The skills versus degree debate has consumed hiring for years. What matters more, a candidate’s skill set or degree? Does it matter if they received higher education? How can we measure their skills if they don’t? Then, new collar jobs were born. New collar jobs — or jobs that focus on a candidate’s skills rather …
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We’ve asked ChatGPT for general interview advice and tested how well ChatGPT writes cover letters and resumes. This time, we got a little more specific and tested ChatGPT for technical interviews. Once again, the results were mixed. But this time, they were very mixed! Over several tests of the same question, we ended up with …
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At one point or another in our professional lives, we’re likely to face moments of self-doubt and imposter syndrome. As a result, we may feel at a loss for how to build our confidence. Gen Z’ers are even more likely to report feeling anxious about their job — nearly half feel “particularly anxious” about their …
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Creating a LinkedIn profile can feel stressful enough — how much experience do you add? Do you write descriptions of what you did? Who do you connect with? Should you start making inspirational posts with emojis for emphasis? Yet LinkedIn can be an invaluable tool, not only for finding jobs, but also for being found. …
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You got a job offer! Fantastic! But it’s in another town, and now you’re wondering, “Should I move for a job?” Well, the answer is … maybe. There’s a lot to think about when you might have to move for a job. From the weather to the price of eggs, knowing where you’re going is …
ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that’s taking all corners of the internet by storm. Some use it to dispute medical claims or help them solve complex coding problems. Others have already banned it from schools, worried the bot will negatively affect learning if students rely on it to write their work. But can …
We’ve tested how well ChatGPT handles resumes and cover letters. But what about interviews? Specifically, is it smart to use it for interview advice? Can ChatGPT give you the insights you need to rock your next interview? Maybe. We asked ChatGPT for advice on all kinds of interview topics, from answering specific questions to following …
What job skills do you need to do a role well? It depends on what career path you choose. Maybe you’ll need coding skills to be a software engineer or attention to detail to be an editor. Every career path requires skills you need to succeed on the job — those skills are known as …
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How many work hours are in a year? It’s important to know — not just for your paycheck but also for your work-life balance, work schedule, and choosing when you take time off. In this guide, we’ll show you how many hours are in a work year, how to calculate this metric, and how to …
It’s your first day of work and you have zero idea of what to wear. Or, maybe you’re doing an in-person interview and can’t remember what you should wear on the bottom (too many Zoom interviews to count)! What’s the best way to figure out the right business attire — aka, what to wear to …
