Some companies continue to hire despite economic challenges facing the country so it is imperative to stand out from the pack, starting with demonstrating your confidence, says communications expert Judith Humphrey. In addition, show enthusiasm for the prospective company and be prepared to talk about your problem-solving and analytical skills, she says.

With 72% of Americans saying this is the lowest point in our country's history that they can remember, according to the American Psychological Association, it can be hard to stay hopeful about your career, but Nancy Collamer has strategies for keeping a positive mindset. Rather than withdrawing, seek out fresh ideas and perspectives by talking to new people or ones you haven't kept in contact with, suggests Collamer.

A survey from Tone Networks found 68% of millennial women want access to coaching and leadership development tools such as mentors and role models. These supports may boost confidence and reduce perceived stress by as much as 25% as well as combat impostor syndrome.

Too many job descriptions are written poorly, lack clarity or rely heavily on jargon and buzzwords, writes Neal Horwitz of executive-search and -coaching firm Henry Hale Maguire. Horwitz points out common errors and offers suggestions for creating polished pitches.

Even though the recent jobs report was positive, economists aren't optimistic due to the recent surges in coronavirus cases. "We expect the recovery from here will be a lot bumpier and job gains to be more muted," says Michael Pearce of Capital Economics.

Tada Yotsuuye, a line inspector in Seattle, has become the first employee to work at Alaska Airlines for 55 years. Yotsuuye, who is 92, began his aviation career in the Air Force and has been in the aviation industry for 74 years -- even though the aviation industry is only 117 years old.