LinkedIn engineering VP says technical skills alone 'don't cut it' for entry-level engineers

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LinkedIn VP of Engineering Prashanthi Padmanabhan said entry-level engineers need soft skills, in addition to technical knowledge.

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I'm a career coach. If you don't mention AI in job interviews, you're making a huge mistake.

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Gabriela Flax says her clients make the mistake of not talking about AI in job interviews.

Gabriela Flax

The ultimate guide to getting a job: Recruiters, job seekers, and execs reveal top tips

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If you're looking for a job, we know things feel grim.

Intel laid me off — and I could see it coming. My third layoff in a decade has been the toughest to bounce back from.

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Kent Ha
Kent Ha

Kent Ha

I was laid off by Microsoft and can't find a job. I'm weeks away from giving up my apartment and moving across the country to live with family.

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Ian Carter
Ian Carter

Ian Carter

I don't watch TV. I don't watch movies. I just apply for jobs.

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Scott Thomas
Scott Thomas has been applying for jobs in hopes of re-entering the corporate world.

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The Gen Xers turning to odd jobs — from summer internships to ice hockey refereeing — to stay employed

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William Simon
William Simon works as an ice hockey official when he has the opportunity to.

William Simon

Amazon finally offered this 22-year-old a job after a yearlong search. He says posting on TikTok helped him prepare.

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Andrew Chen
Andrew Chen

Andrew Chen

This networking trick helps you skip the 'cattle call' of applying for jobs

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Veterans looks for jobs at the Career Source Broward table at a job fair Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, in Sunrise, Florida.

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A Northwestern grad shares how she landed job interviews at Uber, Meta, and Amazon — and a tech role at Salesforce

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Karishma Mandal
Karishma Mandal

Karishma Mandal

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