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10/28/2026

Retirement is supposed to be the time when work becomes optional. But for many older Americans, clocking out for good simply is not possible.

Our latest Retirement Realities Report breaks down exactly what is keeping older generations on the job:

- 28% point to the high cost of living as the reason they are still working or actively looking for a job.
- 37% lack confidence that they have enough saved to actually retire.

Rising costs are changing how people plan for life after 60. For a growing number of workers, retirement is no longer a guaranteed next step. It is a luxury they cannot afford.

Curious about what else is keeping older workers on the job? Read the full report: https://www.resumebuilder.com/retirement-realities/

10/21/2026

The scariest part of job hunting? Applying to jobs that don't actually exist. 👻

If you feel like you're applying to listings that go nowhere, you aren't imagining it. Here are 3 quick ways to spot a ghost job before wasting your time:

❌ Not posted on the company site. The role may be frozen or filled, or worse, it could be a scam.
❌ Posted over 30 days ago: Active hiring may no longer be happening.
❌ Repeatedly reposted: The listing is often just collecting resumes.

Taking two minutes to verify an opening on a company's direct site can save you hours of wasted effort.

Read the full report here: https://www.resumebuilder.com/ghost-jobs/

Have you come across a ghost job during your search? Drop a 👻 below 👇

10/13/2026

Workplace gaslighting usually follows a predictable script. But instead of second-guessing yourself, here’s how to respond to the most common phrases without getting dragged into an argument:

👉 When they say: “I never said that.” (28% hear this)
✔️ Say this: “Thanks for clarifying. I’ll send a quick email recap so we stay aligned on next steps.”

👉 When they say: “That never happened.” (23% hear this)
✔️ Say this: “I’m focused on the project outcome, so let me document this in writing for the team.”

👉 When they say: “You’re overreacting.” (22% hear this)
✔️ Say this: “I'm focused on solving the project issue, so let's stick to the deliverables.”

When you shift the focus away from memory and straight to written documentation, you protect your peace and build an undeniable paper trail.

Have you ever heard any of these at work before?

10/06/2026

A job interview is a two-way conversation.

Before accepting an offer, use the interview process to get a clearer picture of what the role will actually look like once you’re hired.

Try asking:

- What does a typical week look like in this role?

- What would you want me to accomplish in my first 90 days?

- How might the responsibilities change over time?

- How do you typically approach promotions and career growth?

The goal isn’t to predict every change that could happen. It’s to make sure you’re making a decision based on a realistic picture of the job, not just the job description.

08/31/2026

If your current resume looks like a basic list of daily duties instead of a record of quota attainment, closed deals, and revenue growth, it might be getting passed over.

We built our Sales Resume Template specifically to highlight metrics, pipeline growth, and key wins right at the top where recruiters look first.

Do not let formatting hold back your earning potential. Click the link to grab your Sales Resume Template today! https://ow.ly/EVOX50ZBExe

08/27/2026

Want to land a flexible, fully remote role? Your resume needs to speak distributed team language.

It takes more than just knowing how to jump on a Zoom call. Remote managers want proof of self-management, asynchronous communication, and proactive problem-solving.

Swipe through for 10 must-have remote skills to feature on your resume right now!

08/25/2026

Myth: Your resume must always fit on a single page. Truth: Quality beats page count every single time.

The "one-page rule" causes so many talented candidates to cut vital accomplishments, metrics, and leadership experience just to fit an arbitrary layout.

So, when is a two-page resume actually a great choice?

You have 5+ years of relevant experience to showcase.

You are pivoting careers and need space to highlight transferable skills.

You hold technical or specialized roles that require detailed project scopes.

If every bullet point earns its spot with real value, page two is not a distraction. It is your evidence. Is your resume sitting at one page or two right now? Let's discuss in the comments!

08/20/2026

The worst mistake you can make in an interview? Leaving the Q&A to chance.

Asking basic questions gets you basic, canned answers. Strategic questions do two things: they position you as a high-value problem solver, and they uncover what working there is actually like.

Want to walk into your next interview fully prepared? Check out our complete guide on the blog for a master list of targeted interview questions! https://ow.ly/4EV850ZBEVJ

10/01/2024

Workers and companies continue to clash over return-to-office (RTO) policies, with Amazon recently making headlines for mandating a five-day in-office workweek.

In September, ResumeBuilder.com surveyed 1,030 U.S.-based full-time employees working for companies that implemented an RTO policy since 2020, now requiring employees to go into the office at least once per week.

Key findings:
~ 1 in 5 workers aren’t following their companies’ RTO policy
~ The majority of workers want to be in-office 3 days or less per week
~ Many workers will quit if their company forces compliance
~ 68% say their productivity would improve if they could choose their own schedule

https://www.resumebuilder.com/1-in-5-workers-admit-to-ignoring-return-to-office-rules/

Workers and companies continue to clash over return-to-office (RTO) policies, with Amazon recently making headlines for mandating a five-day in-office workweek.

09/16/2024

As a follow-up to our 2023 survey on seniors in the workplace, and to better understand the current and future employment status of older U.S. residents, ResumeBuilder.com surveyed 750 people ages 65 to 85 in September 2024.

Key findings:

- 13% of retired seniors say they’re likely to start working again next year
- Top reason for retirees returning to work is increased cost of living
- 22% of seniors are currently working
- 38% of working seniors don’t plan to retire for 5 or more years
- 4 in 10 working seniors were once retired

Full write-up: https://www.resumebuilder.com/1-in-8-retirees-plan-to-go-back-to-work-in-2025/