Businesses are hiring at their slowest pace since 2014. Nearly 1 in 4 jobless workers, 23.5%, are long-term unemployed — meaning they’ve been out of work for more than six months.

Networking is also important because as piles of résumés stack up for an open job, sifting through them, even with the help of applicant-tracking software, can be a heavy lift for busy managers ...

It features stories of people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else. When Paul Cotter's father, Richard, was 52, he was fired from his job at a large printing company.

To land a better job or a promotion in the new year, get clear on your goal and the skills or people you need to connect with to achieve it.

For job seekers, this new trend means less focus on where you studied and more focus on showing potential employers how you can add value to their organization with your unique set of skills.