit your job application ...

Job seekers are applying to more roles than years prior. Some say generative AI tools are to thank. Six months ago, Anshita Verma was sending out a handful of job applications a day. Now, the ...

Despite the uncertainty in today’s job market, the job search process is getting shorter for some applicants, says a new ...

The rise of artificial intelligence is not only affecting how people work—it’s also shaping the job market itself, especially ...

Most employers maintain policies on record retention in accordance with federal regulations. Several federal acts require retention of employment applications for a specified time; however, there is ...

Johnny C. Taylor Jr., a human-resources expert, is tackling your questions as part of a series for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, the world's ...

Competition to get into any college, let alone the school of your dreams, is fierce. For those hoping to push their application to the top of the ever-growing heap, prior work experience can be a big ...