Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

Gainful employment likely isn’t the first thing you think of when it comes to X/Twitter, but the controversial social media platform has become more and more functional over the years, now offering ...

Many people are in job search mode right now, whether by choice or by force, as AI and government decisions impact all sectors of our economy. And while job searching can be a stressful time for ...

While the U.S. unemployment rate dropped last month and the labor market appears to be on solid footing, hirings have slowed. Employers added 143,000 jobs in January, falling short of forecasts and ...

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After getting laid off from her information technology sales job in 2023, Jodi Robinett was confident she’d bounce back quickly. Since then, she's sent more than 500 applications, spent countless ...

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