I'm the CEO of Canyon Ranch. My days can start as early as 2:45 a.m. and include the 'cowboy coffee' ritual and ice cream, if I'm lucky.

Tech Insider : Business
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Mark Rivers.

Canyon Ranch

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mark Rivers, the CEO of Canyon Ranch, based in Austin. It's been edited for length and clarity.

I built a recruiting platform for AI jobs. Here's the challenging reality of the AI talent wars.

Tech Insider : Business, Technology
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Alfredo Mercedes.

VU Talent Partners

I'm the CEO of BeatBox Beverages. DJing, dad duty, and catching up with Mark Cuban are all part of my day.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Travel
Justin Fenchel
CEO of BeatBox Beverages Justin Fenchel stands with a cardboard cutout of Mark Cuban, an investor in the brand.

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I was laid off by Meta as a 'low-performer.' I feel it's part of the reason I still can't find a job, 9 months later.

Tech Insider : Business, Politics
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Brittney Ball says she thought she would stay at Meta until she retired.

Brittney Ball

A software engineer who landed roles at Amazon, Microsoft, and Salesforce shares his 5 tips for getting hired

Tech Insider : Business, Technology
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Shubham Malhotra.

Courtesy of Shubham Malhotra

I struggled to find a job after working at Microsoft, Meta, and Apple — until I embraced AI and looked beyond Big Tech

Tech Insider : Business, Technology
Lee Givens, Jr.
Lee Givens, Jr.

Lee Givens, Jr.

I landed a job at Amazon after 10 months of job-searching. My strategy was flawed in the beginning — here's how I fixed it and landed an offer.

Tech Insider : Business, Technology
Jugal Bhatt
Jugal Bhatt

Jugal Bhatt

I experienced loneliness after I retired. Starting a small group at my senior center changed everything.

Tech Insider : Economy, Business
Joe Lamy
Joe Lamy is helping people across the country meet with others in their community and foster consistent social interactions.

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I landed a job at LinkedIn by posting on the platform. Here's how I built an audience and grabbed the attention of a recruiter.

Tech Insider : Business
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21-year-old Dhyey Mavani gained career opportunities and expanded his network by sharing his work online.

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I'm a CEO who believes in menstrual leave for employees, polite bullying, and barre workouts. Here's a day in my life.

Tech Insider : Business
Tori Dunlap
Tori Dunlap, the founder of Her First $100K, shares a day in her life.

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Tori Dunlap, the 31-year-old founder and CEO of Her First $100K, a financial education company geared toward Gen Z and millennial women. She's also an author and podcast host based in Seattle.

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