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Forbes
23-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
From Side Hustle To Paycheck: Why Employers Are Hiring You For Your Passion Projects In 2025
In 2025, side hustles aren't just for extra cash – they're becoming a gateway to full-time jobs. With over half of Gen Z and Millennials juggling passion projects alongside day jobs, employers are starting to take notice. What once raised eyebrows in interviews is now opening doors, as recruiters increasingly view side hustles as signals of initiative and market-ready skills. This shift marks a new chapter in how hiring managers evaluate candidates. Resume gaps are being filled with freelance gigs, Etsy shops, personal podcasts, and YouTube channels. Here's why employers in 2025 are hiring you because of your side hustle, not in spite of it. 1. Side projects signal skill in action Your side hustle isn't just a hobby – it's evidence that you can turn an idea into something real. Whether you've launched a design portfolio on Behance, grown a niche newsletter, or taught yourself to code through late-night projects, recruiters are paying attention to what you've built. This aligns with a larger hiring trend: employers are focusing less on where you studied and more on what you can do. According to Deloitte's 2025 Gen Z and Millennial Survey, nearly 70% of Gen Z and 59% of Millennials say they regularly develop new skills outside of formal employment – often through personal initiatives. Passion projects show you can do much more than just follow instructions. 2. Gen Z and Millennials are leading the charge Side hustles are practically second nature to younger workers. Recent data shows that 57% of Gen Z and 50% of Millennials maintain a side hustle – far more than older generations. According to Intuit, nearly two-thirds of these workers plan to keep side gigs long-term, and 49% say their primary motivation is 'to be their own boss.' Another 42% say it's about following their passions. This shift isn't just economic – it's cultural. For Gen Z especially, building something of your own, whether it earns £50 or £5,000 a month, reflects identity, resilience, and drive. Employers attuned to this mindset see side hustles as proof of leadership and self-motivation – the very traits missing from many traditional aren't just isolated efforts – as explored in this recent Forbes article, some combinations of side hustles are earning Gen Z and Millennials thousands per month while building highly transferable career skills. In 2025, passion projects like newsletters, podcasts, and creative side gigs are becoming powerful ... More assets in the hiring process – not just hobbies. 3. Employers see passion and initiative In the past, hiring managers might have seen side hustles as distractions. In 2025, that mindset is fading fast. As one recruiter told Newsweek, 'For me, having a side hustle is what gives me confidence even in a tough job market.' Recruiters surveyed by GMAC via BusinessBecause also found that 61% of employers perceive Gen Z business-school graduates as just as professional as their predecessors – suggesting that personal projects don't harm credibility, they enhance it. A well-documented side hustle offers real‑world experience and authenticity, showing you live your values and practice skills outside corporate structures. 4. The gig economy mindset is reshaping full-time roles Younger professionals – especially Gen Z – are increasingly adopting a gig-style approach even in traditional jobs. A recent Investopedia piece notes that this generation is drawn to autonomy and varied income streams, with many building side incomes to maintain flexibility and independence. Add to that Deloitte's data: nearly 70% of Gen Z and 59% of Millennials develop new skills outside formal work, often via self-driven projects. And Intuit found 49% pursue side hustles to 'be their own boss' – signalling that a portfolio approach is not a fallback, but a career strategy. 5. Even seasoned professionals are jumping in Side hustles aren't just for early-career creatives or Gen Z TikTokers. Across industries, experienced professionals are picking up passion projects that reflect changing values – and the job market is embracing it. reports that 52% of Millennials now manage side hustles alongside their full-time jobs. From media lawyers running photography businesses to lab technicians monetising niche blogs, more workers are merging purpose with pay – and some are even being recruited because of it. For employers, this hybrid profile – entrepreneurial and purpose-driven – is increasingly attractive in fast-moving industries. These 'polyworkers' are motivated not just by money, but by growth, exploration, and future resilience. Even if burnout is a risk, many see the benefits – diversified income, skill development, and a stronger personal brand – as worth it. 6. How to showcase your side hustle in a job search If you want your side hustle to help land your next role, be intentional in how you present it: Your passion project could be your best career move As the hiring landscape evolves, the line between resume experience and personal projects continues to blur. In 2025, employers aren't just asking what you've done: they're asking what you've built. Gen Z is reshaping the world of work in bold, entrepreneurial ways – from side hustles to micro-career pivots – as highlighted in this recent Forbes trend report. And for employers, these self-starters are becoming the most compelling hires of all.
