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The best way to beat the line for a job is to show up before there is one.Talking with an employer before the company ever posts a job — not after — could help you land a role there, veteran career coach Laura Labovich told Business Insider.She recommends that job…
As executives grapple with how AI is reshaping the workplace, Business Insider convened 15 human resources and C-Suite leaders for a roundtable discussion over breakfast in Davos, titled “Futureproofing Your Workforce in the Age of AI,” presented by Indeed. Through the discussion it became clear that AI is both reshaping…
As the first cohort to enter the workforce with AI tools at the ready, many Gen Zers are torn.Some 68% of these young professionals are anxious about AI automation, while 58% use AI tools at least three to four times a week, according to new research from think tank Oliver…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Shiyao Tang, a 34-year-old business owner based in New York City and Paris. It’s been edited for length and clarity.I was on a very strong upward trajectory in my manager role at DoorDash when I quit in 2025. I was making…
Increasingly, building career security is becoming a DIY project.Rather than assuming you’ll be allowed to keep your job as long as you’re a dutiful worker, you might want to focus on building your skills, experience, and professional connections, career advisors told Business Insider.That’s important because protecting yourself today often has…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Marissa Chiechi, 32, who relocated from Los Angeles to Alexandria, Virginia, in 2023. This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, I met my now-husband, Rejoy, on Bumble. I was born and raised in California.…
Branda Statman has had some “scary times” on LinkedIn. Not scary in terms of worrying about her safety — scary in terms of embarrassment. Statman, a brand manager who lives in Phoenix, has scoped out exes or potential partners on the platform more than once without switching to private browsing…
This as-told-to-essay is based on a conversation with Alex Delaney, 41, who is based in Chicago. It has been edited for length and clarity.After my husband died suddenly at the age of 39, both my body and mind remained in a state of shock for years to come.It happened in…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Daniel Min, the chief marketing officer at viral AI “cheating” startup Cluely. He’s based in New York City. The following has been edited for length and clarity.When I was 18, people would tell me to reach out to as many people…
Big Tech can seem impenetrable. This Google alum has some tips for getting your foot in the door.Maddy Zhang spent over four years working as a software engineer for Google, touching both the search and advertising businesses. She now works at Airbnb, per her LinkedIn, and previously held internships at…
