Alison Doyle
@alisondoyle.bsky.social
Writer, editor, job search, careers, work, and dogs.
✅ The Job Hopper:
https://thejobhopper.substack.com/
✅ LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisondoyle/
✅ The Job Hopper:
https://thejobhopper.substack.com/
✅ LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisondoyle/
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The “Walk for Peace” Monk’s and Aloka the rescue dog entered South Carolina today on their 2,300 walk across America to show us that peace is an option during our lives on earth.
January 7, 2026 at 1:54 AM
The “Walk for Peace” Monk’s and Aloka the rescue dog entered South Carolina today on their 2,300 walk across America to show us that peace is an option during our lives on earth.
Job hunting is stressful enough without feeling like you have to pay for advice and tools just to get noticed. You don't. Some of the best career resources out there are 100% free.
open.substack.com/pub/thejobho...
open.substack.com/pub/thejobho...
Free Tools for Job Seekers and Career Changers
You don’t necessarily need to pay for help when you’re looking for a job. Some of the best job search tools are 100% free.
open.substack.com
January 7, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Job hunting is stressful enough without feeling like you have to pay for advice and tools just to get noticed. You don't. Some of the best career resources out there are 100% free.
open.substack.com/pub/thejobho...
open.substack.com/pub/thejobho...
LinkUp Forecasting a Net Loss of 25,000 Jobs In December and a Gloomy New Year
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LinkUp Forecasting a Net Loss of 25,000 Jobs In December and a Gloomy New Year
Labor demand in the U.S. has dropped 16% since April and the U.S. economy, as a job creating machine, has been bludgeoned with a sledgehammer
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January 5, 2026 at 8:28 PM
LinkUp Forecasting a Net Loss of 25,000 Jobs In December and a Gloomy New Year
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open.substack.com/pub/diggings...
The Best (and Worst) Excuses for Calling Out of Work
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The Best (and Worst) Excuses for Calling Out of Work
Everyone needs a day off from work now and then.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:41 PM
The Best (and Worst) Excuses for Calling Out of Work
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Nankeen kestrel. I took this a while back. Love these clever birds.
January 5, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Nankeen kestrel. I took this a while back. Love these clever birds.
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One of the most incredible shots I've ever gotten, in Yellowstone. This coyote walked over a ridge in the blowing snow and posed for me, with a small grin on its face, the snowfalkes like stars in the background.
The desolation and beauty of life and nature is grounding, and so good for the soul.
The desolation and beauty of life and nature is grounding, and so good for the soul.
December 28, 2025 at 2:03 AM
One of the most incredible shots I've ever gotten, in Yellowstone. This coyote walked over a ridge in the blowing snow and posed for me, with a small grin on its face, the snowfalkes like stars in the background.
The desolation and beauty of life and nature is grounding, and so good for the soul.
The desolation and beauty of life and nature is grounding, and so good for the soul.
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"Be loving, be gentle, and be humble with all human beings.” #SaintCharlesdeFoucauld #LiveTheGospel #LoveEachOther
December 28, 2025 at 2:53 AM
"Be loving, be gentle, and be humble with all human beings.” #SaintCharlesdeFoucauld #LiveTheGospel #LoveEachOther
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JUST IN: Unemployment rose to a four-year high of 4.6% in November and the economy added 64,000 jobs, new Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows. https://cnn.it/4p8sJ4s
December 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
JUST IN: Unemployment rose to a four-year high of 4.6% in November and the economy added 64,000 jobs, new Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows. https://cnn.it/4p8sJ4s
It’s been a hard year for job hoppers (or even folks who would like to stay put). Layoffs surged, job openings dwindled, and new technologies challenged the status quo.
thejobhopper.substack.com/p/the-job-ho...
thejobhopper.substack.com/p/the-job-ho...
The Job Hopper Year in Review: Bridge Jobs, Side Gigs, and Job Search Techniques in a Tough Market
The Job Hopper is going on holiday break!
thejobhopper.substack.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:21 PM
It’s been a hard year for job hoppers (or even folks who would like to stay put). Layoffs surged, job openings dwindled, and new technologies challenged the status quo.
thejobhopper.substack.com/p/the-job-ho...
thejobhopper.substack.com/p/the-job-ho...
If you’ve been job hunting this year, share your job search experiences in Huntr’s Annual 2025 Job Search Trends survey for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card, 3 months of Huntr Pro, and a resume and cover letter review. It takes just 5 minutes to complete.
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Annual 2025 Job Search Trends Survey
Share your job search experiences in our Q2 2025 Job Search Trends survey. Your insights will help identify emerging employment patterns.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:11 PM
If you’ve been job hunting this year, share your job search experiences in Huntr’s Annual 2025 Job Search Trends survey for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card, 3 months of Huntr Pro, and a resume and cover letter review. It takes just 5 minutes to complete.
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tally.so/r/5BXgMQ
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Something not talked about enough is how the year 1971 broke the economy forever.
