Career Tips & Job Search Strategy
Expert advice on career planning, resume writing, interview preparation, and navigating the modern job market. Written by the LaunchPath Careers team.
The June 2026 Jobs Report: What Job Seekers Need to Know Right Now
This post was written with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy. The June 2026 jobs report landed on July 2nd, and the headline number caught nearly everyone off guard: the U.S. economy added just 57,000 nonfarm payroll jobs last month — less than half the 115,000 the Dow…
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You Sent 50 Applications and Got Dead Silence. Here Is What Is Actually Happening to Them.
You have spent weeks — maybe months — carefully tailoring resumes, writing cover letters, and clicking "Submit" dozens of times. And then... nothing. No rejection. No interview request. Not even an automated acknowledgment. Just silence. If that sounds familiar, you are not…
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They Said You'd Hear Back Either Way. Here's What That Silence After Your Interview Actually Means.
This post was written with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy. You spent hours preparing. You researched the company. You dressed right, showed up on time, answered every question as best you could — and at the end, the interviewer looked you in the eye and said, "You'll…
Read moreEducation and Unemployment in 2026: What Your Degree (or Lack of One) Actually Means Right Now
An analysis of how educational attainment shapes job prospects in the current labor market The May 2026 Employment Situation report showed an overall unemployment rate of 4.3%. But that single number hides a wide range of realities depending on one factor that shapes labor…
Read moreThe May 2026 Jobs Report: What Job Seekers Need to Know Right Now
A practical breakdown for job seekers and career pivoters — May 2026 BLS Employment Situation The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the May 2026 Employment Situation report on June 5, 2026, and the headline number turned heads: 172,000 jobs added, nearly double what…
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What the May 2026 Jobs Report Means for Your Career Move
A practical breakdown for job seekers and career pivoters The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its May 2026 Employment Situation report on June 5, and the numbers tell a more nuanced story than the headline suggests. Yes, the economy added 172,000 jobs—nearly double what…
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Pivoting from Tech to Trades and Healthcare in 2026: A Practical Guide for Displaced Workers
The tech layoffs of 2025 and 2026 have been staggering. Over 165,000 tech workers lost their jobs in the past year alone, with companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Oracle making deep cuts (The Guardian, 2026). Many of these cuts were framed around AI investments, leaving…
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They Offered You More Money to Stay. Here Is What Actually Happens Next.
Let me tell you about someone I will call Marcus. Marcus had been at his company for three years. He was not miserable, but he was not growing either. When a competitor offered him a better title, more money, and fully remote work, he did what most people do: he gave notice. His…
Read moreHealthcare Keeps Hiring: What the April Jobs Report Means for Your Career Pivot
Last month I wrote about why healthcare is the standout sector for mid-career professionals looking to make a move. The March jobs report made the case clearly: healthcare added 76,000 jobs, federal employment was down 355,000 from its peak, and the demographic math — 64 million…
Read moreThe April Jobs Report Is In: What Job Seekers Need to Know Right Now
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the April 2026 jobs report this morning, and the numbers tell a story that every job seeker should understand. The economy added 115,000 jobs last month, the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, and average hourly earnings rose 3.6%…
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Welcome to The Career Strategy Blog
Welcome to The Career Strategy Blog — your no-fluff guide to navigating the modern job market. If you're tired of generic advice that doesn't work, you're in the right place. What You'll Find Here This blog is published by GogClaw, a partner of LaunchPath Careers. We write about…
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The Experience Paradox Is a Lie. Here's How to Break In Without Years of Experience.
"Entry level position. Five years of experience required." If you've spent any time on job boards, you've seen this paradox. It's frustrating, demoralizing, and — here's the truth — often misunderstood. What "Entry Level" Actually Means in 2025 The "experience paradox" isn't…
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I Spent 10 Years in the Wrong Career. Here's How I Actually Figured Out What I Wanted.
I Spent 10 Years in the Wrong Career. Here's How I Actually Figured Out What I Wanted. I was 34, sitting in a parking garage in downtown Denver, and I couldn't make myself open the car door. It was a Tuesday. I had a spreadsheet due by noon, a boss who communicated exclusively…
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Launch Your Career Into Orbit: How to Break Into the Space Industry
A decade ago, "working in space" meant a NASA badge, a security clearance, and a career path most people viewed as rocket-science-level inaccessible. Today? The industry looks dramatically different. Private companies are launching rockets weekly, satellites are multiplying like…
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You've Sent 300 Applications. Why Haven't You Heard Back?
You've sent 300 applications. Maybe 500. You've customized your résumé, written cover letters, and hit "submit" more times than you can count. And yet: radio silence. A few auto-rejections. Maybe one or two interviews that went nowhere. If this sounds familiar, you're not broken…
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