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This networking trick can help you skip the 'cattle call' when a job opens

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I left the US and work remotely from a boat in Southeast Asia. My hours are 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., but I still have time for adventures.

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I was laid off by Amazon and am struggling to find work. The job market feels like a brick wall, and I'm worried about my finances.

James Hwang was laid off by Amazon in October. He says the job market has felt like a "brick wall" he can't break through.

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I moved from the US to Finland for grad school and stayed to work. The pay is lower, but the work-life balance is great.

Jordan Blake Banks, an American who moved to Finland, said the pay is lower but healthcare education, and childcare are much more accessible.

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A woman sitting with a laptop. She's holding glasses in one hand and touching her face with the other.

Is this a bad time to look for a job? Companies can wait to hire, but would-be employees can't.

It takes a while for a job posting to turn into a hire. That can be frustrating for job seekers applying to work in the low-hire, low-fire job market.

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Listing olive oil as an interest on your résumé — crazy or quietly genius?

An X post about rejecting a candidate over their "olive oil" interest went viral. Four recruiters shared their reactions with Business Insider.

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The CEO of Wix shares the jobs he's most and least concerned about AI replacing

Wix CEO Avishai Abrahami predicts 70% of the top 20 most popular jobs in the US will be affected by AI in the next five to 10 years.

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Target's new CEO is thrown into crisis mode on day one

Michael Fiddelke takes over the Target CEO job on Sunday. He must deal with declining sales and civil unrest in the retailer's hometown, Minneapolis.

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Nvidia salaries revealed: How much the chip giant pays engineers and other key roles as its stock mints millionaires

See how much Nvidia paid in 2025, with some software engineers earning over $400,000. Salary data shows pay ranges across nearly 2,000 roles.

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I was laid off by Amazon and landed a new role 2 weeks later. Here's my advice for other laid-off tech workers.

After being laid off by Amazon in October 2025, Iren Azra Zou landed a new job two weeks later. She shared her top advice for other laid-off workers.

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AI is breaking the job application process — and forcing recruiters to rethink hiring and building the bench of talent

As AI reshapes job applications, companies focus less on titles and more on what candidates can actually do.

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I became self-employed after having kids. It was harder than corporate life.

A former marketing manager explains why leaving corporate life to freelance after having kids led to burnout and mental health struggles.

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Small-business owners in Portland, Maine, weigh whether to speak out on immigration — and what it could cost

Some small-business owners in Portland, Maine, are debating how best to support staff and customers amid a federal immigration crackdown.

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Superhuman's CEO has an 'insane' productivity hack that involves scoring himself weekly

Superhuman CEO Shishir Mehrotra calculates how much time he spends on tasks related to his to-do list.

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I took the federal buyout 1 year ago. I had to expand my job search nationwide to land my next role.

Jide Adebowale navigated a challenging job market after leaving his federal job in 2025. He ultimately found a tech role in Northern Virginia.

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I spent years balancing work and family. At 49, I'm finally focusing on my career while my husband handles the household labor.

Sarah Turner explains how a midlife career shift led her husband to take on all domestic work, transforming their marriage and her career.

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Hot at Work

At 58, I've got coworkers half my age. It's pushed me to find habits that help me look younger and feel confident.

Being in an office with younger coworkers pushed me to use makeup and hair dye. In my 50s, a few tricks help me look younger and be confident at work.

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Companies laying off staff this year includes Amazon, Citi, and Pinterest — see the list

Layoffs have hit companies including Amazon, Pinterest, and T-Mobile this year as AI and economic conditions reshape the business landscape.

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I'm a tech career coach. Do these 2 things immediately after getting laid off — and avoid this common mistake when using AI.

Amazon announced it's cutting 16,000 jobs. The career coach Kyle Elliott said you should use these two critical tools to help you find a job after a layoff.

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The CEO of $2 billion Harvey rival Legora says he still interviews everyone and asks this question

The Legora CEO, who cofounded the startup in 2023, said that he's looking for people who have "raw grit" and don't mind late hours.

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Texas governor orders H-1B hiring freeze at state universities and agencies

"Texas taxpayers invest billions to train our workforce," Gov. Greg Abbott wrote on X. "Those jobs should go to Texans."

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I got laid off from Amazon 3 years ago, and it changed the entire trajectory of my life — I couldn't be happier

A laid-off Amazon employee used his severance package to launch his comedy career, while working part-time in retail. He says it was worth the risk.

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I help women return to professional work. These are the mistakes I see most often.

An HR expert explains the most common mistakes women make when returning to work after a career break and how to avoid them.

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Kathryn and Kristen Groom sit on the steps of The Rose Manor.

