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09/04/2026

As more candidates use AI to optimize resumes and applications, employers are also turning to technology to manage the growing volume of applicants. Instead of focusing only on algorithms, job seekers benefit from getting back to the fundamentals. Researching companies, tailoring applications, and finding meaningful ways to stand out will help you in the long run.

Job seekers are trying to game the application process using AI. It’s not working, and not for the reasons you might think.

09/03/2026

Networking can feel intimidating, especially early in your career. But building the right connections can make a huge difference in your job search.
Here are some practical ways Gen Z professionals can approach networking more confidently, build genuine relationships, and turn connections into career opportunities.

New LinkedIn data shows more than 50% of Gen Z professionals aren’t sure how to build relationships. One economist shares four tips to help them get started.

09/03/2026

Our KAS Placement CEO, Ken Sundheim, explains how to answer one of the toughest job interview questions, "Do you have any questions for me?" You will learn how to be just the right amount of confident while asking exceptional questions that will leave a lasting impression on hiring managers.

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09/02/2026

The conversation is shifting from what technology can replace to what it should replace. Bill Gates is calling for “Human Reserved” roles where empathy, judgment, and other distinctly human qualities remain essential. In the age of AI, protecting the human side of work is just as important as embracing innovation.

"This unprecedented technology demands an unprecedented global response," Bill Gates wrote in a 6,000-word memo.

09/01/2026

The definition of a successful career path is changing. With strong earning potential, greater resistance to automation, and opportunities for entrepreneurship, skilled trades are becoming increasingly attractive to the next generation of workers.

New research reveals a generational shift: more young people and parents now trust the trades over college to deliver stability, ownership and long-term opportunity.

08/31/2026

Your resume could have the right experience and still get overlooked.
A former Google recruiter says simple mistakes can make your resume practically invisible during the hiring process. Remember, how you present your experience matters just as much as what you’ve accomplished.

Ex-Google recruiter Farah Sharghi says that to succeed in this job market, emphasize proof you can do the job, rather than your potential on your resume.

08/28/2026

Doing great work is important but it’s not always what moves your career forward. Your reputation shapes how others see you, especially when it comes to leadership and new opportunities. This article gives a look at how to build a reputation that reflects not only what you can do today, but what you’re ready to take on next.

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This article is about how to ensure your reputation is not holding you back from getting promoted and how you can help improve your reputation.

08/27/2026

AI may be getting smarter, but there are still limits to what it can learn from experience. UiPath founder Daniel Dines argues that AI can reason, analyze and execute, but human judgment and on-the-job learning remain difficult to replace. As AI becomes more common in the workplace, the real opportunity is finding a balance between human expertise and automation.

UiPath founder Daniel Dines's new book, The Work That Remains, argues AI's core limit is that it never learns on the job — and lays out an operating model for enterprises built around that fact.

08/26/2026

Applying for jobs may be easier than ever, but getting hired is becoming more difficult. Between AI screening, rising application volume, ghost jobs, and longer hiring timelines, job seekers are losing trust in the process. For employers, creating a human hiring experience can make all the difference.

AI interviews, auto-rejections and ghost jobs are eroding trust in the job hunt.

08/25/2026

When hiring slows down, standing out becomes even more important. Being strategic about how you present your skills, build relationships, and approach your search can help you get noticed in a crowded market.

This week’s careers newsletter highlights expert tips on how to get an employer’s attention in a slow hiring market. Plus, a look at the gender gap in AI hiring.