open thread – July 3, 2026
Also a consulting background here. I was in serious client & job search 12 months ago and it took about six months before I got any traction. The things that…
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can I claim a religious exemption from using AI?
A reader writes: I work in a consulting field and have some large tech companies as clients. My work can be done in a timely and effective manner without using…
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At the Irresistible 2024: The Global Conference for HR Leaders and Their Teams, The Josh Bersin Company, a leader in human capital advisory, proudly announces the general availability of Galileo™,…
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In an ever-evolving job market, understanding the unique dynamics of Generation Z is vital for both employers and job seekers. Recently, iHire published a research report titled “Gen Z in…
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A reader writes: I followed your advice on resume and cover letter writing, and I’ve just been offered an interview for a job in my niche field. It’s definitely a…
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When Chain-of-Thought Prompting was introduced, it showed that large language models could solve many difficult reasoning problems simply by thinking step by step before producing an answer. It was a…
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Many candidates perusing the job market are simply looking for a role that offers great benefits and allows them to pay the bills. However, for many folks, the right career…