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fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 hours ago

3 ways to stand out in the AI-era job market, according to a founder who's worked at top venture capital firms

AI is changing job applications, but authenticity and personal connection remain crucial for candidates to stand out.
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Good American CEO Emma Grede says working from home is "career suicide"

"Working from home is career suicide," Grede said. She emphasizes that the focus on the benefits of remote work overlooks its negative impact on careers and relationships.
Remote teams
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Replit's CEO says it's dumb to study computer science thinking you can make a 'boatload' at Google

If you don't feel like you're drawn to it like a fly drawn to a light, then don't go into it because someone told you you're going to make a boatload of money working for Google. It's pretty dumb to tell people to go into computer science if they're not really intrinsically interested in it.
Higher education
Apple
fromFortune
1 week ago

Apple's Steve Jobs told students to never 'settle' in their careers: 'If you haven't found it yet, keep looking' | Fortune

Apple's journey to a $4 trillion valuation was marked by challenges, but Steve Jobs emphasized the importance of loving one's work for true satisfaction.
Humor
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Charles Melton Loves Anime (and Is Tired of Beefing with People) | The New Yorker Mini Interview

Charles Melton shares personal insights about his love for anime, favorite films, and meaningful life experiences.
#gen-z
fromFortune
1 month ago
Careers

Wall Street CEO tells interns to 'act immediately like this is 100% your full-time career'-it's one of 20 top tips Rich Handler has for Gen Z | Fortune

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fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Want a Successful Career? Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Has Some Blunt Advice for Gen Z Workers

Gen Z workers must start at the bottom, prove reliability, and embrace unglamorous work to achieve success.
Careers
fromFortune
1 month ago

Wall Street CEO tells interns to 'act immediately like this is 100% your full-time career'-it's one of 20 top tips Rich Handler has for Gen Z | Fortune

Gen Z job seekers at Jefferies should adopt a full-time career mindset during internships to optimize their experience.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

How to find a career you love for gen Z and everyone else: You don't want your life's compass to be dread'

Students at Columbia, despite their political differences, expressed a united anxiety over how to start finding their life's work in a chaotic environment. This resonated deeply with me.
Left-wing politics
#work-life-balance
Wellness
fromFortune
1 week ago

Craving work-life balance is a huge red flag, says Fortune 500 CEO-and like Barack Obama, he happily works through the weekends | Fortune

Work-life balance concerns may indicate dissatisfaction with one's job rather than actual hours worked.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Careers

Michael Bloomberg says young people tend to make the same mistake when choosing a job

Prioritize experiences, relationships, and work-life balance over highest starting salary and titles early in a career.
Wellness
fromFortune
1 week ago

Craving work-life balance is a huge red flag, says Fortune 500 CEO-and like Barack Obama, he happily works through the weekends | Fortune

Work-life balance concerns may indicate dissatisfaction with one's job rather than actual hours worked.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Company's CEO Died. Everything That's Happened Since Has Me Reconsidering My Future.

Making a confident decision is more important than the choice itself.
#job-market
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fromForbes
3 weeks ago

1 In 7 Job Postings Are Ghost Jobs, New Study Reveals. Here Are 3 Steps To Avoid Fake Job Ads

Applying to jobs posted within 72 hours can help avoid ghost jobs that are not actively hiring.
fromFast Company
5 months ago
Careers

Scared for your career's future? Try the 'GPS method'

Use the GPS Method—Ground Yourself, Plot Your Path, and Start Small—to clarify career direction and take actionable steps amid difficult job markets.
Digital life
fromFinanceBuzz
3 weeks ago

9 Dying Industries That Aren't Worth Getting Jobs in at This Point

Many traditional careers are declining due to automation and technology, making them less viable for future job seekers.
Careers
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

1 In 7 Job Postings Are Ghost Jobs, New Study Reveals. Here Are 3 Steps To Avoid Fake Job Ads

Applying to jobs posted within 72 hours can help avoid ghost jobs that are not actively hiring.
#steve-jobs
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fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Quote of the Day by Steve Jobs: "The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle." - Silicon Canals

Loving what you do is essential for great work; if you haven't found it, keep searching and don't settle.
fromFortune
4 months ago
Apple

Apple's Steve Jobs told students to never 'settle' in their careers: 'If you haven't found it yet, keep looking' | Fortune

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fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Quote of the Day by Steve Jobs: "The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle." - Silicon Canals

Loving what you do is essential for great work; if you haven't found it, keep searching and don't settle.
fromFortune
4 months ago
Apple

Apple's Steve Jobs told students to never 'settle' in their careers: 'If you haven't found it yet, keep looking' | Fortune

Careers
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

How new perspectives come from moonwalking

Gravity serves as a metaphor for cultural forces that shape organizational dynamics and individual experiences.
#job-interviews
fromFortune
3 months ago
Careers

Man says Goldman Sachs put him through a gauntlet of 39 one-on-one interviews-and the decisive conversation was less than a minute | Fortune

Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

You crushed the interview, then heard nothing. Here's what to do next.

