Amanda Cardoso

3 weeks ago | themuse.com | Amanda Cardoso

There's no way around it: Professionals who want to stay employed for the years to come must keep up with the constant changes in the workforce. This means continually investing time and resources into upskilling with in-demand skills. It can be hard to decide which direction to take when it feels like there's something new to learn every day, especially in technology. Should you learn to code? Take an artificial intelligence (AI) certification? Or maybe the future is in cybersecurity?

1 month ago | themuse.com | Amanda Cardoso

You’ve worked at the same company for years—maybe more than a decade—which is considered a rarity nowadays. After so long, you believed you could retire there. That is, until you're called into a meeting with HR, and they deliver the bad news: Your position is being cut, and you're laid off. Major layoffs have become the new normal in most industries, including big tech companies. Now, federal workers are being laid off, too.

2 months ago | themuse.com | Amanda Cardoso

Finding a job never looked so much like a scary movie. For one, candidates being ghosted by recruiters. Now there's this new wave of ghost jobs, which are positions that don't really exist. Here's everything you need to know about this trend, plus tips on how to spot and avoid wasting time with a ghost job. What are ghost jobs? Picture this: You apply for a job, but are never called for an interview. You think, “Whatever,” and keep applying for other opportunities.

2 months ago | themuse.com | Amanda Cardoso

If you’ve ever read anything about 401(k) plans, you’ve likely heard that a 401(k) match is like free money from your employer. And maybe it sounded too good to be true—after all, nothing in life is free, right? Well, it actually is true. Employer matching contributions do come with some rules and limits imposed by both the IRS and employers, but matching does mean money will be put towards your retirement without you having to work more for it. What is a 401(k) match?

Jan 24, 2025 | themuse.com | Amanda Cardoso

If you entered adulthood without knowing what a 401(k) is, don't feel bad. Most people don't take the time to really learn about it until they land their first job and their employer offers one. But for many people, it can be the single-best way to save money for retirement. And also the easiest, in that you can basically “set it and forget it.” This article covers all the basics of 401(k) retirement plans and answers common questions.