Sign in

Alison Doyle

@alisondoyle.bsky.social
1.1K followers 1.1K following 279 posts

Writer, editor, job search, careers, work, and dogs. ✅ The Job Hopper: thejobhopper.substack.com ✅ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/alisondoyle

PostsRepliesMedia
Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
One of the most frustrating parts of job hunting is spending time weeding through listings to find openings that actually match what you’re looking for. Here are some tips (and a few tricks) to help get directly to the most relevant job listings. open.substack.com/pub/thejobho...
open.substack.com
Why You're Finding Job Listings Too Late (and How to Fix It)
These tricks will take you directly to better job listings and boost your chances of getting a response.
021
Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Here’s a list of employers that are hiring right now. These companies have 100+ open jobs, a history of hiring, and opportunities for diverse skill sets. thejobhopper.substack.com/p/40-compani...
thejobhopper.substack.com
40+ Companies That Are Hiring Right Now
Take a break from the job boards and focus your efforts on companies that are really looking for candidates like you.
032
Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
If you’re stuck in a bad job right now, you know that there are times when even the promise of a steady paycheck doesn’t seem worth it. Here’s what to do before you decide to quit. open.substack.com/pub/thejobho...
open.substack.com
Should You Quit Your Horrible Job?
You can be grateful to be employed and still wish you were working almost anywhere else.
011
Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Are you on the hunt for your next job? Whether you’re currently unemployed, looking to grow in your field, or planning a career pivot, we have the tools to support you every step of the way. open.substack.com/pub/thejobho...
open.substack.com
The Job Hopper's Guide to Job Searching
Are you on the hunt for your next job?
120
Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Analysts call what’s happening right now a “slow hire, slow fire” labor market. But that doesn’t capture the experience of long-term job seekers, or express fully how lopsided this market truly is. open.substack.com/pub/thejobho...
open.substack.com
The Jobs Report Doesn’t Show the Whole Picture
Analysts call what’s happening right now a “slow hire, slow fire” labor market. But that doesn’t capture the experience of job seekers.
010
Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Working around bullies, bad bosses, and other borderline-abusive folks is corrosive to productivity. It’s impossible to get stuff done if you’re worried about being yelled at all the time. Cultivating kindness is the best thing you can do for your career. thejobhopper.substack.com/p/kindness-i...
thejobhopper.substack.com
Kindness Isn’t Soft. It’s a Career Strategy.
Regular readers of The Job Hopper know that we’re really into kindness around here.
010
Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
More than 1,600 companies have announced mass layoffs since January 2026. If you’re reading this because it just happened to you, we want you to know: you are not alone, and you are not without options. thejobhopper.substack.com/p/surviving-...
thejobhopper.substack.com
Surviving a Layoff in 2026: Your First 30 Days
With a free ebook to lower your stress, protect your finances, and help you stay organized.
000
Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Every Monday, The Job Hopper offers career and workplace advice, job searching tips, curated lists of the best job search and career resources, career tools, information on job training and apprenticeship programs, and news about the job market. thejobhopper.substack.com
120
Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Job searching has always been a game. It’s just that the rules have changed, and nobody sent you the memo. open.substack.com/pub/thejobho...
open.substack.com
The New Rules of Applying for Jobs (That No One Told You)
Includes a free checklist to help you organize your job search!
010
Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
When you’re unsure about your next move or considering a switch, a career assessment can be the perfect spark to find new options. thejobhopper.substack.com/p/10-free-ca...
thejobhopper.substack.com
10+ Free Career Quizzes
When you’re unsure about your next move or considering a total pivot, a career assessment can be the perfect spark to find new options.
010
Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Economists were predicting the addition of around 60,000 jobs to nonfarm payrolls. The actual tally came in at nearly three times that number. thejobhopper.substack.com/p/the-jobs-r...
thejobhopper.substack.com
The Jobs Report Was Unexpectedly Strong. Now What?
Before this morning’s release of the monthly jobs report from the Labor Department, economists were predicting the addition of around 60,000 jobs to nonfarm payrolls.
