Career services to career readiness: Unlocking pathways to employment
Confidence in higher education is being closely scrutinized, with a recent Gallup-Lumina survey showing that more Americans think college just isn’t worth it. At the same time, the employment landscape is shifting rapidly as generative AI takes on many of the foundational …
County to Host Career Expo and Resource Fair on October 30
The 2025 Prince William County Fall Career Expo will take place on Thursday, Oct. 30, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., at the Hylton Performing Arts Center at 10960 George Mason Circle in Manassas. Attendees will have the chance to connect directly …
Is my relationship with ChatGPT weird? Let me ask it
In March, I hit a low point. After looking at others’ careers on Instagram (never a good idea) and comparing them to my own, I felt frustrated. As someone living with ADHD, it felt like my inability to keep to one specific …
The data is in: Gen Z face a more competitive job market than their predecessors
Entering the workforce for the first time is, and always has been, a daunting prospect. But Gen Z – the generation of talent starting out on this journey – are beginning their careers at a time of huge disruption, facing higher competition …
Duolingo’s CEO gives new hires 5 tips for career success
Von Ahn wrote in a LinkedIn post on Monday that Duolingo welcomed 42 new graduates this fall. He said the company’s fresh hires would always ask him for advice on how to succeed. First, von Ahn said new hires should not come …
Are we giving kids the wrong career advice?
In helping young people prepare for a life of work, asking them what they want to do for a job, or what they’re good at may limit their options. Learn a different way of thinking about careers that focuses on challenges, rather …
Can We Thrive in the Age of AI?
“AI,” the “godfather of AI”, Geoffrey Hinton, recently warned, “will make a few people much richer and most people poorer.” Why? Well, says Hinton, it’s in part because AI is going to take away a lot of jobs from a lot of …
Finding your seat at the insurance table: Two skills every future leader needs
As a law student searching for a summer internship, Jennifer Odrobina had been deep in civil procedure research for a professor who casually suggested she explore insurance law. At the time, her only exposure to the concept was her auto insurance policy. …
35 essential book recommendations by and for IT leaders
From discovering the spiritual side of leadership, to unlocking a productive team, to understanding and explaining AI, IT leaders share the books that got them thinking and thriving. Next time you settle into your airline seat, it might be worth setting aside …
Internship Hunt Starts Earlier as Students, Parents Stress Over Jobs
As a new cohort of college freshmen settles onto campuses, many students aren’t just thinking about classes and dorm life. Aiming for an edge in a tough job market, and anxious about how artificial intelligence will reshape entry-level work, they’re racing to …