Following up after being ghosted post-interview can be beneficial, but opinions vary among career coaches and recruiters.
fromFortune
3 months ago
Careers

Man says Goldman Sachs put him through a gauntlet of 39 one-on-one interviews-and the decisive conversation was less than a minute | Fortune

Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

The reason boomer advice sounds outdated isn't because boomers are out of touch - it's because their advice was forged in an economy that rewarded loyalty, stability, and patience, and none of those currencies spend the way they used to - Silicon Canals

The traditional work model of loyalty and stability has changed, impacting how younger generations approach careers and life planning.
#leadership
Mindfulness
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Jamie Dimon Reveals the Most Valuable Career Secret He's Learned and Has Had to Relearn: 'I Still Make This Mistake'

Avoid making big decisions when tired, especially on Fridays, to reduce the risk of poor judgment.
Mindfulness
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Jamie Dimon Reveals the Most Valuable Career Secret He's Learned and Has Had to Relearn: 'I Still Make This Mistake'

Avoid making big decisions when tired, especially on Fridays, to reduce the risk of poor judgment.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Fortune Feimster: The stage was a crate, the sound system was a karaoke machine. No one enjoyed the show'

Don't borrow trouble; focus on the present and handle challenges as they arise.
#mentorship
fromFortune
3 months ago
Business

Warren Buffett left his Berkshire Hathaway job with a parting lesson for young Gen Z workers: Who you work with matters more than your starting salary | Fortune

fromFortune
3 months ago
Business

Warren Buffett left his Berkshire Hathaway job with a parting lesson for young Gen Z workers: Who you work with matters more than your starting salary | Fortune

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fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

I watched my boomer mother give unsolicited opinions about my parenting, my marriage, my weight, and my career for fifteen years with the certainty of someone who had never once been wrong about anything - and the day I finally said something back was the day I understood that her certainty was not about me at all, it was the one thing she had that still made her feel like she mattered - Silicon Canals

Unsolicited advice from the boomer generation reflects deeper fears of irrelevance and a need to maintain authority.
Careers
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Jamie Dimon's reality check for ambitious workers: 'There's going to be a grunt part to every part of a job. Get over it' | Fortune

Work is hard; young workers should embrace challenges and stay in jobs longer to advance their careers.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 weeks ago

Meta's CTO has some advice for college students wanting to work in tech: 'Constantly be building.'

You just have to immerse yourself in it. You should just constantly be building. That's what's going to give you the best chance of having the relevant skill set that is needed to make a difference in technology.
Education
Bootstrapping
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Ramsey Tells 25-Year-Old Car Wash Worker With $6,000 Saved: 'Five Years From Now, You'll Own the Forklift Company'

Pursuing skilled trades like welding or forklift operation can significantly increase earning potential compared to personal training.
#networking
fromFortune
2 months ago
Careers

Fox News' Dana Perino's advice for Gen Z graduates: Stop waiting for the perfect job and just start working | Fortune

fromFortune
4 months ago
Careers

Scott Galloway says the key to landing jobs is be as social as possible: '70% of the time, the person they pick is someone with an internal advocate' | Fortune

fromHer Campus
5 months ago
Higher education

How To Master Coffee Chats And Create A Meaningful Network

Coffee chats are short, casual conversations that help college students build professional networks, communication skills, and gain career advice, resume feedback, and industry insights.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago
Careers

I just turned 40 and started reflecting on my career. Here are 5 things I wish I knew when I was starting out.

Prioritize being in growth-focused environments, market yourself intentionally, build and maintain a strong network, and protect health to sustain long-term career success.
fromFortune
2 months ago
Careers

Fox News' Dana Perino's advice for Gen Z graduates: Stop waiting for the perfect job and just start working | Fortune

fromFortune
4 months ago
Careers

Scott Galloway says the key to landing jobs is be as social as possible: '70% of the time, the person they pick is someone with an internal advocate' | Fortune

Careers
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Money Is Not an Issue For Me. Something Else Is Making My Job Search Miserable.

Graduate school is only advisable if there is a strong desire to attend; otherwise, explore alternative productive pursuits.
#salary-negotiation
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 month ago
Careers

This simple phrase can get you up to 20% more in compensation, according to a negotiation coach

Negotiating salary remains important even in a challenging job market, as expectations can limit opportunities.
fromFortune
3 months ago
Business

Michael Bloomberg and Warren Buffett agree on advice to Gen Z: Choose vibes over money in your job search | Fortune

Prioritize working with the right people and fit over higher starting salary because relationships, habits, and opportunities shape long-term career success.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 month ago

This simple phrase can get you up to 20% more in compensation, according to a negotiation coach

Negotiating salary remains important even in a challenging job market, as expectations can limit opportunities.
fromFortune
3 months ago
Business

Michael Bloomberg and Warren Buffett agree on advice to Gen Z: Choose vibes over money in your job search | Fortune

fromLGBTQ Nation
5 months ago

Pete Buttigieg's replacement: It's a "false promise" to tell girls they can have a career & be happy - LGBTQ Nation

"We're telling young girls, 'Get a job, advance your career, your career is the most important thing that you have in your life.' And I think it's a false promise, man. I think it's a false promise; it doesn't give you happiness."
Women in technology
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fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

I'm 37 and every piece of career advice I was given as an introvert was wrong - "speak up more," "be more visible," "put yourself out there" - because the things that actually built my career were the ones nobody told me to value - Silicon Canals

Success does not require changing one's personality; valuing quiet strengths can lead to genuine career achievements.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Hilton Singapore GM said hires should do one thing in interviews

Job candidates should ask four to five questions during interviews to understand the role and gain career insights from leaders eager to share their experience.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Bobbi Brown's advice to young grads: 'Don't just sit there watching TV and expect the doorbell to ring.'

Recent graduates should not worry about uncertainty, take available entry-level opportunities in fields of interest, and remain open to trying different roles to discover their career path.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Friend Helped Me Get Work When I Needed It. I Hate What I'm About to Do to Him.

Accept the full-time job offer despite feeling guilty about your friend Barry who referred you, as career opportunities are scarce and you should prioritize your own employment needs.
Careers
fromFast Company
1 month ago

16 phrases to never use in a job interview-and what to say instead

Avoid criticizing company systems in interviews; instead, demonstrate curiosity about modernization strategies to show strategic thinking without arrogance.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Avoid these 3 mistakes after a layoff, career coach says

After a layoff, avoid posting negative content on LinkedIn and venting to former colleagues; instead, wait to reframe the experience positively and maintain professional relationships for future job opportunities.
Careers
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Reese Witherspoon says 'don't chase your dreams'-do this instead

Prioritize pursuing your talents and strengths instead of chasing abstract dreams when making career choices.
Film
fromFortune
2 months ago

Despite a $400 million net worth and Hollywood career, Reese Witherspoon tells young people to stop chasing their dreams-and do this instead | Fortune

Prioritize identifying and pursuing your specific talents rather than chasing vague dreams; align skills with passions and income.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Jeremy Grantham called pandemic crash but screwed up his trade: memoir

Legendary investor Jeremy Grantham raised the alarm on an AI bubble, revealed a pandemic bet that didn't pay off, and recommended young people steer clear of Wall Street in a memoir published last month. The GMO cofounder wrote in "The Making of a Permabear: The Perils of Long-term Investing in a Short-term World," which he coauthored, that ChatGPT's release in late 2022 shored up a crumbling stock market and created a "bubble within a bubble."
Business
Science
fromState of the Planet
2 months ago

Women in Science: Paleoceanographer Apollonia Arellano

Early exposure to the Keeling Curve inspired a career in paleoclimatology and paleoceanography focused on reconstructing past North Atlantic deep-ocean circulation.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Cisco CEO explains why he thinks it's 'stupid' to interview internal candidates for a promotion

Treat every working day as an interview; consistently demonstrate performance, teamwork, and emotional intelligence to earn promotions and leadership roles.
Careers
fromFortune
2 months ago

40 is the new 50: Millennial jobseekers are giving their resumes a facelift by hiding years of experience to land jobs | Fortune

Mid-career jobseekers are trimming resumes to show only the past ten years and concealing age signals to reduce age-based bias in hiring.
#ai-automation
fromFortune
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

$15 billion tech CEO says she doesn't know what jobs will look like in 2 years-but she's still pushing her son into computer science | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

$15 billion tech CEO says she doesn't know what jobs will look like in 2 years-but she's still pushing her son into computer science | Fortune

fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

I Asked My Former Boss to Be a Reference. It May Have Cost Me the Job.

You may be jumping to conclusions about your former boss. Your interviewers could have been nasty for all kinds of reasons. They might already have known who they wanted to hire (possibly an internal candidate) and were irritated that they had to interview other people. They may intentionally haze candidates to see how they hold up under pressure. They might have been mad at one another. Or they could just have a nasty office culture. You're probably lucky you didn't take a job there!
Careers
#layoffs
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
US news

I'm a tech career coach. Do these 2 things immediately after getting laid off - and avoid this common mistake when using AI.

fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
US news

I'm a tech career coach. Do these 2 things immediately after getting laid off - and avoid this common mistake when using AI.

Business
fromFortune
3 months ago

After 40 years of climbing the ladder, Walmart's CEO Doug McMillon is retiring-his top tip for Gen Z is that 'life is too short' to hate their jobs | Fortune

Do today's job well, be present, drive change, deliver results, and do it the right way to earn trust and create future opportunities.
Careers
fromFortune
3 months ago

McDonald's CEO shares tough love career advice he'd give Gen Z and young millennial workers: 'No one cares about your career' | Fortune

Career advancement requires personal ownership and proactive action; no one else will prioritize or make your career happen for you.
fromThe Drum
3 months ago

Meet the Media Minds: Hearts and Science's Garrett O'Reilly on uncharted metaverse

Early on in my own career, I was lucky enough to spend some time with Nick Kendall when he was head of planning at BBH and running the IPA Excellence Diploma. He gave some very simple advice that I didn't fully appreciate at the time. He said, 'no matter what, keep going.' Only all these years later do I realize how good his advice was, so I'm passing it on.
Media industry
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Ex-Meta principal engineer shares 4 strategies to avoid being an underperformer

Tech companies identify and address performance gaps faster, reducing organizational slack and raising expectations, so employees must align with priorities and perform at higher standards.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Horoscopes Jan. 3, 2026: Florence Pugh, turn your thoughts into reality

Trust instincts, act on opportunities, pursue meaningful partnerships, and take decisive steps to turn goals into tangible progress.
Business
fromFortune
4 months ago

Warren Buffett's career advice to young professionals is to 'hang out with people better than you' | Fortune

Spend time with people better than you so their behavior influences and elevates your own, accelerating personal and career improvement.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

This former Meta engineer, who quickly rose through the corporate ranks, says you shouldn't 'aim for promotions'

Focus on controllable aspects of work and growth rather than chasing promotions; manage timing if pursuing promotions.
Careers
fromFortune
4 months ago

Roblox CEO David Baszucki says the best career advice he's ever been given is to outright ignore the advice of others | Fortune

Trust personal intuition over excessive external advice when navigating early-career uncertainty in a weak job market.
Marketing
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Monday.com's CMO led marketing at Amazon and Google. Here are the 3 things he looks for in every job offer.

Use objective criteria—people, product, and position—and plan next roles before desperation to avoid accepting the first appealing job offer.
Philosophy
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

25 Niche, Specific Pieces Of Life Advice That Are Honestly So Helpful

Prioritize present time, question 'because family' as a reason, confirm full housing costs, pursue raises yearly, show up on time, and find joy in tasks.
#horoscope
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

A CEO says overbearing parents keep asking him to hire their kids for internships

I'm a parent myself. I have three college-age girls. We all want the absolute best for our kids, and I recognize the job market is tough. But it blows my mind how many parents think it's appropriate for them to reach out to me on LinkedIn or by email and say, Hey, if you could talk to my child, you'd be able to inspire them to apply.
Startup companies
Retirement
fromSubstack
4 months ago

Stop Waiting for Permission: Career Lessons From My 20s

Persistent experimentation, early saving, negotiation, and selective yeses increase career progress, financial freedom, and personal sanity.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

I was a senior director of GenAI at Meta. I have 4 tips for breaking into AI - including whether you need a Ph.D.

Hands-on experience, side projects, and completing ideas can enable success in cutting-edge AI without necessarily needing a Ph.D.
Education
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 months ago

AI leads parents to change their careers advice to children | Computer Weekly

Parents are shifting advice toward practical, hands-on skills and soft skills to protect children's employability as AI reshapes career opportunities.
Venture
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

VC Max Altman's career advice for people who want to work in tech

Prioritize joining the fastest-growing company to maximize professional satisfaction, rapid growth experience, and winning over mission-focused work.
fromHer Campus
5 months ago

The Perfect Resume 101: The Ultimate Guide to Landing Your Dream Job

Between trying to ensure your layout is right, choosing the accolades you want to include, and even selecting the right font, it's best to avoid putting unnecessary stress on yourself when it comes to creating your resume. But look at it from this perspective: your resume is your first impression, a way to really review the accomplishments you have made, and a way to really show out and make a recruiter say, "I need to hire this person."
Careers
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

7 Carl Icahn Quotes Every 30-Year-Old Needs to Hear

Enjoy the process, respect others' roles, and protect yourself professionally to build a resilient, long-term career.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

It's Time to Retire the Advice "Find a Job You Love"

Loving one's work can produce meaningful fulfillment but also leads to overwork, lower extrinsic rewards, and significant personal sacrifices, making passion-driven career advice potentially harmful.
UX design
fromFast Company
5 months ago

The hidden resume metric that predicts whether you'll get an interview

Experience section dwell time predicts interview invitations; making the Experience section easy to scan increases interview success.
Higher education
fromFortune
5 months ago

Like Steve Jobs, this 55-year-old CEO attended community college-and he warns Gen Z 'don't let ego get in the way' when deciding their future | Fortune

Starting at community college can save money, build resourcefulness, and still lead to major career success when paired with fortitude and practical choices.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Young Wall Street, pay attention: 5 new Goldman MDs share their best tips for getting ahead at work

Prioritize being mentorable, show relentless work ethic, learn from mistakes, build cross-business experience, and cultivate long-term relationships to advance to managing director.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Sam Altman shares his 'best, accidental' career advice - and why it's the best time to get into computer science

Focus on AI now; hang around the smartest people, work on interesting problems, and improve quickly—computer science is high-leverage with AI reshaping society.
Arts
fromARTnews.com
5 months ago

Hard Truths: How Can a Curator at a Big Museum Evade Invisibility?

Museum curators can be underpaid, constrained by restrictive ethics policies, and spend time managing artists and institutional politics instead of exercising autonomy.
fromHer Campus
5 months ago

From Application to Offer: How to Have An Intern Girl Summer

It's timeeeee... for the Summer 2026 internship application cycle! I was lucky enough to intern for the Golden State Warriors last summer, which was one of the highlights of my college experience thus far. I learned so much and met so many amazing people, and it definitely helped me decide what I want to do post grad.
Golden State Warriors
fromFortune
5 months ago

Scott Galloway says it's actually good to have imposter syndrome: 'If you're not in rooms you don't deserve to be in, you're not trying that hard' | Fortune

Imposter syndrome doesn't signal weakness-it signals you're exactly where you should be. That's the counterintuitive message from Scott Galloway, a NYU marketing professor and serial entrepreneur who has built and sold multiple companies for millions of dollars. In a recent episode of his podcast, The Prof G Pod, Galloway reframed one of professional life's most common anxieties as evidence of ambition, not inadequacy.
Mental health
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

One lesson took the CEO of Habit Burger's career from consultant to the C-suite

Invest personal energy and self-confidence; confidence often lags competence, and self-belief drives career growth more than perfect resumes or interview prep.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

I asked 8 execs last month about the best career advice they ever received

Career advice is subjective; success depends on timing, industry, networks, talent, ambition, and learning from what worked for others.
National Football League
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

Alex Rodriguez says he once told NFL star Patrick Mahomes to play baseball instead, since that's 'where the money is'

Alex Rodriguez told young Patrick Mahomes to choose baseball, saying "baseball is where the real money is," advice Mahomes ultimately ignored.
Venture
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

Investor Keith Rabois' advice to people who want to break into VC

Join or found a startup before pursuing venture capital; immediate post‑school VC ambitions are generally a bad idea and provide insufficient practical credibility.
fromFast Company
6 months ago

When you should 'burn a bridge' in your career and 5 ways to do it

But that advice was followed during a different time and for workplaces that were designed to keep you in line, not further your career. In today's fast-moving workforce, clinging to outdated relationships, toxic workplaces, or unfair structures isn't loyalty. It's self-sabotaging. It's time to rethink what was once considered the norm. Sometimes burning a bridge isn't reckless. It's strategic. It's the first step toward building something better in your career.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

6 pieces of popular career advice that you should ignore

One of the many pieces of career advice that emerged years ago and has somehow persisted is the idea that we should bring our whole selves to work. That doesn't always work, and it's starting to look a bit threadbare with age, especially as the job market has cooled and employers can be more selective about those they hire.
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