Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sho Dewan is a career expert who covers work, top jobs, and business. More and more people are shifting to blue-collar jobs now ...

College is expensive. Going back for four years isn’t realistic when you’re already juggling bills, kids, or a job you’ve ...

Plenty of careers still pay six figures, yet employers say they cannot convince people to take them. Long hours, physical strain, emotional burnout and shifting lifestyle expectations are pushing ...

Two in 5 Gen Zers are pursuing blue-collar work, rejecting the collegiate path and learning trades, according to a May 2025 survey of 1,434 young adults by Resume Builder. Vocational and trade ...

For decades, we’ve been told that success requires a four-year college degree. Skilled trades became seen as “backup plans” for students who couldn’t make it in traditional academia, creating a ...

The top job, per Resume Builder’s list, is “Elevator and escalator installer and repairer.” This technology-centric, safety-critical engineering job is expected to lead to a median annual salary of ...

Getting a bachelor's degree isn't the only way to land a lucrative job anymore. Resume Genius's latest report identified the jobs that offer the highest pay without requiring a four-year college ...

ResumeGenius analyzed data to identify high-paying, fast-growing careers best suited for introverted workers. Each job pays at least $75,000 annually and offers strong long-term growth and autonomy.