CNET
22-07-2025
- Business
- CNET
Some Jobs Are Too Good to Be True, Especially in a Tough Labor Market
ArtMarie/Getty Images The job market feels tougher than ever right now, despite relatively low unemployment rates. So imagine being one of the 1.6 million Americans hunting for a job for at least six months, then, at long last, you get an unprompted message from a recruiter. You're offered a work-from-home position, making thousands of dollars a day. All you have to do is fill out a form with your personal information or in some cases, pay for a starter business kit. Too good to be true, right? Yes. Opportunities like this are usually employment scams. They may not always look like this, but job scams in general aim to coerce you into spending money you'll never get back or trick you into giving up your data. Telling them apart from real job opportunities can be tricky, especially when you're itching to find work. Here's how to tell if a job prospect is legitimate or just a scammer after your cash. Read more: Employment Identity Theft Happens More Often Than You Think How job scams work Job scams can take on many different forms depending on the end goal, and practically anyone can be a target. Victims lost $501 million to job and employment agency scams in 2024, according to the Federal Trade Commission's annual fraud report. Criminals impersonate a recruiter, business owner or hiring manager to advertise fake jobs or opportunities for nefarious purposes. In some cases, fraudsters will set up bots to target people who have posted on LinkedIn about being laid off or being "OpenToWork." Individuals may get seemingly non-targeted text messages about available jobs. These texts are easy to ignore for those who haven't been on the job hunt, but individuals currently looking for a job could easily assume the texts are related to their search. This is an example of an unprompted text message I've received previously. Screenshot by Holly Johnson/CNET I replied to the first message to see what they would say, knowing it was a scam. As a general rule, however, you shouldn't respond to spam messages because it confirms for the scammer that the number is active and that you are willing to respond to future phishing attempts. The recruiter responded by setting up an interview via WhatsApp, but I never showed. Screenshot by Holly Johnson/CNET The FTC warns that some fake job scams promise work-from-home opportunities where you can make thousands of dollars on their own time. But these scams only exist to lure desperate people into purchasing expensive "starter kits" for what they believe to be their new business venture. Reshipping opportunities are yet another popular job scam. This involves the victim agreeing to receive packages at their home that they in turn repackage and ship to another address. The products themselves, often electronics, were likely purchased with stolen credit cards, and before you know it, you've found yourself involved in the middle of a larger scam. The check you're promised for helping ship products also never comes. For more examples of recent scams, you can check the Better Business Bureau scam tracker. Type "job" or "employment" in the search bar to bring up thousands of different employment scam complaints, including details on how they worked and the amount of money lost. How to avoid employment scams online Employment scams can be hard to pin down or notice, particularly if you're searching for work and want to believe any bites from an employer are legitimate. But there are some telltale signs that should set off alarms in your mind. These steps can help you spot fake work opportunities brought to you by scammers: They reach out via text. Unless you know the recruiter, this is suspicious activity. The recruiter requires money up front. No legitimate company will require you to pay to work. If a job asks you to pay a fee or send them money for equipment, it's a scam, even if they say you'll be reimbursed. The compensation is too good to be true. You have an idea of what a job should pay. If the salary is far beyond your own expectations, that's a red flag. The interview is conducted over a messaging service. Many job interviews are done remotely. But they are normally conducted via phone or video conferencing software, such as Zoom or Google Meet. You get an immediate offer. Landing a job should take some time because multiple interviews are often required. Hiring companies will also speak with and vet multiple candidates. If you're still unsure, the FTC recommends researching companies offering you a job to make sure they're legitimate. Also, search for the company name followed by words like "scam" or "review" to see what pops up. If you want to confirm a job opportunity or offer with a legitimate company, cut out the recruiter and reach out to them directly. Can job scams lead to ID theft? Some employment scams exist to steal money from victims, but others may not stop there. Over the job application process, victims might share information that's standard to provide to a new employer, such as their name, birth date, home address and Social Security number. This information can be used by identity thieves to open bank accounts, take out loans or credit cards in your name and even file fraudulent tax returns. As a safety measure, consider freezing your credit with the three major credit bureaus if you fell for a job scam. You should also consider signing up for identity theft protection. These services offer insurance to help pay for necessary expenses if your identity is stolen. How to report employment scams If you come across a fake job offer or employment scam, report it so that others don't fall victim. Here's how: Report the scam to the scam tracker. Report suspected employment fraud to the FTC at Report the fraud to your state attorney general. If you're already the victim of an employment scam, you'll want to take some additional steps to limit damage and protect yourself from identity theft. For example, if you shared sensitive personal information as part of the scam, you can freeze your credit reports or set up fraud alerts on your credit reports. You can also sign up for identity theft protection and monitoring services, which can alert you if someone tries to open an account or apply for a loan in your name. If you already sent money to a scammer, the FTC recommends contacting the company behind the payment method you used (e.g. PayPal, Zelle, a credit card, etc.) to report the fraud and asking them to reverse the transaction. It's unlikely you'll get your money back in most cases, but you won't know unless you ask.
Forbes
19-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
7 Deadly Job Interview Mistakes To Avoid, Recruiters Say
Recruiters reveal the seven ways Gen Z is blowing their shot at their dream jobs and tips on what to ... More do instead. You've probably heard of the Seven Deadly Sins that are said to doom people. Now, job recruiters are naming the the seven deadly job interview mistakes that doom new graduates in a highly-competitive job market. We all make mistakes, but there's one mistake none of us can afford to make, and that's failing to ace a coveted job interview. Here are seven deadly job interview mistakes that can sabotage your future, no matter your generation, preventing you from landing the job of your dreams. The 7 Deadly Job Interview Mistakes Gen Z has been severely judged by employers and older predecessors, and their reputation in the job market is rapidly declining. But sometimes the criticisms leveled against them are too harsh, unfair and one-sided. Underneath the surface, many experts insist there's a young generation in need of support and direction to help prevent them from making deadly job interview mistakes. Some experts notice that younger employees go quiet or totally check out during one-on-one job interviews. Some people have labeled the look the 'Gen Z stare," but research suggests it's because 30% of Gen Z actually fear one-on-one chats with their managers. The team at Kraftshala surveyed 30 people serving as recruiters, team leaders, hiring managers and CEOs across seven partner companies that hire. To pinpoint Gen Z's biggest interview red flags that were costing them coveted jobs, the team asked recruiters questions like, 'What signals a lack of preparedness or seriousness?' or 'Are there any recurring traits or attitudes among Gen Z candidates that concern you?' and "What makes you decide not to move forward with an otherwise qualified candidate?' The survey revealed that Gen Z has an over-reliance on AI-generated answers that feel scripted and lack depth and real-life examples, plus overly casual language—and other behaviors that signaled a lack of professionalism. Kraftshala founder Varun Satia explains. 'Gen Z has immense potential, but our recent survey highlighted some shocking mistakes that are sabotaging their careers, like relying too heavily on AI, giving shallow responses or coming across as too casual. To stand out, they need to show genuine preparation, depth and professionalism in interviews.' Satia shared more detail on how seven recurring red flags on how Gen Zers are sabotaging their careers. Several employers in the survey found that Gen Z job applicants were using AI to complete test exercises and on-the-spot assignments given during interviews. One employer reveals that they could hear an AI chatbot's voice in the background uttering responses like 'great question!' According to the team, 'Discovering that a candidate used AI during the interview instantly indicates their incompetence to many employers and also raises worries that they'd put the company's confidential information in an AI system.' 