Illustration: Richard A. Chance
How To
The New Rules of Finding a Job in 2026
Many US workers are looking for a new role. Here’s how to stand out and use AI to your advantage.
Looking for a job in 2026 isn’t pretty. AI and mass applying mean most resumes never reach a human, and even interviews are increasingly handled by bots.
For job seekers, that has meant fewer responses, less transparency and growing uncertainty about how — or whether — to use AI themselves. Used poorly, it can hurt applications by making them seem generic or inauthentic. Used well, it can help candidates target roles, refine materials and prepare for interviews.