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technology1 day ago•10 min saved

Veteran Coders Tap AI to Win in Silicon Valley's Shifting Hiring

The piece profiles Ben Kovitz, a veteran programmer who navigates Silicon Valley’s AI-driven hiring shift, showing that experienced engineers who can work with AI are in demand, often using AI-powered job tools and coaching to stand out. The market is skewing toward senior, AI-fluent talent and new roles like forward-deployed engineers, with Kovitz ultimately landing a position at Impulse Labs after months of applications and strategic interviewprep.

via KQED|

#ai #job-search #recruitment

careers1 month ago•4 min saved

Pivoting After Graduation: Pursuing Public Policy Abroad

After years of applying to 100+ entry-level jobs and juggling multiple gigs, the author pivots from journalism to public policy, deciding to pursue a master’s degree abroad in France with a scholarship to boost competitiveness and focus on women’s health, while continuing to network and volunteer with nonprofits.

via Business Insider|

#career-change #careers #job-search

career1 month ago•4 min saved

Doughnuts at the Doorstep: How an Unannounced Office Visit Won Him a Job

After 10 months of unemployment and a string of missed opportunities, a tech professional landed a job by showing up unannounced at the company’s headquarters with a box of doughnuts, sparking conversations that put him at the top of the applicant pool; six months in, he earned a raise and a solid performance review.

via Business Insider|

#career #job-search #networking

career2 months ago•5 min saved

Reddit tips and direct emails land a strategy-lead job

After failing to land interviews with video cover letters and visual portfolios, Courtney Clapper used a Reddit-recommended tactic: locate hiring managers’ emails with Apollo AI and email her résumé and an AI-written cover letter directly. This direct outreach earned her multiple interviews (including one at Microsoft) and, through a connection she made after reaching out to the Sweetgreen CEO, led to a strategy-lead role at a major retailer.

via Business Insider|

#ai-tools #career #career-advice

business6 months ago•3 min saved

Scott Galloway Advocates for Social Skills to Secure Jobs

Scott Galloway emphasizes the importance of social networking and personal connections for career success, highlighting that internal advocates significantly influence hiring decisions and that building genuine relationships can lead to better job opportunities and long-term career growth.

via Fortune|

#business #career-advice #job-search

business6 months ago•3 min saved

The Impact of AI on Hiring: Challenges and Opportunities

AI is transforming the hiring process in the US, with increased use of AI-led interviews and automated cover letters, but this shift is causing issues such as reduced hiring success for applicants, increased application volume, and concerns over bias and fairness. While companies embrace AI for efficiency, workers and lawmakers push back due to fears of discrimination and loss of the human touch, and legal challenges are emerging. Despite these challenges, AI-driven hiring tools are likely to persist, offering new opportunities but also risks for job seekers.

via CNN|

#ai-hiring #automation #bias

entertainment6 months ago•4 min saved

Coldplay Kiss Cam Incident Sparks Workplace and Public Backlash

Kristin Cabot, involved in a viral Coldplay 'kiss cam' incident with her boss, is struggling to find employment after being labeled 'unemployable' due to misinformation and public backlash following the incident, which also led to her resignation from her role as chief people officer at Astronomer.

via yahoo.com|

#coldplay-kiss-cam #entertainment #job-search

career6 months ago•0 min saved

LinkedIn Tips to Boost Visibility Post-Layoff

For those laid off, updating your LinkedIn profile with strategic tweaks can increase your chances of catching the attention of recruiters and landing your next job faster.

via The Washington Post|

#career #job-search #layoff

business8 months ago•2 min saved

Meta downsizes AI division amid layoffs and leadership changes

A woman working as a research scientist at Meta on an H-1B visa was laid off within nine months from the company's AI division and is now seeking new opportunities, receiving immediate interest from various startups and tech companies.

via Hindustan Times|

#ai-division #business #h-1b-visa

career8 months ago•6 min saved

Laid Off from LinkedIn, Wrote a 112K-Word Novel, Now Job Hunting

After being laid off from LinkedIn, Oscar Cecena Fujigaki spent three months finishing a 112,000-word science fiction novel, viewing it as a personal achievement and a way to cope with the job loss. Despite the challenges of finding a new tech role, he remains hopeful, focusing on networking and broadening his job search while continuing to pursue his writing ambitions.

via Business Insider|

#career #job-search #layoffs

careers9 months ago•5 min saved

Unemployed Ex-Microsoft Employee Faces Job and Rent Challenges

Ian Carter, a former Microsoft technical program manager, has been unemployed for five months following a layoff amid a challenging tech job market, and is considering relocating to live with family if he doesn't secure a new position soon. Despite efforts in networking and skill development, especially in AI, he faces difficulties due to market conditions and specific job requirements, highlighting the broader impact of recent layoffs and hiring slowdowns in the tech industry.

via Business Insider|

#ai-skills #careers #job-search

world9 months ago•6 min saved

US Job Market Woes: Rising Discontent and Survival Strategies

US job seekers face a bleak outlook with high unemployment, widespread scams, and systemic issues like automation and AI filtering, leading to frustration and financial instability despite official statistics suggesting a relatively healthy labor market.

via The Guardian|

#automation #job-search #scams

career9 months ago•8 min saved

Seeking a New Job or External Validation?

The article discusses the challenges faced by a young professional feeling stuck in their career due to rapid early success and the 'ambition penalty,' offering advice on how to focus on specific skills, communicate effectively, and navigate career growth thoughtfully.

via The New York Times|

#ambition-penalty #career #career-development

business10 months ago•5 min saved

Former VP of Product's 1,500 Job Applications and Family Impact

Jacob Woodward, a former VP of product and father of six, has been job hunting since July 2024, applying to over 1,500 roles without success, experiencing emotional highs and lows, and highlighting the struggles and resilience of job seekers in a tough market.

via Business Insider|

#business #career-resilience #economic-challenges

world10 months ago•5 min saved

Microsoft Veteran Leaves Amid Layoffs and AI Shift, Faces Financial Struggles

Mody Khan, a former Microsoft cloud architect, has been unemployed for nine months following layoffs and faces financial hardship, including risk of losing his home, amid a challenging tech job market influenced by company restructuring, age bias, and regional biases.

via Business Insider|

#age-bias #economic-impact #job-search