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Maryia Fokina

Maryia Fokina

Digital PR & Content Marketing Manager at JobLeads

Maryia leads digital PR and outreach at JobLeads. Her work has earned coverage in Fast Company, AOL, Forbes, Fortune, Quartz, and ZDnet—and she specialises in building the systems that make that happen at scale.

Maryia is a Digital PR and Content Marketing Manager at JobLeads, where she helps people navigate the world of job searching through data-driven stories and research-backed content. Her work sits at the intersection of PR, content strategy, AI visibility, and SEO. She builds campaigns that earn real coverage and connect with real audiences, helping job seekers succeed.

Before joining JobLeads, she spent 5 years running large-scale content and outreach campaigns, which taught her that the best stories are usually hiding in a spreadsheet somewhere. She holds a double degree in Marketing and Sociology, which means she approaches every topic with one eye on the data and one on the humans behind it.

Outside of work, you can find her at the gym or on a run, slowly working her way through an ambitious reading list, travelling whenever possible, and forever in search of a truly great cup of coffee.

All articles by Maryia Fokina

A young professional walking through a city with a bag, starting a first jobJob Market Trends
October 02, 2026

The Best Cities for Young Professionals [US Ranking]

JobLeads ranked the 50 biggest US cities for graduates by what's left after rent, not headline pay. See where a starting salary stretches furthest.

Two people at a table, one handing over a phone showing a resume profileJob Market Trends
September 25, 2026

Only 6% Trust Free Job Boards Not to Sell Their Personal Data [Study]

As many as 40% of professionals have skipped a job application out of fear their boss finds out. See what free job boards really do with job seekers' data.

A professional in business-casual clothes riding a descending escalator while holding a portfolioJob Market Trends
August 24, 2026

Overqualified For a Job: 63% of Experienced Job Seekers Apply Below Their Level

Overqualified for a job? New JobLeads data shows 63% of US senior job seekers now apply below their level, forgoing about $51k a year.

A worried job seeker holding a resume, with confident, needs-polishing, and not-ready labels overlaidJob Market Trends
August 17, 2026

Low Resume Confidence Costs Job Seekers $13K in Salary Aspiration

JobLeads analyzed 2.5M job seekers to understand how resume confidence shapes job search from apply rates and salary targets to country differences.

Volkswagen and Tesla job ads compared across a changing automotive industryJob Market Trends
August 12, 2026

Volkswagen vs. Tesla: What Their Job Ads Reveal About a Changing Auto Industry

As Volkswagen cuts up to 140,000 jobs, JobLeads data shows how its roles compare with Tesla on pay and flexibility–and what it means for the auto industry.

A job seeker at a desk warily reading a printed job ad marked with red flagsJob Market Trends
July 27, 2026

Red Flags in Job Postings: 55M Job Ads Analyzed–the Cringy Ones Pay Less

JobLeads analyzed 55M US job ads. The more buzzwords and clichés a listing uses, the less it pays–nearly 18% below clean postings.

An illustration representing total compensation and job perks beyond base salaryJob Market Trends
June 26, 2026

Which Job Perks Drive Applications [Study on 60M US Listings]

JobLeads analyzed 60M US job listings to find the perks that actually drive applications, and it's not the most-listed benefits that candidates respond to.

A job seeker discussing career opportunities with a headhunter during a meetingJob Search
June 12, 2026

10 Proven Ways to Find Industry‑Specific Headhunters Quickly

Learn 10 proven strategies to connect with specialized headhunters using directories, AI tools, networking, and referral programs for targeted job searches.

Remote vs on-site tech salaries comparison infographicJob Market Trends
May 22, 2026

Remote vs. On-Site Tech Salaries: The $33K Class Divide [2026 Study]

Is remote work costing you thousands? JobLeads' study of 42 tech roles reveals who wins and loses in the remote salary game–and how to minimize the cuts.