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17:20:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002F5bd07518-bb44-4431-b079-ceea70de96f7\u002Fgenevieve-carlton.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Genevieve Carlton holds a Ph.D. in history from Northwestern University. After earning her doctorate in early modern European history, Carlton worked as an assistant professor of history at the University of Louisville, where she developed new courses on the history of science, Renaissance Italy, and the witch trials. Carlton has published five peer-reviewed articles in top presses and a monograph with the University of Chicago Press. She also earned tenure with a unanimous vote before relocating to Seattle. Learn more about Carlton's work at genevievecarlton.com.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EThe booming tech industry needs professionals with diverse abilities. And nurses bring in-demand skills to the tech field. With technical and non-technical job openings, the tech sector has something for everyone. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECurious about how to get into tech as a nurse? Start by considering your strengths and which roles overlap with your skills and interests. Then, research the requirements for your target career path. Finally, craft a strong application and work on your interview skills. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOur guide provides a step-by-step resource for nurses moving into tech.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ETransferable skills from nursing to tech\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENurses have many in-demand skills useful for tech careers, such as: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe ability to communicate complex information in simple terms\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAttention to detail\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStrong teamwork skills\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile many of the hard skills in nursing might not appear transferable, analytical and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fsoft-skills-for-computer-science-careers\u002F\"\u003Epeople skills\u003C\u002Fa\u003E can help your tech application stand out. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen considering a move into tech, make a list of your strengths with workplace examples for each one. This research can help you identify career paths and build strong \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Ftech-job-application-guide\u002F\"\u003Ejob applications\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ETechnical roles for former nurses in tech\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis section introduces technical roles that play to nurses' strengths. Eligibility for these jobs depends on your education, skills, and prior experience.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ENursing informaticist\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMinimum degree required:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Bachelor's\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlternate job titles: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EClinical analyst; nursing informatics officer; healthcare informaticist\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImportant characteristics:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStrong analytical abilities\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHealthcare and technology training\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA clinical background\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe ability to evaluate complex data\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENursing informaticists use data to create new processes that improve patient care, healthcare outcomes, and nursing practice. They draw on healthcare data to recommend data-backed methods in healthcare delivery. A background in nursing helps informaticists break into the field.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EData analyst\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMinimum degree required:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Bachelor's\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlternate job titles: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EAnalytics consultant; data scientist; data engineer\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImportant characteristics:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStrong analytical skills\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFamiliarity with data processing software\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAn attention to detail\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe ability to draw conclusions from data analysis\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EData analysts process large volumes of data and help organizations make data-supported decisions. A healthcare background helps data analysts work in medical or healthcare tech organizations. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffaq-on-data-science-bootcamps\u002F\"\u003EData science bootcamps\u003C\u002Fa\u003E exist to help people gain the skills for data analyst jobs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EJunior web developer\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"ec5e373a-14b2-41b8-b816-085361876249\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fec5e373a-14b2-41b8-b816-085361876249\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMinimum degree required:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Bachelor's\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlternate job titles: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EFront-end web developer; full-stack web developer; web developer\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImportant characteristics:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProgramming experience in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA strong attention to detail\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe ability to problem-solve and identify bugs\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJunior web developers build websites that function smoothly. They create the visual look and style of websites while also coding features for interactivity. This position is considered one of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fbest-entry-level-coding-job\u002F\"\u003Ebest entry-level coding jobs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWeb developers typically need a college degree and some programming training. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fbootcamps\u002Ffull-stack-web-development-bootcamps-top-programs-and-what-to-expect\u002F\"\u003EFull-stack web development bootcamps\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fbest-online-web-development-certificate\u002F\"\u003Eweb development certificates\u003C\u002Fa\u003E may help people break in.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ENon-technical roles for former nurses in tech\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're curious about how to get into tech as a nurse and technical roles seem out of reach, consider some of the following non-technical jobs. Try researching computer science jobs without coding, too.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EOccupational health nurse\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMinimum degree required:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Bachelor's\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlternate job titles: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EOccupational nurse; RN occupational health; registered nurse occupational\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImportant characteristics:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStrong health assessment and treatment skills\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAn ability to communicate information to patients\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA background in occupational health\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOccupational health nurses specialize in health issues that arise in the workplace. Some large tech companies employ occupational health nurses to treat common issues like carpal tunnel syndrome. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA healthcare background with experience in occupational or environmental health prepares nurses for this role.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ETech sales\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMinimum degree required:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Bachelor's\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlternate job titles: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ESales consultant; SaaS sales; account executive\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImportant characteristics:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStrong communication and interpersonal skills\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe ability to explain complex information in simple terms\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGood \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Ftech-company-networking-tips\u002F\"\u003Enetworking abilities\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETech sales professionals discuss tech services and products with potential customers. They meet with clients, discuss their needs, and explain how to use different technologies. Professionals build strong relationships with clients, making these great tech jobs for extroverts. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EProduct manager\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMinimum degree required:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Bachelor's\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlternate job titles: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EJunior product manager; solutions manager; product lead\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImportant characteristics:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStrong attention to detail\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGood organizational and leadership skills\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAn ability to work as part of a team\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProduct managers oversee a product's lifecycle from planning through development, production, and marketing. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey collect data on customer demand, create timelines for bringing a product to the market, and coordinate with manufacturing and engineering team members to complete a product.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ETips for how to get into tech from nursing\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMoving from nursing to tech requires several steps. Before applying for jobs, you'll need a clear idea of your target roles and the required skills. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOur tips walk through the process of how to get into tech as a nurse.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. Get clear on the type of tech role you want.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"101de517-8061-4f10-ac77-1a49e2319202\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F101de517-8061-4f10-ac77-1a49e2319202\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore investing in a career change, carefully consider what type of role you want. Do your skills fit better with a technical or non-technical role? What industry would you prefer to work in? How much does work\u002Flife balance matter?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen exploring \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fbest-careers-with-computer-science-degree\u002F\"\u003Ecomputer science careers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, you can also consider job growth numbers, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fcomputer-science-salary\u002F\"\u003Ecomputer science salaries\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and job duties.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. Upskill\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor most career changes, you'll need to expand your skillset. Fortunately, a nursing degree meets the educational requirement for many \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftop-careers-in-information-technology\u002F\"\u003Einformation technology careers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E as long as you  also have the technical skills required. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConsider \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-tech-certifications\u002F\"\u003Einformation technology certifications\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-coding-bootcamps-guide\u002F\"\u003Ecoding bootcamps\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to expand your skills. Online courses can also help you skill up. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome career paths, like computer scientist or data scientist, may require a graduate degree such as a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fbest-online-computer-science-masters\u002F\"\u003Ecomputer science master's\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. However, most tech companies hire candidates with a college degree and the skills listed in the job description.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. Maximize the quality of your application and portfolio.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour application and portfolio need to make a positive first impression. So make sure to customize your application and highlight in-demand skills.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost tech applications include a resume and cover letter. Your resume should list technical skills, people skills, and relevant nursing skills you'll bring to the role. Use examples that showcase your communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe cover letter offers another opportunity to stand out. Customize the cover letter for each role, drawing on key phrases in the job posting. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany technical roles also require a portfolio that showcases your coding skills. Include projects that demonstrate your abilities and fit the job description. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E4. Show your expertise, self-awareness, and passion throughout the interview process.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe interview process lets you showcase your expertise and passion. And your nursing background will help you stand out from other applicants.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike nursing, many tech companies rely on recruiters and multiple-round interviews. Expect a phone screener at the beginning of the process, followed by a second interview that may include technical questions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECheck out our \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Finterview-tips-recent-grads\u002F\"\u003Ephone interview tips\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and our resource on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputer-science\u002Fcommon-computer-science-interview-questions\u002F\"\u003Ecomputer science interview questions\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to boost your interview skills.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIn conclusion\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESwitching fields can feel intimidating. By researching \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Ftopic\u002Fhow-to-switch-careers-to-tech\u002F\"\u003Ehow to switch careers to tech\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, you'll be able to choose the right career path, gain the necessary skills, and stand out during the interviews. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChanging careers can be a long process, but it's often worth the investment.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EThis article was reviewed by Sarah Holliday, MS \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"26c4d2fb-c7e7-4e02-8c0c-c81e4fa8b2d6\" data-size=\"small\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Sarah Holliday, a Black woman wearing a purple top, smiles.\" data-image-filename=\"sarah-holiday.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F10\u002F28\" data-image-crop=\"545x545+0+7\" data-image-width=\"545\" data-image-height=\"712\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESarah Holliday has years of experience working with nontraditional and traditional students in career coaching and training and development. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHolliday holds a BA in English from The University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and an MS in instructional design and technology (training and performance improvement) from Walden University. Holliday is currently working on her doctorate and looks forward to dissertating in the near future. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESarah Holliday is a paid member of the Red Ventures Education freelance review network. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ELast reviewed March 31, 2022.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"5fd70c74-30bc-4f15-a2d3-b54064367260\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F5fd70c74-30bc-4f15-a2d3-b54064367260\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-04-01 20:45:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Wondering how to get into tech as a nurse? 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He completed his BA and MA in English at York University, graduating summa cum laude and earning academic merit, research, and writing awards at both levels. Since 2014, he has contributed content and editorial work for award-winning digital trade publications, global SEO copywriting projects, and hugely popular online brands. He can be contacted through LinkedIn.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EYou may not think of an MBA as a tech-related degree, but advanced business training can lead to several possible tech careers. Here, we explain how to get into tech after your MBA with the right choices and preparation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to the Graduate Management Admission Council's (GMAC) \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gmac.com\u002F-\u002Fmedia\u002Ffiles\u002Fgmac\u002Fresearch\u002Femployment-outlook\u002Fgmac_corporate_recruiters_survey_sept_2020.pdf\"\u003E2020 Corporate Recruiters Survey\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the technology industry is one of the three largest employers of MBA graduates. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2020, approximately 83% of tech employers expressed confidence that MBA graduates' skills would make them successful employees.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ETransferable skills from an MBA to tech\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile certain \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fbusiness-management\u002Fmba-concentrations\u002F\"\u003EMBA concentrations\u003C\u002Fa\u003E lend themselves better to tech, such as an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fmba\u002Fmba-information-systems\u002F\"\u003Einformation systems MBA\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, most MBA graduates possess useful skills for a tech career. MBA students receive leadership training, data-driven technology expertise, and extensive business operations knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGraduates also develop and hone applicable people skills, such as communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. The \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gmac.com\u002F-\u002Fmedia\u002Ffiles\u002Fgmac\u002Fresearch\u002Femployment-outlook\u002Fgmac_corporate_recruiters_survey_sept_2020.pdf\"\u003EGMAC survey\u003C\u002Fa\u003E found that employers value MBA graduates' communication skills, versatile skillsets, and strategic thinking most highly. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ETechnical roles available to MBA graduates in tech\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile not exhaustive, the following two sections should give you an idea of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-can-you-do-with-mba\u002F\"\u003Ewhat you can do with an MBA\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese careers may require tech, math, and programming know-how. Your specific education, skills, and experience will determine your eligibility.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EComputer and information systems manager\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMinimum degree required:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Bachelor's\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlternate job titles: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EChief information officers, IT directors, IT security managers \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImportant characteristics:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELeaders with organizational and decision-making skills\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGood communicators with business knowledge\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECritical thinkers with analytical skills\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProblem-solvers with technical expertise\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fcomputer-information-systems-managers\u002F\"\u003EComputer and information systems managers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E oversee technology and computer-related activities within an organization. They look for new technology, upgrades, and cost-saving opportunities. These managers help the organization meet its goals using computers and information systems.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EMarket research analyst\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMinimum degree required:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Bachelor's\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlternate job titles: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ESurvey researcher, market analyst, demographic analyst\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImportant characteristics:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECritical thinkers with math and analytical skills\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGood communicators and listeners \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStrong understanding of economics and analytical software \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMarket research analysts help organizations better understand clients, consumers, and markets. They study demographics, market conditions, competition, and consumer behaviors. They also analyze marketing effectiveness, pricing strategies, and future trend predictions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EOperations research analyst\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMinimum degree required:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Bachelor's\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlternate job titles: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EAnalytical strategist, advanced analytics associate, decision analyst\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImportant characteristics:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProblem-solvers with analytical and quantitative analysis skills \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGood communicators with writing and math skills\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECritical thinkers with reasoning abilities\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOperations research analysts use mathematics and data to help organizations improve their decision-making abilities. They collect information from various sources to better understand problems and develop solutions. These analysts use computer software and models to create simulations and predictions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ENon-technical roles available to MBA graduates in tech\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMBA graduates can also enter the tech world through more traditional business paths. These positions may require additional training or experience. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EHuman resources manager\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMinimum degree required:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Bachelor's\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlternate job titles: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ELabor relations director, employee relations manager, staffing manager\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImportant characteristics:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELeaders who understand human psychology\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGood communicators with interpersonal skills\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEmpathetic decision-makers who understand labor and safety laws\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHuman resources managers handle administrative tasks and connect an organization's management with employees. They may manage labor relations, health and safety protocols, and staffing. These managers may also apply mediation and conflict resolution techniques from their \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fonline-mba-human-resources\"\u003Ehuman resources MBA\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EProject manager\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMinimum degree required:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Bachelor's \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlternate job titles: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EProduct director, program manager, project management specialist\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImportant characteristics:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStrong leaders who are detail-oriented and organized\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECritical thinkers with excellent reading comprehension and communication skills\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProblem-solvers with time-management and coordination skills\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProject managers handle large teams and assignments, including design, development, and implementation. They oversee budgeting, monitor progress and performances, and provide solutions to emerging issues. Project managers may work closely with staff, management, and stakeholders. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EAccounting\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMinimum degree required:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Bachelor's\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlternate job titles: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EAuditors, management accountants, cost accountants\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImportant characteristics:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECritical thinkers with accounting and finance expertise\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStrong communicators who are detail-oriented and organized\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAnalytical with excellent math skills\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccountants manage an organization's financial records, ensuring accuracy and adherence to laws and regulations. They handle taxes, produce reports based on their financial analysis, and assist with budgeting. Accountants may look for financial irregularities, inefficiencies, and opportunities.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ETips for how to get into tech after an MBA\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour preparation for the tech field should begin before you complete your degree. The following tips can help position you to make the most of your training and appeal to tech employers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. Get clear on the type of tech role you want.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can find tech careers in most industries these days, so you need to think about where you want to land. Think about your ideal company size and stage of development. That may influence the training, experience, and skills you emphasize in your professional development.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou might also settle on a preferred company by considering what industry you want, the work-life balance you need, and your desired salary and responsibilities.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. Upskill\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven after you get into a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-get-into-top-mba-programs\u002F\"\u003Etop MBA program\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and graduate, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftop-careers-in-information-technology\u002F\"\u003Einformation technology careers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E may require you to build specific technology skills. Expand your skillset by pursuing professional experience via internships or practicums. You can also continue your training in a specialized tech program, such as a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-coding-bootcamps-guide\u002F\"\u003Ecoding bootcamp\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Demonstrate your skills by earning \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-tech-certifications\u002F\"\u003Einformation technology certifications\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn certain organizations and high-level positions, such as C-level management consultant roles, candidates may need a DBA or an advanced technology degree to qualify.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. Maximize the quality of your application and portfolio.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHighlight what makes you, your training, and your experience special. Focus on your advanced education in leadership, communication, networking, and strategic thinking. Use your cover letter to give specific examples and experiences applying these skills.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThough not all roles require a portfolio as part of the application, they're more common among tech roles. MBA students with coding experience should learn \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fhow-to-build-a-coding-portfolio\u002F\"\u003Ehow to build a coding portfolio\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Use practical examples that highlight your skills' versatility. You can build your own portfolio webpage or use an existing online portfolio platform.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E4. Show your expertise, self-awareness, and passion throughout the interview process.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETech interviews can look quite different from traditional business interviews. Employers must assess specific tech skills needed for the role. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe process begins with a phone or online screener that gauges the applicant's interest and qualifications. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe second interview usually involves a coding or technical assignment to assess the applicant's abilities. The final interview is typically in person and may involve technical challenges that candidates need to complete under supervision.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor more information, check out these \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Finterview-tips-recent-grads\u002F\"\u003Ephone interview tips\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIn conclusion\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn MBA provides opportunities to enter the tech field for students and business professionals hoping to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Ftopic\u002Fhow-to-switch-careers-to-tech\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eswitch careers to tech\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Your MBA can equip you with transferable skills to pursue tech-specific and interdisciplinary careers, using both your business and technical expertise. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf these jobs aren't quite right for you, continue exploring \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftop-paying-mba-jobs\u002F\"\u003Etop-paying MBA jobs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThis article was reviewed by Sarah Holliday, MS \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"26c4d2fb-c7e7-4e02-8c0c-c81e4fa8b2d6\" data-size=\"small\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Sarah Holliday, a Black woman wearing a purple top, smiles.\" data-image-filename=\"sarah-holiday.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F10\u002F28\" data-image-crop=\"545x545+0+18\" data-image-width=\"545\" data-image-height=\"712\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESarah Holliday has years of experience working with nontraditional and traditional-aged students in various areas related to career coaching and training and development. Holliday holds a BA in English from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and an MS in instructional design and technology (training and performance improvement) from Walden University. 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A former staff writer for Texts From Last Night, Pleated Jeans, and Ruin My Week, and a contributor to The Needling, her work has been featured on HuffPost, BuzzFeed, Funny or Die, The Chicago Tribune, Teen Vogue, and Playboy. She is the editor of the memoir \"Cotton Teeth\" (Harper & Case, 2021) by former Saturday Night Live writer and bestselling author Glenn Rockowitz, featured on Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2021. Hannah is also the co-author of the humor book \"Story of My F*cking Life\" (Castle Point, 2021).",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EA career change may feel difficult for someone who has spent a long time in the same field. But switching from food service to a lucrative tech career may be easier than you think! \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's possible to break into tech regardless of your background or programming abilities. The tech sector offers both technical and non-technical jobs. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou might move into careers like computer support specialist, software developer, web developer, or tech sales by upskilling and highlighting your existing strengths. Read on for a detailed breakdown. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ETransferable skills from food service to tech\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou might feel underprepared to start your new career, but food service workers have many valuable skills that transfer to the tech world. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECustomers have needs and problems requiring quick solutions in both the tech world and food service. Food service workers already have valuable skills, including:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPunctuality\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETeamwork\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAbility to work under pressure \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMultitasking \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProblem-solving \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECommunication, including cross-team communication\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ETechnical roles available to former food service workers in tech\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe right tech role for you depends on your particular education, skills, and previous experience. Job requirements vary by position. Food service workers may be closer than they think to a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Ftech-jobs-no-degree\u002F\"\u003Etech job with no degree\u003C\u002Fa\u003E requirement.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EComputer support specialist\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMinimum degree required:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Associate\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlternate job titles: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Technical support specialist; information technology specialist; computer technician \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImportant characteristics:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA strong ability to problem solve\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECustomer service internally and externally\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EInterest in general computer function\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EComputer support specialists come in two varieties: computer network support specialists and computer user support specialists. Computer network support specialists typically evaluate existing systems and perform needed maintenance. Computer user support specialists listen to clients' needs and help them solve software or hardware issues.