#rb-career
#rb-career

The Most Powerful Business Strategy Isn't a Product or a Pitch. It's a Person

Super connectors prioritize genuine relationships over transactional networking, making their networks integral to their business success.

#entrepreneurship

Venture

How I taught myself to code, quit my consulting job, and started an AI robotics firm by age 25

Oscar Brisset founded Remy AI, a robotics startup, after teaching himself to code while working at BCG, raising over $650,000 for the venture.

fromThe Independent

Meet the woman who believes WFH is a 'career killer'

Emma Grede's rise from a challenging background to a multi-millionaire entrepreneur exemplifies her determination and success in the fashion industry.

Venture

How I taught myself to code, quit my consulting job, and started an AI robotics firm by age 25

Oscar Brisset founded Remy AI, a robotics startup, after teaching himself to code while working at BCG, raising over $650,000 for the venture.

fromThe Independent

Meet the woman who believes WFH is a 'career killer'

Emma Grede's rise from a challenging background to a multi-millionaire entrepreneur exemplifies her determination and success in the fashion industry.

more#entrepreneurship

fromTalentLMS Blog

Skills vs. Certificates: What Happens After "Course Completed"?

Ongoing practice and reinforcement are essential for retaining skills beyond initial training.

Microsoft encourages chunk of experienced US staff to leave

Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to US employees to improve Windows quality and reliability.

Retirement

fromTechRepublic

Microsoft Offers First-Ever Retirement Buyouts to Thousands of Employees

Microsoft introduces a voluntary retirement program for select employees amid the AI boom, targeting those with 70 combined years of age and service.

Tech industry

fromTheregister

Microsoft encourages chunk of experienced US staff to leave

Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to US employees to improve Windows quality and reliability.

Retirement

fromTechRepublic

Microsoft Offers First-Ever Retirement Buyouts to Thousands of Employees

Microsoft introduces a voluntary retirement program for select employees amid the AI boom, targeting those with 70 combined years of age and service.

3 LinkedIn Profile Upgrades That Increase Views And Conversions

LinkedIn profiles must have a unified call to action to increase visitor engagement and conversions.

Social media marketing

fromInc

AI Is Studying Your LinkedIn Profile-And What It Finds May Decide Your Credibility

Executives must recognize LinkedIn's influence on AI search engines, as it shapes perceptions of their expertise and company reputation.

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

LinkedIn CEO transitions to new role focused on AI development

Ryan Roslansky steps down as LinkedIn CEO to focus on AI transformation at Microsoft.

Growth hacking

3 LinkedIn Profile Upgrades That Increase Views And Conversions

LinkedIn profiles must have a unified call to action to increase visitor engagement and conversions.

Social media marketing

fromInc

AI Is Studying Your LinkedIn Profile-And What It Finds May Decide Your Credibility

Executives must recognize LinkedIn's influence on AI search engines, as it shapes perceptions of their expertise and company reputation.

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

LinkedIn CEO transitions to new role focused on AI development

Ryan Roslansky steps down as LinkedIn CEO to focus on AI transformation at Microsoft.

more#linkedin

Business intelligence

fromDevOps.com

Why Contact Enrichment Belongs in Your Application Architecture, Not Your Sales Workflow - DevOps.com

B2B applications often collect incomplete data, which can be resolved by integrating contact enrichment at the data ingestion point.

Remote teams

fromOur Weekly

The Future of work

The future of work is defined by automation, AI, and remote work, presenting both challenges and opportunities for workforce transformation.

#hiring

fromTechCrunch

Startup companies

Don't stop hiring humans - stop hiring the wrong humans, Artisan's founder says | TechCrunch

Every founder must assemble the right team to scale, avoiding hiring mistakes that can jeopardize startup success.

fromNew York Post

How to write a job post that filters out the wrong people

Quality talent exists, but employers must improve job postings to attract the right candidates.

Startup companies

fromTechCrunch

Don't stop hiring humans - stop hiring the wrong humans, Artisan's founder says | TechCrunch

Every founder must assemble the right team to scale, avoiding hiring mistakes that can jeopardize startup success.

fromNew York Post

How to write a job post that filters out the wrong people

Quality talent exists, but employers must improve job postings to attract the right candidates.

more#hiring

fromwww.theguardian.com

How to find a career you love for gen Z and everyone else: You don't want your life's compass to be dread'

Students at Columbia, despite their political differences, expressed a united anxiety over how to start finding their life's work in a chaotic environment. This resonated deeply with me.

Left-wing politics

Relationships

fromHarvard Business Review

What to say when someone compliments you at work

Handling compliments effectively is crucial for building relationships and maintaining a positive self-image.

#leadership-development

Women

Making the Shift from Individual Contributor to Leader

Transitioning from individual contributor to leader involves self-conviction and recognition from others.

fromHarvard Business Review

AI Is Changing Leadership Development, But Not The Way You Think

Leadership development focuses on judgment and behavior, not just content, and must adapt to real-world challenges.

