Early career
In defense of junior staff: Why replacing young people with AI could spark a ‘talent doom cycle’
In the U.S., postings for entry-level jobs have declined about 35% since January 2023, per data from labor research firm Revelio Labs. Cemile Bingol | Digitalvision Vectors | Getty Images As more companies brazenly declare AI-driven layoffs in 2025, the first jobs on the chopping block appear to be junior positions and entry-level jobs. Graduate […]
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How 24-year-old ‘Moana’ star Auli’i Cravalho deals with career setbacks: ‘When there’s a drought, pivot’
Auli’i Cravalho is just 24, but she’s already a decade into her career, and she’s shifted in her profession many times over. Cravalho made her Hollywood debut voicing the titular “Moana,” released in 2016, and has since made her mark in other movies like 2024’s “Mean Girls,” in TV roles and on Broadway in the […]
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What keeps Ella Emhoff motivated during tumultuous times: ‘Small changes impact big change’
With politics among the biggest stressors for Americans, and the political gender gap growing among young people, it can be hard to stay motivated when divisions feel more contentious than ever. Few people understand that like Ella Emhoff, the daughter of former U.S. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and stepdaughter of former Vice President Kamala Harris. Getting […]
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How a ‘brag doc’ can help you ace interviews and land a job, says recruiter: ‘No one’s reading cover letters’
One of the best pieces of advice Maddie Machado received from a former boss at Microsoft was to keep track of all her career wins. Machado would log “anytime I did a good job, anytime I made someone’s life easier, anytime I got kudos” first in a Microsoft document, then a running email draft and […]
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AI may ‘exacerbate inequality’ at work. Here’s how experts think companies should address that
The rise of AI can cause both “utopian” and “dystopian” effects in the future, says AI expert Pedro Uria-Recio. Mtstock Studio | E+ | Getty Images Workplace leaders are grappling with balancing between prioritizing people and profit making amid the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. Companies have a responsibility to protect jobs as the AI […]
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Here are the top 15 companies for career growth in Singapore, according to LinkedIn
DBS Bank tops LinkedIn’s 2025 Top Companies in Singapore list. Lim Weixiang – Zeitgeist Photos | E+ | Getty Images The technology, banking and consulting industries dominated LinkedIn’s 2025 Top Companies in Singapore list published this month, which ranks the best workplaces for career growth in the city-state. The networking giant tracked and assessed companies […]
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‘Pet sitter’ dominates the list of the most trendy roles for workers in Singapore, according to Indeed
“For many, roles like pet sitting or chauffeuring offer something that high-stakes jobs often struggle to provide: simplicity, flexibility, and a sense of control,” says Saumitra Chand, career expert at Indeed. Edwin Tan | E+ | Getty Images “Pet sitter,” “chauffeur,” “bakery assistant” and other service jobs are drawing a surge of interest in Singapore, […]
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Avoid these 3 common mistakes when asking for a promotion, says INSEAD negotiation professor
pixelfit | E+ | Getty Images Asking for a promotion can feel daunting and negotiation can be tricky — but learning how to navigate the process is important. People often approach negotiations with the wrong mindset, said Horacio Falcão, INSEAD professor, negotiation expert, author, serial entrepreneur, and designer of INSEAD’s “The Negotiation Course for the […]
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I grew my side hustle into a $20,000 a month business — here are 4 tips I have for aspiring entrepreneurs
Jean Kang, 32, brings in about $20,000 a month with her business. Courtesy of Jean Kang Jean Kang never thought she would be an entrepreneur. Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, she had always envisioned herself working for a big tech company. “I grew up watching a lot of ‘Shark Tank’ [and] thought […]
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These are the top 10 global talent hubs in the world — and the U.S. isn’t one of them
European countries dominated the 2024 IMD World Talent Ranking. Didier Marti | Moment | Getty Images For the eleventh consecutive year, Switzerland topped the list as the world’s most talent-competitive country, according to the IMD 2024 World Talent Ranking, signaling its strong and stable talent pool despite the rapidly changing global work landscape. The ranking […]
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