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    Bethany Watson

    Bethany Watson is a Digital PR Manager at career.io, where she leverages her seven years of experience in professional communications to develop partnerships with industry professionals and provide the best career resources and opportunities for job seekers.
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    Survey reveals the coolest careers in each state

    There’s something deeply satisfying about scrolling through a list of the “coolest jobs in every state.” It’s a mix of aspiration and curiosity - like peeking into someone else’s dream career. Our recent survey of over 3,000 people did exactly that, pulling back the curtain on which roles Americans most admire, envy, and imagine themselves doing if practicality weren’t a factor.

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    The gender pay gap among freelancers

    According to a Darden Report, women still earn 84 cents for every dollar a man earns for the same job on average in the US - and the gig economy is no exception. 32% more freelancers have joined the workforce since the pandemic, which begs the question, why does the gender pay gap exist even in the freelancer market?