We own a bed and breakfast. Starting our business and embracing our 'grandma jobs' before turning 40 was the best thing we ever did.

We quit our full-time jobs and opened an inn before turning 40. We were a little nervous about becoming young innkeepers, but it's been an advantage.

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A protester in red coat and mittens holds a sign reading "ICE out of MN"

Minneapolis shootings have pushed CEOs back into politics. Some are being more blunt than others.

Leaders voicing alarm over federal agents' actions risk backlash from a president known to target execs who cross him.

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The Wix CEO said AI gives engineers 'superpowers.' That means one trait is key for entry-level developers.

Wix CEO Avishai Abrahami said that entry-level engineers need to have this quality in order to keep up with the fast pace of change.

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I quit Meta to build an AI startup, and many of my colleagues were jealous. Here's how I prepared financially to leave Big Tech.

A former Google and Meta employee shares why he left Big Tech and how he got comfortable making the leap to entrepreneurship.

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12 high-paying jobs that don't need a college degree and are projected to grow over the next decade

Business Insider looked at jobs that don't usually need a college degree, are projected to grow, and pay at least $75,000.

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Vivienne Zhao is sitting on a train in Paris, France.

I spent years trying to blend in after moving to France. 10 years later, I've realized I don't have to.

Vivienne Zhao, 33, moved to Paris in her 20s. Living in France, far away from her parents, has shifted her understanding of home.

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Sam Altman said OpenAI is planning to 'dramatically slow down' its pace of hiring

The OpenAI CEO said during a town hall event that OpenAI will "hire more slowly but keep hiring" because AI lets the company do more with less people.

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Expedia laid off some employees and promoted new job openings

Expedia cuts jobs to simplify its structure and focus on future skills. Employees share experiences and new job openings on LinkedIn.

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Snow days hit working parents hard. Here's how 8 Business Insider parents manage.

Business Insider staffers share how they balance work and parenting during snow days, from crafts and screens to canceled meetings.

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I'm a professional organizer. Helping my 89-year-old mom downsize was emotionally brutal.

Regina Lark, a professional organizer, shares what she learned helping her 89-year-old mother downsize while grieving loss.

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The writer taking a selfie at an LA Galaxy game.

I live and work in 2 different cities. Commuting over 300 miles is great for my social life, productivity, and career.

Some people are confused that I live in Los Angeles and work in San Jose, but the long commute is great for my career, family, and social life.

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Finland is trying to poach top tech and AI talent from the US with 2-week visas and better work-life balance

Finland wants to lure American engineers and researchers with fast-track visas and good work-life balance as part of the global AI talent wars.

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The Hard Thing About Hard Things Book by Ben Horowitz, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking Paperback by Susan Cain, and Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin.

7 executives share the books have shaped their leadership

Executives highlighted leadership staples like "Dare to Lead," as well as titles focused on soft skills, like "Emotional Intelligence."

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I changed my résumé to downplay my age and started getting more interviews

After being laid off, Amy Lovett revised her résumé to remove her photo and downplay her work experience. That's when she started getting more calls.

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Power Hours

I worked at Joe & The Juice before founding Synthesia, a $4 billion AI unicorn. Here's how I structure my day.

Synthesia just raised a $200 million Series E funding round and is now valued at $4 billion. CEO Victor Riparbelli shares his daily routine.

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I make an extra $925 a month by renting out parking spaces. It's the easiest source of passive income I've found.

Nick Copeland explains how renting unused parking spaces and managing midterm rentals brings in a consistent five-figure monthly income.

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Inside Business

A Skadden partner who trained the hard way wonders if young lawyers still can

A "brick wall" moment changed his career. He wants younger generations to get that chance, too.

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Emily Stewart

Your boss is about to pull back your gym benefits

Employers are saving money by scaling back on wellness benefits for their employees, like gym membership discounts and free fitness apps.

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Snowflake's CEO shares the interview question he asks to get away from rehearsed answers

Snowflake CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy shared the two traits he wants in employees and how he seeks them out in interviews.

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EY exec says he has a 'high sensitivity' for detecting AI. Here's what gives it away.

EY's global chief innovation officer, Joe Depa, said he advises his teams to write their own content first and then ask AI to refine it.

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I'm 80 years old and still work every day. Retirement was never my plan.

80-year-old Robin Blair runs his family's greengrocer's, founded in 1875. He started helping in the business at age 5 and says he will never retire.

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Kyle Elliott is sitting on a chair holding a phone.

Don't make this one big mistake when dealing with a difficult boss, a career coach says

Kyle Elliott, a career coach for tech employees, told Business Insider clients can vent to the wrong people when they're dealing with a difficult boss.

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