Goldman US equity chief on advice he'd give to young workers starting out: Figure out how you fit into the machine of the company

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David Kostin, Chief US Equity Strategist for Goldman Sachs, on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, US, May 10, 2022.
Goldman Sachs' David Kostin says young workers stand out by understanding how their daily tasks power the business.

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Elon Musk says AI will make most skills obsolete — but his kids can still go to college if they want

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Elon Musk says AI may render most job skills obsolete, yet he still supports college for his sons because it offers social growth and broad learning that they cannot obtain elsewhere.

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You've got to adapt to AI, even if your company hasn't figured it out yet, workplace guru says

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Tech layoffs and a precarious economy are driving Gen Z to apply to more stable industries, like retail and finance.

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AI could create a 'Mad Max' scenario where everyone's skills are basically worthless, a top economist says

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An employee operates robotic equipment at the factory of Jiangxi Lanke Semiconductor Co., Ltd, in Jiujiang, Jiangxi Province of China, on July 2, 2025.
As AI reshapes the labor market, the real threat isn't job loss — it's the collapse in what skills are worth, says MIT economist David Autor.

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In an AI-driven world, the employer-employee relationship is poised to change

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As AI rapidly transforms workplaces, employees are on edge.

A bottom-up approach to AI adoption can drive innovation and inclusion, a Cisco EVP says

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The latest trick companies could be using to pay workers less

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Dropping education and experience requirements for jobs could help some Americans find work — but also help companies pay their employees less.

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The 2 most important things you need to learn in your first few jobs to advance your career faster

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Skills are helpful, but they aren't the most important things to learn in your first jobs.

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If you're looking for a job, the most important skill this year is adaptability

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  • A new LinkedIn report noted adaptability as the "top skill of the moment."
  • LinkedIn's Aneesh Raman said this skill is important given how AI is emerging in the workplace.
  • People can build this skill, such as with the help of colleagues, per an Indeed post.

Pivot, don't panic.

Career goals you should make to set yourself up for success

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