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ESoftware developer\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"7e6a52e7-5722-4af4-ac5e-620b503ba9d5\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F7e6a52e7-5722-4af4-ac5e-620b503ba9d5\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMinimum degree required:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Bachelor's, such as a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fbest-online-computer-programming-degree\u002F\"\u003Ecomputer programming degree\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlternate job titles: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Software programmer; software engineer; software artisan\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImportant characteristics:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAttention to detail \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EKnowledge of programming languages\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESelf-development skills\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESoftware developers create and update software and applications. They typically work in groups and need individual and teamwork skills to be successful. This position often requires a bachelor's degree, but food service applicants may choose to enroll in a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-coding-bootcamps-guide\u002F\"\u003Ecoding bootcamp\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to learn necessary \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fwhat-is-computer-programming\u002F\"\u003Ecomputer programming\u003C\u002Fa\u003E languages. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWeb developer\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMinimum education required:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Bachelor's, bootcamp, or certificate\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlternate job titles: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Web designer; \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Ffront-end-vs-back-end-development\u002F\"\u003Efront-end\u003C\u002Fa\u003E developer; back-end developer; full-stack developer\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImportant characteristics:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStrong creativity and collaboration skills\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDesire to learn programming skills\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFamiliar with visual or graphic design\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWeb developers design and maintain websites using HTML and other programming languages. They work with clients and colleagues to solve website issues. Someone wanting to learn \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-become-a-web-developer\u002F\"\u003Ehow to become a web developer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E may benefit from attending a full-stack \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffull-stack-web-development-bootcamps-top-programs-and-what-to-expect\u002F\"\u003Eweb development bootcamp\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Feasiest-programming-languages-to-learn\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe easiest programming languages to learn\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ENon-technical roles available to former food services workers in tech\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're looking for a non-programming role in tech, you still have many options. Eligibility for these jobs depends on your particular education, skills, and previous experience. A bachelor's degree in any subject satisfies the education requirements for many of these roles. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ETech sales\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMinimum degree required:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E High school diploma \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlternate job titles: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ETech sales development representative; tech sales specialist; sales account manager\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImportant characteristics:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUnderstanding of selling strategies\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStrong communication skills\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EInterest in learning about coding and software\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETech salespeople communicate with clients to sell their company's products and services. They generate and convert leads to convert into potential sales. Any prior experience in sales or customer service can help applicants in this field. Some tech sales positions require a degree, but many companies offer training programs for new employees.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ECustomer success specialist\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMinimum degree required:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Bachelor's\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlternate job titles: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ECustomer success manager; sales manager; customer success engineer\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImportant characteristics:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStrong customer service experience\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAttention to detail\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EComputer proficiency\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA customer support specialist and customer success specialist may sound like the same thing. But a support specialist responds to customer needs while a success specialist anticipates customer needs. Customer service is an essential part of many tech jobs. A success specialist's main duty is to retain customers and expand their product adoption. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EProcurement specialist\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMinimum degree required:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Bachelor's\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlternate job titles: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Purchasing manager; category specialist; category consultant\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImportant characteristics:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENegotiating abilities\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe ability to manage and motivate others\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003Efinancial skills for budget management\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA procurement specialist sources goods or services for a company. They need to anticipate and satisfy the company's needs. Procurement specialists spend most of their time negotiating and contracting. Someone with a business, finance, or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fbusiness-management\u002Fbest-online-economics-degree\u002F\"\u003Eeconomics degree\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or background may be a good fit for this role. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to get into tech from food services: Top tips\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConsidering switching to tech? The following steps will help guide you into your new career. Research your perfect role and its requirements to prepare yourself for success.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E1. Get clear on the type of tech role you want.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore applying to tech jobs, consider what roles will fit you best. Would you prefer a large company or a startup? Which industry are you interested in? What does your ideal work-life balance look like, and what benefits are you looking for? Should your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fstarting-a-new-job-guide\u002F\"\u003Enew job\u003C\u002Fa\u003E be fully remote, in-person, or hybrid?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fcomputer-science-salary\u002F\"\u003EComputer science salaries\u003C\u002Fa\u003E vary, with many higher-paying roles requiring advanced education and experience. Be sure to research the requirements for the roles and prepare yourself before applying. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2. Upskill.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGaining skills ensures you have the right qualifications to land the role you want. Building your skills may be easier than you think. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile some positions, like computer engineering, may require an advanced degree, many \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Ftop-careers-in-information-technology\u002F\"\u003Einformation technology careers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E hire based on skills. Consider enrolling in a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fbootcamps\u002Fbest-coding-bootcamps-guide\u002F\"\u003Ecoding bootcamp\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Ffree-online-courses-you-wont-want-to-miss\u002F\"\u003Efree online courses\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, or pursuing \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fbest-tech-certifications\u002F\"\u003Einformation technology certifications\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E3. Maximize the quality of your application and portfolio.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShowcase yourself through your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Ftech-job-application-guide\u002F\"\u003Ejob application\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, cover letter, and portfolio of work. Food service jobs require teamwork, creativity, and communication skills, so emphasize these important characteristics.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlong with your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fsoft-skills-for-computer-science-careers\u002F\"\u003Esoft skills\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, any technical skills learned through a degree program or coding bootcamp may help you land your dream tech position. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENo matter what tech job you're looking for, a well-crafted portfolio may set you apart from other candidates. Learn how to build a coding portfolio to showcase your recent work. Be sure to include clear project descriptions to show off your clear communication skills. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E4. Show your expertise, self-awareness, and passion throughout the interview process.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInterviewing for a tech job doesn't need to be nerve-racking. Tech interviews are generally similar to other interviews. Your interviewer may ask familiar questions about your interests, strengths and weaknesses, and why you want to work for the company.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany companies follow a similar interview process of an initial phone screener followed by a technical interview that may include coding tasks. Use our handy guides to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Finterview-tips-recent-grads\u002F\"\u003Ephone interview tips\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputer-science\u002Fcommon-computer-science-interview-questions\u002F\"\u003Ecomputer science interview questions\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to help prepare you for anything.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIn conclusion\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETransitioning from food service into tech is easier than you think. You already have many of the skills and perspectives tech companies need, so don't wait to start pursuing your new career. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're looking for more guidance on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Ftopic\u002Fhow-to-switch-careers-to-tech\u002F\"\u003Ehow to switch careers into tech\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, try researching online degree programs and coding bootcamps to set you apart from other candidates. Many programs offer career services to their graduates.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EThis article was reviewed by Sarah Holliday, MS \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"26c4d2fb-c7e7-4e02-8c0c-c81e4fa8b2d6\" data-size=\"small\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Sarah Holliday, a Black woman wearing a purple top, smiles.\" data-image-filename=\"sarah-holiday.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F10\u002F28\" data-image-crop=\"545x545+0+10\" data-image-width=\"545\" data-image-height=\"712\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESarah Holliday has years of experience working with nontraditional and traditional-aged students in areas related to career coaching and training and development. 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He completed his BA and MA in English at York University, graduating summa cum laude and earning academic merit, research, and writing awards at both levels. Since 2014, he has contributed content and editorial work for award-winning digital trade publications, global SEO copywriting projects, and hugely popular online brands. He can be contacted through LinkedIn.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EMany professionals find networking and job hunting stressful and intimidating. LinkedIn, social media, and online job boards have eliminated the literal legwork, but networking can still be challenging. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith these networking tips, you can eliminate the stress from the process and make your network work for you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile networking can lead to new career opportunities, it offers so much more. Your network can give you support, advice, and confidence, along with role models and professional guidance. Digital networking may be less personal than traditional face-to-face methods, but it's also more convenient, flexible, and accessible.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere, we look at the benefits of building a network and provide our top networking tips to guide you along the way.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhy networking can get you farther than submitting job applications\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESending out unsolicited resumes or applying for positions on job boards may be the easiest way to apply for a job, but it is not the most effective. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBig tech companies get thousands of applicants for each of their positions. Candidates who simply submit a resume have only one chance at making an impression and landing a tech job interview. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere are several ways that networking can improve those odds:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReferences can get your resume past the screener and into the hiring manager's hands, bypassing one of the most difficult steps.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStrong references and professional networks lend you credibility.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA reference helps paint a complete picture of you better than a resume alone.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany employers prefer candidates who have a connection to the company — even a minor one.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHaving a reference can speed up the application process, helping you land interviews more quickly and effectively.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENetwork connections may alert you to new openings or even recommend you to a recruiter.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhy networking isn't as nerve-wracking as you might think\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENetworking can seem a lot scarier than it is, particularly for introverts. But the most effective networking is genuine, not formal. It's less wine-fueled mixers and more casual email catch-ups.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKeep things conversational. You are trying to build relationships and trust, not applying for a job. You want to be thoughtful, honest, and considerate. When someone does something for you, however small it may be, show your appreciation and return the favor if and when you can. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile you may not always get the response you want, you should not fear asking for guidance, advice, or support from your network. In many cases, your contact will be flattered and eager to help.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ENetworking tips to land a tech job\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese four networking tips could help you secure a new position in the tech industry.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. Make a list of people to whom you could reach out.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStart your networking process off by building a list of contacts who currently work in a tech company. This can include anyone you think of that can help you and anyone that you might be able to help. Aim to include professionals in, above, and below your current career stage.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs we've done below, sort the list into sections. Groupings might include:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPeople you know and interact with regularly\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPeople you lost touch with\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPeople you have a weak connection with\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECollege alumni\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPeople you want to meet\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile every person will require a unique contact approach, you can use similar strategies for many who share a category.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDormant ties\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDormant ties are people you have not seen or talked to in a while. Acquaintances who work in a tech role or for a tech company are valuable. Even if their role is not tech-related, they could help make an introduction to a tech professional within their organization. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince these contacts already know you, reconnecting and adding them to your network will be much easier and much more effective than other contact types. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWeak ties\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWeak ties are friends of friends: Those connected to you indirectly. They may be a friend of a coworker, a family member of a family friend, or someone who went to your high school. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese loose connections should help contacting them feel less intimidating on your end and less intrusive on theirs. You can reference your common bond when you reach out or even have a person who knows you both make the introduction.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECollege alumni who work in your industry or desired company\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour college alumni network can be a great place to find new contacts for your network. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHaving attended the same school is an effective ice breaker in conversation, and it creates a sense of kinship. Plus, sharing an academic background with a successful industry professional can lend weight to your diploma.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPeople you want to meet\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor this group, think about people who have your dream career or work for an organization you admire. You may wish to emulate them or model your career path on theirs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. Determine the best way to reach out to your desired connections.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe digital world has provided us with countless methods for contacting people, but each platform and medium has its pros and cons when it comes to networking. You want to apply some strategy to which method you use depending on the type of contact. Here are some examples. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELinkedIn\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh4\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELinkedIn is a networking platform, making it a great starting point. Complete or update your profile before sending connection requests. Your profile briefs potential contacts on your skills, experience, and education.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEmail\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh4\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot everyone uses LinkedIn. Email is your best bet for reaching these professionals. While those on LinkedIn expect to be networking, email can be more personal and guarded. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you cannot find someone on LinkedIn, look for their work email online. Try searching their organization's website, checking social media, or doing an advanced Google search. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EText or phone call\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis contact method should only be used for contacts you already know. Reaching out to a stranger by phone might be too invasive and off-putting for many people. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you've built a relationship and want to move to a phone conversation, ask your contact if they'd be willing to schedule one. Used wisely, phone calls can lead to personal and insightful conversations and connections.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. Use good LinkedIn etiquette.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELinkedIn allows you to include a brief message when requesting a connection. People who are picky about accepting connections may appreciate the personal touch and reassurance you're not spamming requests.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, save lengthier networking messages until after your contact accepts the connection request. Leading with a long message may seem pushy. This strategy also saves you from wasting time and effort.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E4. Craft and send your initial message.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFollow these networking tips to craft the most effective introduction and avoid common mistakes. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat to do when sending a first networking message\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh4\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EResearch the person with whom you want to connect. Learn as much as you can from publicly available information, including their professional expertise, former employers, and former roles.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGain insight into who they are, what connections you have, and what you might talk about.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStart with an introduction that covers who you are and what you do. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETell them how you found their profile, mentioning how you heard about them in the first place or how you are connected. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENote work of theirs you've encountered and admired.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBring up something you two have in common.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPosition yourself as a desirable connection — someone who can share information and not just someone looking for favors.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBe warm and friendly to make the best first impression. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAsk a targeted question to ensure your message gets a response. You may ask about their experience with a company, inquire about the culture, ask if the company is hiring, or ask for an introduction. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShow gratitude to the person for taking the time and effort to read and respond to your message.   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat not to do when sending a first networking message\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh4\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDo not start by asking for a job or an interview. Ask for advice or insight.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAvoid giving unsolicited advice. It may come off pretentious, presumptuous, or even offensive.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDo not send your resume in the initial contact. Instead, wait until they request it or tell you where to send it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDon't ramble. You do not want to waste your contact's time or confuse them. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMaintain a friendly and conversational tone. Formal language (like \"Dear madame\") could come across as unnatural.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAvoid requesting time-consuming favors.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAsk questions the person can answer without a large amount of effort. Think of things they can answer off the top of their head. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESeek advice in the person's area of expertise.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen contacting dormant ties, be sure to address your loss of connection.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E5. Continue making conversation.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe next stage of the conversation should proceed as you see fit. You want to continue to show gratitude and thank them for whatever advice or help they have provided. The conversation may find a natural ending at this point, but you could also keep it going if you think it makes sense. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJust be respectful of their time and avoid drawing the conversation out unnecessarily. If you can, offer a way to return the favor. You should also touch base every so often afterward to maintain the connection.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ENetworking message examples\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBelow are templates for an initial networking message to a stranger or acquaintance. Adapt or change the language as you like — these are meant to inspire, not restrict. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ETo a stranger\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVersion 1\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHi (name)! Thanks for connecting. I wanted to reach out because I saw you're a (role) at (company), and that you started working on their team within the past few months. Just like you do currently, I'm also very interested in pursuing a (type of role). I'd love to be able to bring (#) years of (short explanation of experience) to a (type of role). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E(You can also briefly expand on having an interest in the industry they work in or an interest in the specific impact they're making.)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'd be so grateful to learn more about your experience at (company). Have you enjoyed working there so far?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVersion 2\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHi (name),\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThanks for connecting!  I wanted to reach out because I saw you're a (role) at (company) and noticed we had a bunch of mutual connections (or, you could mention that you both went to the same school or happen to have a specific connection in common). I've actually been interested in (company) for years, due to (brief explanation). Based on my professional experiences in (brief mentioning of skills and relevant roles), I believe I could provide significant value to (company) as well!\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDo you know if (company) is open to hiring at the moment? If so, I would be interested in chatting further with the right person!\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI look forward to hearing back.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBest,\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E(Your name)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ETo an acquaintance\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVersion 1\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHey (name)! I hope you've been well! I'm excited to reach out because I've been in the midst of my job search, and I saw an opening at (the company they work at) that I'm very interested in applying to. When I was looking up info about (company) on LinkedIn, I saw that you've been a (role) there! Have you enjoyed working at (company)?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVersion 2\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHey (name)!\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI hope you've been well! I wanted to reach out because I know you work in (type of role) at (company), and I've been seeing a ton of potential opportunities pop up there. I'd love to learn more about their (department-type) department and would be interested in applying!\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm looking for a role where I can (brief explanation of your ideal role). (Company) seems like a great place for that, especially because (short explanation).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHave you enjoyed working in their (type of department) department so far? And do you know if they're open to remote workers?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELooking forward to catching up!\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBest,\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E(Your name)\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVersion 3\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHi (name)!\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI hope you had a relaxing (holiday). I wanted to reach out because I'm currently on the (role-type) job hunt, and I was excited to see that you worked at (company)! I've actually been following them for a while - I'm very interested in (what you like about the company).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDo you know if (company) is open to hiring at the moment? If so, I'd love to get in touch with the right person! I'd be interested in roles that pertain to my background: (short description of background).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELooking forward to hearing back.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIn conclusion\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs with many tasks, the most difficult part of networking is starting. Networking will gradually become more natural until you master it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith enough time and effort, networking it will pay off in your personal and professional life.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThis article was reviewed by Brian Nichols\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"de4a749d-01fa-4e80-a090-1cd9bc43d406\" data-size=\"small\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"A head-and-shoulders photo of a bearded white man in a grey suit with a blue tie.\" data-image-filename=\"brian-nichols.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F10\u002F29\" data-image-width=\"1002\" data-image-height=\"922\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBorn and raised in upstate New York, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fbrnichols\u002F\"\u003EBrian Nichols\u003C\u002Fa\u003E began his IT education through a vocational high school where he focused on computer science, IT fundamentals, and networking. Brian then went to his local community college and received his associate of science in computer information science. He then received his bachelor of science in applied networking and system administration from a private college. Brian now lives in Kansas City and works full-time as a DevOps engineer. Brian is also a part-time instructor in cybersecurity. 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His writings on music and culture have appeared in the publications Eleven PDX Magazine and Secret Decoder. In his free time he enjoys reading, cinema, hiking, and cooking.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EIf you're in tech, you may hope to avoid the anxiety that accompanies speaking in public for work. However, tech and business positions alike occasionally require giving presentations. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn situations like these, you may need public speaking tips to help develop skills you've rarely used. That's where we come in.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERead on to learn how to become a confident public speaker at work and beyond. To supplement these tips, we spoke to Marla Cormier, president of Emerging Leader Training. Like many, Cormier once feared public speaking but overcame her fear through practice.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E1. Start practicing when you're not under pressure.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fwhat-tech-jobs-do-not-require-public-speaking\u002F\"\u003Ejobs that don't require public speaking\u003C\u002Fa\u003E are few and far between, you need to improve your public speaking skills to make yourself competitive. You can do this by practicing your skills in venues where you are not under pressure, which could include:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFormal debate clubs such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.toastmasters.org\u002Ffind-a-club\"\u003EToastmasters\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a nonprofit dedicated to improving public speaking skills\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGames such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.jackboxgames.com\u002Ftalking-points\u002F\"\u003ETalking Points\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.insider.com\u002Fdrinking-game-powerpoint-presentation-viral-2018-1\"\u003EDrink Talk Learn\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMock \"debate nights\" with friends\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis kind of informal practice allows you to develop these new muscles in a controlled, nonjudgmental environment where you can pick up public speaking tips and get live feedback.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Like any other skill, public speaking improves with practice which means that to improve your skills, you'll need to get up and speak again and again,\" Cormier suggested. \"Seek out opportunities from leading project meetings to sitting on community boards, but find reasons to speak in public so that you can get comfortable leading conversations and sharing knowledge.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E2. Understand the assignment — and your audience.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore you start working on your presentation's content and structure, you first need to understand what people expect from you. What scope does this assignment encompass? Who will be watching your presentation?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpeak with bosses, coworkers, event coordinators, previous presenters, and previous attendees to learn about the following:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHow long of a presentation is expected?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHas the topic already been determined, or will you be choosing it yourself? \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIs there information your topic must include?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWill you be presenting remotely or in person?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhat technology will be available to you?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIs a slide deck expected?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDoes the audience expect handouts? \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHow familiar is the audience with the topic? Should you avoid technical terms?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIs there an expected tone for your presentation — formal, informal, somewhere between?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E3. Keep your structure simple.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo create an effective presentation, start by formulating a clear structure. A well-structured presentation offers the following advantages:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHolding an audience's attention\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOrganizing complex information\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAllowing you to avoid awkward silences and stay calm\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou may follow a conventional presentation structure, such as:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA pitch structure, which attempts to convince your audience of the merits of an idea\u002Fproduct\u002Fservice\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA situation-complication-resolution structure, which attempts to convince your audience how to solve a problem\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA drama structure, which adapts Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey to show how an organization can change\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChoose a structure that fits your presentation's intended aim. For example, if you want to gather support for your new product concept, you may want to use a pitch structure.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E4. Craft a strong opening and conclusion.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEffective presentations quickly grab your audience's attention and conclude with a memorable, thought-provoking, or motivating takeaway. Though the meat of your presentation comes in the middle, the ends can leave the strongest impressions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGenerally speaking, your intro should take 10-20% of your presentation's length. It helps to start with a 30-45 second hook, which can take the form of a:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERelevant statistic\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDescription of a current problem\u002Fsituation\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProvocative rhetorical question\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring your conclusion, pull together the story you've told or point you've argued. To do this, try:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMaking a call to action\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDescribing the possibilities you can envision\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EQuoting a public figure who inspires you\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E5. Practice by yourself — and record yourself practicing.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can start perfecting your presentation by practicing on your own. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Reading over your notes and looking at your slides won't cut it,\" Cormier explained. \"You must speak your presentation out loud, every word, to build confidence through muscle memory.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"The goal isn't to memorize the content but to build those brain connections that help you navigate from your opening comments through each talking point, on to your conclusion,\" she added.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERecord yourself giving the presentation solo and review the video with a critical eye for: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPresentation length\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYour tone and vocal inflections\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYour body language\u002Fappearance\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy seeing yourself from an audience member's perspective, you can look for room to improve.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWatch out for the following common and distracting mistakes:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EToo much or too little gesturing\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPoor eye contact\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMonotone\u002Fdisinterested delivery\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFiller words like \"like\" or \"um\"\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EInformal\u002Finappropriate word choices\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStumbling\u002Fstop-start rhythm\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGenuine emotion and an engaged tone, volume, and speaking pace will allow you to drive your key points home.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E6. Be mindful of pace.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe ideal talking speed for a presentation is close to normal conversation. Speaking too quickly will confuse and overwhelm your audience. Too slowly, and their attention will begin drifting. Either way, they may end up not retaining much of your speech.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can perfect pacing by setting a timer to your presentation's ideal length and giving your speech before it goes off. You may be speaking too slowly if you must speed up halfway through. If you end too early, you may have rushed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E7. Loosen up.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERemember to relax. Classic \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Ftech-job-interview-tips\u002F\"\u003Einterview tips\u003C\u002Fa\u003E apply here: Memorization isn't worth much if your delivery is stilted and robotic. While you should take care to memorize your intro and conclusion for the sake of structure, the middle section benefits from loosening up.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs you get more comfortable with your material, you may find yourself adlibbing better word choices and phrasing. This is a sign that you are becoming more confident.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E8. Practice in front of an audience.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can iron out issues in your presentation by running through it in front of a live audience of friends, families, or even colleagues who also need to present. Ask for constructive criticism. Colleagues both know your audience and will not soften their feedback to save your feelings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E9. Minimize your notes; maximize their effectiveness.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo maximize your presentation's effectiveness, try minimizing your reliance on notes. Your notes should cue you to stay on track and hit every main point. Over-reliance on them looks bad and will hurt your confidence. Try structuring them as tiered bullet points to create a hierarchy.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're using a slideshow or other visual aid, you can incorporate cues for yourself, including:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGraphs\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETables\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStock imagery\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGo with whatever works for you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E10. Take care of your bodily needs before the presentation.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETake care of basic physical needs before your presentation. Imagine your embarrassment at bungling a presentation due to a grumbling stomach! Get a good night's sleep the night before. Then, thirty minutes before you present, make sure that you've:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHad something to eat\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EVisited the restroom\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDrunk enough water to avoid dehydration\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECaffeine is a diuretic, so avoid it immediately before a presentation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E11. Prepare your mind in whatever way works best for you.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe all have unique ways of getting into the right mental state before doing something potentially stressful. There is no one-size-fits-all way of \"getting in the zone\" before a presentation; instead, do something that will regulate your heart rate and ease your nerves. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis could include:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMeditating\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWalking in nature\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EListening to calming music or ambient sounds\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EReading a book\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EListening to a speech you find inspiring\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E12. Look for familiar faces in the audience.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou need a non-adversarial picture of your audience to give a successful presentation. Your audience is at worst neutral and at best hungry to understand your perspective.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Greet them at the door,\" Cormier suggested. \"To help reduce the fear of speaking to a group, connect with your audience as they enter the room. Shake hands, smile, introduce yourself. When you get up to speak, take a moment to scan the audience and find the people you met.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDirect your eye contact towards familiar faces, whether you are in a virtual or in-person setting. It can help to imagine addressing them directly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E13. Overcome the adrenaline rush.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Cormier, presenters' nerves are at their worst when they first begin to speak.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"That's why so many people sound breathless at the beginning of a presentation and often fumble for their words — they're fighting against their physiology,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECormier suggested starting with an ice-breaker to engage the audience and give your mind and body time to settle. You could ask audience members to raise a hand if the situation you're addressing has affected them or turn to a neighbor and rate how helpful a certain process is.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Any question related to your topic will do,\" Cormier added.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E14. Don't fear pauses.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDead air and a staccato, stop-start rhythm can ruin a presentation, but this does not mean pauses are your enemy! Well-placed pauses lasting a beat or two can give your words weight. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETry adding a pause whenever you need to allow the emotional impact or deeper implications of a statement to sink in for your audience.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E15. Be willing to say \"I don't know.\"\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQ&A time allows you to share your knowledge — but don't feel the need to know it all. If someone asks a question that you cannot answer, own it. You don't need a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fbusiness-management\u002Fbest-online-public-relations-degree\u002F\"\u003Epublic relations degree\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to know that a statement like \"Let me get back to you on that\" is better than accidentally misleading your audience.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIn conclusion\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fleast-stressful-jobs-in-tech\"\u003Eleast stressful tech jobs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E may occasionally call upon you to give virtual or in-person presentations. The key to public speaking is to practice, be aware of the impression you give, and trust yourself to succeed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELearning public speaking skills can increase \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002F\"\u003Eemotional intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, confidence, and professional pride in one's work. The good news is, anyone can do it!\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EMore about Marla Cormier\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b86d119b-aadc-42df-9e40-d28561fb2688\" data-size=\"small\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Marla Cormier, a white woman with glasses and reddish-brown hair, smiles in a professional portrait.\" data-image-filename=\"marla-cormier.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F03\u002F16\" data-image-crop=\"2400x2402+0+0\" data-image-width=\"2400\" data-image-height=\"3000\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fmarlacormier\u002F\"\u003EMarla Cormier\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is president of \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.emergingleadertraining.com\"\u003EEmerging Leader Training\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, specializing in training programs for high-potential employees to help companies increase retention and develop and maintain an internal talent pipeline. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith over 20 years of experience in learning and development, Marla has developed training programs for industry leaders including MGM and The Venetian, as well as high-tech internet startups and national insurance organizations. She lives in McKinney, TX with her husband and two dogs, Peanut and Boomer.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"5fd70c74-30bc-4f15-a2d3-b54064367260\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F5fd70c74-30bc-4f15-a2d3-b54064367260\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-03-16 21:41:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"These 15 public speaking tips may help people who dread speeches, even introverted tech workers, become confident presenters both at work and beyond.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"bd8991f3-0a46-4dd0-9a7f-bfcf2184a63b",image:{id:"b03a0bb3-bf3c-409b-8f48-3a11832bd40f",filename:"text-to-speech-ai.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2021-07-05 12:05:39",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"text-to-speech-ai.jpg",credits:"Shutterstock",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F07\u002F05\u002Fb03a0bb3-bf3c-409b-8f48-3a11832bd40f\u002Ftext-to-speech-ai.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:1069,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"guide",hubTopicPathString:"Education^Professional Development",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"public-speaking-tips",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"15 tips to improve your public speaking skills",topic:{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"9a23272b-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"David Gewirtz",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"David",lastName:"Gewirtz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"de4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945",filename:"david-gewirtz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:19:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fde4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945\u002Fdavid-gewirtz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"In addition to hosting the ZDNET Government and ZDNet DIY-IT blogs, David Gewirtz is an author, U.S. policy advisor, and computer scientist. He is featured in The History Channel special The President's Book of Secrets, is one of America's foremost cyber-security experts, and is a top expert on saving and creating jobs. He is also director of the U.S. Strategic Perspective Institute as well as the founder of ZATZ Publishing.\r\n\r\nDavid is a member of FBI InfraGard, the Cyberwarfare Advisor for the International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals, a columnist for The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, and has been a regular CNN contributor, and a guest commentator for the Nieman Watchdog of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. He is the author of Where Have All the Emails Gone?, the definitive study of email in the White House, as well as How To Save Jobs and The Flexible Enterprise, the classic book that served as a foundation for today's agile business movement.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a970bd80-3a25-434f-a638-dd49bada7c97\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Thomas Trutschel\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"linkedinfingergettyimages-1708753972\" data-image-filename=\"linkedinfingergettyimages-1708753972.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"1024\" data-image-height=\"683\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProfessional certificates and credentials can provide a nice little boost to your career prospects. They tell prospective employers that you took the time to learn a skill or focus on an area of study, to the point where you were competent enough to pass an evaluation. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDon't confuse certificates and credentials with accredited degrees. Degrees are a far longer (and usually far more expensive) course of study. In many cases, degrees show employers that you have foundational learning and discipline in your area of study, whereas credentials show employers you have studied a specific skill or topic. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fopen-to-work-three-new-linkedin-features-make-job-searching-easier-than-ever\u002F\"\u003EOpen to work? Three new LinkedIn features make job searching easier than ever\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWatch out for training institutions that hawk so-called \"micro-degrees.\" They claim they're giving you a degree for a few months' worth of work. A micro-degree is not a full degree. It's just another name for a credential. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll that said, let's say you just completed a credential. How do you show it off on LinkedIn? That's what this article is going to show you. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI've been hearing from many of you that you took \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhave-10-hours-ibm-will-train-you-in-ai-fundamentals-for-free\u002F\"\u003Ethe IBM AI Fundamentals certificate program\u003C\u002Fa\u003E I wrote about last month. Good for you! It's a pretty good use of time, with some solid training and not all that much brand-specific hype. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike you, I decided to take the full certificate program myself. I did it over the holiday break. Using my completion process, I'll show you how you can add a certificate to your LinkedIn profile. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to add a credential to your LinkedIn profile \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat you'll need: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThe only thing you'll need for this is a LinkedIn account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-took-this-free-ai-course-for-developers-in-one-weekend-and-highly-recommend-it\u002F\"\u003EI took this free AI course for developers in one weekend and highly recommend it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"50cb336d-7e66-4f8c-9f59-d15c65550b67\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThere's an entire industry of credential management agencies that track earned credentials and provide data to employers, and those who want verification of a prospect's credentials. IBM uses&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.credly.com\u002F"\u003ECredly\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, but other firms in the technical credential space include&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.badgecert.com\u002F"\u003EBadgeCert\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;and&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.accredible.com\u002F"\u003EAccredible\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBe sure to register your certification with the appropriate credential management agencies. In the case of the IBM AI training, I registered with Credly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. Register your credential\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"614019a2-3b91-4556-ac69-74e76a0e4004\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"credly\" data-image-filename=\"credly.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"2412\" data-image-height=\"1552\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECredly provides several social sharing options, as well as a way for you to print out or share a more formal verified certificate so that a prospective employer has proof you earned the credential. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, you're ready to add that credential to your LinkedIn profile.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3407c8b5-4e21-4ab4-bb80-1a9b4f252057\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDespite having a bunch of pre-existing certifications, I did not already have a licenses and certifications section in my LinkedIn profile.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Add a licenses and certifications profile section\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn your main profile page, click the Add Profile Section button, located right under your main header. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c6ceb521-9489-4624-aafa-bdc4365e69c6\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"add-profile-section\" data-image-filename=\"add-profile-section.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"1998\" data-image-height=\"1332\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELinkedIn will present a list of possible profile sections you can add. If you don't see licenses & certifications, hit the drop-down arrow in the Recommended section to reveal more options. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c0ff4d03-f334-44bd-a399-0b62b50c4b27\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"add-licenses\" data-image-filename=\"add-licenses.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"1446\" data-image-height=\"1290\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClick \"Add licenses & certifications.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"036c1550-87a2-4c2f-9bf2-aa27541dcf8e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOnce you click "Add licenses &amp; certifications," you'll be presented with a credential entry form:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Add details of your new credential\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3fa29e5d-e925-4973-9acc-962b7ee89c27\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"entry-form\" data-image-filename=\"entry-form.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"1882\" data-image-height=\"2160\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFill it out appropriately. If this isn't your first credential, scroll down to your existing credentials and click the + icon.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9bde472c-56fc-466b-84ee-89710e40aef3\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by David Gewirtz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"plus-icon\" data-image-filename=\"plus-icon.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"2050\" data-image-height=\"511\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd there you go. Your credential is now on LinkedIn for all to see. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fhow-tech-professionals-can-survive-and-thrive-at-work-in-the-time-of-ai\u002F\"\u003EHow tech professionals can survive and thrive at work in the time of AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat about you? Have you taken the IBM AI course? Have you taken any \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-took-this-free-ai-course-for-developers-in-one-weekend-and-highly-recommend-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eother AI courses\u003C\u002Fa\u003E? What other credential programs have you participated in? What did you think of the learning experience? Let us know in the comments below.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EYou can follow my day-to-day project updates on social media. Be sure to subscribe to my weekly update newsletter \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fadvancedgeekery.substack.com\u002F\"\u003Eon Substack\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and follow me on Twitter at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003E@DavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Facebook at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003EFacebook.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Instagram at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u002F\"\u003EInstagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and on YouTube at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fuser\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\"\u003EYouTube.com\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-01-22 15:03:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Maximize your LinkedIn impact: When you've completed a training and earned a certificate or credential, let the world know. Here's how.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"b50e5a26-f66f-42f0-aff8-10e57a0f9dda",image:{id:"a970bd80-3a25-434f-a638-dd49bada7c97",filename:"linkedinfingergettyimages-1708753972.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-01-22 14:52:50",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"linkedinfingergettyimages-1708753972",credits:"Thomas Trutschel\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F01\u002F22\u002Fa970bd80-3a25-434f-a638-dd49bada7c97\u002Flinkedinfingergettyimages-1708753972.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1024,height:683,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Education^Professional Development",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-add-a-new-credential-to-your-linkedin-profile-and-why-you-should",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to add a new credential to your LinkedIn profile, and why you should",topic:{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"25ed6141-9708-4a03-bd3a-7035ebc9b895",username:"Matthew Sweeney",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Matthew",lastName:"Sweeney",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"fd409b4d-b41e-4aa3-830d-999d0fa2b29e",filename:"matthew-sweeney.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 17:36:39",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Ffd409b4d-b41e-4aa3-830d-999d0fa2b29e\u002Fmatthew-sweeney.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:c,profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:c,awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EHave you ever wondered what kinds of habits and behaviors might benefit your work life? Is there a quality common amongst inspiring and helpful team members and leaders? Enter emotional intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEmotional intelligence is a way of keeping yourself in check and cultivating mindfulness that you can apply to your work environment.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe following page will teach how to develop emotional intelligence and explain how it can help you in everyday situations.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat is emotional intelligence?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOriginally coined in 1990 by psychology professors John D. Mayer and Peter Salovey, the term \"emotional intelligence\" has entered the public vocabulary in recent years. It is a concept we casually reference in everyday speech or discuss in popular culture. But what is emotional intelligence?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEmotional intelligence is awareness of both one's own emotions and those of other people. People with high emotional intelligence possess strong communication, listening, and conflict resolution skills. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEmotional intelligence is useful in everyday situations where emotional management and awareness are at play, such as helping a friend mourn personal loss, listening to your partner talk about a frustrating work conflict, or communicating your emotional needs to a family member.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EYou might want to improve your emotional intelligence skills if …\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.healthline.com\u002Fhealth\u002Fmental-health\u002Flow-emotional-intelligence\"\u003ELow emotional intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E can create problems in your life and relationships with others. Some indicators that you may have low emotional intelligence might include:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFrequent conflicts with other people that originate with your or their emotional responses\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDifficulty accepting or receiving feedback that may be meant to be helpful\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStruggling to move forward due to feeling down on yourself\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFrequently becoming agitated by unimportant or petty matters\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhy does emotional intelligence matter at work?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEmotional intelligence can significantly influence many aspects of your work life, including your:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EConcept of self as a professional\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProfessional\u002Fwork relationships\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPerformance on the job\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFeelings of fulfillment from your work\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECultivating emotional intelligence can have a positive impact on these aspects of your daily work life. In contrast, letting your emotional intelligence go by the wayside can negatively impact your work life.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEmotional intelligence is an essential element of self-fulfillment, both on and off the job.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EBenefits of improving emotional intelligence skills at work\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHigher emotional intelligence can reap high returns in the workplace. The potential benefits of improving your emotional intelligence may include:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EImproved skills at de-escalating and resolving conflicts\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStronger professional relationships with team members and superiors\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBetter skills at defining and enforcing professional boundaries in the workplace\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMore \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fhow-to-improve-your-focus-at-work\u002F\"\u003Efocused on work\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and better time management\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ESetbacks of having low emotional intelligence skills at work\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConversely, low emotional intelligence skills can unnecessarily complicate your workplace life, causing you to miss out on opportunities or even get in trouble. Examples of negative consequences you may experience include:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EConflicts with coworkers over unimportant matters\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECoworkers avoiding you or feeling disinclined to collaborate with you\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDifficulty getting those working under you to complete important tasks\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMissed opportunities for advancement or high-profile projects\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to practice emotional intelligence during your workday\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe important thing about emotional intelligence skills is that they represent a constant process rather than attaining perfection. It is through practice in real life rather than detached understanding that you can refine your emotional intelligence skills.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe present moment is the best time to practice emotional intelligence skills because it constantly offers opportunities where you need to use emotional intelligence to troubleshoot certain situations or problems. And there are five main components to emotional intelligence skills:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESelf-awareness\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESelf-regulation\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIntrinsic motivation\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEmpathy\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESocial skills\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c0356e01-f212-4869-a1cf-6f94d996af66\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Tori Rubloff\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"5 components of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-regulation, intrinsic motivation, empathy, and social skills\" data-image-filename=\"5-components.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F02\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"512\" data-image-height=\"512\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"true\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. Self-awareness\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESelf-awareness is the ability to take ownership of your mental and emotional state. This is an important emotional intelligence skill because it allows you to:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUnderstand your side of an emotional exchange with another person\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERecognize the connection between your actions or words and your emotions\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStop for a minute to take stock of how you are feeling\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn a way, self-awareness is the ultimate tool for living in the present because it allows you to understand what is happening internally. You will find it easier to communicate clearly and calmly what you are feeling when you are self-aware.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNet to Divya Robin: What strategies and practices can you use to have greater self-awareness throughout your workday?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\"Be aware of your emotions. \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThey help you identify your triggers. When you are feeling triggered, it will impact the way you engage with others or your ability to focus. Common emotional triggers in the workplace are feeling criticized, rejected, unheard, unwanted, or questioned\u002Fchallenged. Self-awareness on an emotional level will help you identify when you are feeling triggered so you don't impulsively react (e.g. with rage, passive aggression, the rude email), but thoughtfully and intentionally respond. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\"Embrace being human\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E. Being human innately comes with being imperfect. Trying to be perfect at everything is a form of denying your reality as a human. Self-awareness comes with understanding the inevitabilities of being human, and one of them is messing up. Use times that you fall short as an opportunity to activate your growth mindset (using your flaws as a way to grow and develop vs. remaining stuck and giving up) so you can continually strive to be the best version of yourself while acknowledging your humanness. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\"Check in with your energy levels at the start of every day before making your to-do list. \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EWe are a society that loves our 'to-do' lists. While I know that writing prioritizes can be helpful, we often don't incorporate the ebbs and flows in energy levels when doing this practice. Some days, you may need to take it slow (e.g. if you are in a bad mood, feeling anxious, or had a bad night of sleep) and your priority list should reflect this. Self-awareness of your energy levels leads to you setting realistic expectations about what you can accomplish that day, instead of setting yourself up for disappointment.