020
Reposted by Alison Doyle
Guy Berger @econberger.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
I told @businessinsider.com 's Madison Hoff that I'm worried about how energy prices will affect the labor market: "It is a bad idea to keep whacking the job market like a piñata and hoping that it doesn't break, even if it's held together so far." www.businessinsider.com/is-us-in-rec...
businessinsider.com
Is the US headed for a recession? The Iran war could tip the balance.
Economists discussed the likelihood of a US recession. They shared what the Iran war means for the economy and how the data is looking.
1217
Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Whether you are just starting out or your current search feels stuck, here are several high-impact strategies to increase your chances of landing your next position. thejobhopper.substack.com/p/how-to-bui...
thejobhopper.substack.com
How to Build a High-Impact Job Search Strategy (Without the Burnout)
One of the most challenging aspects of a job search is developing a strategy that actually works.
011
Reposted by Alison Doyle
Guy Berger @econberger.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
1/ Indeed job postings continue to slog extremely slowly toward a trough. Down ~5% Y/Y. In levels we've been flat since the fall.
1131
Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
You can be doing everything “right” and still find yourself unemployed, underpaid, or unsure about your next moves. open.substack.com/pub/thejobho...
open.substack.com
If You Feel Behind in Your Career, Read This
There’s no playbook when it comes to building a career. To quote the Dread Pirate Roberts, "Anyone who says differently is selling something."
001
Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
If you’re unemployed and worried about finances, here are some ways to buy some time until you land a job. open.substack.com/pub/thejobho...
open.substack.com
How to Survive Financially Until You Get Hired
Job searching is tough under the best of circumstances.
001
Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
In theory, you should be able to post whatever you want on your personal pages. In reality, what you share can come back to bite you. You can be fired or passed over for a job based on your online presence. open.substack.com/pub/thejobho...
open.substack.com
5 Ways Your Company Can See What You’re Doing On and Off the Clock
In theory, your private life is your own. In practice, whatever you share online can get back to an employer.
000
Reposted by Alison Doyle
Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
This is not good.
73596003670
Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Huntr is offering free resume reviews. Here's a step-by-step guide for how to get your resume reviewed by a real person for free. huntr.co/blog/Free-Re...
huntr.co
Get a Free (Human) Resume Review and Land More Interviews | Huntr Blog
Huntr is launching a new way to get a free, anonymous, and human resume review. Leveraging data from over 1.7 million applications, our experts will give you the personalized feedback you need to prop...
020
Reposted by Alison Doyle
Jen Hubley Luckwaldt @jenlucky.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Some job sites are better than others, according to data from Huntr. thejobhopper.substack.com/p/the-top-5-...
thejobhopper.substack.com
The Top 5 Job Search Sites, According to the Data
Job sites are less effective on-ramps to employment than they used to be, but they can be part of a successful job search strategy.
011
Reposted by Alison Doyle
🌮 Chef Bruce 🇨🇦🇲🇽🇺🇦 @chef-bruce.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
1146
Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
One of the best ways to find current job openings, is to search Google using the "Date Posted" feature. Search by the job title and location you're interested in (or select Remote). Then click Date Posted and choose Yesterday, Last 3 Days, or Last Week.
012
Reposted by Alison Doyle
Kim Kelly @kimkelly.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
When faced with a shockingly exploitative new employment contract that would’ve forced them to sign away their IP, their likeness rights, and their power of attorney, Jupiter Jetson and her coworkers at Sheri’s fought back—fast. They organized a union in SIX DAYS. www.thenation.com/article/econ...
thenation.com
How Brothel Workers in Nevada Just Made Labor History
The courtesans at Sheri’s Ranch were staring down a horrifying new contract. So they did what workers everywhere do: They got organized.
8068501841
Reposted by Alison Doyle
Guy Berger @econberger.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
No sign of labor market reacceleration in the Indeed job postings data.
2174
Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
The best job sites for applicant response rates (with thanks to Huntr) Google jobs (the job search engine), GovernmentJobs, Wellfound (startup/tech roles), Glassdoor, JoinHandshake (college students/alumni), Welcome to the Jungle, Indeed, and LinkedIn (near the bottom of the list).
