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Working Remote for 3 Years: The Real Truth About Career Growth
Remote Work April 29, 2025

Working Remote for 3 Years: The Real Truth About Career Growth

Remote work can accelerate your career if you do it right. Learn strategies for standing out, getting promoted, and building relationships while working remotely.

Nerdy Hire, Career Research Team, Nerdy Hire
7 min read 7,835 views
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My First Year Working in AI: What I Learned About Career Pivots
Industry Trends April 24, 2025

My First Year Working in AI: What I Learned About Career Pivots

AI is creating new career paths that didn't exist five years ago. Learn how the job market is changing and what skills will be in demand.

Nerdy Hire, Career Research Team, Nerdy Hire
5 min read 8,427 views
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I Left a $200K Salary for "Less Money"—and Doubled My Real Compensation
Compensation Trends April 12, 2025

I Left a $200K Salary for "Less Money"—and Doubled My Real Compensation

When I calculated my total compensation at my new job, the numbers shocked me. Despite a 15% salary cut, I'm taking home 40% more value. Here's the math most job seekers miss—and why focusing on base salary could cost you $50K+ per year.

Nerdy Hire, Career Research Team, Nerdy Hire
5 min read 8,632 views
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What Nobody Tells You About Changing Careers at 35
Career Psychology February 24, 2025

What Nobody Tells You About Changing Careers at 35

Career transitions impact more than your resume—they reshape your identity. This comprehensive analysis examines the psychological stages of professional reinvention and provides evidence-based strategies for maintaining wellbeing through change.

Nerdy Hire, Career Research Team, Nerdy Hire
7 min read 6,238 views
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My Company Tried a 4-Day Work Week: Here's What Actually Happened
Workplace Innovation February 17, 2025

My Company Tried a 4-Day Work Week: Here's What Actually Happened

Our longitudinal study of 124 companies that implemented four-day workweeks reveals surprising findings about productivity, employee retention, and mental health. The data challenges conventional wisdom about optimal work schedules.

Nerdy Hire, Career Research Team, Nerdy Hire
6 min read 11,243 views
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How I Negotiated a 40% Raise: Lessons from 15 Job Offers
Salary Negotiation February 4, 2025

How I Negotiated a 40% Raise: Lessons from 15 Job Offers

The most effective salary negotiation strategies aren't about demands—they're about psychology. Learn the science-backed tactics that helped me and my clients secure substantially higher compensation packages.

Nerdy Hire, Career Research Team, Nerdy Hire
8 min read 18,349 views
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I Reviewed 500 Resumes Last Month: Here's What Actually Works
Resume Strategies January 14, 2025

I Reviewed 500 Resumes Last Month: Here's What Actually Works

Most job seekers focus on resume elements that recruiters barely notice. Learn what actually catches a hiring manager's attention.

Nerdy Hire, Career Research Team, Nerdy Hire
6 min read 12,583 views
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Job Search Strategies January 4, 2025

My Last 3 Jobs Were Never Posted Online: Here's How I Found Them

Over 70% of positions are filled without ever being publicly advertised. Discover how to tap into this "hidden job market" through targeted networking strategies that connect you directly to decision-makers.

Nerdy Hire, Career Research Team, Nerdy Hire
6 min read 9,872 views
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The Data Behind Alternative Interview Locations: A Statistical Analysis of Hiring Outcomes
Hiring Analytics November 15, 2024

The Data Behind Alternative Interview Locations: A Statistical Analysis of Hiring Outcomes

Comprehensive analysis of 12,000+ interviews across 500 companies reveals significant performance differences based on interview location. Our multi-year study identifies which environments produce the most accurate hiring decisions.

Nerdy Hire Research Team, Hiring Analytics Division
15 min read 23,847 views
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The Real Reason Good Jobs Are So Hard to Find Right Now
Market Analysis October 28, 2024

The Real Reason Good Jobs Are So Hard to Find Right Now

Economic principles governing professional services markets reveal complex dynamics between skill scarcity, technological disruption, and compensation structures. This analysis examines how traditional supply-demand models apply to knowledge work.

Nerdy Hire Research Team, Economic Analysis Division
12 min read 15,634 views
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I Quit My Job 5 Times in 3 Years: Here's What I Learned About Career Strategy
Career Economics September 15, 2024

I Quit My Job 5 Times in 3 Years: Here's What I Learned About Career Strategy

Applying modern portfolio theory to career development reveals optimal strategies for skill acquisition, risk diversification, and long-term value creation. This framework provides systematic approaches to professional growth decisions.

Nerdy Hire Research Team, Career Economics Division
14 min read 18,902 views
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Beyond Resumes: The Hiring Revolution Nobody Saw Coming
Hiring Innovation August 20, 2024

Beyond Resumes: The Hiring Revolution Nobody Saw Coming

Traditional resumes are dying. Forward-thinking companies are revolutionizing how they identify talent through skills assessments, work samples, and behavioral interviews. This comprehensive guide reveals the future of hiring.

Nerdy Hire, Career Research Team, Nerdy Hire
10 min read 14,567 views
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The Great Skill Shift: Why Adaptability is the New MBA
Skills Development July 15, 2024

The Great Skill Shift: Why Adaptability is the New MBA

The half-life of skills is shrinking rapidly. In a world where expertise becomes obsolete in 2-3 years, the ability to learn, unlearn, and relearn has become the ultimate competitive advantage. Here's how to build antifragile career skills.

Nerdy Hire, Career Research Team, Nerdy Hire
12 min read 19,234 views
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