\"\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. Self-regulation\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESelf-regulation is the ability to regulate your emotional responses to things. This emotional intelligence skill is important because it allows us to:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDe-escalate conflicts and avoid unhealthy emotions such as resentment after they end\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPrevent ourselves from becoming unnecessarily upset or unhappy by unimportant matters\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStop ourselves from becoming physically or emotionally violent with others\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo understand self-regulation's importance, think about how much we take it for granted. What if you flew off the handle whenever someone took your parking spot or gave you an odd look? Self-regulation keeps us grounded and therefore better equipped to handle workplace conflicts composedly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNet to Lisa Bahar: What strategies, and practices can you use to self-regulate your emotions and thoughts throughout your workday? \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Emotions are connected to thoughts, meanings, and interpretations of an event. Be aware of what you are thinking. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Practice observing your thoughts as thoughts, rather than your thoughts as facts. Often, our thoughts aren't factual to what's actually happening in the moment. Check the facts of your thought to confirm they're accurate. Many times, one may find themselves reacting to a situation that's prompted by a thought that isn't a fact. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"If you are reacting to a situation in a disproportionate way, there is most likely more to the situation that is triggering you to react. Take a step back and observe what's going on inside yourself and outside yourself that's prompting the strong emotional reaction.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. Intrinsic motivation\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIntrinsic motivation is a crucial element of emotional intelligence that relates to how we set goals for ourselves. When you are extrinsically motivated to do something, you do it out of fear of the external consequences of not doing it, such as your boss becoming upset with you. In contrast, intrinsic motivation comes from within and our sense of needing to do things for ourselves rather than others.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPracticing intrinsic motivation essentially develops self-motivation. When you feel self-motivated, you find it easier to set goals and hold yourself accountable to them. Learning intrinsic motivation makes you a natural achiever.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNet to Divya Robin: How can you tap into your intrinsic motivations for working?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\"Understand your passions and values in the workplace. \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EWhen you allow your passions to drive your energy in the workplace, you will feel purposeful and more positive. Tuning in to your values can be a way to create motivation where you're working toward things that are important to you.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\"Tap into your altruism. \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EHuman beings feel good helping others, and altruism is a universal experience. Try to make decisions for the greater good to support those around you instead of trying to bring them down or be 'better' than them. Doing this can also increase positive relationships in the workplace and in turn influence your overall well-being.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\"Be creative and step out of your comfort zone. \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThe more you practice curiosity, the more you're breaking your internal beliefs of 'doing for a reward,' and shifting it to 'doing to learn more.' The former is rooted in accomplishment and praise, and the latter is rooted in going out of your comfort zone and embracing your humanness.\"\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E4. Empathy\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecoming more emotionally intelligent absolutely requires you to cultivate empathy. Empathy comes from a shared feeling of humanity.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo feel empathy for someone else, you must take a moment to not only sympathize with their perspective but to try to understand their emotional state as another person. It is easier to stop yourself before saying something unkind or inconsiderate when you feel empathy for someone.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPracticing empathy can make it easier to:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHelp coworkers during personal difficulties\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBe a supportive team member or leader when your organization is experiencing difficulties\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFacilitate conflict resolution between two or more team members\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNet to Divya Robin: What practices can you implement to become more empathetic toward coworkers and managers?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\"Check in on how your co-workers are doing. \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EEspecially over the past two years, people have experienced more stress, anxiety, and depression than ever before. Mental health has been hard to manage for many, but in the workplace, people are often expected to \"function as normal.\" This can lead to feeling burnt out and depleted, especially when keeping this all to yourself. Ask your co-workers or managers how they are doing. If you notice that they are overwhelmed, normalize their experience and if you have the capacity, ask them if you can help them with some tasks.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\"Normalize talking about feelings. \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EEveryone has emotions, but due to stigma (especially in the workplace), people hide their emotions. Many people think that sharing something like \"I'm feeling overwhelmed with my workload right now\" or \"Tomorrow's presentation is giving me anxiety\" is unprofessional. People can't \"turn off\" being human for the 40+ hours they work weekly, so instead of pretending to not have natural human emotions, start normalizing your emotions.\"\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E5. Social skills\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESocial skills refer to our ability to follow social conventions and use tools such as levity, politeness, and friendliness when interacting with others. Good social skills allow us to remember what is off-limits or irrelevant in our interactions and what would instead help us get along with others effectively.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGood social skills can encompass some of the following positive acts you can practice in the workplace:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMaking small talk with team members and asking them how they are doing\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUsing appropriate humor at meetings to make communicating easier\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOrganizing outside social events or work parties with team members\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNet to Lisa Bahar: What social skills can you practice in order to have more productive, thoughtful interactions at work?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\"Self-disclose mindfully, and keep it balanced to what the other person is sharing. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\"Avoid interrupting. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\"Read, study new ideas, and be engaged in life with new information you can share when you speak to someone.\"\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIn conclusion\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt can feel difficult to discuss emotional intelligence. No one has perfect emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is and of itself a humbling concept. Practicing it well means recognizing that you are never truly \"done\". But remember: emotional intelligence is just as much the art of checking in on yourself as it is of showing consideration for others.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EDivya Robin, MHC-LP\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"86fdd5b9-c190-465d-bc79-02ba08c09bbd\" data-size=\"small\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"divya robin, a woman with long black hair, smiles at the camera\" data-image-filename=\"divya-robin.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F02\u002F23\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"1600\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDivya Robin, MHC-LP, is a psychotherapist, media contributor, mental health advocate, and educator in New York City who holds two master's degrees from Columbia University. She specializes in working with adults who are feeling stuck — dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues, and life transitions. Her mission is to talk about mental health in an applicable and real way to encourage others to prioritize their mental well-being. She is the founder of @mindmatterswithdiv, an Instagram platform with 40k+ followers where she posts daily about emotions, relationships, and transitions in a real and digestible way.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ELisa Bahar MA, LMFT, LPCC\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"75a5eb73-cfa0-4337-886f-8f38d6846f11\" data-size=\"small\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Lisa bahar, a blonde woman with medium length hair, smiles at the camera\" data-image-filename=\"lisa-bahar.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F02\u002F23\" data-image-width=\"1024\" data-image-height=\"1280\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Flisabaharlmft\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELisa Bahar\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is a licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed professional clinical counselor, and a student at Pepperdine University's Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Ph.D. in Philosophy and Global Leadership and Change program, Cohort 2020. \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.lisabahar.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELisa Bahar\u003C\u002Fa\u003E provides psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families and specializes in treating addiction, mood, and personality disorders.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"d59d73a9-6ba4-4277-91ae-e8a97becffd6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fd59d73a9-6ba4-4277-91ae-e8a97becffd6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-02-24 20:04:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Emotional intelligence is a set of essential life skills that you can apply in the workplace to resolve and prevent conflict, support team members, and motivate yourself and others.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"7d90f386-9921-4ed5-97a0-75d36606058d",image:{id:"23d4bdb3-84b4-436c-96a0-0b9c27e9e9ef",filename:"gettyimages-1097998930.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-02-23 22:46:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"replace-this-image.jpg",credits:"Thomas Barwick\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F02\u002F23\u002F23d4bdb3-84b4-436c-96a0-0b9c27e9e9ef\u002Fgettyimages-1097998930.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:5500,height:3667,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"guide",hubTopicPathString:"Education^Professional Development",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"emotional-intelligence-at-work-guide",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Your essential guide to improving emotional intelligence at work",topic:{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"f363e1b0-0493-4011-8716-beacb1249695",username:"Maura Deering",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Maura",lastName:"Deering",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"bc171970-4c28-47bc-9aa6-529d1d0fb291",filename:"maura-deering.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 17:24:45",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fbc171970-4c28-47bc-9aa6-529d1d0fb291\u002Fmaura-deering.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Maura Deering is a freelance writer and rowing\u002Ffitness coach in Seattle. She earned a bachelor of arts in English (creative writing) and anthropology from the University of Washington and a law degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California. She recently retired from a 15-year career as an attorney.\r\n\r\nMaura is a published writer with a nonfiction book in progress. Her essays and articles have appeared in the Seattle Weekly, Bird Watcher's Digest, ParentMap, King County Bar Bulletin, and UC Davis Magazine. She received silver medals for her writing from Parenting Publications of America and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.\r\n\r\nShe is a US Rowing level 2-certified coach and maintains a fitness and training blog.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"332c7e70-27a9-48db-bc3e-12f90520305e\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Kilito Chan\u002FMoment\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Close up on hands of Asian woman using a laptop at home\" data-image-filename=\"hands-on-laptop-keyboard-job-search.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F03\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"1600\" data-image-height=\"894\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"true\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJob-seekers may be tempted to create one resume that lists all of their skills and experience and call it done. But in the competitive tech world, you'll have to tailor your software engineer resume for each position to grab eyes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETaking the time to use keywords and terms and cut out any extraneous information can put your software engineering resume on top of the stack. Read on to learn how.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ETailor your resume to each job you apply for\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fbig-tech-companies-job-guide\u002F\"\u003ETech companies\u003C\u002Fa\u003E use applicant tracking software that scans resumes for keywords before they go to the hiring managers. By tailoring your resume to the job listing, you significantly increase your chances of making the first cut and getting a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Ftech-job-interview-tips\u002F\"\u003Ejob interview\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUse employer job descriptions as a template for your software engineering resume. Highlight the listings' essential responsibilities and skills, and mirror the employer's language and keywords in your resume and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Ftech-job-application-guide\u002F\"\u003Ejob application\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Just make sure to integrate them naturally (and don't claim skills you don't actually have).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, if you're interested in becoming a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fhow-to-become-amazon-software-engineer\u002F\"\u003Esoftware engineer at Amazon\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, include phrases like, \"X years of software development experience with Java, Python, and C#\u002FC++.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou may have heard recommendations to hide keywords in white text on the page. Applicant tracking software converts your resume into plain-text, so those keywords won't stay hidden. Focus on highlighting relevant skills you possess rather than getting tricky with formatting.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to format your software engineer resume\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHiring managers don't have a lot of time to spend reading resumes, so limit yours to one page. If you have many years of relevant experience, you can top out at two pages.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA font size of 11-12 should allow you to fit everything in without crowding. Present your work and educational experiences in reverse-chronological order.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKeep your resume's dsign simple and professional. At most, use a single, pleasing color besides black and white. Impress recruiters with your skills, not an eye-searing magenta background.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUse a structure that's intuitive and clean — either a one-column or two-column format. Bullet points aid readability, and white space helps your resume appear crisp and to-the-point.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA software engineering resume should include the following components:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHeader\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESummary\u002Fobjective\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWork\u002Femployment experience\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESkills\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProjects\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEducation\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EHeader\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour resume header introduces potential employers to your professional identity and personal brand. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to your name, email address, and phone number, include hyperlinks to your LinkedIn page, GitHub profile, website, portfolio, and anything else that showcases your applicable skills and talents.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe header doesn't just tell recruiters how to reach you, it emphasizes what you can do.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ESummary\u002Fobjective\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe summary\u002Fobjective section sits just below the header, but consider writing it last. That way, it can capture the spirit of your resume and describe how your experience and skills will bring value to the job you want.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis section should consist of just one or two sentences and include a couple of the job description's most important keywords.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUsing the Amazon example, a strong summary\u002Fobjective might say, \"Skilled software engineer seeking a position at Amazon Financial Technology where I can grow my 5+ years of software development experience with Java, Python, and C#\u002FC++.\"  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWork experience\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe work and employment experience section of your resume is where you can demonstrate the impacts and outcomes of your work. The goal is to show, not tell, recruiters what you can do for the company.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDon't just list job duties. Instead, help the hiring manager visualize you successfully doing the job by using the STAR method to describe prior projects and responsibilities: \u003Cstrong\u003ES\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Eituation, \u003Cstrong\u003ET\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Eask, \u003Cstrong\u003EA\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Ection, \u003Cstrong\u003ER\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Eesult. Here, you can highlight how your work benefited the organization or how you worked through a problem. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhenever possible, describe your work's impact with stats. For example:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInstead of…\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EImplemented bug fixes in a timely manner\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETry…\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECleared a backlog of 120 bug-fixes in my first six months on the job\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInstead of… \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUpdated quality control processes\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETry…\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGave quality control processes their first update in five years, reducing QC completion time by 15%\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPhrases and sentence fragments are acceptable. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you are new to the field, visit \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-become-software-engineer\u002F\"\u003EHow to become a software engineer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for ways to gain experiences for your resume.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ESkills\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe skills section of your software engineer resume should be concise and easy to scan. Try listing relevant skills in bulleted lists. Again, only include skills applicable to the job.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor our hypothetical Amazon position, the list of your technical skills could include:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"43472127-7ff7-45c8-89ff-a459460ad89b\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F43472127-7ff7-45c8-89ff-a459460ad89b\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EJava\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPython\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EC#\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EC++\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAgile\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUNIX\u002FLinux \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EData structures\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EService-Oriented Architecture\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EObject-oriented programming\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAvoid listing soft skills. A bulleted list doesn't have space for the context you'll need to prove you have an abstract skill like \"self-starter,\" and an employer is unlikely to trust your self-assessment without that context. Save people skills for your cover letter instead.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EProjects\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow that your resume has grabbed the hiring manager's attention, your projects section should showcase your passion for software engineering and include projects most applicable to the position you want. Include one-line descriptions of a few projects and link to your portfolio for more details.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to work projects, you can use projects completed for classes or bootcamps, contributions to open-source projects, and your own projects.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECommonly used portfolio formats include a website, blog, LinkedIn page, or GitHub Pages. For inspiration, explore \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fhow-to-build-a-coding-portfolio\u002F\"\u003EHow to build a coding portfolio\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EEducation\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe education section should list the schools you've attended, where they're located, the date you graduated, and the degrees\u002Fcertificates earned. Even if you earned something other than a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fbest-online-software-engineering-degree\u002F\"\u003Esoftware engineering degree\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, completing higher education demonstrates dedication and critical thinking skills to employers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDon't have to include your GPA unless the job description specifically calls for it. The exception: If you're a recent graduate with little work experience and your GPA was high, listing it may demonstrate your studiousness.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can also include internships you completed while in school and any software engineering or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fbootcamps\u002Fbest-coding-bootcamp\u002F\"\u003Ecoding bootcamps\u003C\u002Fa\u003E you've attended. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EAdditional sections\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have the space and additional sections will add depth to your resume, consider including the following.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECertifications\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"886a6207-f41e-4ec4-9f68-7bf6300ab726\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F886a6207-f41e-4ec4-9f68-7bf6300ab726\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAre you a certified software engineer? Do you hold certifications in specific programming languages or platforms? List them, especially if the job description mentions them.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVolunteering\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnly include volunteer work that's relevant to the job for which you're applying. Be specific about the projects you worked on and your roles.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELanguages you speak\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf the job description mentions a preference for a particular language or you are applying for a position at an international company, listing the languages you speak can give you an edge.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProfessional organizations you participate in\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInclude these if directly applicable to the position or if you've learned the people who may be supervising you belong to the same organizations.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-organizations-for-diversity-and-inclusion-in-tech\u002F\"\u003E12 professional organizations advancing DEI values in tech\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECourses you've taken\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf your work or volunteer experience is lacking an element key to the job, include any courses that would help round out your skillset.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf your prior experience doesn't include a key job skill, but you've taken a course in that subject, \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHiring insights from HackerEarth's chief technology officer\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d3261a13-482e-4c67-9d88-e235809af659\" data-size=\"small\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Vishwastam Shukla, a man wearing a blue suit, smiles in a professional headshot.\" data-image-filename=\"vishy.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F31\" data-image-crop=\"638x637+0+23\" data-image-width=\"638\" data-image-height=\"942\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVishwastam Shukla is the chief technology officer at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hackerearth.com\u002F\"\u003EHackerEarth\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a platform to engage and source top developers with hackathons. HackerEath enables businesses to assess, interview and upskill developers. Previously, Vishwastam was a site leader and software development manager at Amazon.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnswers have been lightly edited for length and clarity.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNet: What are the top things you look for when reading through a software engineer candidate's resume?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVishwastam Shukla: I generally look for what I call \"performance spikes.\" These spikes could show up in many forms. For instance, it could be work experience at a great organization, an individual project with great impact, or sometimes even ivy league education for junior engineers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese spikes tell me that the individual, when needed, can outperform their own self and show resilience against great odds.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNet: What are the most common mistakes you see on people's resumes that cost them moving to the interview stage, and what can they do differently?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVS: Long, verbose resumes are immediate put-offs. You can put in your life's work in 1.5 to two pages max. Short, crisp resumes are the best. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstead of listing 20 different skills that you might have picked up over time, talk about them within the context of your work. It might help to focus on your experience that is most relevant to the role being applied for.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNet: When reading through a candidate's software engineering resume, what can make you instantly want to set up an interview with them?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVS: I will want to set up an interview with a candidate when they're describing their prior experience and the impact or complexity is absolutely unambiguous. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EThis article was reviewed by Sierra Gawlowski, PE\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"72ecb348-52d0-42bb-86a2-574ad5d6e578\" data-size=\"small\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"A headshot of Sierra Gawlowski, a smiling brunette woman.\" data-image-filename=\"sierra-gawlowski.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F03\u002F01\" data-image-crop=\"1205x1206+277+84\" data-image-width=\"1840\" data-image-height=\"1404\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fsierra-gawlowski\u002F\"\u003ESierra Gawlowski\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, PE, earned her BS in civil engineering and is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Washington. She has worked for a private engineering consulting firm as well as for public agencies. Sierra enjoys mentoring engineering students and junior staff. She also leads a project team for Engineers Without Borders and currently sits on the board of directors for Kilowatts for Humanity.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGawlowski is a paid member of the Red Ventures Education Integrity Network. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ELast reviewed May 23, 2022.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"789d3b84-7afb-4b9d-9702-566049d9dc6f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F789d3b84-7afb-4b9d-9702-566049d9dc6f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-05-31 22:44:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Whether you're looking for your first or 21st position, a targeted, concise, and standout software engineer resume can help you land it.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"67f4e8ea-af52-4a27-a7e1-6d23d752be1b",image:{id:"332c7e70-27a9-48db-bc3e-12f90520305e",filename:"hands-on-laptop-keyboard-job-search.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-03-16 17:28:19",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Close up on hands of Asian woman using a laptop at home",credits:"Kilito Chan\u002FMoment\u002FGetty Images",caption:b,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F16\u002F332c7e70-27a9-48db-bc3e-12f90520305e\u002Fhands-on-laptop-keyboard-job-search.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:894,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Education^Computers & Tech",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-write-a-software-engineer-resume",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to write a standout software engineering resume",topic:{id:"95ca6724-c309-42a2-b946-f359f1127d73",slug:"computers-tech",name:"Computers & Tech",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"95ca6724-c309-42a2-b946-f359f1127d73",slug:"computers-tech",name:"Computers & Tech",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"4a082e9b-e281-4752-a591-23ca0ba022c8",username:"Doug Wintemute",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Doug",lastName:"Wintemute",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"ef352d30-33e6-4f72-badb-75ba9c0696bc",filename:"doug-wintemute.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 17:18:29",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fef352d30-33e6-4f72-badb-75ba9c0696bc\u002Fdoug-wintemute.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Doug Wintemute is a Toronto-based freelance writer interested in higher learning and entertainment. He completed his BA and MA in English at York University, graduating summa cum laude and earning academic merit, research, and writing awards at both levels. Since 2014, he has contributed content and editorial work for award-winning digital trade publications, global SEO copywriting projects, and hugely popular online brands. He can be contacted through LinkedIn.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EThere is no silver bullet when it comes to improving work efficiency. Professional productivity varies throughout each day, week, and month. However, using time management strategies can help you better manage your schedule, your energy, and your attention. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere, we highlight some of the best time management strategies available. In addition to giving your productivity a lift, these helpful practices may help reduce stress, boost your energy, and free up more of your time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EReflect on how you use your time\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMaking the most of your time often starts with self-reflection. Use the following questions as a guide to better understand your current processes. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can use your answers to help you choose time management strategies.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhen are you most productive and alert?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOur internal productivity clocks \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhbr.org\u002F2015\u002F01\u002Fthe-ideal-work-schedule-as-determined-by-circadian-rhythms\"\u003Efollow a rhythm\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that can impact how productive we are during certain times. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThink about when you feel most alert and ambitious and schedule the most important tasks during this time. These peak productivity periods should be filled with focused \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.calnewport.com\u002Fbooks\u002Fdeep-work\u002F\"\u003Edeep work\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat are your distraction habits?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany people are surrounded by distractions that make it difficult to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fhow-to-improve-your-focus-at-work\u002F\"\u003Efocus on work\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. To combat these interruptions, you must first understand your distraction habits. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThink about what distracts you most, when distractions tend to strike, and your energy levels when they do. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhere do you place your time, energy, and attention during the workday?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHonestly evaluate how you delegate your time, energy, and attention. Think about what you commit to completing tasks and what you give to your breaks. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile breaks have \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apa.org\u002Fmonitor\u002F2019\u002F01\u002Fbreak\"\u003Ehealth and productivity benefits\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, too many breaks whittle away at your working hours. Figure out how things currently work in order to make improvements. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EDo you need better boundaries?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen thinking about \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fimprove-focus-while-you-work-from-home\u002F\"\u003Ehow to improve your focus\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, you should analyze your boundaries at work. Do you make yourself freely available to your coworkers? What about your friends and family? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile certain contacts need instant responses, you may need to put off responding to emails, calls, texts, and social media messages to better manage your time. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EHow do you spend your time before starting work?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, you should assess your morning routine. Think about what you do to prepare yourself for work and consider what type of headspace you are usually in to start your day. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDo you wake up and go, eat breakfast, or exercise? Does your commute relax or stress you out?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ETime management strategies you can start right away\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter answering those questions, you should have more perspective on your work habits and processes. You can now implement time management strategies to improve your productivity and take control of your day. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou know yourself best. If one of these options doesn't work for you, try something else.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4bc8db4b-65d6-46ee-9320-ce98861d4090\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Tori Rubloff\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"List of time management strategies: GTD method, set monthly and weekly priorities, plan out your day, break large tasks into smaller ones, time-block your day, batch similar tasks together, limit checking email and work messaging apps, stay organized, avoid rapid task-switching and half-working, find productivity tools that work for you\" data-image-filename=\"time-management-strategies.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"1024\" data-image-height=\"1400\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. GTD method\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProductivity consultant David Allen created a method called \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgettingthingsdone.com\u002Fwhat-is-gtd\u002F\"\u003EGetting Things Done\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which helps professionals organize and order their time. Allen highlights five necessary steps to this method:  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERecord everything that grabs your attention throughout the day. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClarify whether the attention-grabber requires action or not. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOrganize all attention-grabbers into categories, such as actionable, trash, or hold.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReview these categories, attention-grabbers, and distractions regularly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEngage this system to make better decisions with your time. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. Set monthly and weekly priorities, which will inform your daily priorities\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrioritizing your weekly and monthly tasks by importance and urgency can help you figure out how to plan your individual days and stay on track. Try to complete the most important tasks long before they're due. Work on them during the times that you are most productive. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis will ensure that you get the necessary jobs done while you still have energy. This also leaves you time to sprinkle in the leftover tasks as your schedule frees up. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. Plan out your day \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELaying out your daily schedule can help you focus on the tasks at hand without worrying about what else you need to do. At the end of the workday, write out all the duties you have to complete the following day. Or you can do this each morning.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to freeing up your brain, planning your day in this way can help you prioritize and avoid procrastinating or forgetting a task altogether. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E4. Break large tasks into smaller ones\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"d033d569-def8-41a0-a25a-a46dec248258\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fd033d569-def8-41a0-a25a-a46dec248258\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn paper, large tasks look daunting and can be challenging to start. To fight back against procrastination, try breaking these up into smaller, more manageable pieces. These smaller tasks will be easier to start and complete. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBonus: Checking off the completed items as you go can feel rewarding.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E5. Time-block\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETime-blocking your day is a popular time management strategy. This method has you set aside chunks of time for related tasks, such as administrative duties, deep-work assignments, emails, breaks, meetings, and planning. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis strategy may help you focus on tasks and ward off distractions, knowing that you have a scheduled block upcoming for other things. Time-blocking also helps you prioritize and visualize your tasks and your day. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E6. Batch similar tasks together\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen laying out your daily tasks, consider grouping similar duties together as an effective time management strategy. This will help you avoid context switching, an unproductive method of mentally juggling multiple tasks. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy task batching, you can more easily move between tasks that require the same or similar skills. Your mindset will be consistent and your actions more deliberate when switching. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E7. Limit checking email and work messaging apps (unless it's a core job duty)\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany professionals get regular emails and messages throughout the day. Constantly checking and responding to these could create real productivity issues. Unless responding to emails and messages is a primary part of your job, you might want to limit how often you respond. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConsider snoozing your email and message notifications as a time management strategy. Set aside time to go through and respond to all the contacts you received up to that point. This eliminates a possible disruption to your focus.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E8. Stay organized\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen your desk is unorganized, it can be difficult to focus on one thing. It's the same for your brain. Your brain can only \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.washingtonpost.com\u002Fnews\u002Fon-leadership\u002Fwp\u002F2014\u002F09\u002F08\u002Fwhat-neuroscience-tells-us-about-getting-organized\u002F\"\u003Efocus on a few things at once\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, so mental clutter takes away from important tasks and productivity. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMental clutter can be minimized with proper planning and organization. Spend some time writing out all the things you need to do that day and schedule time to complete it. If you find your brain getting bogged down with new things to do, pause and write those out as well.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E9. Avoid rapid task-switching and half-working\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMultitasking and task-switching may seem like a productive time management strategy, but it may actually do more harm than good. According to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apa.org\u002Fresearch\u002Faction\u002Fmultitask\"\u003EAmerican Psychological Association\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, switching between tasks slows us down by creating small mental blocks after each shift.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver time, these small blocks build up and result in mental fatigue and a great deal of wasted time. Avoid this by committing effort to starting and completing a task. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E10. Find productivity tools that work for you\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProductivity apps help you manage your time and your tasks. They keep you organized and help you plan out your days and projects. By providing you with time management strategy assistance, these apps help you manage your to-do lists and schedules more effectively. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith many great options available, find one or two that fit well with your style and best accommodate your needs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EEmbracing a healthy attitude toward time management\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EImplementing time management strategies is a process that may take time to come together. You will never achieve perfection because unexpected interruptions and circumstances are part of the typical workday. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe important thing is to develop practices that will gradually and collectively improve your schedule and productivity. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile it's important to commit to these time management strategies, you also need to be forgiving and fair with yourself. There will be times when your productivity drops, so try not to be too hard on yourself when this happens. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou need to give yourself time to break and recharge as well, which can help you avoid getting burnt out.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"1c507e66-2a18-430e-a72d-d7c47feb78e3\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F1c507e66-2a18-430e-a72d-d7c47feb78e3\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-04-11 19:19:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Distractions and interruptions happen to everyone, but you can limit their impact. 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After earning her doctorate in early modern European history, Carlton worked as an assistant professor of history at the University of Louisville, where she developed new courses on the history of science, Renaissance Italy, and the witch trials. Carlton has published five peer-reviewed articles in top presses and a monograph with the University of Chicago Press. She also earned tenure with a unanimous vote before relocating to Seattle. Learn more about Carlton's work at genevievecarlton.com.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c35dd85f-47b9-4a92-8c97-53452147b662\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Erik Isakson\u002FDigitalVision\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"A woman stands between rows of servers.\" data-image-filename=\"big-tech-server-room-it.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F31\" data-image-width=\"1295\" data-image-height=\"729\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe biggest names in tech offer a lot of perks — competitive salaries, growth opportunities, and a major boost for your resume. But how can you land a job with top tech companies like Apple, Meta, Amazon, or Microsoft? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETech companies look for certain technical skills, experience, and qualities during the interview process. Our guide offers a roadmap to strengthen your skills, make your resume stand out, and shine during your interviews.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to land a job at a major tech company\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you want to work at a large tech company, you need to know what tech companies look for in job applicants. Whether you want to be an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fhow-to-become-amazon-software-engineer\u002F\"\u003EAmazon software engineer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or seek a non-technical role at Sony or an Alphabet Inc. company, these tips will help. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EStart a digital notebook of research, learnings, and tips.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETech jobs require specific skills. What's the best way to track what you've learned, company research, and interview tips? A digital notebook. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInclude sections on programming or coding tips, definitions of technical terms, and descriptions of projects you've completed. You can also add:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EResearch into tech companies and their missions\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExamples of hard and soft skills from your work experience\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQuestions that might come up in job interviews \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETools like Evernote, OneNote, or Notion can help you organize your digital notebook. And it will come in handy when you're building a resume and prepping for job interviews. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EInvest in getting the experience you need.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBig tech companies look for job candidates with a certain background. While you'll need strong technical skills, companies also look at your professional experience. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWorking for a startup, freelancing, completing a tech internship, and working for smaller tech companies can all help you land a job at a major tech company. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConsider a \"lily pad\" company — a smaller company where you can gain the experience necessary to work in big tech. Spending one to five years building up your resume and gaining experience at other companies may help you land an interview and job at a major company. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd consider that many of the big tech employers prefer to hire senior-level roles. Gain experience at the junior level elsewhere before moving into a major company.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ESeek out informational interviews.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn informational interview helps you learn more about a company, its hiring process, and its expectations. If you know anyone working at a big tech company, ask whether they're willing to answer questions in an informational interview. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlan out your questions or email them in advance. And send along a copy of your resume. Ask about their prior experience and the interview process. You can also ask for tips or suggestions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUse your network to identify people for informational interviews. Or reach out via LinkedIn or other networking sources to politely ask for time. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EYou will need to stand out from other applicants.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHow can you stand out from other applicants? Major tech companies see thousands of resumes. What will set you apart? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAvoid gimmicks. Instead, consider anything unique in your background or skills. Or start an unusual new project that will help you stand out. Record a tech podcast, create unique open-source code, or launch a side project that brings in users. Or found your own company. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDid you work for a high-growth startup? Or a company that made headlines? That can also help you stand out.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDemonstrating your professional passions — and coming across as interesting — will help you stand out during the interview process.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EOptimize your resume.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the best-case scenario, a recruiter from a big tech company will reach out to you. But in most cases, you'll submit a resume. How can you make it past the screening process?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMake sure to optimize your resume for both applicant tracking system screenings and people reading it. Quantify your experience whenever possible. List your tech stack, including the version of each program. And incorporate keywords from the job listing. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAvoid lengthy descriptions and blocks of text. Do not include multiple pages, particularly early in your career. And avoid passive language by including action verbs in your bullet lists.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ENetworking is critical.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENetworking plays a crucial role in landing a job at a big tech company. Having a referral often means your application passes the initial screening and lands on the desk of a hiring manager or recruiter. But first, you must get to know tech workers who might refer you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConsider joining professional organizations and participating in outreach or mentorship programs. And brush up on your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Ftech-company-networking-tips\u002F\"\u003Enetworking tips\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to make the most of your time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EOnly apply for roles where you fit all qualifications.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen a major tech company lists requirements, make sure you fit them. Does the role require Java 17, but you've only worked with earlier versions? Then brush up on your skills before applying. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou'll be competing with others who meet the qualifications, so make sure you do, too. That might mean gaining experience at a smaller company before jumping to a major tech company. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EStart preparing early and thoroughly for technical interviews.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETechnical interviews are one of the most intimidating parts of the hiring process. So start preparing early. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat means practicing your tech skills, particularly in areas where you're weaker. It also means learning about the technical interview process at your target companies. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEach major company uses a slightly different process to measure technical skills. Research the types of questions you might face and find people who've completed technical interviews in your area. People may share interview questions they've encountered on the company's Glassdoor page.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELearn everything you can about what to expect so you can plan ahead. It's also smart to read up on common \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputer-science\u002Fcommon-computer-science-interview-questions\u002F\"\u003Ecomputer science interview questions\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EFine-tune your interview skills.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBig tech companies often use several rounds of interviews. After an initial phone screen, you might have a second interview with the hiring manager, a tech interview, and meetings with key team members. Fine-tuning your interview skills will give you the confidence you need to stand out.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrepare a quick pitch that includes your background and why you want to work for the company. Bring in the research you've done into the company's goals and what you can bring to the team. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou'll also need specific examples to demonstrate your hard and people skills. Check out our \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Ftech-job-interview-tips\u002F\"\u003Einterview tips\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for more advice.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EDon't be surprised if you apply and interview multiple times before landing a job.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany tech professionals apply multiple times before landing an interview at a big tech company. And many interview multiple times before receiving a job offer. Don't get discouraged. Instead, expect the process to take time. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKeep honing your skills and perfecting your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Ftech-job-application-guide\u002F\"\u003Ejob application\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and your coding portfolio. And keep working toward your professional goals. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EInsights from a big tech company employee\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"b02c2c39-70de-48f6-afc6-0b7d1b309e00\" data-size=\"small\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"A black man with glasses and a ponytail wearing a striped polo shirt.\" data-image-filename=\"cedrick-ilo.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F06\" data-image-crop=\"845x845+0+0\" data-image-width=\"845\" data-image-height=\"1085\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fcedrickilo\u002F\"\u003ECedrick Ilo\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is an augmented reality software engineer at Adobe, specifically working on the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.adobe.com\u002Fproducts\u002Faero.html\"\u003EAero product\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. He uses his creative passion for full-stack development with augmented reality (AR) as its medium. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECedrick has a passion for creative storytelling through AR and wishes to help democratize AR and the immersive space. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe received his MS in computer science from Virginia Tech — specializing in human-computer interaction and augmented reality — and his BS in computer science from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNet: What was your job application journey like before you landed a job at a big tech company? \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECedrick Ilo: Before coming to Adobe full-time, I spent two years working for the U.S. Department of the Navy on virtual reality simulations. Fresh out of graduate school, applying for AR jobs required work experience that I didn't have at the time. So, I decided to get some more experience under my belt that I could utilize, which led me in a better direction for my career. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy maintaining my focus and passion, and overall trusting the journey, I was led to a connection that opened a conversation around possibly working on the AR team at Adobe. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt first, I had applied for a web development role, but the recruiter really took the time to understand my background, passion, and career aspirations, and they suggested that I might be interested in another position. Of course, I was ecstatic about the opening role and eager to become a part of the team. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNet: How long did it take before you landed the role you wanted?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECI: Today, two years and three months later, I am proud to say I work on AR at the most creative company in the world. Adobe is a place where ideas are encouraged, and a place where you can learn, grow and make an impact. Looking back, everything I went through to achieve this was worth it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNet: What background and experiences did you have that made you stand out on your applications when applying for big tech companies?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECI: I believed myself to be a well-rounded candidate with the right mix of technical and leadership skills. My curiosity for using technology as a medium led me to be grounded in full-stack development. Also, by the time I reached graduate school, I decided that augmented reality (AR) was the right fit. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also focused on incorporating key internships and learning opportunities into my academic journey. I spent two summers interning at Adobe under the National GEM Consortium program, with a full fellowship. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI spent my first summer on Adobe's Document Cloud team working on a full-stack project and the second on the Adobe Research team working on an AR initiative. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNet: When applying to big tech companies, how did you convey that you were a stand-out candidate?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECI: During the interview process for my full-time role at Adobe, I focused on being myself. By being authentic in who I am, I let my passion for technology speak for itself. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI highlighted my creative thinking, plus all the ways I've used AR in my graduate research and side projects. The core fundamentals of who I am matched Adobe's core values (genuine, exceptional, innovative, and involved), which led to my career here.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ETraits that big tech company employers look for\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"adbc33a4-cbb4-4686-a84d-aa713562afce\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fadbc33a4-cbb4-4686-a84d-aa713562afce\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBig tech companies want more than solid technical skills. They're also looking for talent with exceptional soft skills. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese traits, which shape how you work, directly link with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Femotional-intelligence-at-work-guide\u002F\"\u003Eemotional intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Innovative, fast-moving tech companies look for job candidates with the following traits. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWeave examples of times you've demonstrated these traits into your cover letters and interview answers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ECurious\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECuriosity is one of the top skills tech companies want. An interest in lifelong learning and a drive to expand one's knowledge make curious employees an asset. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJob candidates can demonstrate curiosity by giving examples of times they followed unique lines of inquiry and preparing \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fquestions-to-ask-in-an-interview\u002F\"\u003Equestions to ask in an interview\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Creativity can also demonstrate curiosity at work.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EInnovative\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETech companies have a reputation for innovation. And they look for employees who share that trait. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInnovative employees invent new ways to approach problems and develop unique solutions. When interviewing, bring a few examples of times you showed innovation in a professional environment.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EPassionate\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPassionate employees stick with projects and see them through to completion. But tech companies don't only care about passion for work. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey also cultivate passion for hobbies and other interests. For example, Google encourages employees to devote \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnbc.com\u002F2021\u002F12\u002F16\u002Fgoogle-20-percent-rule-shows-exactly-how-much-time-you-should-spend-learning-new-skills.html\"\u003E20% of their time\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to hobbies or skill-building.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EThoughtful\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat does thoughtfulness mean in a professional setting? It means examining all aspects of a situation, showing attention to detail, and demonstrating care for coworkers and clients. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETech companies want employees who bring this approach to work. An example of when you caught an error or built a solid relationship with a client demonstrates thoughtfulness.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EProactive\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProactive employees identify and correct potential issues before they become major problems. They're also willing to work independently and take on leadership roles. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETech companies want proactive workers willing to contribute to the company's mission. Bring examples of times you took point on a project or went above and beyond to show proactivity.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EHaving a learner mentality\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETech companies expect employees to add to their skillsets. A learner mentality is necessary in tech since technologies constantly evolve. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDemonstrate a learner mentality by listing professional development and training sessions on your resume and mentioning new skills you've learned.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ETaking informed risks\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWillingness to take risks — particularly those with a high chance of paying off — helps candidates break into tech jobs. Tech companies need workers willing to try new things and take risks. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrepare examples of times you made a calculated risk, even if it did not pay off. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EThinking big\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETech companies have lofty mission statements that show an interest in making big changes. So rather than focusing on minutiae, bring a \"think big\" mindset. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConsider how your skills connect with the company's broader mission or culture. And bring in examples that show macro-level thinking in prior roles.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6bac314b-0492-4251-8cfa-ed79a82bcdb6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6bac314b-0492-4251-8cfa-ed79a82bcdb6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-04-06 17:17:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Want to work for a big tech company? 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He completed his BA and MA in English at York University, graduating summa cum laude and earning academic merit, research, and writing awards at both levels. Since 2014, he has contributed content and editorial work for award-winning digital trade publications, global SEO copywriting projects, and hugely popular online brands. He can be contacted through LinkedIn.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EDISCLAIMER: The information provided on this website is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only. Readers of this website should consult with their physician to obtain advice with respect to any medical condition or treatment.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting a new job can be stressful and scary for just about anyone. The uncertainty may leave you feeling intimidated, uneasy, or unqualified. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENew job anxiety is very real and very common. Many people are filled with doubts and negative thoughts when they begin a new chapter in their professional life. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere, we take a closer look at what happens to our bodies and minds during these transition periods. We also provide some tips to help you manage these feelings. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EAm I having new job anxiety?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnxiety is an emotional defense mechanism that puts us on alert in threatening situations and situations that we perceive as threatening.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese emotions trigger a stress response in our bodies, which can cause physical, emotional, and mental symptoms.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EPhysical symptoms\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENew job anxiety can cause many physical symptoms, such as headaches, nausea, changes in appetite, muscle pain, and restlessness. You may find it difficult to fall asleep or stay awake. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf the anxiety escalates to a panic attack, you might also encounter shortness of breath, stomach pain, lightheadedness, dizziness, trembling, and a racing heart. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EMental symptoms\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe mental symptoms of new job anxiety may include constant worry, racing thoughts, negativity, and feelings of impending doom or danger. You may be irritable, on edge, and struggling to concentrate. You might also lose confidence or feel out of control of your situation. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ETherapist insights on new job anxiety\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"895b085a-a906-4dde-a4eb-9221af57cbe6\" data-size=\"small\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Dr. Pauline Yeghnazar Peck, a white woman with curly blonde hair, poses in a headshot.\" data-image-filename=\"pauline-yeghnazar-peck.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"612\" data-image-height=\"612\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.therapywithpauline.com\"\u003EPauline Yeghnazar Peck\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, MA, MMFT, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist in CA and NY with a private practice in Santa Barbara. She works with millennial and Gen Z individuals and couples to create the love, work, and lives they want. She specializes in anxiety, life transitions, trauma, and multicultural issues.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EResponses have been edited for length and clarity.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNet: Why do people have anxiety when starting a new job, even if it's a remote job?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPauline Yeghnazar Peck: Anxiety is the body's natural response to a perceived threat. Starting something new is uncertain, whether the work is remote, in-person, a similar title you've already held, or altogether different. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are many questions about whether you will succeed, whether your colleagues will like you, whether your boss or manager will approve of your work, whether you will be an effective leader to those who report to you, and more. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese unknowns trigger our anxiety system and cascading worries, fears, and activation. What is new and different for the body is often registered as possibly dangerous. This is evolutionarily adaptive and has helped us to survive. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's important to know that it is completely normal, to be expected, and not a sign that something is wrong with you or off about the choice you have made to take the job.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNet: What thoughts and emotions are normal for people to have when they're starting a new job?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPYP: It is normal to feel a large range of emotions and to feel seemingly contradictory emotions at once. You might feel anxious as well as excited, overwhelmed as well as curious, unsure and confident. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou might wonder whether the job you envisioned is actually going to match up with the lived experience of being in the role. You might wonder about the office dynamics and whether\u002Fhow you will fit into them. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou might carry some concerns from previous workplaces and jobs, as well as have hopes that positive aspects of previous positions will be replicated in this new position. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou might wonder what elements of the job you will excel at and which might present challenges for you. You might be curious to see whether the company culture presented during the interview is actually the company culture employees experience.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNet: How is new job anxiety helpful? How can it be harmful?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPYP: The anxiety alarm goes off when we think we're facing danger (even if we're not). It gives us forewarning and helps us prepare and thus increase the chances of survival and success. Anxiety about a new job can help us take action to support our success and efficacy in a new environment. We might prepare more, stay focused, take notes during training, ask questions, and proceed with some caution and observation. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese are great and will actually reduce some of your anxiety, as you are listening to the alarm and responding with appropriate actions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, if your anxiety is so elevated that you feel paralyzed and cannot take action or are self-sabotaging, it could be harmful. Anxiety is the opposite mental state to learning. Some anxiety will help you stay attuned and careful. Too much, and you will be so flooded you can't take anything in.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat to do when you're feeling new job anxiety\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe following tips might provide some relief from new job anxiety. Some might be more effective than others depending on the individual and the situation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. Write down your thoughts and emotions.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe first step to managing your anxiety is understanding what might be triggering it. To do this, consider keeping a journal of your thoughts and emotions. Whenever you have a worry or anxiety pop into your head, jot it down, noting when it happened and what preceded it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe goal here should be to catalog your thoughts and anxieties and track the times and potential triggers. While you might not solve all your anxiety issues or make sense of every single thought, you may be able to identify a pattern or trigger along the way. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese records might also help you feel more in control of your anxiety and boost your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Femotional-intelligence-at-work-guide\u002F\"\u003Eemotional intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. Remind yourself about how anxiety works.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext, try breaking down the science of anxiety. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.health.harvard.edu\u002Fmind-and-mood\u002Frecognizing-and-easing-the-physical-symptoms-of-anxiety\"\u003EHarvard Health Publishing\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, anxiety triggers a response from the autonomic nervous system, which generates your fight-or-flight response. This mechanism helped our ancestors react to life-threatening situations, giving them the adrenaline and alertness they needed until the danger had passed. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnxiety and stress can send confusing signals to the autonomic nervous system. When we feel uncertainty and fear of the unknown, our body and mind perceive a threat. This can put us into a state of fight-or-flight without a proper off-switch. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. Try reframing your thoughts.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Harvard University's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsdlab.fas.harvard.edu\u002Fcognitive-reappraisal\u002Fpositive-reframing-and-examining-evidence\"\u003EStress and Development Lab\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, there are several ways to reframe your thoughts and gain a new perspective on a situation. When negative and anxious thoughts creep in, consider reevaluating them and identifying something positive in the situation. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can also think about the situation logically and examine whether the fear driving your anxiety is well-founded. For example, you can question your interpretation of the events that cause you anxiety. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThink of this as challenging your thoughts with reason rather than forced positivity. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1cd6c7af-f720-41d2-9514-0ffa27fa218a\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Tori Rubloff\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"Tips for reframing thoughts to address anxiety. Instead of "I'm not good enough to be at this job and I won't fit in," try "I was hired here because of what was seen in me. I am capable and worthy of being here." Instead of "I need to impress everyone ASAP and prove myself," try "No one is expecting me to know everything right away. I can take things one step at a time and ask questions." Instead of "I'm going to be so overwhelmed and nervous. I'm not ready and am going to embarrass myself," try "It's normal to feel nervous in a new, uncertain situation. I will do the best I can, and that's all that matters."\" data-image-filename=\"anxiety-coping-tips.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"1080\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E4. Become aware of your physiology and practice self-regulating.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the best methods for managing anxiety and its negative effects is to self-regulate. When you feel anxiety coming on and start noticing symptoms, such as increased heart rate or racing thoughts, take action. You can try:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDeep or patterned breathing exercises\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExercising physically\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMeditating\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYoga\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EJournaling\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEating or rehydrating\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERelaxing\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECounting slowly\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you can spot your symptoms early and find an effective self-regulation method, you should be able to more effectively temper and control your reactions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E5. Remember: Your new job hired you because of your qualifications and strengths.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENew job anxiety creates feelings of doubt and insecurity, but you have to remember what got you the job in the first place. Your employer saw value in your skills and potential in you. This early stage is the time for learning and adjustment, so give yourself some credit and be patient.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFace these feelings by looking over your resume and thinking positively about your accomplishments and what you have to offer moving forward.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E6. Ask yourself: Is there anything I can do to remedy my worries?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter you've collected your thoughts in a journal, take some time to analyze them and figure out if there might be a solution. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou might calm your new job anxiety by reading up on the organization and your specific role. Do some research on the organization's culture to get an idea of what to expect moving forward. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVisualization exercises can help when starting a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fstarting-a-new-job-guide\u002F\"\u003Enew job\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Go through your morning routine in your mind, plus your commute and any questions you want to ask. Figure out your schedule and make sure you get a good night's sleep and have time to eat without feeling rushed. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E7. Talk with someone you trust.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA great way to remove yourself from your thoughts and anxiety is to talk about them. Find someone you trust and confide in them. Simply talking about your feelings can help. There's research to back that up, too. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\u002F17576282\u002F\"\u003Emagnetic resonance imaging study\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, scientists showed participants images designed to evoke negative emotions during a magnetic resonance imaging study. The researchers found that affect labeling, or putting your thoughts into words, reduced activity in the amygdala — part of the brain involved in experiencing emotions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo talk it out with your family, friends, counselor, or mentor. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E8. Personalize your workspace so that it feels familiar and comforting.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c2860c6c-bee1-4569-977a-fc61b00f1cf1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc2860c6c-bee1-4569-977a-fc61b00f1cf1\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMake your workspace your own by personalizing it. Surround yourself with familiar things to make yourself more comfortable and at ease. Bring pictures of your family and friends, add plants if you can, and pick out accessories that you enjoy.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour physical comfort is also important for your mental health. Make sure you have your computer at the right height and your chair adjusted for comfort.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E9. Stay organized.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnxiety has many triggers, but new job anxiety often hits when we feel overwhelmed by new information and tasks. Combat this by staying organized and in control of your time. Schedule out your days to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fimprove-focus-while-you-work-from-home\u002F\"\u003Eimprove your focus\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and ward off distractions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETry downloading one of the many note-taking productivity apps, such as Evernote, Notion, or Todoist. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConsider prioritizing tasks by their importance and completing a full assignment rather than switching between them. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou may want to break down large projects into smaller steps to save yourself from getting flustered and procrastinating.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E10. Have a self-care routine each day.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESelf-care is important for your mental health and quelling new job anxiety, but it can also help improve your productivity. If you take the time to rest, relax, and recharge throughout the day, you can reset your mind and body.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis might be as simple as taking a 15-minute break and going for a walk, listening to some music, or having a coffee or tea. The activity you choose is up to you. It can be physical, social, or intellectual.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E11. Consider therapy.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENew job anxiety can become a real challenge if you cannot find an effective way to manage it. If you need additional support, seek the help of a professional. Therapists and psychologists have the training and skills to help you understand your anxiety and cope with your symptoms. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to giving you someone to speak to about your feelings, these professionals can employ various activities and techniques to help you confront your anxiety and triggers. Several \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.healthline.com\u002Fhealth\u002Four-top-10-online-therapy-picks\"\u003Ewebsites and apps\u003C\u002Fa\u003E can help you find a suitable therapist or psychologist, including Betterhelp, Talkspace, and 7Cups. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EThis article was reviewed by Megan Pietrucha, Psy.D. \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"da98e43b-ec95-496f-9e43-7e15bec2e31c\" data-size=\"small\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Headshot of Megan Pietrucha, a blonde white woman wearing business clothes.\" data-image-filename=\"megan-pietrucha.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"225\" data-image-height=\"290\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMegan Pietrucha, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical and sport psychologist in private practice in Illinois. She holds a PsyPact credential, enabling her to practice teletherapy with clients in 20+ states. She completed her bachelor's in psychology from Illinois Wesleyan University and her master's and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHer interests and specialization relate to treating eating and body image concerns, college student and student-athlete mental health, mood disorders, life transitions, stress management and procrastination, health and wellness, mindfulness, and sport and performance psychology. Dr. Pietrucha also provides assessment services, supervision, and clinical consultation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to her clinical work, Dr. Pietrucha has served as the training director for an APA-accredited internship program. She's also taught undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology. She works with high school and college athletes and teams, recreational fitness programs, artists, business leaders, and people who are motivated to optimize their potential in work and life.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMegan Pietrucha is a paid member of the Red Ventures Education freelance review network. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ELast reviewed March 16, 2022.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"1c507e66-2a18-430e-a72d-d7c47feb78e3\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F1c507e66-2a18-430e-a72d-d7c47feb78e3\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-04-11 17:08:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"New job anxiety can hinder your productivity and hurt your professional experience. 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His writings on music and culture have appeared in the publications Eleven PDX Magazine and Secret Decoder. In his free time he enjoys reading, cinema, hiking, and cooking.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EDISCLAIMER: The information provided on this website is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only. Readers of this website should consult with their physician to obtain advice with respect to any medical condition or treatment.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn recent years, \"burnout\" has entered the public vernacular as the worst kind of work-life issue.  Burnout is a state of constant exhaustion, detachment, and discouragement caused by feeling overwhelmed by one's work. With the stressors of rising inequality and the COVID-19 pandemic, we all would like to know how to avoid burnout at work.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile a mental health professional offers the best help to anyone experiencing burnout, other kinds of help can come from within. If you think you are experiencing burnout you can take simple steps that may stop this problem in its tracks!\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERead on to learn about how you can change your thoughts and behavior to help prevent burnout.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat is burnout? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"d033d569-def8-41a0-a25a-a46dec248258\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fd033d569-def8-41a0-a25a-a46dec248258\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\u002Fpmc\u002Farticles\u002FPMC3230825\u002F\"\u003E2011 study\u003C\u002Fa\u003E from the German Medical Association defines burnout as a psychological phenomenon involving extreme exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced performance. Some common symptoms include:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPhysical and emotional exhaustion\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDecreased motivation\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELower cognitive performance\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFeelings of purposelessness\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBurnout is a serious psychological problem that may lead to depression and other health issues. Fortunately, because it progresses gradually, it is possible to address it early — as long as you can recognize the signs before it becomes problematic.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPeople experience burnout in all jobs, but particularly those involving many external stressors. For instance, over the pandemic,\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Feveryone-is-burned-out-thats-becoming-a-security-nightmare\u002F\"\u003E 84% of cybersecurity professionals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E have reported experiencing burnout, compared to 80% of other workers. Other professions at higher risk of burnout include:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDoctors and nurses\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESocial workers and therapists \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETeachers\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat causes burnout?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBurnout is brought about by factors that originate either\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\u002Fpmc\u002Farticles\u002FPMC3230825\u002F\"\u003E internally or externally\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Because the causes of burnout vary by person, they are not always straightforward to understand.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInternal factors\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInternal factors leading to burnout might be attributed to aspects of your personality. Some common personality traits that can put you at risk for burnout include:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBeing a people-pleaser\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPerfectionism\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUnwillingness to delegate tasks\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECraving recognition\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExternal factors \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExternal factors contributing to burnout relate to your environment. Some examples of these problematic external factors include:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENegative social atmosphere\u002Fbullying\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHigh levels of stress and responsibility\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELow autonomy\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETight deadlines\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E7 ways to prevent burnout\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile it remains difficult to diagnose and treat, early-stage burnout can be mitigated by changing your thoughts and behavior. Consider the seven steps below as strategies for how to avoid burnout.\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E1. Set realistic expectations and goals for yourself. \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile it's good to be ambitious, pressuring yourself to achieve unrealistic salary and advancement goals can cause you to crash. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERemember that your expectations may not match with reality, and that's okay. Keep your expectations grounded by researching salary and professional achievement expectations for your position.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor instance, you probably shouldn't expect a starting salary of over $60,000 at an\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fbusiness-management\u002Fhuman-resources-degree-jobs\u002F\"\u003E entry-level human resources job\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2. Don't ignore early warning signs.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can prevent burnout by vigilantly looking out for the early signs. Early-stage burnout can manifest as:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESleep issues\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDifficulty finishing tasks\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFeelings of tiredness or boredom\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIncreased anxiety and stress levels\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you notice any of these warning signs, it is time to act. The warning signs of burnout can escalate to the more serious symptoms listed earlier on this page, such as despair and feelings of purposelessness.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E3. Learn to say \"No.\" \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeing a people-pleaser can cause you to make so many promises you can't fulfill them all. It is okay to turn down opportunities and tell people \"No\" when your plate is already full! Learning to set boundaries makes it easier to look out for your mental health.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E4. Identify what you need — and ask for it. \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can work towards reducing stressors by first identifying them, then asking for the things you to help offset them. Assertiveness goes a long way when it comes to asking directly for help or understanding.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConsider the following situations where vocalizing your needs could avoid external factors compounding or worsening:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EStressor\u003C\u002Fem\u003E: A coworker openly picks on you, creating tension. \u003Cem\u003EStrategy\u003C\u002Fem\u003E: Go to HR for help resolving the conflict.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EStressor\u003C\u002Fem\u003E: You feel you can't make a deadline on an important project. \u003Cem\u003EStrategy\u003C\u002Fem\u003E: Explain to your boss that you feel their deadline is not achievable and try negotiating a new one.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E5. Take care of yourself physically — and leave unhealthy habits behind.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMaintaining good physical health \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.healthline.com\u002Fhealth\u002Fmental-health\u002Fburnout-recovery#self-care\"\u003Ehelps prevent burnout\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Looking after your physical needs for rest, activity, and fresh air will provide a proper foundation for your mental health. Consider making the following activities into habits:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMeditation or relaxation \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGoing for regular walks\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETaking naps\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EJoining a gym\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMaintaining a consistent sleep schedule is also essential. If you regularly pulled all-nighters in school, realize that you will not have the capacity to in your career.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E6. Talk about it. \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETake the time to reach out to friends and family if you start feeling burned out. They can help you feel less alone and perhaps even offer insight into your situation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you are able to access one, consider seeing a therapist. Mental health professionals have the skills to help you create an action plan and identify useful coping mechanisms. There are low-cost options online, such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopenpathcollective.org\u002F\"\u003EOpen Path Collective\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E7. Recognize when it's time to leave. \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"33cde3df-59ab-48d6-b174-924a5749800b\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F33cde3df-59ab-48d6-b174-924a5749800b\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESometimes you need to leave a job that consistently leaves you drained or unable to cope. Don't be too hard on yourself. Leaving a toxic job is not a failure but the first step towards better opportunities.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUse the downtime between jobs to recuperate and create an action plan for the next opportunity. Identify your burnout triggers and plan how to avoid them in the future. For example:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIf your old job had unclear performance expectations, your future job needs to communicate expectations clearly.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIf your old job gave you little autonomy, your future job needs a more collaborative workplace culture.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot ready to leave yet, or just need a brief break? Make sure you're using your vacation time. You've earned it!\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIn conclusion \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThough even professionals struggle with treating burnout, there are still practical, everyday ways to catch it early and reverse it. Remember that we can all be our own worst critics, or end up in unhelpful situations. Moving forward is key.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EThis article was reviewed by Megan Pietrucha, Psy.D. \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"da98e43b-ec95-496f-9e43-7e15bec2e31c\" data-size=\"small\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Headshot of Megan Pietrucha, a blonde white woman wearing business clothes.\" data-image-filename=\"megan-pietrucha.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F11\" data-image-crop=\"225x225+0+7\" data-image-width=\"225\" data-image-height=\"290\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMegan Pietrucha, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical and sport psychologist in private practice in Illinois. She holds a PsyPact credential, enabling her to practice teletherapy with clients in 20+ states. She completed her bachelor's in psychology from Illinois Wesleyan University and her master's and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHer areas of interest and specialization relate to the treatment of eating and body image concerns, college student and student-athlete mental health, mood disorders, life transitions, stress management and procrastination, health and wellness, mindfulness, and sport and performance psychology. Dr. Pietrucha also provides assessment services, supervision, and clinical consultation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to her clinical work, Dr. Pietrucha has served as the training director for an APA-accredited internship program. She's also taught undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology. She works with high school and college athletes and teams, recreational fitness programs, artists, business leaders, and people who are motivated to optimize their potential in work and life.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMegan Pietrucha is a paid member of the Red Ventures Education freelance review network. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ELast reviewed March 24, 2022.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"1c507e66-2a18-430e-a72d-d7c47feb78e3\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F1c507e66-2a18-430e-a72d-d7c47feb78e3\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-04-19 19:52:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Burnout is a serious mental health issue affecting millions. 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He completed his BA and MA in English at York University, graduating summa cum laude and earning academic merit, research, and writing awards at both levels. Since 2014, he has contributed content and editorial work for award-winning digital trade publications, global SEO copywriting projects, and hugely popular online brands. He can be contacted through LinkedIn.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003ECongratulations! You landed a new job and it's remote. Securing any job is great news, but a remote position gives you even more to get excited about. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, you no longer need to get up early to get ready and commute. Your work clothes can be whatever you find comfortable and your office can be wherever you like. But remote work has its challenges, too. You will need self-discipline and motivation to ensure you remain productive.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo get you started, we put together a step-by-step guide for beginning a new remote job. We provide you with weekly to-do lists to help your job transition succeed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EQuick look\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"379887be-c365-4450-acfa-ce72249e9b85\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Tori Rubloff\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"A graphic summarizing this article's headings and subheadings, listing tasks to accomplish each week during a new job.\" data-image-filename=\"starting-a-new-remote-job-your-week-to-week-guide.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F03\u002F18\" data-image-width=\"1024\" data-image-height=\"2200\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"true\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E1-2 weeks before starting your new job\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. Buy any equipment you need for working from home.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe equipment you need depends on your new job, but it should help make you more comfortable and effective. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGet the computer and software you need, along with a keyboard, headphones, webcam, and whatever else your job requires. If your employer provided a computer, check that it works.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther useful \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fremote-work-10-ways-to-upgrade-your-working-from-home-setup\u002F\"\u003Eremote work tech\u003C\u002Fa\u003E might include a comfortable chair and a standing desk to break up long periods of sitting.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. Set up your work station.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe right work station will keep you comfortable and productive during long work days. Ensure you have the right lighting and your computer at the right height. An effective work station will reduce eye, neck, and back discomfort and can boost your mental health. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA dedicated office can also improve your focus by reducing distractions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. Set up a note-taking system to use during onboarding.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen you start a new job, you need to record and reference a lot of information. Make sure you create a system that helps you organize and access all your notes and information from the onboarding process. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis might be as simple as keeping a notebook or a physical filing system. You might also try productivity software, such as Notion and Evernote.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E4. If you live with others, talk with them about your workday boundaries.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen you work from a shared home, you may encounter noise and distractions throughout the day. Discuss your work schedule and demands with other home occupants to avoid issues.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETry to limit noise and disruptions during your work hours. You could even coordinate your breaks to accomplish home tasks without losing valuable work time. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E5. Set reasonable goals and intentions for your first 30, 60, and 90 days.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMaking plans and setting goals can help you stay on target and focused, empowering and motivating you. When beginning a new job, try setting goals for the first 30, 60, and 90 days. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBrainstorm performance, learning, and personal goals related to your role. These goals might include: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMake a good impression\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFind a mentor\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EContribute something useful\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBuild a personal brand \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUnderstand the company culture and strategy.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESet up your home office\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwork-from-home-essential-gadgets-and-gear-for-productivity-and-good-health\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWork from home: Essential gadgets and gear for productivity and good health\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fremote-work-10-ways-to-upgrade-your-working-from-home-setup\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERemote work: 10 ways to upgrade your working from home setup\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-home-office-equipment\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBest home office equipment\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWeek 1 of your new job\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. Start the habit of being on time for every meeting.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETime is a valuable commodity, so promptness matters at work. Even when you work remotely, you should aim to be on time for every event you attend, especially when starting a new job.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGet in the habit of showing up early to meetings and gatherings. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. Start the habit of having a morning routine.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMorning routines might seem like a lot of work, but this self-care time can put you in a great space to start your day. Give yourself time to wake up, wash up, and eat breakfast. You may also exercise, meditate, or read a book. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis morning regime will be easier to complete once it becomes a habit. You'll feel awake and energized to start work. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. Start the habit of closing up for the day.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERemote workers may find work consuming all their time if they cannot draw a line between work and home. They may suffer undue stress and disrupted home life. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESeparate your time with clear end-of-work signals, such as shutting your computer down, clearing off your desk, or turning off the office light. It might help to disable your work app notifications and avoid answering emails during the evening. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E4. Start the habit of making a to-do list.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERemote workers can fall behind and lose track of tasks without structure. One effective way to manage your daily duties is to create a to-do list. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWrite out your goals and your tasks for the day and the week. Your list will help you \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fhow-to-improve-your-focus-at-work\u002F\"\u003Efocus on work\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and hold yourself accountable if you procrastinate.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E5. Find out about expectations for work hours: set or flexible?\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERemote workers are often \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fdigital-nomad-jobs\u002F\"\u003Edigital nomads\u003C\u002Fa\u003E who can work from anywhere as long as they have their computers. Schedule expectations vary by organization, however.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFind out what your employer expects from your work schedule. Do you need to work specific hours, or do you have flexible hours? If you can choose, try scheduling work during the hours and days you are most productive. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E6. Save the resources you can go to for help.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMake sure to organize your most important resources and keep them handy. Include IT support and HR documents and contacts. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou also want to keep track of the platforms and applications you need for your new job. Bookmark all your useful web pages and get on any relevant email lists.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E7. Spend time understanding how to use the company's tools and tech.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELearn the ropes and get a feel for your job's essential tools and technology. Review all technology onboarding documents and ask questions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you spend the time learning the tech early, you can avoid playing catch-up later when you're even busier.