'No job interview rule states that a candidate should know anything and everything about the company they are applying to,' Satia says. 'But, being well-researched and posing sincere questions about the company's work can earn you brownie points with the hiring manager. At least five employers noted that multiple Gen Z candidates were largely clueless about the company.' The team concludes that the most common complaint from every employer was that Gen Z is unable to talk about their skills and work experience in depth during interviews, despite having impressive resumes. 'Over 10 employers stated they had to guide the candidate multiple times with follow-up questions to get them to talk about their skills or try to nudge them to answer the main questions,' Satia notes. 'While this can be due to a lack of confidence, hiring managers sometimes write this as laziness and disinterest.' Team Leaders claim that they are more than happy to be flexible for a valuable employee. However, Gen Z's demands for flexible hours and even four-day work weeks during interviews raise red flags. 'A senior HR exec revealed that a candidate openly stated that being 10 minutes late to work should be acceptable without being questioned by the management. This doesn't seem like a huge deal at first glance, but it's not wise to say this to a hiring manager.' The team acknowledges that Gen Z's use of slang is one of their defining traits. They don't follow a strict corporate language. But the hiring team sees it as another indicator of un-professionalism. 'While they want to see someone who brings fresh breath to the company's work culture, using professional language during interviews proves, the applicant will be able to fit into their working environment. Some employers shockingly stated that a few Gen Z candidates even appeared for online interviews while still in bed.' Honesty is the best policy, except when you take it too far in a job interview, Satia points out. 'The HR doesn't want you to lie about your skills, but they have revealed that some Gen Z candidates took too much time to talk about their social media, mental health and even family issues during the interview. This is naturally a huge red flag in employers' eyes,' he states. Satia describes how one hiring team lead pointed out that a candidate claimed he put 'mental health above all else,' claiming he wouldn't show up to work if he didn't feel like it. 'Mental health needs to be a part of corporate conversations.,' Satia says. 'But the employer instantly deemed the candidate as 'unreliable' after hearing this.' Most hiring managers claim they are most likely to hire a candidate who sends a thoughtful thank-you note/email to them after the interview. Satia says it's a great opportunity to not just thank the interviewer for their time but to reiterate why you are a great fit for the job. It proves that you are truly interested in the job. Unfortunately, hiring teams point out that most Gen Z candidates fail to do this. A Final Wrap On 7 Deadly Job Interview Mistakes When you consider avoiding ahead of time the seven deadly job interview mistakes that job seekers commonly make, it can give you a leg up on landing your dream job in a highly-competitive job market.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Radancy Announces the Next Evolution of Its AI Platform - Redefining How the World Hires with Agentic AI
NEW YORK, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Radancy, the global leader in talent acquisition software, today announced the next evolution of the Radancy Talent Acquisition Cloud – an AI-powered platform that transforms how the world hires. Fueled by Agentic AI and insights drawn from the world's largest talent dataset, with billions of interactions, the platform sets a new standard in intelligent hiring – delivering smarter, more cost-effective strategies, better-fit candidates and measurable impact at every stage of the hiring journey. As candidate expectations, skill demands, budget constraints and workforce dynamics shift rapidly, Radancy's next-generation platform replaces fragmented recruiting processes with a seamless, intelligent and adaptive hiring experience. From the first brand interaction to final application, the platform acts with real-time context and intent – empowering organizations to connect with top talent faster, more precisely and more efficiently than ever before. This is more than an upgrade – it's a transformation. The platform equips recruiters with predictive insights and intelligent automation, delivers highly personalized, conversational candidate journeys and embeds real-time intelligence into every interaction. Features like natural language