Caroline Castrillon

Corporate advancement for women has slowed. At the same time, women now own 15.7 million U.S. businesses, representing 40% of all firms. Here's why entrepreneurship is rising—and what could help more women-owned businesses scale: forbes.com/sites/caroline… @Codie_Sanchez @SmallBizLady @LinkedIn @WellsFargo @Forbes

A client of mine (a woman over 50) recently interviewed for a job she was excited about. The first question: “So are you just interested in the benefits?” Age bias in interviews is real. I break down 6 difficult interview questions people over 50 often face: forbes.com/sites/caroline… @AARP

40% of job skills will change by 2030. It’s not about jobs disappearing. It’s about expectations shifting. AI is already redefining what “good” looks like. Are you adapting? 5 ways to prepare: forbes.com/sites/caroline… @Forbes @caitmacgregor @Exp_Mark @wef

Side hustles have become career insurance for many workers. The smartest managers aren’t policing them. They’re paying attention to what employees are learning and how it shows up at work. forbes.com/sites/caroline…

1 in 3 job seekers are using dating apps for career networking. And it’s not just experimentation. 39% landed interviews. 37% received job offers. More on what’s driving this shift: forbes.com/sites/caroline… @Forbes @resume

AI is reshaping work fast. But not all careers face the same automation risk. A new AI-Resistant Careers Index shows which jobs remain hardest to automate in 2026, based on human judgment and accountability. The full list of 20 roles is here: forbes.com/sites/caroline…

Is ChatGPT reducing burnout—or adding to it? The data shows real relief. It also shows growing reliance. What happens to mental load and confidence? forbes.com/sites/caroline… @Forbes @TebraOfficial

Letting AI take meeting notes is smart. Letting it take your place is more complicated. Time saved. Visibility lost. Here’s how to use AI in meetings without undermining trust or leadership presence. forbes.com/sites/caroline… @Forbes @Softwarefinder2

Middle managers are under more pressure than ever. @Gallup data shows managers now report higher daily stress than the employees they lead. When pressure spikes, which leadership skill is hardest for you to maintain? Here are 7 that matter most ⬇️⬇️⬇️ forbes.com/sites/caroline…

Return to office didn’t surge back overnight. It crept. Through anchor days, office-only perks, and unspoken signals about visibility, flexibility is being renegotiated in real time. I break down 7 ways “hybrid creep” is powering RTO in 2026 here: forbes.com/sites/caroline… @Forbes @resume @Perfect_Resume_ @OwlLabs

56% plan to job hunt this year. 76% don’t feel prepared. In a tight market, career change rewards precision — not urgency. 7 ways professionals are navigating change right now: forbes.com/sites/caroline… Does this feel familiar? @Forbes @LinkedIn

66% of U.S. employees are burned out, according to new data. The problem isn’t workload alone. It’s career goals built for constant optimization, not sustainability. Here’s a smarter way to set career goals in 2026 ⬇️ forbes.com/sites/caroline…

Thinking about asking for a raise in 2026? New data shows which roles have the strongest leverage right now based on wage growth and long-term demand. Here are the 10 jobs most likely to see pay increases: forbes.com/sites/caroline… @Forbes @TheResumeGenius

Most job descriptions describe an ideal candidate — not a minimum bar. If you’re waiting to feel 100% qualified before applying, you may be opting out of roles you could actually grow into. Why applying earlier often makes sense: forbes.com/sites/caroline…

Employee happiness isn’t just a cultural metric. New data shows it’s one of the strongest predictors of long-term company performance. These six factors matter most: forbes.com/sites/caroline… @Forbes

The job search is getting more expensive. In-person interviews are back, and candidates are feeling the strain — financially and emotionally. More on the new findings: