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Why job postings may be attracting narcissistic candidates—without companies realizing it

Fast Company Tech

When companies advertise job openings, they often use buzzwords like ambitious and self-reliant to describe their ideal candidate. In my latest study, published in the journal Management Science with coauthors Scott Jackson and Nick Seybert , I found that these terms may attract job applicants with more narcissistic tendencies.

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5 ways to project enthusiasm in a job interview

Fast Company Tech

Showing enthusiasm in a job interview can be the make-or-break factor in getting that position. In fact, nearly 47% of hiring managers say a candidates keen interest in the job is the most important factor in determining whether they get the new role. Questions like this show that you take the job and its role very seriously.

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How to talk about AI in a job interview when you’re not a techie

Fast Company Tech

As artificial intelligence begins to devour the world , job seekers must adapt their strategy to stand out in the hiring process. We asked three hiring experts in different industries how non-techies can best navigate questions about AI in a job interview. Tip 1: Show curiosity Good news! Not being skilled in AI isnt a deal-breaker.

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3 programming languages that will help you land a job in finance

TechSpot

If you're looking for a job in finance, it pays to be strategic about the programming languages you learn. And when it comes to in-demand languages in banking and finance, there's a clear trio that are head and shoulders above the rest. Read Entire Article

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AI is coming for the laptop class

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Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images My entire job takes place on my laptop. Laptop jobs have many charms: the lack of a commute or dress code, the location flexibility, the absence of real physical strain. As AIs have improved at laptop job tasks, progress on more physical work has been slower. 4, and most recently 4.5.

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Demystifying Artificial Intelligence for Nonprofits: Why You Should Care About AI Right Now, Not Later

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Others worry it’s a passing fad that could open organizations up to data breaches and eliminate actual jobs. For most people, AI isn’t going to replace their entire job. Some say it will replace human workers because it can aggregate information, summarize data and provide key insights, and it learns as it goes.

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Young Coders Are Using AI for Everything, Giving "Blank Stares" When Asked How Programs Actually Work

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For years, the conventional wisdom for wide-eyed youngsters about to enter the job market was "learn to code." The forum's still popular, but in the post-ChatGPT age, more and more coders are turning to large language models for answers instead. Now, it seems like some of the programmers themselves could use the same advice.

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