search, dynamic role previews and context-aware AI agents make hiring decisions easier and more effective across the entire process. "Radancy is ushering in a new era of intelligent hiring – where technology doesn't just streamline the process, it elevates it," said Michelle Abbey, President and CEO of Radancy. "Our platform is engineered to connect the right talent to the right roles at the right time – and deliver business results that matter." Every candidate interaction sharpens its ability to anticipate, adapt and act – bridging employer needs with candidate potential and driving optimized performance through embedded analytics. The result: accelerated hiring cycles, reduced costs, less friction and a more meaningful experience for all stakeholders. Built for global scale, flexibility and results, the Radancy Talent Acquisition Cloud combines deep industry expertise, ethical AI principles and a unified experience across the reimagined hiring journey. Robust data security, compliance and governance are embedded into the core of the platform – ensuring enterprises meet evolving regulatory standards while safeguarding privacy and trust. With an unwavering commitment to support, innovation and ROI, Radancy empowers enterprises to build the workforce of tomorrow – with clarity, confidence and competitive advantage. About RadancyRadancy delivers the future of hiring. As the global leader in talent acquisition software, Radancy helps enterprises strengthen their organizations with an AI-powered platform that simplifies hiring, reduces costs and accelerates results. Fueled by rich data and deep industry expertise, the Radancy Talent Acquisition Cloud transforms every step of the candidate journey to hire the most qualified talent in any environment – driving efficiency, enhancing experiences, maximizing ROI and empowering organizations to build the workforce of tomorrow. Learn more at View original content: SOURCE Radancy Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
"I've Been Applying For Jobs With THIS As My Contact Photo": These 37 Fails From Last Week Made Me Laugh So Hard I Think I Actually Have An Ab Now
Editor's Note: While we can't endorse what X has become, we can bring you the fun moments that still exist there, curated and free of the surrounding chaos. You're not gonna believe this: It's Monday again. I know, I know. Our countless hours of work have all been in vain —another Monday has arrived. Absolutely devastating. One thing about me, though, is that I refuse to give up on my dreams. Somehow, some way, I intend to rid us of Mondays for good. While my forces regroup, at least we've got these 37 hilarious fails from last week to get us through: kind of turning into "Independence Week," isn't it? life gives you lemons, impale the entire thing on a straw and put it in a cocktail. being offline, and then there's being offline. Related: you the best of luck. for the heads up. Misters Worldwide. worth checking, right? 8."I've found dewormer in this meal, you donkey!" must save this child from the inevitable Where the Red Fern Grows canon event! this better or worse than being on your phone? it turns out she's been wrong the whole time. Related: is the in crowd. the recruiters feel the same way, right? Hancock's signature is literally the largest one! least we all have the internet in our pockets at all times. gotta be a nicer way to say "healthy and normal." reassuring. my friend. Related: bills for everyone, yay! time, just make sure your camera is off. 21.A career as a medical insurance adjuster is in the cards. best laid plans... there's no way to know just how old that cookie is, either. just checking to make sure she's okay. doesn't even have enough battery life to google "Gen Alpha" slang. time for an intervention. least we can be absolutely certain it's not expired. who? Related: is why they have reserve pricing! later, the wiper arm can enjoy a relaxing float in the pool. is the best policy. 32.I thought we were just hanging out; I didn't realize this was a quiz. next response would've been the definition of the word "empathy." a month, I'm left asking myself if I really need Photoshop. least he's cute. 36."Sorry, I can't help — my hands are full." finally, I can't wait to hear the ridiculous giraffe conspiracy theories. If you enjoyed these laughs, go follow the creators! And for more fails, check out our most recent posts: "I'm Gonna F—ing Lose It": These 29 Hilarious Fails From Last Week Made Me Laugh So Hard I'm Pretty Sure I Have A Single Ab Now "I F—ed Up My Router": I Laughed So Hard At These 31 Fails From Last Week I'm Going Straight To The Bad Place These 29 Hilarious Fails From Last Week Made Me Laugh So Hard I'm Preeeetty Sure I Have An Ab Now Also in Internet Finds: Also in Internet Finds: Also in Internet Finds:
