/* ==========================================================================
   USA Talent Direct - Motion Graphics, Visual Components & High-End UX
   Includes Hero Floating Cards, Interactive Wage Calculator, Rich Editorial Typography,
   and Responsive Media Grids
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root {
  --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Premium Slate Palette */
  --slate-950: #020617;
  --slate-900: #0f172a;
  --slate-800: #1e293b;
  --slate-700: #334155;
  --slate-600: #475569;
  --slate-500: #64748b;
  --slate-400: #94a3b8;
  --slate-300: #cbd5e1;
  --slate-200: #e2e8f0;
  --slate-100: #f1f5f9;
  --slate-50:  #f8fafc;

  /* Accent & Brand Colors */
  --brand-primary: #2563eb;
  --brand-primary-hover: #1d4ed8;
  --brand-indigo: #4f46e5;
  --brand-purple: #7c3aed;
  --emerald-green: #059669;
  --emerald-light: #ecfdf5;
  --emerald-border: #a7f3d0;
  --amber-orange: #d97706;
  --amber-light: #fffbeb;
  --amber-border: #fde68a;

  /* Elevation Shadows */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px 0 rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  --shadow-card: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06), 0 2px 6px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 20px 30px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  --shadow-modal: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.28);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 25px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);

  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 14px;
  --radius-xl: 20px;
}

*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--slate-900);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

a {
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--brand-primary-hover);
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* Announcement Top Notice */
.top-notice-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e1b4b 100%);
  color: #e2e8f0;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  padding: 10px 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.top-notice-bar strong {
  color: #60a5fa;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.notice-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.4);
  color: #93c5fd;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-right: 8px;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

/* Site Header */
.site-header {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 99;
}

.nav-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  height: 74px;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.brand-logo-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #4f46e5);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}

.brand-logo-icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  stroke: #ffffff;
}

.brand-logo span {
  color: var(--brand-primary);
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
}

.nav-links a {
  color: var(--slate-600);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  padding: 6px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--brand-primary);
}

.nav-links a.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--brand-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Button UI */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #1d4ed8);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4ed8, #1e40af);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--slate-200);
  color: var(--slate-700);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--slate-100);
  border-color: var(--slate-300);
  color: var(--slate-900);
}

.btn-apply {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb 0%, #4f46e5 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.3);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-apply:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4ed8 0%, #4338ca 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.45);
}

/* Social Proof Ticker */
.live-hiring-ticker {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  padding: 11px 0;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.live-pulse {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  background: #10b981;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
  animation: pulseGreen 1.6s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGreen {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}

/* Hero Section with Motion Graphics & Visuals */
.hero-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, #f1f5f9 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  padding: 70px 0 50px;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Floating Motion Graphic Cards */
.hero-floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-floating-left {
  top: 90px;
  left: 4%;
  animation: floatLeft 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hero-floating-right {
  bottom: 80px;
  right: 4%;
  animation: floatRight 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes floatLeft {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(-1deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-16px) rotate(1deg); }
}

@keyframes floatRight {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(1deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-18px) rotate(-1deg); }
}

.floating-avatar {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.floating-info {
  text-align: left;
}

.floating-name {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
}

.floating-job {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #059669;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #eff6ff;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  color: #1d4ed8;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 3.3rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--slate-950);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.hero-title span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb 0%, #7c3aed 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Glassmorphism Search Box */
.search-box-container {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.8);
  padding: 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1), 0 1px 3px 0 rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.search-form {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 1.6fr 1.4fr auto;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
}

.input-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: var(--slate-50);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.input-group:focus-within {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--brand-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
}

.input-group svg {
  color: var(--slate-400);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.input-group input, .input-group select {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  width: 100%;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  outline: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.trending-searches {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 24px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

.trending-pill {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.trending-pill:hover {
  background: #eff6ff;
  border-color: var(--brand-primary);
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Interactive Salary Calculator Widget (Dwell Time Booster) */
.salary-calc-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f0fdf4 100%);
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 34px;
  margin: 40px auto;
  max-width: 980px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.calc-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 30px;
  align-items: center;
}

.calc-slider-group label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.calc-slider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  background: #cbd5e1;
  outline: none;
  accent-color: #059669;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.calc-payout-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  text-align: center;
}

.calc-mini-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 10px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.calc-mini-label {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.calc-mini-val {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #047857;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Section Common */
.section {
  padding: 70px 0;
}

.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  color: var(--slate-900);
}

.section-desc {
  color: var(--slate-500);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

/* Job Cards Grid */
.job-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(360px, 1fr));
  gap: 26px;
}

.job-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 26px;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.job-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.job-card.featured {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--brand-primary);
}

.job-header-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.job-employer {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.job-badge-urgent {
  background: var(--amber-light);
  color: #b45309;
  border: 1px solid var(--amber-border);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.job-badge-verified {
  background: var(--emerald-light);
  color: #047857;
  border: 1px solid var(--emerald-border);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.job-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.job-title a {
  color: inherit;
}

.job-title a:hover {
  color: var(--brand-primary);
}

.job-meta-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

.job-meta-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.job-salary-tag {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #047857;
  background: var(--emerald-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--emerald-border);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.job-snippet {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.job-tags-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.job-tag {
  background: var(--slate-100);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

.job-card-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
}

.job-card-actions .btn {
  flex: 1;
}

/* Category Grid */
.category-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.category-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  display: block;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.category-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-primary);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.category-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.category-card:hover .category-icon {
  background: var(--brand-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.category-name {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.category-count {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

/* Article Cards with High-Res Photography */
.article-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(360px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}

.article-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.article-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.article-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.article-body {
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.article-category {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.article-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.article-excerpt {
  color: var(--slate-600);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.article-meta {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--slate-400);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  padding-top: 14px;
}

/* Job Detail Page */
.job-detail-header {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  padding: 50px 0;
}

.job-detail-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.3fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding: 50px 0;
}

.job-content-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.job-content-card h2 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin: 36px 0 16px;
  color: var(--slate-900);
}

.job-content-card h2:first-of-type {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.job-content-card p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.job-content-card ul, .job-content-card ol {
  margin: 18px 0 26px 28px;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.job-sidebar-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: sticky;
  top: 96px;
}

.sidebar-salary-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ecfdf5 0%, #f0fdf4 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--emerald-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.sidebar-salary-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #065f46;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.sidebar-salary-val {
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #047857;
  margin: 4px 0;
}

.sidebar-salary-sub {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #065f46;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.sidebar-info-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 13px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
}

.sidebar-info-label {
  color: var(--slate-500);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.sidebar-info-val {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
}

/* Candidate Verification Modal */
.modal-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 1000;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.modal-content {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  max-width: 530px;
  width: 100%;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-modal);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  position: relative;
  animation: modalEnter 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@keyframes modalEnter {
  from { transform: scale(0.96) translateY(12px); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: scale(1) translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}

.modal-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e293b 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 26px 30px;
  position: relative;
}

.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 22px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: none;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.modal-close:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.modal-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.modal-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 30px;
}

.modal-job-summary {
  background: var(--slate-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.summary-job-title {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--slate-900);
}

.summary-job-loc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.verification-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.verification-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--slate-700);
}

.check-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #059669;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
}

.captcha-container-box {
  background: #fdfdfe;
  border: 2px dashed #93c5fd;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.captcha-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #dbeafe;
  color: #1e40af;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.captcha-notice {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.btn-verify-unlock {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981 0%, #059669 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-verify-unlock:hover {
  background: #059669;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5);
}

/* Site Footer */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--slate-950);
  color: var(--slate-300);
  padding: 70px 0 35px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-800);
  margin-top: 70px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.footer-brand h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.footer-brand p {
  color: var(--slate-400);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  max-width: 340px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: var(--slate-400);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-800);
  padding-top: 28px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero-floating-card { display: none; }
  .calc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-title { font-size: 2.4rem; }
  .search-form { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .job-detail-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .hero-title { font-size: 2rem; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .job-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .job-card-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .calc-payout-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   USA Talent Direct - High-Converting Enterprise & Native Monetization UI
   Includes: Eligibility Matcher Wizard, Live Activity Toasts, Sticky Action Bar,
   Sponsored Native Ad Units, and Programmatic State Badges
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Interactive Eligibility Matcher Wizard */
.wizard-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 0 0 1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  padding: 36px;
  margin: 45px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.wizard-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563eb, #7c3aed, #10b981);
}

.wizard-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.wizard-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #047857;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.wizard-title {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-950);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.wizard-desc {
  color: var(--slate-600);
  font-size: 1rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.wizard-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.wizard-step-item {
  background: var(--slate-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.wizard-step-item.active {
  background: #eff6ff;
  border-color: #93c5fd;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
}

.wizard-step-num {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.wizard-step-name {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
}

.wizard-options-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.wizard-choice-btn {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.wizard-choice-btn:hover, .wizard-choice-btn.selected {
  border-color: var(--brand-primary);
  background: #f0f7ff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
}

.wizard-choice-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: #e0e7ff;
  color: #4338ca;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.wizard-choice-btn.selected .wizard-choice-icon {
  background: var(--brand-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.wizard-choice-text h4 {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.wizard-choice-text p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  margin: 0;
}

