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AI skills for 2025: Prompt engineering, machine learning | How to network at a company if you didn't get the job | Trump order calls for reducing federal workforce, hiring

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February 13, 2025

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Getting Ahead

AI skills for 2025: Prompt engineering, machine learning The demand for AI skills is increasing, with two-thirds of senior directors and C-suite executives indicating they would not hire candidates lacking these skills. Skills such as prompt engineering and machine learning are particularly valued. "You don't need a PhD in computer science," says Keith Spencer of FlexJobs. "It's important to know how you can use AI in your own work to be more effective, efficient and productive." Full Story: CNBC (2/12)

Early career advice from creatives

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Advice from 11 graphic designers about the start of their career is applicable across many industries, including to trust your gut. "Your creative directors, design directors, whoever, are at some point going to tell you to design something you think is ugly. Do it,"says Alixandria Wolfe, design director for Poppins Agency. "Then design something better." Full Story: Creative Bloq (2/12)

How to network at a company if you didn't get the job Networking after a job rejection can be effective if approached correctly. When reaching out to a new contact at the company, focus on building a relationship by expressing genuine interest in their role and seeking advice, rather than dwelling on past interview outcomes, writes Carina Clingman of The Collaboratory Career Hub. Full Story: BioSpace (2/12)

The Landscape

Trump order calls for reducing federal workforce, hiring President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to collaborate with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to significantly reduce their workforce and cut down on future hiring. The order exempts public safety and law enforcement jobs and calls for a "DOGE Team Lead" at each federal agency to supervise hiring moves. Full Story: Federal News Network/WFED-AM (Washington, D.C.) (2/11), The Washington Post (2/11)

Your Next Challenge

Focus on these 4 daily habits for leadership success Daily leadership habits can help managers build good habits and break bad ones, writes Dave Durand, CEO of Leading Giants, in an excerpt from his book "Leading Giants: A Leader's Guide to Maximum Influence." Durand recommends taking action, finding reasons to believe in your mission, breaking tasks down into three main areas and focusing on your primary responsibilities rather than secondary ones. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (2/12)

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Balancing Yourself

US frowns on workday naps while other countries don't

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Cultural acceptance of napping varies globally, with countries like Spain and Italy embracing mid-afternoon siestas, while in China and Japan napping is seen as a sign of dedication. In contrast, the United States often views napping as laziness. "They rejuvenate me in a way that I'm exponentially more useful and constructive and creative on the other side of a nap," says Marvin Stockwell, founder of PR firm Champion the Cause. Full Story: The Associated Press (2/6)

The Water Cooler

Tom Petty documentary finally (widely) released

"Heartbreakers Beach Party," a documentary that offers a nostalgic look at Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers during the "Long After Dark" era, is set to make its streaming debut next month. The film was initially released on MTV in 1983, but then it kinda just vanished. This updated version includes restored footage and interviews that offer deeper insight into Petty's creative process and persona. It was directed by Cameron Crowe, who would later go on to find fame directing movies like "Almost Famous." So, I guess you could say Cameron Crowe was Almost Famous when he directed this Tom Petty doc! Full Story: Variety (2/11)

SmartBreak: Question of the Day

The record for solving a Rubik's Cube in competition is 4 seconds. How many seconds did it take winner Minh Thai to solve it at the first ever 1982 World Championships?

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22 seconds

1 minute, 7 seconds

3 minutes, 33 seconds

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