Women

Making the Shift from Individual Contributor to Leader

Transitioning from individual contributor to leader involves self-conviction and recognition from others.

more#leadership-development

AI Is Changing Leadership Development, But Not The Way You Think

Leadership development focuses on judgment and behavior, not just content, and must adapt to real-world challenges.

#remote-work

Women in technology

Emma Grede's blunt advice: 'Nobody's coming to hand you power-you have to take it' | Fortune

Remote teams

5 Costly Mistakes Digital Nomads Make-And How To Avoid Them

fromFinanceBuzz

12 hours ago

Careers

9 Remote Entry-Level Jobs That Pay at Least $75,000 a Year

Is "Being In The Room" Still The Key To Success?

Working from home may limit career advancement opportunities for Black women due to reduced visibility and access in corporate environments.

fromRemotive Blog

Careers

[Newsletter] Your Job Search Is Broken - Here's the Fix

Emma Grede's blunt advice: 'Nobody's coming to hand you power-you have to take it' | Fortune

Grede emphasizes the importance of dedicated parenting time and the evolving role of women in business after becoming mothers.

Remote teams

5 Costly Mistakes Digital Nomads Make-And How To Avoid Them

Remote work offers freedom but requires careful consideration of lifestyle, visa rules, and living costs to avoid costly mistakes.

fromFinanceBuzz

12 hours ago

9 Remote Entry-Level Jobs That Pay at Least $75,000 a Year

Entry-level remote positions can offer salaries of at least $75,000, including roles like software developer, registered nurse, and lawyer.

Is "Being In The Room" Still The Key To Success?

Working from home may limit career advancement opportunities for Black women due to reduced visibility and access in corporate environments.

fromRemotive Blog

[Newsletter] Your Job Search Is Broken - Here's the Fix

Remote job search strategies must evolve to meet new employer expectations and market realities for 2026.

more#remote-work

Social media marketing

How smart professionals rebrand in 2026

Trust is essential for converting visibility into client contracts, especially in an era dominated by AI-generated content.

Entry-Level Hiring Picks Up After Months of Gloom - Offering New Hope for College Graduates: 'It's Good News'

Employers plan to increase hiring of new graduates by 5.6% this spring, reversing previous gloomy expectations amid economic uncertainty.

fromSkift Meetings

The Event Job Market's New Rules

The current job market is challenging, with niche roles requiring specific experience and personal touch in recruitment.

Why second chance hiring is smart business

The job market is challenging, especially for individuals with justice-involved pasts, who face significant barriers to employment.

3 weeks ago

Job Seekers Are Getting Ghosted in Record Numbers. One Person Got a Rejection Letter 11 Months After Applying.

Job seekers face increased ghosting, with 53% affected, largely due to AI-driven application processes overwhelming recruiters.

Higher education

Entry-Level Hiring Picks Up After Months of Gloom - Offering New Hope for College Graduates: 'It's Good News'

Employers plan to increase hiring of new graduates by 5.6% this spring, reversing previous gloomy expectations amid economic uncertainty.

fromSkift Meetings

The Event Job Market's New Rules

The current job market is challenging, with niche roles requiring specific experience and personal touch in recruitment.

Why second chance hiring is smart business

The job market is challenging, especially for individuals with justice-involved pasts, who face significant barriers to employment.

3 weeks ago

Job Seekers Are Getting Ghosted in Record Numbers. One Person Got a Rejection Letter 11 Months After Applying.

Job seekers face increased ghosting, with 53% affected, largely due to AI-driven application processes overwhelming recruiters.

This Career Coach Charges $50,000 to Help College Kids Land Jobs - And Business Is Exploding

Career coaching for college students has become a lucrative niche, with prices reaching $50,000 due to intensified job competition.

Healthcare

To Help Nurses Find Jobs, She Created a Surprising AI Solution. Now It's Worth $1.65 Billion and Is Used by Over a Million Nurses.

Incredible Health revolutionizes healthcare hiring by allowing employers to apply to nurses, aiding 1.5 million U.S. healthcare workers in finding permanent roles efficiently.

#job-search

I tried every trick to stand out in my job search. A tip I found on Reddit was the only strategy that got me an offer.

A simple AI tool for locating hiring managers' emails led to multiple interviews and a job offer.

6 mistakes job seekers should avoid when using AI for resumes, cover letters, and networking

Job seekers should use AI as a tool for enhancement, not as a replacement for personal input in their applications.

fromBusiness Insider

Careers

I'm an AI resume builder who's helped hundreds of recently laid-off workers. Here's my advice for people looking for work in 2026.

I tried every trick to stand out in my job search. A tip I found on Reddit was the only strategy that got me an offer.