In 1971 minimum wage was $1.60/ hour,
That’s 1.82 oz of gold per week for 40 hours.
Today, this would be $192/ hour and $7,700/ week.
That’s what they stole from us.
In 1971 minimum wage was $1.60/ hour,
That’s 1.82 oz of gold per week for 40 hours.
Today, this would be $192/ hour and $7,700/ week.
That’s what they stole from us.
December 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Something not talked about enough is how the year 1971 broke the economy forever.
In 1971 minimum wage was $1.60/ hour,
That’s 1.82 oz of gold per week for 40 hours.
Today, this would be $192/ hour and $7,700/ week.
That’s what they stole from us.
In 1971 minimum wage was $1.60/ hour,
That’s 1.82 oz of gold per week for 40 hours.
Today, this would be $192/ hour and $7,700/ week.
That’s what they stole from us.
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My recap of this week's labor market data!
I'm excited to get back to timely gold-standard BLS data with next week's JOLTS report.
Link: open.substack.com/pub/macromos...
I'm excited to get back to timely gold-standard BLS data with next week's JOLTS report.
Link: open.substack.com/pub/macromos...
December 5, 2025 at 1:07 AM
My recap of this week's labor market data!
I'm excited to get back to timely gold-standard BLS data with next week's JOLTS report.
Link: open.substack.com/pub/macromos...
I'm excited to get back to timely gold-standard BLS data with next week's JOLTS report.
Link: open.substack.com/pub/macromos...
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Cyber Monday is ridiculous at the best of times. If you're unemployed, it's especially grotesque. So @alisondoyle.bsky.social and I wrote about job search tools that are totally free (in our newsletter, which is also free):
thejobhopper.substack.com/p/free-tools...
thejobhopper.substack.com/p/free-tools...
Free Tools for Job Seekers and Career Changers
You don’t necessarily need to pay for help when you’re looking for a job. Some of the best job search tools are 100% free.
thejobhopper.substack.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Cyber Monday is ridiculous at the best of times. If you're unemployed, it's especially grotesque. So @alisondoyle.bsky.social and I wrote about job search tools that are totally free (in our newsletter, which is also free):
thejobhopper.substack.com/p/free-tools...
thejobhopper.substack.com/p/free-tools...
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7 Signs Your LinkedIn Profile Is Invisible
Learn the key signals that make your LinkedIn profile invisible in search and what you can change to get more views, calls, and interviews.
newsletter.jobsearch.guide/p/7-signs-yo...
Learn the key signals that make your LinkedIn profile invisible in search and what you can change to get more views, calls, and interviews.
newsletter.jobsearch.guide/p/7-signs-yo...
7 Signs Your LinkedIn Profile Is Invisible
Learn the key signals that make your LinkedIn profile invisible in search and what you can change to get more views, calls, and interviews.
newsletter.jobsearch.guide
November 30, 2025 at 1:19 PM
7 Signs Your LinkedIn Profile Is Invisible
Learn the key signals that make your LinkedIn profile invisible in search and what you can change to get more views, calls, and interviews.
newsletter.jobsearch.guide/p/7-signs-yo...
Learn the key signals that make your LinkedIn profile invisible in search and what you can change to get more views, calls, and interviews.
newsletter.jobsearch.guide/p/7-signs-yo...
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"We must look at the world through God's eyes, with the gaze of the small, the humble, those without power." #LiveTheGospel #BeHumble #LoveEachOther #RememberThePoor www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...
The strength of littleness - Vatican News
As Pope Leo XIV visits Turkish Christians in Istanbul, our Editorial Director reflects on how his words offer a message for the whole Church.
www.vaticannews.va
November 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM
"We must look at the world through God's eyes, with the gaze of the small, the humble, those without power." #LiveTheGospel #BeHumble #LoveEachOther #RememberThePoor www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...
Do you know someone who needs job search help, or do you need a helping hand? Losing a job happens to almost everyone at some point in their working life, and it’s a tough spot to be in.
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How To Help (and Get Help) With a Job Search
One of the hardest things about job searching is that it can feel like you’re all alone. Here's how to help others (or find help when you need it).
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November 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Do you know someone who needs job search help, or do you need a helping hand? Losing a job happens to almost everyone at some point in their working life, and it’s a tough spot to be in.
open.substack.com/pub/thejobho...
open.substack.com/pub/thejobho...
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I cannot believe this is a thing we had to write in 2025, but here we are.
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What to Do if You Can’t Afford Health Insurance
Health insurance is about to get impossibly expensive for a lot of people, unless something changes pretty quickly. Here's how to plan for the worst.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I cannot believe this is a thing we had to write in 2025, but here we are.
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An extraordinary, beautiful, and heartbreaking piece by writer & environmentalist Tatiana Schlossberg (Caroline Kennedy’s daughter).
My prayers go out to her and her family.
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
My prayers go out to her and her family.
