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A job seeker standing at a table reading a job posting on a laptopJob Market Trends
October 21, 2026

Unrealistic Job Requirements Aren't Why No One Applies [Study]

JobLeads analyzed 1.4M US job ads. Jobs that get clicks but no applications don't ask for too much. They're just vague about what they need.

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October 20, 2026

Part-Time Job Interest Tripled While Side Hustles Faded [2026 Study]

JobLeads data across six countries shows part-time job clicks tripling since 2024 in the US, even as survey data shows fewer Americans have side hustles.

A job seeker reviewing a long list of submitted job applications on a laptopJob Market Trends
October 13, 2026

How Many Applications Does It Take to Get a Job? [2026]

JobLeads studied responses from thousands of job seekers on their application process. Learn the real number behind how many applications it takes.

A tradesperson and a lawyer at work, representing industries with very different levels of AI presence in job adsJob Market Trends
October 07, 2026

What Jobs Are Safe From AI? What 8.3M Job Ads Reveal

Are any jobs really safe from AI? JobLeads checked 8.3M US job ads across six supposedly safe industries. Mostly yes, but the exceptions are revealing.

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.

A graduate walking through a job fair past employer stands with a portfolio under one armJob Market Trends
September 30, 2026

UK Entry-Level Jobs: More Employers, 20% Fewer Roles

JobLeads analyzed UK entry-level job postings between H1 2025 and H1 2026 and found they're falling. Here's what that means for graduates job hunting right now.

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 sitting on a bench in an office lobby with a work bag, looking toward the entranceJob Market Trends
September 21, 2026

Job Hopping: Worth It or It's a Toss-Up With Getting Promoted? [Study]

A new JobLeads survey of 600 US workers finds job switches and internal promotions deliver almost the same pay jump. Real job hopping is rarer and less risky than most people think.

A new hire standing among moving boxes by a window overlooking UK terraced houses, with a welcome email notificationJob Market Trends
August 24, 2026

Highest-Paying Cities in the World & Where Salaries Go Furthest in 2026

JobLeads data across 130M job postings reveals the highest-paying cities in the world. Learn how the ranking shifts once cost of living is applied.

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.