Resume Template, AI Decreases Productivity, & More
Career Insights Digest #4
Today at a Glance:
Career Tip: How the average employee thinks about their career vs. the top 1%
Expert Insight: Alternative credentials address the skills gap
Study Finding: AI creates more work and longer hours for some employees
Book Lesson: Treat your career like a startup, constantly evolving and adapting to the changing job market
Cheat Sheet: Resume template that lands interviews fast
Career Tip: How the average employee thinks about their career vs. the top 1%
Coach: Maya Grossman
Average employee:
Does it look like I’m putting in enough hours?
I hope I look busy…don’t need extra work
I hope this presentation looks nice!
Did I send enough emails this week?
That’s not my job
Oh no…not another performance review
The top 1%
How can I reduce the amount of busy work?
What will actually move the needle?
How can I add value beyond my job description?
Who are my main stakeholders? How can I engage?
Am I learning enough?
How can I get more feedback?
Read the original post here.
Expert Insight: Alternative Credentials Address the Skills Gap
Every month, I interview CEOs, business leaders, and industry experts on various career-related topics and the future of work. In this section, I share the most relevant insights from those conversations.
Expert: Deidra Peaslee, President at Saint Paul College
Key takeaway:
Alternative credentials, such as certificates and stackable courses, bridge the gap between employers and educators.
Alternative credentials provide immediate employability and pathways to further education.
Alternative credentials empower employees with more control over their skills development.
Read the full interview: Saint Paul College’s Credentials Boost Workforce Readiness
Study Findings: AI creates more work and longer hours for some employees
Researcher: The Upwork Research Institute
Key findings:
96% of C-suite leaders expect AI tools to increase their company’s productivity
47% of employees using AI say they don’t know how to achieve those productivity gains
77% of employees say AI has actually decreased their productivity and added to their workload
Full report: From Burnout to Balance: AI-Enhanced Work Models
Book Lesson: Treat Your Career Like a Startup, Constantly Evolving and Adapting to the Changing Job Market
Book: The Startup of You
Author: Reid Hoffman and Ben Casnocha
Key lessons:
Have multiple career plans to navigate the changing job landscape effectively.
The three essential career plans to have are Plan A (current path), Plan B (alternative path), and Plan Z (last resort).
Adopt a startup mindset, characterized by constant growth and skill-building.
Cheat Sheet: Resume Template that Lands Interviews Fast
Creator: Jessica Hernandez
See the rest of the template here.
The top employee mindset and resume cheat sheets were great finds, thanks for sharing
Love that splash image, Alina! Nice work!