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An employee at their desk holding onto their job out of fear rather than choiceJob Market Trends
August 10, 2026

What Is Job Hugging? Signs You're Staying Out of Fear

What is job hugging? Learn the definition and whether you're in the loop. Go through the three steps to break the cycle of job hugging.

A job seeker examining a job posting that advertises a competitive salaryJob Market Trends
July 31, 2026

Does "Competitive Salary" Mean Below-Market Pay? [Pay Transparency Study]

JobLeads analyzed 21.5M US job postings to test whether "competitive salary" hides below-market pay–and what pay transparency laws actually deliver.

A job seeker browsing six-figure roles on a tablet at a home deskJob Market Trends
July 31, 2026

The 6-Figure Jobs Most Seekers Overlook [Study]

JobLeads analyzed over 53 million active postings globally to find which industries, countries, and roles have the most 6 figure salaries jobs.

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.

Two professionals arm wrestling, one sleeve labelled soft skills and the other technical skillsJob Market Trends
July 17, 2026

Entry-Level Job Requirements: Soft Skills Beat Technical Ones 3 to 1

JobLeads analyzed 1.2 million entry-level job listings to find what skills employers request most. Learn what entry-level jobs actually require, pay, and offer.

An overview of the Madison, Wisconsin labor market in 2026Job Market Trends
July 06, 2026

State of Madison Labor Market [2026]

Learn about the state of the job market in Madison, Wisconsin. Discover how many job ads opened, how long it takes to fill positions, and which roles are in demand.

An overview of the Cedar Rapids, Iowa labor market in 2026Job Market Trends
July 06, 2026

State of Cedar Rapids Labor Market [2026]

Learn about the state of the job market in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Discover how many positions opened, how long it takes to fill postings, and which roles are in demand.

An overview of the Savannah, Georgia labor market in 2026Job Market Trends
July 06, 2026

State of Savannah Labor Market [2026]

Learn about the state of the job market in Savannah, Georgia. Discover how many job ads opened, how long it takes to fill positions, and which roles are in demand.

An overview of the Chattanooga, Tennessee labor market in 2026Job Market Trends
July 06, 2026

State of Chattanooga Labor Market [2026]

Learn about the state of the job market in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Discover how many positions opened, how long it takes to fill postings, and which roles are in demand.

An overview of the Denver, Colorado labor market in 2026Job Market Trends
July 06, 2026

State of Denver Labor Market [2026]

Learn about the state of the job market in Denver, Colorado. Discover how many job ads opened, how long it takes to fill positions, and which roles are in demand.

An overview of the Boulder, Colorado labor market in 2026Job Market Trends
July 06, 2026

State of Boulder Labor Market [2026]

Learn about the state of the job market in Boulder, Colorado. Discover how many jobs open, how long it takes to fill a position, and which roles are on the rise.

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.