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWeeks 2-4 of your new job\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. Learn your team's communication methods.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECommunication is important for most professionals. For remote workers on a new job, it's essential. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFigure out how your company communicates and what platforms they use for each function. Get comfortable with the programs they use and know who to go to for questions. Learn how often your managers want you to check in.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. Keep asking for help when you have questions.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESupervisors, managers, and mentors expect to field questions from employees in new jobs. Take advantage of this opportunity to get as much information as possible. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBe sure to note down all the answers and advice you get. If you avoid repeating questions, you'll show your superiors you value the help you have received.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. Set up chats with your coworkers.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJust because you work remotely does not mean you have to be isolated. Take the time to get to know your coworkers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESet up coffee chats. Meet for 20-30 minutes and ask them professional and appropriate personal questions. Find out their job duties, how you can help each other, or what they do for fun. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E4. Get into the habit of scheduling breaks throughout your workday.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn most cases, remote work does not require as much activity as an onsite job. Be proactive about your breaks. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can compensate by adding physical activities, such as working out, taking a walk, or going out for a coffee break with a friend. Standing regularly or stretching out your arms, back, and neck can positively affect your physical and mental health. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E5. Set boundaries around when your coworkers or managers can reach you.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou may need to establish your availability to coworkers and managers. If you find your work disrupts your home life because of constant calls and urgent emails, something needs to change.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShare your schedule with managers and coworkers. You can even set an out-of-office reminder on your email or voicemail to help limit after-hours calls.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWeeks 5+ of your new job\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. Continue meeting regularly with your manager.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith time, you will be more comfortable in your new job. You should, however, continue regular communication with your managers and supervisors. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs you grow in your position, your goals and questions will also evolve. Keep the dialogue moving and be clear on your employer's expectations and goals for you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. Keep absorbing information about your role and the company.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven after five weeks of work, you should still be learning. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EContinue taking notes and learning from your peers and the situations you encounter. Even the most experienced professional can learn new tricks, so stay in \"sponge mode\" and absorb everything.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. Don't be so hard on yourself.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERemote working is a skill that needs refining, like any other ability. If this new landscape gives you challenges, be patient with yourself. Find out what strategies and schedules work best for you and scrap everything else. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDedicate effort to identifying what motivates you and building your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Femotional-intelligence-at-work-guide\u002F\"\u003Eemotional intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The more you understand yourself, the quicker you will master remote work.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIn conclusion\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECombining a new job with a new type of work may not be easy, but there are many benefits to remote work. Use this guide to help you make the most of your first several weeks. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EComplete and integrate as many of these week-to-week tips as possible, and you'll be thriving in no time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"5fd70c74-30bc-4f15-a2d3-b54064367260\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F5fd70c74-30bc-4f15-a2d3-b54064367260\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-03-17 21:38:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Turn remote work to your benefit and start your new job in style with these helpful week-to-week tips.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"25560a93-785c-4131-9779-e824afbdedb2",image:{id:"522e13b0-8bf1-46de-b934-d0546585c895",filename:"remote-working-1.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2021-11-01 17:41:17",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"remote-working-1.jpg",credits:"By insta_photos -- Shutterstock",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F11\u002F01\u002F522e13b0-8bf1-46de-b934-d0546585c895\u002Fremote-working-1.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:1069,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"guide",hubTopicPathString:"Education^Professional Development",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"starting-a-new-job-guide",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Starting a new remote job? 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After earning her doctorate in early modern European history, Carlton worked as an assistant professor of history at the University of Louisville, where she developed new courses on the history of science, Renaissance Italy, and the witch trials. Carlton has published five peer-reviewed articles in top presses and a monograph with the University of Chicago Press. She also earned tenure with a unanimous vote before relocating to Seattle. Learn more about Carlton's work at genevievecarlton.com.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EHow should you prepare for a phone interview? What are the most common phone interview questions? And how can you stand out during a phone interview? Our phone interview tips walk you through the steps to take before, during, and after a phone interview to help you move on to the next stage of the interview process.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhy do companies have phone interviews?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECompanies often use phone interviews to screen applicants and decide which candidates to meet in person. Phone interviews save the time and expense of arranging in-person interviews as the first step in a job search. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring a phone interview, companies want to learn about the applicants' experience, qualifications, and if he\u002Fshe is a good fit for the position. Candidates who make a strong impression land a second interview.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat to expect during a phone interview\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMost companies use phone interviews to screen applicants in the early stages of the interview process. As a result, candidates should prepare to answer questions about their work history and all the duties they have performed in their previous jobs. Interviewers might also ask about the candidate's career goals and knowledge of the company. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESalary might come up during a phone interview, particularly when speaking with a recruiter. The interviewer may ask about salary expectations or provide the salary range for the role. Phone interviews might last as little as 15 minutes to as long as an hour.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ECommon phone interview questions\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Ctable data-title=\"1x2 Table\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\"Tell me about yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\"What makes you a good fit for this role?\"\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\"What interests you about this role?\"\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\"What do you know about our company?\"\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\"What are some of your strengths?\"\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\"What are some of your weaknesses?\"\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\"Why do you want to work for our company?\"\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\"Why are you looking for a new job?\"\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\"What are your salary expectations?\"\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\"What type of work environment do you prefer?\"\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\"What type of management style do you prefer?\"\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\"How would you describe your management style?\"\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\"Do you have any questions for us?\"\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EStart prepping as early as possible\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's important to start preparing for a phone interview as early as possible. When scheduling the interview, consider blocking off time to prepare. Use that time to learn more about the company, practice your answers to common phone interview questions, and prepare questions for the interviewer.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EGet the details down\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou've scheduled a phone interview for 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday. But what time zone? Is it a true phone interview or a video call? Who should place the call, you or the interviewer? Make sure you know the details or reach out to the company for clarification. While getting the details down, make sure they have both your phone number and email. If the call is on Zoom, make sure you have the link and test it 10 minutes before your call.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EResearch the company\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring the phone interview, you'll want to demonstrate your enthusiasm for the position. Researching the company — and determining why you want to work for them — will go a long way toward landing a second interview. Learn about the company, its values, and its goals. Reach out to anyone in your network who's worked for the company to get an insider perspective.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EMake an accomplishments cheat sheet\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe interviewer will want to know why they should hire you. Make a cheat sheet of your experiences, skills, and accomplishments. Read the job posting again and write down specific qualifications that the employer is looking for. Make sure you talk about these qualifications in your interview. Use the cheat sheet during the interview when they ask you to provide specific examples of your accomplishments. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EPractice answering common questions\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany phone interviews start with an open-ended question like \"tell me about yourself.\" Practice a concise, focused answer to that question and other common questions. Practice speaking about your strengths and your professional accomplishments. Planning these answers will help you relax and sound confident during the interview.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EPlan out your salary answer\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESalary expectations might come up during a phone interview. Research the salary range for the role in your area to avoid undervaluing yourself. In fact, you might want to ask about the salary range to make sure the company's pay matches what you're looking for. Plan out how to answer the salary question without selling yourself short. For example, you can avoid saying an exact number but give a range. Or, you can ask the interviewer what the company's salary range is and base your answer off of their range.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EPrep three questions for the interviewer\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlmost every interview ends with, \"do you have any questions for me?\" Use your prep time to come up with three questions for the interviewer. Asking questions shows your interest in the role and demonstrates that you've done your research. You can ask about the day-to-day responsibilities, the company culture, or the metrics for success in the role.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EPrep your interview materials\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat materials will you need during the phone interview? Some people must have a hard copy of their resume at their side. Others want paper to take notes or look at a cheat sheet of their accomplishments. It's also a good idea to have notes about the company and a copy of the job posting. Make sure you prepare any materials well in advance of the interview time. If you are doing a virtual interview, you can pull your notes up on your computer screen for reference.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EDo a practice round\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou've practiced your answers in front of the mirror, but consider a mock interview to get even more practice. Ask a friend, family member, or someone you trust to practice with you. Provide a list of questions and answer them as you would during the interview. Ask for constructive feedback to improve your answers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EGet in the right mindset\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMake a plan to get in the right mindset for your interview. Decide where to take the call — you should make sure you find a distraction-free place to interview. Charge your phone and take it off silent. And do something to calm your nerves immediately before the interview. For example, you might want to meditate, go for a walk, or repeat some affirmations to yourself.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EDuring the phone interview: How to show you're a stand-out candidate\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ETreat it like an in-person interview\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour first impression goes a long way and approaching a phone interview professionally can help you make it to the second round of interviews. Take the phone interview seriously and make sure to use professional language while remaining conversational. If it is a video interview, you should show up five minutes ahead of time, as you would with an in-person interview.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EAct professional and collegial\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring a phone interview, the hiring manager evaluates how you would fit in with the team and the company. They want to know what you'd be like as a member of the team. So act professional and friendly. Show that you're an active listener and let small talk happen. Give off the energy of a great coworker and colleague.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ESpeak slowly and breathe\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's natural to feel nervous during a phone interview, and we tend to speak faster when we're nervous. Make sure to breathe while you speak. Focus on enunciating your words and speaking slowly. If it helps you relax, pretend you're in a mock interview with someone you know well.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EKeep water (or coffee) nearby\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDon't let a dry throat or cough interrupt your interview. Make sure to start the call with a glass of water close at hand. Or if you prefer, bring a cup of coffee or tea for a little caffeine boost. Similarly, make sure you're not hungry (or overly full) when you start the interview.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EAsk follow-up questions\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFeel free to ask follow-up questions throughout the call. Asking questions shows the interviewer that you're listening and interested in the role. If the interviewer asks an unclear question, don't hesitate to ask for clarification. It's better to make sure you understand the question than to muddle through with a subpar answer.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EBring examples from your professional experience\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe interviewer wants to know if you're a good fit for the role, so make sure to use examples from your professional experience to demonstrate your accomplishments. Those examples serve as evidence of your qualifications and work history. Avoid using examples from your personal life — it's important to stay professional.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EShow enthusiasm\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDemonstrate enthusiasm during the call. Talk about why you're interested in the role and company, and show your excitement for the career opportunity. Some think speaking professionally requires a robotic demeanor, but that isn't always the case. It's okay to show emotion and energy during a job interview. In fact, doing so helps forge a connection between you and the interviewer.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EEnd on a high note\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat's the best way to end the interview on a high note? Make sure to thank the interviewer for their time and express your interest one last time. For example, consider ending the call with \"I'm looking forward to the next steps.\" Your last impression should be one of enthusiasm for the hopeful next interview.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EAfter the phone interview: Ending on a high note\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ETake notes after the interview\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce you hang up the phone, what's next? While it's fresh in your mind, jot down notes about the interview. Write down new information about the role or company. And take some notes on the main topics covered. These notes can help you prepare for a second interview.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ESend a thank-you email\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter the interview, make sure to send a thank-you email to the interviewer. The email can be brief. Consider something like \"I appreciate the opportunity to learn more about the role and company.\" Take the opportunity to express your enthusiasm for the next steps in the interview process.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWait to reach out again\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou've sent a thank you email and waited several days. When should you reach out again? Wait at least a week before contacting the interviewer again, particularly if they gave you an idea of their timeline. For example, if they said you'd hear back in a week, wait at least a few days after that date to contact them again.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EKeep busy\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou might feel tempted to replay the interview in your mind and come up with better answers to every question. But keep yourself occupied to avoid dwelling. Write your thoughts in a journal and then go for a walk or get some fresh air. Let a friend or family member know how the interview went, and then focus on your other responsibilities as you wait to hear about a second interview.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIn conclusion\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELanding a phone interview is a great step. It means that your resume stood out to the company. Sometimes, a phone interview can be the first step in finding a new job. Other times, the phone interview does not lead to a second interview. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn either scenario, congratulate yourself for gaining confidence and experience by completing the phone interview. Make note of the phone interview tips that were the most useful — you can use them for your next phone interview.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EThis article was reviewed by Dana Alqaq\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a3babff1-03ec-48a3-85ea-b0847e705985\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"dana alqaq, a woman with long brown hair, smiles at the camera\" data-image-filename=\"dana-alqaq.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F02\u002F02\" data-image-width=\"1886\" data-image-height=\"1252\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fdana-alqaq\u002F\"\u003EDana Alqaq\u003C\u002Fa\u003E comes from a diverse and well-rounded background focusing on IT, cybersecurity, and HR. 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Readers of this website should consult with their physician to obtain advice with respect to any medical condition or treatment.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe tech world is advancing, and it can be easy to feel like your skills aren't improving fast enough. Feeling imposter syndrome is common. Not letting these thoughts weigh you down and managing them takes practice. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere we look at what imposter syndrome is and how to manage it. We spoke to psychologist Dr. Pauline Yeghnazar Peck to bring you advice on tackling this difficult feeling.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat is imposter syndrome?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pullquote\" data-alignment=\"right\" data-quote=\"Get into the habit of responding to your imposter feelings and thoughts like you would a dear friend. If they came to you and said, "I feel like I'm not smart enough and I can't get this done," you wouldn't respond with, "Yeah, you're right. You should quit."\" data-author=\"Pauline Yeghnazar Peck, Ph.D.\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EImposter syndrome is self-doubt that doesn't match up with your accomplishments. This phenomenon makes you feel like you don't deserve your position, or someone will find out you aren't actually qualified for your job. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProfessionals might feel imposter syndrome when \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Ftech-job-application-guide\u002F\"\u003Eapplying for new jobs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, when offered opportunities, or when it's time to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fhow-to-negotiate-salary\u002F\"\u003Enegotiate salary\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Imposter syndrome can prevent talented professionals from getting ahead if it causes them to pass up opportunities.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou might also feel imposter syndrome if your workplace has poor communication, unclear expectations, or intense competition.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNet: Why do high performers still feel imposter syndrome?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"895b085a-a906-4dde-a4eb-9221af57cbe6\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EPauline Yeghnazar Peck, Ph.D.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Pauline Yeghnazar Peck, a woman with curly blonde hair, poses for a photo on a chair.\" data-image-filename=\"pauline-yeghnazar-peck.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F04\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"612\" data-image-height=\"612\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDr. Pauline Yeghnazar Peck:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Imposter syndrome is an internal experience that's disconnected from what's happening externally. Anyone — even high performers who have accomplished much — can experience it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHigh performers often assume that everyone is like them, and thus, they may dismiss their unique skills and attributes. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdditionally, since imposter syndrome is an internal experience, there's no threshold that once reached will ease these feelings. High performers often believe that if they just get to \"X\" — whatever that next level is — the feelings they have will subside. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe know from research that those feelings do not subside after reaching a new goal because we acclimate and quickly pick a new goal as the next threshold, continuing the cycle.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EAm I experiencing imposter syndrome at work?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERecognizing imposter syndrome is the first step toward healing. Feeling like you aren't good enough for your job can lead to overwhelming stress, a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fhow-to-avoid-burnout\u002F\"\u003Esense of burnout\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and even resigning from your position. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you'e experiencing imposter syndrome at work, you may:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDownplay your accomplishments\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFail to finish projects \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESecond-guess your decisions\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAvoid feedback\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBeat yourself up for minor mistakes\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFeel like a fraud\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBe unable to accept praise\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPut in full effort to the point of exhaustion\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNet: How can an employee share with their manager that they're experiencing imposter syndrome?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDr. Pauline Yeghnazar Peck:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E That really depends on the culture of your workplace. There's no perfect way to talk to a manager about imposter syndrome. If you trust them and have been able to be emotionally open with them in the past, I would encourage you to open up. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven if you don't talk about \"imposter syndrome\" with your manager per se, it can also be useful to ask for direct feedback on your work so that you have some concrete, objective measures to reality-test against when feeling like an imposter. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOften, the positive feedback alone isn't going to ameliorate the feelings, but it can help you find some grounding when you feel thrown off by your thoughts and feelings. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAdditionally, if you are going to talk to your manager, think about some actionable items you might need from them or why you're sharing this information with them so that it still feels relevant to the professional context.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you don't have a transparent and vulnerable relationship with your manager, I would also suggest seeking the support of peers. Ultimately, you want to go to the well that has water for you. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"dde77584-a8d0-478c-8206-6c259f643ce6\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Tori Rubloff\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"A graphic titled "How to cope with imposter syndrome in your career." It recaps the headings below.\" data-image-filename=\"coping-with-imposter-syndrom.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F20\" data-image-width=\"1080\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"enabled\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to cope with imposter syndrome in your career\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe following tips may provide relief from feelings of imposter syndrome. Some tips might be more effective than others depending on the individual and the situation. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERemember: Thoughts are not facts. \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen you have a song stuck in your head, you don't blame yourself for it. The best way to get a song \"unstuck\" is to listen to it. When the song is over, you move on. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis principle applies to repetitive negative thoughts: Don't blame yourself, let the thoughts have their moment, and move on without them. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIntrospective thinking and self-awareness are signs of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Femotional-intelligence-at-work-guide\u002F\"\u003Eemotional intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Although anxious and negative thoughts are normal, they aren't always accurate to the situation at hand. Uncertainty and the unknown can convince our nervous system that there's danger and threats, but that doesn't mean it's true. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReframe your thoughts.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStart monitoring your internal narrator for negative thoughts and try reframing them. When your internal narrator says you failed, try reminding yourself that this moment is a learning opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReframing your thoughts doesn't mean forcing yourself into positivity. It's a method for challenging thoughts and seeking a more helpful perspective. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDr. Pauline Yeghnazar Peck:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Get into the habit of responding to your imposter feelings and thoughts like you would a dear friend. If they came to you and said, \"I feel like I'm not smart enough and I can't get this done,\" you wouldn't respond with, \"Yeah, you're right. You should quit.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou would probably encourage them by reminding them of their strengths and times they have persevered, letting them know that you believe in them, and soothing them by assuring them that lots of people feel that way from time to time. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELearning to talk to yourself in a self-compassionate (and often much more accurate way, rather than being completely hijacked by emotional thinking) can be a great long-term practice for keeping imposter syndrome right-sized.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMake a list of your skills, strengths, and accomplishments.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELooking at your resume can be helpful when you're feeling imposter syndrome. Don't be afraid to make a list of your accomplishments and remind yourself you're qualified to have your position. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour accomplishments can include things like organizing the office book club or recommending a company software switch. These accomplishments make you a valuable worker and are worth celebrating.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDr. Pauline Yeghnazar Peck: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EI suggest that people keep literal or figurative track of their accomplishments, strengths, and efforts. These things can be so easy to forget when we are in the throws of feeling like an imposter. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESavoring those positive experiences can help us hold the intense and difficult emotions more gently.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EShare how you're feeling with a loved one.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDon't let negative thoughts fester in your head. Find someone outside of work you can talk to about imposter syndrome. Speaking thoughts aloud can help you realize they aren't accurate and help you move on.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFind someone who has dealt with imposter syndrome to help you see you're not alone in your feelings. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESet reasonable expectations for yourself at work.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can do anything, but you can't do everything. Setting unattainable standards leads to disappointment and even self-loathing. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChoose realistic personal goals. Don't set yourself up to feel like an imposter.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECreate a schedule for yourself and devote specific time to the projects you want to complete. Make sure you add extra time for breaks and padding. Does your completed schedule look like something you can do while maintaining your mental health? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEmbrace a growth mindset.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEmbracing a growth mindset will reframe the way you see your shortcomings. Remind yourself you're still learning and it's okay to make mistakes. Focusing on shifting your self-talk can make a huge difference in how you view your current success. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETry these easy swaps: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInstead of…\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThink…\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I can't do it.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I'll figure this out.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I made a mistake.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I learned something.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I don't know.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I don't know yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWrite down at least one success you had at the end of each workday.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're early in your career or your past successes don't inspire you, try focusing on smaller, daily wins. Write down at least one success you had at the end of each workday. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKeep your list somewhere you can access it when you need a boost. Include anything on your list that you feel proud of. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you led a successful meeting, note what worked and some \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fpublic-speaking-tips\u002F\"\u003Epublic speaking tips\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for future you. Don't forget to add any kind Slack messages you've received or positive comments on a performance review. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"d033d569-def8-41a0-a25a-a46dec248258\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fd033d569-def8-41a0-a25a-a46dec248258\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFocus on what you can give to others.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you see someone in your workplace struggling, try to help them. It may feel counterintuitive to help others when you're overwhelmed, but this method can remind you other people struggle too.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHelping someone else when they need it is likely to make you feel more valuable to the team. These gestures can start a culture of helpfulness around the office that could circle back to you. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETalk with a therapist.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese methods to overcome imposter syndrome can be helpful, but sometimes you need a licensed professional's advice. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECognitive-behavioral therapy can help explore negative emotions and create personalized methods to manage them. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour primary care provider may be able to connect you with a therapist. If that's not possible for you, try an online service like Betterhelp or Talkspace. These sites offer quick appointment availability.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EMore about Dr. Pauline Yeghnazar Peck, MA, MMFT, Ph.D.