030
Reposted by Alison Doyle
Jen Hubley Luckwaldt @jenlucky.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
As @alisondoyle.bsky.social recently noted, this job market feels a lot like the Great Recession — but without the long-term unemployment benefits that cushioned the blow for mid-aughts workers. thejobhopper.substack.com/p/the-pretty...
thejobhopper.substack.com
The (Pretty Grim) Job Search Advice We Need to Give You Right Now
But also: some good news about those scary, long-term predictions around AI taking everyone's job.
011
Reposted by Alison Doyle
Hannah Morgan @careersherpa.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Are you practicing today for future job interviews? It's competitive, you need every advantage you can get! Here's what you can do today to get the upper hand: careersherpa.net/how-to-prepa...
careersherpa.net
How to Prepare for an Interview | Career Sherpa
Now that the job interview is scheduled, learn how to prepare for an interview. Here's a checklist of 10 things you need to do!
011
Reposted by Alison Doyle
Guy Berger @econberger.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
1/ While it throws cold water on some of the more fanciful “economic boom” takes of the past few months, 2.2% Y/Y real GDP growth is pretty high when you consider it was accompanied by near-zero employment growth
1102
Reposted by Alison Doyle
Hannah Morgan @careersherpa.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Seems to be a lot of talk about GHOST JOBS. Learn more here newsletter.jobsearch.guide/p/what-is-a-... @jantegze.com And here thejobhopper.substack.com/p/are-you-ap... @alisondoyle.bsky.social
021
Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Google is one of the best sources of job listings. Huntr reports that the best applicant response rates come from Google Jobs (11.3%), followed by GovernmentJobs, and Wellfound. Traditional job sites yield a less impressive return: LinkedIn (3.1%), Indeed (4.5%), and ZipRecruiter (2.8%).
021
Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Avoiding phony job listings is harder than it sounds. You can’t just look for legitimate employers or companies that frequently hire, because even real companies are guilty of posting ghost jobs. open.substack.com/pub/thejobho...
open.substack.com
Are You Applying to Ghost Jobs?
There are plenty of listings on job sites. So why is everyone we know having an impossible time getting hired?
020
Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
In more bad job market news, this month’s BLS report revised total employment for 2025 from +584,000 jobs to +181,000 jobs. That means that the economy added an average of only 15,083 jobs per month for all of last year compared to 186,000 a month in 2024. thejobhopper.substack.com/p/jobs-repor...
thejobhopper.substack.com
Jobs Report: Revisions Show 403,000 Fewer Jobs in 2025 Than Originally Reported
The monthly jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows 130,000 jobs added in January, nearly double economists’ expectations. Dig deeper, however, and you’ll see the uneven and stagnant job...
001
Reposted by Alison Doyle
Jim Martin @jimspim.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
A glimpse of spring. Singing Cetti's Warbler on the walk to school. The bird has clearly decided enough is enough and it's time to push on.
1102
Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
While companies may be cutting some jobs for AI-related reasons, the tech tools aren’t to blame for many reductions in force. thejobhopper.substack.com/p/is-ai-real...
thejobhopper.substack.com
Is AI Really to Blame for All These Layoffs?
If you’ve skimmed the headlines lately, you might assume that recent layoffs are due to companies deploying AI. But there may be more to the story.
021
Reposted by Alison Doyle
Guy Berger @econberger.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
A dream come true - I got to chip into one of my favorite podcasts, The Indicator from @planetmoney.bsky.social . (About whether “low” employment growth is necessarily bad news.) Thanks to @darianwoods.bsky.social for letting me contribute.
npr.org
Just how bad are these job numbers? : The Indicator from Planet Money
It’s a weird time for jobs numbers. Another month, another jobs report pushed back by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Averaging two private sources, ADP and Revelio Labs: an estimated 4,500 jobs were ...
1328
Reposted by Alison Doyle
Edmonds Scanner @edmondsscanner.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
We're all trying to get by, in our own way. And if your way involves books, strong tea, and secret meetings with the old gods in the mossy end of the forest, so much the better.