A simple AI tool for locating hiring managers' emails led to multiple interviews and a job offer.

6 mistakes job seekers should avoid when using AI for resumes, cover letters, and networking

Job seekers should use AI as a tool for enhancement, not as a replacement for personal input in their applications.

fromBusiness Insider

Careers

I'm an AI resume builder who's helped hundreds of recently laid-off workers. Here's my advice for people looking for work in 2026.

more#job-search

Lost your job to AI? These support programs provide cash, support, and more

AI displacement of workers is prompting new support programs like the AI Dividend, which provides financial aid and career resources.

Psychology

Want to live a longer, happier life? Science says work to be more successful (but not in the way you might think)

Engagement in pursuing goals, rather than achieving them, correlates with longer, more fulfilling lives.

Relationships

My Partner Just Got Laid Off From His Job of 12 Years. What He's Doing Now Boggles the Mind.

Understanding the importance of budgeting during a job transition is crucial for financial stability.

Marketing

Soft Skills Are Back ... And May Be Here To Stay!

Soft skills are increasingly important in the AI age, reflecting a shift similar to the post-millennial era's clash between generations.

The Art Of Perpetual Onboarding: Why AI Makes The Continuous Model Viable At Last

Onboarding is often mistakenly viewed as complete after 90 days, neglecting ongoing development needs of employees.

Psychology

How to find the right coach

Human beings desire change to improve themselves, but true development involves calibrating existing traits rather than reinventing oneself.

Why AI-Enabled Training Is Becoming A Business Imperative Across Many Industries

Organizations face a significant skills gap, with only 5% of hiring managers reporting sufficient talent to meet project demands.

18 hours ago

5 signs you're doing work that doesn't matter

Ambitious workers seek meaningful contributions that create value for others and themselves, ensuring their efforts are impactful.

Relationships

fromPsychology Today

When Your Career Is Stable, but Your Relationships Arent't

Maintaining external functioning amidst internal distress is a strength, but it shouldn't be endlessly sustained or ignored.

fromComputerworld

AI-ready skills are not what you think

Teaching employees to question and validate AI systems is crucial for true AI readiness in enterprises.

Meta employees face a slow-swinging axe and a tough choice: hustle or job hunt

Meta plans to cut 10% of its workforce, creating uncertainty and anxiety among employees about their job security.

#work-life-balance

Careers

This Working Life: 'I wanted to excel in my career, but I was feeling guilty being away half the week'

Careers

This Working Life with Grace Kelly: 'I wanted to excel in my career, but I was feeling guilty being away half the week'

Careers

This Working Life: 'I wanted to excel in my career, but I was feeling guilty being away half the week'

Careers

This Working Life with Grace Kelly: 'I wanted to excel in my career, but I was feeling guilty being away half the week'

more#work-life-balance

You survived a layoff. Now what?

Surviving layoffs brings complex emotions like relief, guilt, frustration, and anxiety about job security and workplace relationships.

Fewer than 1 in 4 workers feel their job is safe. Here's why worker 'FOBO'-fear of becoming obsolete-is hurting companies | Fortune

Job insecurity is pervasive across sectors, with many workers fearing layoffs and feeling their positions are not safe.

Are You Accidentally Letting Future Leaders Slip Away?

Hire candidates with a growth mindset and promote from within to cultivate long-term leadership.

Workers Are Overlooking This $300K Career Path With 81K Job Openings, Says a Talent CEO: 'The Opportunities Are Massive'

Laid-off tech workers should pivot to data center electrician and technician roles due to a surge in job demand.

I applied to 2,000 jobs before getting offers at Target and a startup. Here's how I decided which to pick.

Dianna Dimambro chose a startup software engineering role over an internship at Target for career growth despite the risks in the tech job market.

fromTalentLMS Blog

Skills Inventory: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Build One

A skills inventory provides real-time visibility of employee skills, helping organizations identify gaps and optimize workforce planning.

My Company's CEO Died. Everything That's Happened Since Has Me Reconsidering My Future.

Making a confident decision is more important than the choice itself.

This Startup CEO Conducts Job Interviews on Sundays. Candidates Say It's a 'Huge Relief' - Here's Why

Work trials allow candidates to perform real job tasks during recruitment, providing flexibility and reducing the need to use vacation days.

fromItsnicethat

in 2 weeks

"You don't have to be the loudest person in the room"

Making your thinking visible is essential to demonstrate your value in a workplace.

1 week ago

The 5 Stages of Career Growth - and What It Takes to Reach the Next One

Advancing your career requires evolving visibility, trust, and influence, not just improving performance.