/* 2. Sponsored Native Ad Units */
.sponsored-ad-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e1b4b 50%, #0f172a 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 32px 36px;
  margin: 40px 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 28px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sponsored-ad-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 350px;
  height: 350px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.25) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ad-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ad-headline {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ad-headline span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #60a5fa, #a78bfa);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.ad-copy {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  max-width: 580px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.ad-action {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-align: right;
}

.ad-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981 0%, #059669 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.ad-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.6);
  background: #059669;
}

.ad-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* 3. Sticky Floating Bottom Action Bar */
.sticky-action-bar {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 14px 24px;
  z-index: 98;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 -10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(120%);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.sticky-action-bar.visible {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.sticky-bar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.sticky-pulse-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #10b981;
}

.sticky-bar-text h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.sticky-bar-text p {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.sticky-bar-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #4f46e5);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  padding: 11px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.sticky-bar-btn:hover {
  background: #1d4ed8;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* 4. Live Activity Toast Notifications */
.activity-toast-container {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 84px;
  left: 24px;
  z-index: 97;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.activity-toast {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: 360px;
  pointer-events: auto;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.96);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.activity-toast.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.toast-avatar {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #60a5fa);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.toast-content {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--slate-700);
}

.toast-content strong {
  color: var(--slate-950);
}

.toast-content .toast-role {
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.toast-time {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--slate-400);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* 5. Programmatic State Hub Cards */
.state-hub-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
  margin: 30px 0;
}

.state-hub-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 22px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.state-hub-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--brand-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.state-hub-crest {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e293b, #0f172a);
  color: #60a5fa;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.state-hub-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--slate-950);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.state-hub-wage {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #059669;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.state-hub-count {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sponsored-ad-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 24px;
  }
  .ad-copy { text-align: center; }
  .ad-action { text-align: center; width: 100%; }
  .ad-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .sticky-action-bar { padding: 12px 16px; }
  .sticky-bar-left { gap: 10px; }
  .sticky-bar-text p { display: none; }
  .activity-toast-container { display: none; }
  .wizard-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. Editorial & Corporate Visual Systems (Universal Page Consistency)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Corporate Page Hero */
.page-hero-corporate {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, #1e293b 0%, #0f172a 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 65px 0 45px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.page-hero-corporate::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 700px;
  height: 350px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(50px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero-corporate h1 {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.page-hero-corporate p {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Stat Counter Grid */
.stat-counter-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 40px 0;
}

.stat-counter-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.stat-counter-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--brand-primary);
}

.stat-counter-number {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.stat-counter-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Company Values Grid */
.company-value-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin: 35px 0;
}

.company-value-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.company-value-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--slate-100);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.company-value-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--slate-950);
}

.company-value-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Modern Contact Form */
.contact-form-modern {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.form-group-modern {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.form-label-modern {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-input-modern,
.form-select-modern,
.form-textarea-modern {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--slate-900);
  background: #f8fafc;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.form-input-modern:focus,
.form-select-modern:focus,
.form-textarea-modern:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--brand-primary);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
}

/* Editorial Blog Enhancements */
.editorial-hero {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  padding: 50px 0 35px;
}

.editorial-header-box {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.editorial-category-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #1d4ed8;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.editorial-title {
  font-size: 2.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--slate-950);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.editorial-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 18px;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
}

.editorial-author-chip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-800);
}

.editorial-author-avatar {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #2563eb;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.editorial-container {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 40px auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.editorial-featured-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 400px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.editorial-prose {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--slate-800);
}

.editorial-prose h2 {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  margin: 38px 0 16px;
  color: var(--slate-950);
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
}

.editorial-prose h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin: 28px 0 12px;
  color: var(--slate-900);
}

.editorial-prose p {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.editorial-prose ul, .editorial-prose ol {
  margin: 20px 0 24px 28px;
}

.editorial-prose li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.editorial-callout-box {
  background: #f0fdf4;
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
  border-left: 5px solid #16a34a;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px;
  margin: 30px 0;
}

.editorial-callout-box h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #15803d;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.editorial-table-wrapper {
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin: 30px 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
}

.editorial-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.editorial-table th {
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--slate-200);
  color: var(--slate-900);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.editorial-table td {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  color: var(--slate-700);
}

.editorial-table tr:hover td {
  background: #f8fafc;
}

/* Motion Keyframes */
@keyframes floatSoft {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-5px); }
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.8; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.05); }
}

.animate-float {
  animation: floatSoft 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.animate-glow {
  animation: pulseGlow 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}