513336
Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
If you're job hunting or thinking about a career change, stay ahead of the competition with free tips on everything from the best tools for job searching to what's happening with the job market. thejobhopper.substack.com
thejobhopper.substack.com
The Job Hopper | Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt | Substack
Career advice you can trust. Click to read The Job Hopper, by Alison Doyle and Jen Luckwaldt, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
000
Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
LinkUp, based on data from December, when new job openings in the U.S. dropped 5.6% and total job openings dropped 3.7%, is forecasting that the economy lost 25,000 jobs in January. diggings.substack.com/p/linkup-for...
diggings.substack.com
LinkUp Forecasting That the U.S. Economy Lost 25,000 Jobs in January
Total job openings in the U.S. rose slightly in January but the increase was way below the average January increase of 5% seen in LinkUp's data over the past 17 years.
000
Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Huntr released its Annual Job Search Trends Report last week, and the numbers confirm what many job seekers have been saying: getting hired really is taking longer than it used to. open.substack.com/pub/thejobho...
open.substack.com
Here’s How Long It Takes to Get a Job Now
Huntr released its Annual Job Search Trends Report last week, and the numbers confirm what many job seekers have been saying: getting hired really is taking longer than it used to.
010
Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Are you considering a career change? It might not be as hard to pivot as you think. open.substack.com/pub/thejobho...
open.substack.com
8 Free Career Tests for Career Changers
Are you considering a career change? It might not be as hard to pivot as you think. These free online career tests can help you figure out where you want to go next.
010
Reposted by Alison Doyle
REwadent Evil @ewacat.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
OH BOY, AM I EVER www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Volunteers wanted to to live on Skomer Island and count puffins
Successful applicants will spend several months helping conservation efforts on Skomer Island.
194208618
Reposted by Alison Doyle
Hannah Morgan @careersherpa.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Newest report for Q4 by Huntr Which job boards have the greatest response rate? See below! (Google is first) Plus more info job seekers need to understand! huntr.co/research/202...
121
Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
If you've lost your job, the quicker you get a job search up and running, the more prepared you’ll be to jump on the right opportunity. Here’s what to do. open.substack.com/pub/thejobho...
open.substack.com
What to Do If You Lose Your Job
Losing your job is a traumatic experience. What you do next can make the situation more bearable and set you up for success.
010
Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
When you’re not sure what you want to do for your next job, or you’re thinking about a career change, a career quiz can help you find options. These free career tests are a terrific (and even fun) way to learn about jobs you may not have considered. thejobhopper.substack.com/p/8-free-car...
thejobhopper.substack.com
8 Free Career Tests for Career Changers
Are you considering a career change? It might not be as hard to pivot as you think. These free online career tests can help you figure out where you want to go next.
010
Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Looking for work? Here’s what you need to do to boost your chances of getting hired right now. thejobhopper.substack.com/p/the-5-best...
thejobhopper.substack.com
The 5 Best Ways to Get Hired in January and February
If you’re seeing more job openings right now, you’re not alone.
021
Reposted by Alison Doyle
Dr. Dandelion @gardengirl13.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Today’s flower is a rose. Signifies hope.😕 I’m trying🌱
A red and yellow striped rose shining against a blue sky.
421784149
Reposted by Alison Doyle
WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 21/01/2026
This is Peanut. He decided to stay home from work today. Doesn't have a job, but is too exhausted to go even if he did have one. 12/10 (TT: peanut5025)
594469410
Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
There’s a hefty amount of luck involved in landing the right job, especially in a job market like this one. thejobhopper.substack.com/p/i-accident...
thejobhopper.substack.com
I Accidentally Got a Full-Time Job Using Our Own Advice. Here’s What Happened.
Last week, I started a new job. You'll never guess how I got it. (You'll probably guess right away.)
010
Reposted by Alison Doyle
C Hanna @chcowgirl.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
0103
Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Look, job searching is stressful even when life is relatively normal. Throw in a rapid news cycle, economic stress, and uncertainty about what lies ahead, and well, it’s a lot. open.substack.com/pub/thejobho...
open.substack.com
How to Job Search When the World Is on Fire
If you’re on social media, you’ve seen lots of posts like this recently: “I wasn’t really expecting to work through the apocalypse.” And while sitting in meetings or serving customers during Unprecede...
020