The job market is so tough white-collar workers are 'reverse recruiting,' shelling out thousands to get headhunters to find them their next role | Fortune

Headhunters? More like breadhunters: On top of career coaching and résumé building, reverse-recruiting agencies often take the keys and apply to dozens of jobs on an applicant's behalf. In exchange, these startups can charge monthly fees north of $1,000 and/or take a cut of their clients' salaries once they find a job, per WSJ. A conventional recruiter told WSJ that he's somewhat uneasy about people handing reverse recruiters their LinkedIn or Workday logins, as well as the idea of charging job seekers.

US news

1 week ago

Workers Want Opportunities For Growth, Control More Than Pay Raises

Many workers prioritize well-being, control, growth, and belonging over salary increases.

Why you're just one event away from quitting your job

Unexpected jolts can lead to impulsive job resignations, but deliberate responses can facilitate smarter career decisions.

fromBusiness Insider

EY's talent chief says AI is changing the entire employee lifecycle, from talent development to promotions

EY is implementing individualized career paths with agile promotions and assessments to align roles with employee readiness and impact.

I Stayed Loyal to One Company for Longer Than Most People Do. The Hard Part About Leaving Is Surprising Me.

Consider pursuing a new job opportunity despite feelings of loyalty and guilt towards the current employer.

Careers

Careers are not linear anymore: 4 smart ways to build your work life now

I Stayed Loyal to One Company for Longer Than Most People Do. The Hard Part About Leaving Is Surprising Me.

Consider pursuing a new job opportunity despite feelings of loyalty and guilt towards the current employer.

Careers

Careers are not linear anymore: 4 smart ways to build your work life now

Why Your Next Career Move Might Be a Demotion

Career paths now require individuals to navigate their own responsibilities and choices, moving away from traditional upward trajectories.

Careers

This 3-part framework can help you land your dream job

Career success requires balancing demonstrable skills, recognized credentials, and an active professional network.

fromPsychology Today

Why Your Next Career Move Might Be a Demotion

Career paths now require individuals to navigate their own responsibilities and choices, moving away from traditional upward trajectories.

Careers

This 3-part framework can help you land your dream job

more#career-development

Are you paying a 'ghost tax' when looking for a job? 37% of employment seekers fall into this common trap

The job market is plagued by ghost jobs, leading to wasted time and money for job seekers.

Your job title doesn't define your work

Departmental success is irrelevant without overall company progress toward its goals.

fromZDNET

Nervous about the job market? 5 ways to stand out in the age of AI

How can you drive value through this technology? Does deployment mean you need to look at your processes and business model? What is AI going to cost? What benefits will you create? How do you make sure you're making the right choices and decisions?

Seeking an industry role? Sell yourself as a problem-solver, not a job-seeker

Academics transitioning to non-academic careers need guidance because academic training doesn't prepare them to communicate their expertise or apply for positions outside academia.

Careers

Entrepreneurs Are Going Back to Corporate Life. Here's Why.

fromNature

Seeking an industry role? Sell yourself as a problem-solver, not a job-seeker

Academics transitioning to non-academic careers need guidance because academic training doesn't prepare them to communicate their expertise or apply for positions outside academia.

Careers

Entrepreneurs Are Going Back to Corporate Life. Here's Why.

more#career-transition

fromwww.bbc.com

'I've applied for 500 jobs in two months since graduating'

Youth unemployment in London reaches 22.5% for ages 16-24, with graduates struggling to secure entry-level positions despite qualifications and extensive job applications.

fromRemotive Blog

[Newsletter] How to Land a Role That Serves Your Long-Term Goals

Career and market movements occur in cycles rather than straight lines, making intentional decision-making crucial before accepting high-growth opportunities.

Is it time to update your career goals? (And if so, how?)

Establish clear professional goals as a North Star for career decisions, then review them annually as your understanding of work and yourself evolves.

Want to avoid the resume black hole? Do this

Job applicants face a 0.4% success rate due to selective hiring, workforce upskilling priorities, AI-generated resume homogeneity, and the need for immediate value contribution to organizations.

In a job market this bleak, more candidates pay for 'reverse recruiting'

Job seekers increasingly pay recruiters upfront fees or commissions to bypass flooded applicant pools and secure interviews amid a tightening job market.

A Better Way to Compete in a Tight Job Market

CareerSprinter centralizes AI-driven resume, cover letter, interview, salary, and company research tools to accelerate career advancement and improve hiring outcomes.

My Workplace Has Banned a Simple Practice That Comes With Finding a New Job

Strict company no-reference policies can hinder job mobility; pursue permitted verifications, seek alternative referees, or obtain formal permission when necessary.

fromThe Verge

How to build a resume for the AI hiring era, according to experts

Resume hacks like keyword stuffing are ineffective against AI hiring systems; authenticity and human relevance matter more than gaming algorithms.

This career strategy helps you stand out without starting over

Optimal distinctiveness—balancing individuality with belonging—is the career strategy needed for today's nonlinear, uncertain job market where traditional playbooks no longer apply.

fromWoman's World