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Diego Benitez
Founder of Kandiq, more than 100 hires led
Diego Benitez has hired more than a hundred people, in marketing, sport and sales, as a manager at Intersport and then as Head of Growth at Goodvest (2022 to 2026). He ran those hiring processes from start to finish: screening applications, interviews, the hiring decision, then managing the team. He also knows the candidate's side: internships, work-study, student jobs, a permanent contract, starting an agency, then freelancing. He built Kandiq to give candidates what he looked for in an application himself, and what screening software can read. His guides start from the questions candidates ask Google, rely on official public sources (government employment and careers services, employment law) and are updated when the rules change. The examples are fictional; the figures are sourced.
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Tools · Nov 10, 2026
Job application tracker: every application on one board, from saved job to offer
A job application tracker keeps every job you apply for in one place: where it stands, which resume you sent, and when to follow up. Here's what to track, whether a spreadsheet is enough, and how Kandiq's free job tracker fills itself in from a posting link.
News · Nov 10, 2026
Unemployment work search requirements: the Labor Department wants 5 activities a week in every state
Unemployment work search requirements are set by each state today, from one activity a week to five. On November 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor proposed a national floor: at least five qualifying work search activities for every week you claim benefits, reported before you are paid. Nothing changes for your claim yet. Here is what the proposal says, what would count, and how to keep a work search log that holds up either way.
News · Nov 10, 2026
WARN notice: what the WARN Act gives you before a layoff, and how to use the 60 days
A WARN notice is the written warning a large employer must give you before a plant closing or mass layoff. With Boeing, PepsiCo and Comcast announcing cuts this week, many workers are about to receive one, or are wondering if they should have. Here is what the federal WARN Act requires, when it does not apply, what states add, and how to turn 60 days of notice into a head start on your next job.
News · Nov 10, 2026
Challenger job cuts report: October layoffs at a three-year low, and what it means for job seekers
The Challenger job cuts report released on November 5, 2026 counts 43,994 layoffs announced by U.S. employers in October, down 71% from a year earlier and the lowest October since 2023. Hiring announcements jumped, but most of them are seasonal. Here are the numbers, the industries and states still cutting, and how to read them if you are looking for work.
News · Nov 9, 2026
H-1B grace period: DHS wants to end the 60 days, and what to do with them while they last
If your H-1B job ends today, the H-1B grace period still gives you up to 60 days to find a new employer, change status or prepare to leave. The Department of Homeland Security has proposed to eliminate it, and public comments close on November 10, 2026. Nothing has changed yet. Here is what the proposal says, and how to make those 60 days count if you need them.
News · Nov 7, 2026
New York personnel file law: how to get a copy of your file
The New York personnel file law takes effect on Sunday, November 8, 2026. If you work in New York, or used to, you can ask your employer in writing for a free copy of your personnel record and get it within five business days. Here is what the law covers, what to look for in your file, and a request letter you can copy.
Letter templates · Nov 7, 2026
Resignation letter: a template to copy and samples for every situation
A complete resignation letter template you can copy in a minute, then short samples for the most common cases: two weeks' notice, short notice, a new job, an email. You'll also see how much notice US law really requires and what to ask about before your last day.
News · Nov 6, 2026
Jobs report: what the October 2026 numbers mean for your job search
The jobs report released on November 6, 2026 shows employers added 165,000 jobs in October, far more than expected, and the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%. Here are the numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the industries that are hiring, and what they change for your applications.
News · Nov 6, 2026
JOLTS report: what the latest job openings numbers mean for your job search
The JOLTS report released on November 3, 2026 shows 7.5 million job openings in September, little changed from August, with 5.4 million hires and more people quitting their jobs. Here are the numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, where employers are hiring, and what they change for your applications.
