The hottest job in tech: Writing words

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In the generative AI boom, vibe coding and AI expertise have become in-demand résumé skills. But tech companies are also looking to pay a premium for expertise in people who have a skill that predates AI: the art of communication.

Why 40-year-olds are becoming 30-year olds on their resumes

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How AI is changing the storied McKinsey interview

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AI is changing everything at consulting firms, including their vaunted interview process.

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China's military has a leadership problem, and it's serious

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The anti-corruption campaign inside the Chinese military has left a leadership gap.

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An unusual vending machine selling mystery boxes briefly popped up at the Pentagon. Then it was gone.

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This networking trick can help you skip the 'cattle call' when a job opens

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A job seeker listens to information about employment during a job fair in Dallas, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.

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AI can make workers better — then worse at their jobs, an innovation theorist warns

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John Nosta, founder of the NostaLab think tank, says that relying on AI at work can boost performance in the short term while quietly eroding human skills and judgment over time.

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Is this a bad time to look for a job? Companies can wait to hire, but would-be employees can't.

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It's easier to apply for a job, but not so easy to land one.

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I was laid off by Amazon and landed a new role 2 weeks later. Here's my advice for other laid-off tech workers.

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Iren Azra Zou

Iren Azra Zou

Home Depot is laying off 800 employees and bringing staff back to the office 5 days a week

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Home Depot said that it laid off 800 corporate employees on Wednesday.

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