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Just read a post from Kieran Flanagan about how the future of work is companies hiring people to take on more strategic work and figure out how to multiply their own productivity via AI agents. That might be a few years out, but I do think that if you want to work in tech, you're gonna need to get comfortable with AI. There's all sorts of valid concerns around the ethics of training and using AI, the human impact of AI taking some jobs (while creating others, of course), impacts on the environment, etc. But here's the cool opportunity this presents: you're still early. ChatGPT exploded onto the scene less than 2.5 years ago, and we've only been buzzing about AI agents for a year or so. The playing field is rarely as level as it is right now - and that means regardless of your background, you can be an expert on this and stand out. And because this is such a new space, companies aren't going to be able to hire just based on where you've worked or your job title - they'll have to assess your actual skills, and this unlocks opportunity for a much larger group of people. If this is an area you want to grow, here's some steps you can take: 1. Practice building AI agents (I've been using Zapier for this!) 2. Identify use cases in your current work; if your employer doesn't let you use AI, find things at home, on a project where you're volunteering, etc. 3. Play around with AI features on the different tools you use to understand capabilities and limitations, which tools work best for which use cases, etc. 4. Join AI-focused communities or follow AI-focused newsletters to keep up to date since things move quickly. 5. Take courses to help you accelerate your skills. I'll drop some resources below as well!!

How to "de-gov" your resume if you are looking to transition into the private sector. The past month has been tough. I've been hearing from my network daily about projects being cut and uncertainty growing due to budget cutbacks. If you're considering exploring options in the private sector—whether as a backup plan or a pivot—translating your public service experience on you resume is critical. Here's a few tips for tackling the changes, with examples pulled from the resume in the video: 1?? Ditch the jargon ??Remove those GS grades. ("GS-2210-13" means nothing to private companies—use "senior" instead) ??Cut agency-specific acronyms (FISMA, FedRAMP, RMF)—translate to universal terms like "compliance frameworks" or "risk management" 2?? Don't be afraid to edit ??Federal resumes can run 5+ pages with exhaustive details. Like any resume, is the content relevant to the role? ??Only include detailed experience from the past 10-15 years. For older roles, you can include an "Other Experience" section with just company/agency, title, and dates. ??No need for salary history, supervisor contacts, or contract numbers! 3?? Shift from Duties to Impacts ??If the resume is "KSA' written, aka known as skills & abilities without the results, be sure to include your specific results from your actions. ??As an example from the resume: ??Duties: Trained junior analysts on security protocols ??Duty + Impact: Mentored team of 5 analysts, leading to 30% faster incident response times 4?? Universalize Your Experience ??Show how government frameworks translate to private sector needs. For example, sub "FISMA" for "regulatory compliance." ??Other examples I have seen are: "program management," ?? "project management." "customer," ?? "client." ??My party trick? Use generative AI to instantly spot the "gov speak" in resumes and prompt it to offer suggestions to change it. A prompt to try: "I want to apply for the Cybersecurity Technical Specialist role at CrowdStrike. Can you proofread my resume and identify any language that may not translate well from government to the private sector? Please suggest improvements to better align my experience with the job description. Below is my current resume and the job description. (Insert resume) (Insert job description)." Who else has successfully made the federal-to-private leap? What other translation tips would you add?

True or false: People go into HR because they love process, bureaucracy, and making everyone else’s lives harder. Well as someone who has worked in people functions for most of my career, I can tell you that I chose this career because I LOVE PEOPLE!! I love getting to help people grow in their careers, I love seeing people thrive in the workplace, I love finding ways to make people’s lives in the workplace better. And I bet most people who go into HR entered the field for the same reason. But often our enthusiasm and passion for this work is quickly dulled by inefficient processes and systems that suck the life out of us. (OK, maybe that’s dramatic, but we’re really drained). And I’m sure that affects how we show up in leadership spaces and in interactions with employees or candidates. BUT IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY!! Look this is the season of love and you deserve to have tools that help you LOVE YOUR JOB!! And Rippling gets it. They know that we don’t want to be the Toby of the office telling everyone what they can and can’t do. We want to be Holly: HR leaders who build supportive and engaging environments that help people be more productive and deliver their best work every day. HR deserves better, and if they get it, that might just unlock what’s needed to move the whole business from good to great. If this is a problem you’re facing, there’s a decent chance Rippling can help. Check out Rippling here: https://lnkd.in/g7Ubhffn #ripplingpartner

??SAVE THE DATE: Google’s Creative Fellowship applications go live on Monday, February 24th. Here’s what you need to know: Google is looking for creatives with 0-5 years of creative experience for their Creative Fellowship - perfect for recent graduates and entry level creatives! ?? What is the program? The Creative Fellowship is a paid Google 6-month program for emerging creative talent that offers ongoing mentorship, helpful networking opportunities, and hands-on experience across Google’s various in-house creative teams. ??APPLICATION GOES LIVE ON FEB 24 APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 10th, 5pm PST. ? You can learn more, read FAQs, and apply here on 2/24: https://lnkd.in/g9_Jf825 ?? Who's eligible? The program is for emerging creative thinkers (0 - 5 years of creative experience) who have a clear point of view and passion for making things and telling stories. Must be located and authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not provided. ?? What are the open roles? There are 4 main teams to choose from (Brand Studio, Creative Lab, Cloud Brand & Creative, and Youtube Creative Studio) with roles as a Social Creative, Designer, Copywriter, Creative Producer, Cinematographer, Visual Designer, and more ?? Where is the program located? At Google's offices in New York, Portland, or San Francisco. Your placement depends on the role you apply for. 3 days in office/hybrid work model. ? How long is the program? It's a paid 6-month, paid contractor role from June 2025-December 2025. 3 days in office. ??APPLICATION GOES LIVE ON FEB 24 APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 10th, 5pm PST. ? You can learn more, read FAQs, and apply here on 2/24: https://lnkd.in/g9_Jf825 Want more #earlycareer content like this on your TL? Be sure to follow Jade Walters here and on Tik Tok/IG (https://lnkd.in/gnXd2U8Y) (NOT INVOLVED IN THE HIRING PROCESS. NO DMS!!) #creatives #professionaldevelopment #fellowship #entrylevel #creativecommunity #creativejobs #creativefellowship #postgrad #creativemarketing #creative #fellowships

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Y'all, Zapier is growing, and I'm coming to the coolest people I know for help - all of you! We have lots of openings, but one that I want to highlight right now is a really unique opportunity to join us as a Founding Enterprise Sr. Account Executive. This is a REALLY cool opportunity for someone to help build the playbook for enterprise sales. The folks we're looking for are going to have 8+ years selling SaaS solutions to technical organizations at an enterprise level. Ideally, you know a lot about APIs and integrations (and maybe you've even used Zapier!) Some of what the team will be looking for in hiring is start-up fit given that you'll be helping build a new team alongside folks like Ryan Kaschak, John Gauntlett, Jon Boyer, and Navid Zolfaghari. You'll be joining a 100% remote company where we value transparency, feedback, empathy over ego - if that sounds like you, you'll like it here! We offer great benefits and perks (I'll drop details around comp/benefits in the comments!). The recruiting team members working on this role are Darcell Edwards, Tori Criswell, and Jade Michel and they are really excited to connect with strong applicants for the role. How you can help: 1. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, APPLY! 2. If you know of someone that you think would do great in this job, share this post with them! 3. If this isn't the right role for you, but you think Zapier sounds cool, check out our job board, follow our company page and join our talent community - we have a LOT of roles opening in the new year. P.S. The only way to be considered is to apply. We often don't have the capacity to check our DMs and do not consider comments or DMs to be applications.

Ulta Beauty is hiring Summer 2025 interns! Here's everything you need to know: ?? Who's eligible? Must be a rising Junior or Senior enrolled in an accredited undergraduate university in the summer of 2025. ?? The internships are paid ($25/hour) and roles are offered in several departments at the organization in Marketing, Finance, Engineering, Machine Learning, Merchandising, Supply Chain, HR, Social Media, their Distribution centers, and more. ???? The internship will be offered through June-August 2025. While the internship may mostly be remote, interns will also be brought to the corporate office for cohort bonding, to meet with your teams in person, and more! ?? If you're interested in learning more about the program and applying, check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gdQsTh9q (As a former Ulta Beauty intern, I'm happy to see that this program is back! - this is the exact interview prep doc that helped me land my Public Relations internship there as a Maternal and Child Health major: https://lnkd.in/gy3zFpXe) #ultabeauty #internships #summer2025internships #earlycareer #entrylevel #summer2025intern

We’re giving away 5 limited edition artist collaboration swag boxes!??? ?? What are we doing?? Talent knows no borders - it’s not contained to a 20-mile radius. So we’re partnering with brilliant talent around the world to create limited edition swag collaborations. We want to highlight individuality and creativity and to remind everyone that #TalentisEverywhere. ??? How do you enter?? We want to know who YOUR favorite artists are! (print, illustration, photography, music, any type of artistic talent!) How did you discover them? What do you love about their work? Where are they located? Do you have a favorite piece? ?? Comment on this post with your story - the more detail the better! The top 5 stories will get a limited edition box with a sweatshirt, tote bag, and glass that features one of our three artists — Vaughn Fender, Ryan Sprague, or Timo Kuilder ?? Submit by Thursday, December 19th at 6pm ET We will announce the winners on our LinkedIn on December 23rd!?

I'm thrilled to announce that we are hiring again at Culture Amp - this time, for a Senior Customer Success Manager focused on supporting and delivering value to our Enterprise customers! Passionate about creating a better world of work? Have experience working with (and delighting) enterprise customers by helping them craft strategies to help them reach their objectives? Does the prospect of joining a collaborative, customer-first team excite you? Apply now or get in touch :) Note: We are prioritizing candidates in the NYC area! https://lnkd.in/etpieDsY

storyarb is growing up. Our client profile 12 months ago: founder looking for personal brand help running a seed stage company. Our client profile today: marketing leader at a $25m+ revenue B2B company looking for an outsourced Head of Content Marketing. Today, we have an amazing team of 16 setting the standard for what great content that drives demand should look like. And with that, we need to hire a killer content leader to help shepherd the next chapter of the arb. Title: VP of Content Description: Oversee our Content Strategy/Content Marketing & Editorial functions at storyarb Looking for: - Proven experience building & scaling a successful content marketing function at a high-growth b2b company - Deep understanding of how to drive demand & pipeline with content without sacrificing quality - Strong point of view on the future of B2B content & content marketing Link to apply below ??