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
A Battle with My Blood
When I was diagnosed with leukemia, my first thought was that this couldn’t be happening to me, to my family.
www.newyorker.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:41 PM
An extraordinary, beautiful, and heartbreaking piece by writer & environmentalist Tatiana Schlossberg (Caroline Kennedy’s daughter).
My prayers go out to her and her family.
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
My prayers go out to her and her family.
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
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Earlier this year Jane Evans ran an informal LinkedIn experiment: 2 women & 2 men, posted identical content at the same time. The women had a combined 154K followers, the men had only 9,389. Guess who got the highest reach? Yep, the men.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Bro boost: women say their LinkedIn traffic increases if they pretend to be men
Collective experiment found switching profile to ‘male’ and ‘bro-coding’ text led to big increase in reach, though site denies favouring posts by men
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Earlier this year Jane Evans ran an informal LinkedIn experiment: 2 women & 2 men, posted identical content at the same time. The women had a combined 154K followers, the men had only 9,389. Guess who got the highest reach? Yep, the men.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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In September, 44% of middle-income Americans reported they were financially “worse off” than a year ago, while 23% said they were “better off,” ~ unchanged from last September, when 48% reported being “worse off” versus 24% who said “better off.” www.wsj.com/personal-fin...
The Middle Class Is Buckling Under Almost Five Years of Persistent Inflation
Workers are growing tired of an economy in which everything seems to get more expensive.
www.wsj.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:21 PM
In September, 44% of middle-income Americans reported they were financially “worse off” than a year ago, while 23% said they were “better off,” ~ unchanged from last September, when 48% reported being “worse off” versus 24% who said “better off.” www.wsj.com/personal-fin...
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"What necessary perspectives do we lose, and what questions go unasked and unanswered, when Black journalists are among the first to be seen as disposable on a masthead?" www.refinery29.com/en-us/black-...
Where Have All The Black Journalists Gone?
In the wake of the Teen Vogue layoffs and the rollback of DEI initiatives in media, we have to ask: what necessary perspectives do we lose, and what questions go unasked and unanswered, when Black jou...
www.refinery29.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
"What necessary perspectives do we lose, and what questions go unasked and unanswered, when Black journalists are among the first to be seen as disposable on a masthead?" www.refinery29.com/en-us/black-...
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Ever applied for a job, felt really good about it, only to get that rejection email three minutes later? Or what about those rejections that come through late at night or on a Sunday?
If you're curious to learn more about how this all works, check this: newsletter.jobsearch.guide/p/why-your-r...
If you're curious to learn more about how this all works, check this: newsletter.jobsearch.guide/p/why-your-r...
The Real Reason Your Resume Gets Rejected in Minutes
Learn what really causes fast rejections, how ATS filters work, and why timing does not tell you if your resume mattered. A clear guide for job seekers.
newsletter.jobsearch.guide
November 22, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Ever applied for a job, felt really good about it, only to get that rejection email three minutes later? Or what about those rejections that come through late at night or on a Sunday?
If you're curious to learn more about how this all works, check this: newsletter.jobsearch.guide/p/why-your-r...
If you're curious to learn more about how this all works, check this: newsletter.jobsearch.guide/p/why-your-r...
It can be challenging to know which websites, apps, and tools are truly best for accelerating your job search. To save time and to help you simplify your decisions, The Job Hopper has teamed up with some of the most effective platforms to help you get hired. www.linkedin.com/posts/alison...
It can be challenging to know which websites, apps, and tools are truly best for accelerating your job search. To save time and to help you simplify your decisions, The Job Hopper has teamed up with… ...
It can be challenging to know which websites, apps, and tools are truly best for accelerating your job search. To save time and to help you simplify your decisions, The Job Hopper has teamed up with s...
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November 22, 2025 at 1:17 PM
It can be challenging to know which websites, apps, and tools are truly best for accelerating your job search. To save time and to help you simplify your decisions, The Job Hopper has teamed up with some of the most effective platforms to help you get hired. www.linkedin.com/posts/alison...
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It's been too long since a BLS chart thread, here we go!
Remember, this data is all 2 months old.
1/ The most worrisome thing I see in this report is the rise in the unemployment rate, to 4.44% (a 0.12pp increase).
Not everything in this report is as disappointing.
Remember, this data is all 2 months old.
1/ The most worrisome thing I see in this report is the rise in the unemployment rate, to 4.44% (a 0.12pp increase).
Not everything in this report is as disappointing.
November 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
It's been too long since a BLS chart thread, here we go!
Remember, this data is all 2 months old.
1/ The most worrisome thing I see in this report is the rise in the unemployment rate, to 4.44% (a 0.12pp increase).
Not everything in this report is as disappointing.
Remember, this data is all 2 months old.
1/ The most worrisome thing I see in this report is the rise in the unemployment rate, to 4.44% (a 0.12pp increase).
Not everything in this report is as disappointing.