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The Job Search Is Crushing Workers’ Confidence. The Worst Part Isn’t Rejection

For today's job seekers, the most damaging part of looking for work may not be rejection, but months of silence that erode confidence, financial security, and hope.

The Job Search Is Crushing Workers’ Confidence. The Worst Part Isn’t Rejection

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For today's job seekers, the most damaging part of looking for work may not be rejection, but months of silence that erode confidence, financial security, and hope.

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For today's job seekers, the most damaging part of looking for work may not be rejection, but months of silence that erode confidence, financial security, and hope.

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