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.therapywithpauline.com\"\u003EPauline Yeghnazar Peck\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, MA, MMFT, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist in California and New York with a private practice in Santa Barbara, California. She works with millennial and Gen Z individuals and couples to create the love, work, and lives they want. She specializes in anxiety, life transitions, trauma, and multicultural issues.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"1c507e66-2a18-430e-a72d-d7c47feb78e3\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F1c507e66-2a18-430e-a72d-d7c47feb78e3\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-06-21 15:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Imposter syndrome is common in the tech world. 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A former staff writer for Texts From Last Night, Pleated Jeans, and Ruin My Week, and a contributor to The Needling, her work has been featured on HuffPost, BuzzFeed, Funny or Die, The Chicago Tribune, Teen Vogue, and Playboy. She is the editor of the memoir \"Cotton Teeth\" (Harper & Case, 2021) by former Saturday Night Live writer and bestselling author Glenn Rockowitz, featured on Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2021. Hannah is also the co-author of the humor book \"Story of My F*cking Life\" (Castle Point, 2021).",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"5d72f378-2567-4e7d-8aef-95293da2b992\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Getty Images\u002FiStockphoto\" data-image-alt-text=\"Business team in video conference\" data-image-filename=\"istock-1213470242.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2020\u002F04\u002F02\" data-image-crop=\"1254x704+0+40\" data-image-width=\"1254\" data-image-height=\"836\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany people pursue Microsoft careers due to their perks and the company's reputation. The competition means applying can be intimidating, whether you're a recent college graduate or making a career change.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPassion and an impressive background aren't always enough to land the role you want. But you may land the job you want if you know what the company is looking for and align yourself with those values.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis guide can help you market yourself as a desirable new hire for Microsoft. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"fccf3915-67b4-4926-a3c4-865aa32f22c4\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft employs people in many roles, including software engineers, product managers, designers, coders, and more.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe company has implemented&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fimprove-focus-while-you-work-from-home\u002F"\u003Ework-from-home\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;flexibility for most of its staff and flexible work hours to suit their employees' needs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're a student or recent graduate, Microsoft also offers&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Ftech-internships\u002F"\u003Etech internships\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, including UX design, supply chain, IT operations, finance, sales, and many types of engineering. These internships are difficult to earn but may provide future career opportunities.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What types of tech careers does Microsoft offer?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"6e0ed058-a90f-42b9-96ab-6d35f5f07d05\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou can submit&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Ftech-job-application-guide\u002F"\u003Ejob applications\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;on the Microsoft website, LinkedIn, or many&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fjob-search-sites-for-tech\u002F"\u003Edifferent job search sites.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;Applying directly to the Microsoft website won't increase your chances of getting hired. Pick whatever site works best for you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReferrals are a great way to get your resume noticed at Microsoft — though you can still get hired without one. If you don't know any current Microsoft employees, you can use LinkedIn as a networking tool and connect with recruiters.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft recruiters may attend hiring events for students and recent grads. Check with your school's career services center for the next recruitment event.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Where should I apply for Microsoft careers?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"794522bf-48b3-477b-bc0f-62c8d8e6cc5b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft looks for individuals who align with their core values, have technical knowledge, and can think on their feet.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESelf-awareness and determination prove to Microsoft that you can work well in teams and persevere if you run into technical issues.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor coding roles, Microsoft looks for individuals with top tech skills like&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmicrosoft-azure-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F"\u003EMicrosoft Azure\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, software engineering, SQL,&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fprogramming-languages-python-is-slow-but-its-about-to-get-faster\u002F"\u003EPython\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and Microsoft C#.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What does Microsoft look for in an ideal candidate?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ESoft skills Microsoft wants\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECommunication\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPassion\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETeamwork\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEmpathy\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETime management\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELeadership\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EMicrosoft's core values\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDesire to learn \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEntrepreneurial spirit\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPassion for technology\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWillingness to work hard\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3d5d0014-55fc-4178-aeb4-22f9da70e5bd\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIt depends on the role.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, the program manager position is considered entry-level and requires only one year of experience. Software or hardware engineer positions require three to five years.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How many years of experience do you need to work at Microsoft?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to meet Microsoft's expectations when applying for a tech role\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fbig-tech-companies-job-guide\u002F\"\u003Ebig tech companies\u003C\u002Fa\u003E use a similar process to screen a candidate's educational background, LinkedIn profile, resume, and portfolio.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's important to make a good impression, so prepare thoroughly before submitting your application.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEducation background\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"7e6a52e7-5722-4af4-ac5e-620b503ba9d5\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F7e6a52e7-5722-4af4-ac5e-620b503ba9d5\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEntry-level Microsoft careers \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.businessinsider.com\u002Fmicrosoft-execs-no-college-degree-for-entry-level-positions-2020-2\"\u003Emay not require a degree\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The company encourages anyone who thinks they're a good fit to apply and instead focuses on applicants' soft skills and willingness to learn. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECompleting a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fbootcamps\u002Fbest-coding-bootcamps-guide\u002F\"\u003Ecoding bootcamp\u003C\u002Fa\u003E demonstrates the determination hiring managers want for positions requiring coding skills. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fbootcamps\u002Fwill-employers-hire-top-coding-bootcamp-graduates\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWill tech employers hire coding bootcamp graduates?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELinkedIn profile\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft purchased LinkedIn for $26 billion in 2016 and uses it as a key part of sourcing new hires. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUpdate your profile with a new photo and use your LinkedIn summary to sell yourself to recruiters.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERefresh your profile frequently and match keywords to job postings you're interested in. Use language that recruiters and hiring software search for. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResume\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"dde33aaa-7d0d-4899-8fce-bca1555d1484\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fdde33aaa-7d0d-4899-8fce-bca1555d1484\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERemember that your resume will likely be scanned by an applicant tracking system. This software filters applications by searching them for keywords. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMake it easy for the software to read by using both long-form and acronyms of keywords, using traditional fonts, and avoiding tables and columns.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETailor your resume to the specific role you're applying for. Use keywords from the job description and only include your relevant work experience. A \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fhow-to-write-a-software-engineer-resume\u002F\"\u003Esoftware engineer resume\u003C\u002Fa\u003E should be completely different from a sales or marketing resume. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStick to a basic resume template with a reverse-chronological format to make your resume more appealing to the software — and the people performing the second screening.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOnline portfolio (if applicable)\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll coding professionals should have a portfolio and update it frequently to demonstrate their coding abilities. You can house your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fhow-to-build-a-coding-portfolio\u002F\"\u003Ecoding portfolio\u003C\u002Fa\u003E on a website like GitHub or your website. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour portfolio should reflect both your biggest strengths and the skills commonly required by the positions you're pursuing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEnsure your profile includes your coding projects, contact information, and a brief bio.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EMicrosoft's interview stages\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs of June 2022, Microsoft's interview process is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcareers.microsoft.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Finterviewtips\"\u003Eentirely virtual\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. If you need to request disability-related accommodations during the process, fill out \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcareers.microsoft.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Faccommodationrequest\"\u003Ethis form\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPhone screener\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETech companies typically start the process with a phone screening. This  \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Finterview-tips-recent-grads\u002F\"\u003Ephone interview\u003C\u002Fa\u003E confirms your qualifications and your alignment with the Microsoft company values. It typically lasts about 15 minutes. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe interviewer asks \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fbehavioral-interview-questions\u002F\"\u003Ebehavioral interview questions\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and quickly checks your technical knowledge. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBe prepared to talk about yourself and sound enthusiastic when asked why you want to work at Microsoft. This interview checks whether you have done your homework on the company and researched them well. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExtensive final interviews\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"0459af7a-09ec-4040-a050-3cb5c8ae370b\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F0459af7a-09ec-4040-a050-3cb5c8ae370b\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring subsequent interviews, you may virtually meet the employees and managers of the team you're interviewing for. You will likely go through multiple interview rounds covering different topics related to your desired role. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese technical interviews assess soft skills like problem-solving and position-specific hard skills like design, coding, and testing. They take place over Microsoft Teams and other third-party software.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe problem-solving portion lasts 45 minutes. Interviewers watch how you navigate issues and see how you think. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDepending on your role, you may also complete tasks and answer questions in the following categories: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDesign: Candidates are expected to understand how to design a new platform from scratch. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECoding: You'll show your skills in whatever coding language you are most comfortable with. Be sure to practice as much as you can before the interview. Microsoft describes this portion as \"a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcareers.microsoft.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Fvirtual-interview\"\u003Ecritical part of the interview\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\"\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETesting: You'll test your own code and code written by the other team members. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor more information about technical interviews, check out \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcareers.microsoft.com\u002Fus\u002Fen\u002Ftechnical-interviewing\"\u003EMicrosoft's preparation tips\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to prepare for Microsoft's interview questions\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft's interview questions aren't easy to answer, so make sure you practice as much as possible. After reading our \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Ftech-job-interview-tips\u002F\"\u003Einterview tips\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, conduct mock interviews with a friend to polish your responses and your body language. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUse the STAR method when answering questions. Respond with the specific \u003Cstrong\u003Es\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Eituation, \u003Cstrong\u003Et\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Eask, \u003Cstrong\u003Ea\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Ection, and \u003Cstrong\u003Er\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Eesult of the situation you're describing. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPractice answering basic behavioral interview questions and research unique questions Microsoft may ask. Interviewees report questions they've encountered on sites such as Glassdoor and Exponent.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUnique questions that Microsoft may ask\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhy do you want to work for Microsoft?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHow would you work with a teammate of yours who is blind? \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMicrosoft is an innovative company and seeks innovative employees. What is the best idea you've had in the past year?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBriefly explain how you would protect a Windows computer. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBehavioral questions that Microsoft may ask\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDescribe a time a project failed. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhat would you do in a case where you disagree with your manager? \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhat is one of the most complex projects you've been involved in?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHow do you maintain and update your skills?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6bac314b-0492-4251-8cfa-ed79a82bcdb6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6bac314b-0492-4251-8cfa-ed79a82bcdb6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-06-30 14:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"This guide will help you write an impressive resume, prepare you for interviews, and start the path toward your new Microsoft career.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"6acd73c0-5a50-4051-89cd-96cf762fb51a",image:{id:"5d72f378-2567-4e7d-8aef-95293da2b992",filename:"istock-1213470242.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-04-02 16:15:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Business team in video conference",credits:"Getty Images\u002FiStockphoto",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EMultiethnic business team having discussion in video call. 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In his free time he enjoys reading, cinema, hiking, and cooking.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"aead5e78-5773-4929-8474-215e95daaa5c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Shutterstock \u002F fizkes\" data-image-alt-text=\"shutterstock-1209547042.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"shutterstock-1209547042.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F10\u002F12\" data-image-crop=\"5616x3155+0+62\" data-image-width=\"5616\" data-image-height=\"3744\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFiguring out how to network presents difficulties for all of us, particularly introverts. If socializing tires or intimidates you, you may feel unsure of what improving your networking skills will take. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWill you need to assume a different personality? Are introverts at a disadvantage here?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFortunately, the answer to both of those questions is a resounding \"No!\" Introverts have unique strengths they can put toward mastering networking. Networking takes work for introverts, but it is worth it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERead on to learn tips on how introverts can more effectively approach networking.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c38c5f8d-a6e4-4cc1-bd6f-dd7c50b0c477\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIntroverts' qualities work in their favor in the networking arena. Good listeners who prefer to give others space rather than hog the spotlight have an advantage. Networking requires receptiveness to others' ideas and willingness to listen.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs an introvert, you likely dislike small talk and insincere interactions. You might prefer to commit to interactions you find meaningful. When you speak to others, your investment in the interaction comes across.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPeople appreciate this genuineness more than insincere jockeying for exposure or attention.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Why are introverts good at networking?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"7ab7a7c5-b5d3-47be-b550-c95417483bce\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ELearning how to network may not seem appealing at first. But networking can offer you benefits, including:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIncreased confidence\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMore "weak-tie" friendships, which offer more potential professional opportunities\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMore learning opportunities\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECareer advice and professional support\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIncreased visibility\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour network can make it easier to advance professionally than if you were alone.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECheck out our&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Ftech-company-networking-tips\u002F"\u003Enetworking tips\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;to learn how to get better at this essential skill.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Why should I learn to network?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to network online and in person: An introvert's guide\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E1. You don't need to pretend to be an extrovert.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe idea that introverts must create an extroverted false self to successfully network is outdated and harmful. Forcing yourself to be extroverted can lead to problems such as\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fchallenge-imposter-syndrome\u002F\"\u003E imposter syndrome\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fhow-to-avoid-burnout\u002F\"\u003Eburnout\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. It can also read as phony to others. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEmbrace your authentic self for the best results.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2. Network virtually.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENetworking skills extend to the digital realm. If you don't always enjoy in-person socializing, you can make networking easier by using professional networking sites and social media to share your work and connect with others. Introverts may find online networking less draining and easier to take at their pace.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"280acb85-c0df-4a8f-8432-437c73908d40\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F280acb85-c0df-4a8f-8432-437c73908d40\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E3. If huge events just aren't for you, skip them.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHuge events aren't for everyone, especially introverts who may suffer from anxiety issues. Remember that you don't need to force yourself to attend optional large-scale events to network successfully. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EForcing yourself to attend these events can take up time you could spend networking in more comfortable settings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E4. If it's an in-person event, bring a \"buddy.\"\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBringing a work or personal friend can make it easier to avoid feelings of awkwardness or boredom at in-person events. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have a buddy with you, you have a backup conversation partner for periods spent waiting for an interesting or meaningful new connection to arise. And if your friend is outgoing and can take the lead on introducing you to others, all the better.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E5. Look for other introverts.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen arriving in any networking setting, keep your eyes peeled for fellow introverts. Who seems to be at the periphery, keeping a low profile? Who's speaking less and listening more? You may find these people easier to approach.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E6. Arrive early.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt can also help to arrive at events early. There are fewer people, and attendees are still seeking conversational partners. Approaching a lone person may feel less intimidating than diving into an active conversation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPeople who show up early may be more serious-minded and likely to prefer genuine conversations.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E7. Set intentions and goals beforehand.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can improve the outcomes of attending events by defining your intentions and goals ahead of time, such as:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFocusing on genuine interactions\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETalking to two to three people per event\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELeaving early so you don't get overwhelmed\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThink about what you hope to learn or gain from events or people. Practice interactions — such as introducing yourself or summarizing your role — in advance.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E8. Realize that most people feel the same way you do.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou would be surprised how many extroverts find conversing with strangers difficult! Virtually anyone can feel self-conscious and uncomfortable socially. Many networking event attendees hope that someone will approach them. Take the leap and try approaching first.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9. Know yourself, and set reasonable expectations.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBe aware of your limitations and take care of yourself. If you're at capacity, excuse yourself and  regroup. If you strive to exceed your limitations and end up miserable, you'll struggle to form connections and network effectively.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"d033d569-def8-41a0-a25a-a46dec248258\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fd033d569-def8-41a0-a25a-a46dec248258\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E10. Ask for warm introductions.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIs there somebody you're interested in meeting or learning from? Don't hesitate to ask a mutual connection for a warm introduction. Introductions are just another form of social lubricant that makes it easier to get started on a positive note with strangers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E11. Hang out on the outskirts.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's a lot to be said for staying out of the spotlight. Most in-person events feature less active  areas at the sidelines where people can recharge. This is where you're likely to meet like-minded individuals.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E12. Don't pressure yourself to get it perfect.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDon't be hard on yourself if you occasionally hit wrong notes when trying to network. Occasionally, you can build a possible connection up in your mind as important, and it doesn't happen. It's possible to not click with certain people through no fault of your own. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMove forward and stay optimistic.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E13. Accept that it's okay and normal to have nerves.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's okay to feel slightly nervous about networking. Introverts and extroverts alike grapple with nerves sometimes. Approaching interactions confidently and not sweating the small things can go a long way when networking. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERemember to treat yourself with kindness and withhold judgment from yourself and others.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"1c507e66-2a18-430e-a72d-d7c47feb78e3\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F1c507e66-2a18-430e-a72d-d7c47feb78e3\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-06-17 20:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Yes, introverts can learn how to network. 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His writings on music and culture have appeared in the publications Eleven PDX Magazine and Secret Decoder. In his free time he enjoys reading, cinema, hiking, and cooking.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003ELooking for ways to boost your productivity and reduce procrastination? Consider using the Pomodoro Technique. The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method that can improve your mental focus while working and your confidence in your ability to perform.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe technique alternates effective work sessions with restorative breaks. Learning this technique can change your work-life balance, especially if you work from home.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERead on to learn about how the Pomodoro Technique works, how it benefits people, and what digital tools you can use to supplement it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat's all the fuss about the Pomodoro Technique?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can thank the stresses of college life for the Pomodoro Technique. As a university student in the late 80s, author Francesco Cirillo was struggling with procrastination and looking for ways to improve his focus. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe found success working in 10 minutes increments using a tomato-shaped kitchen timer. Cirillo dubbed this method the Pomodoro Technique, after the Italian word for \"tomato.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECirillo went on to write a book on the merits of his technique. His company claims the Pomodoro Technique is now one of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffrancescocirillo.com\u002Fpages\u002Fpomodoro-technique\"\u003Emost popular time management techniques\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, used by millions to more effectively\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fhow-to-improve-your-focus-at-work\u002F\"\u003E focus on work\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and study.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe Pomodoro Technique may be helpful when …\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYou get easily thrown off your game by everyday distractions\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYou frequently take on large projects that can feel overwhelming\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYou're looking for ways to\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fimprove-focus-while-you-work-from-home\u002F\"\u003E improve your focus when working from home\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYou often feel like \"there aren't enough hours in the day\" get things done\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYou need help with open-ended work such as studying for an extended period\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to follow the Pomodoro Technique\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Pomodoro Technique is easy to master due to its simple structure. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo begin, decide on a task to tackle. Set a timer for 25 minutes and begin working. When the timer stops, stop and record one \"pomodoro\" completed, along with your progress. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETake a five-minute break. Then, reset the timer and resume your task. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter four repetitions, take a 15-30 minute break to recharge.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe technique's efficacy depends on following three additional rules:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBreak down complicated tasks\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECombine small tasks\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDon't pause a pomodoro once you've started it\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFollowing these rules prevents \"cheating\", i.e. undermining the core principle of working effectively in short bursts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c3dc662d-302a-47a7-aa9a-0fd5dae4a816\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Tori Rubloff\u002FZDNet\" data-image-alt-text=\"Five steps to the Pomodoro Technique: Choose a task, set a timer to 25 minutes (which equals one pomodoro), work on your task until the timer is up, take a five minute break, and then repeat the cycle. Take a 15-30 minute break after four pomodoros.\" data-image-filename=\"pomodoro-technique.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F23\" data-image-width=\"1080\" data-image-height=\"1500\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhy does the pomodoro technique work?\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Pomodoro Technique is effective because it removes mental blocks to undertaking projects.\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\u002Fpmc\u002Farticles\u002FPMC4359724\u002F\"\u003E Research suggests\u003C\u002Fa\u003E many people procrastinate because of low \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.uky.edu\u002F~eushe2\u002FBandura\u002FBanEncy.html\"\u003Eself-efficacy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, or confidence in their own ability to perform, making them overly-anxious about initiating large tasks. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike other\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Ftime-management-strategies-to-become-efficient-at-work\u002F\"\u003E time management strategies\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the Pomodoro Technique breaks large projects into manageable blocks.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E Additionally, the technique clarifies the amount of time you really need to complete tasks and recharge. You can easily lose track of time when goofing off, and the Pomodoro Technique allows you to measure progress over set intervals.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ETips to get the most out of each pomodoro interval\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBreak down large tasks into smaller ones\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThink about the sequence of actions you will need to take to complete more complicated tasks, and how much time they will separately take. Divide the complex task into smaller tasks and then work through them one-by-one. This way, you will not feel as overwhelmed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGroup smaller or similar tasks together\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESmaller or related tasks can be combined so that you can get more done in less time. If you dedicate a whole pomodoro to one small task, you may feel tempted to drag your feet completing that one task. Bunching small tasks together prevents you from feeling this temptation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDon't succumb to checking your email, Slack, etc.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce the pomodoro is set, you cannot pause it. This means no distracting yourself with mundane things like checking your email, Slack, or social media accounts. These distractions will interrupt your flow. Set a boundary by sticking by this rule, because otherwise you can get derailed quickly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPlan out your pomodoros in advance\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDecide what you're going to try to accomplish for each pomodoro. This makes it easier to stay organized and on track. If you set a pomodoro without knowing what you're going to do first, you can end up wasting that time just figuring out how to approach the task.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETry out different interval and break lengths\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETwenty-five-minute work sprints and five-minute breaks are not necessarily a one-size-fits-all solution. If you feel like you can only work intensively for 15 minutes, then try that interval length. You may need to tweak the exact timings to fit your unique needs, especially \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.healthline.com\u002Fhealth\u002Fmental-health\u002Fadhd-quick-focus-boosts\"\u003Eif you have ADHD\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUse an app, rather than manually timing\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can use \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fbest-productivity-apps\u002F\"\u003Eproductivity apps\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to set timers for work sprints and breaks automatically. This streamlines the process by taking it out of your control. If you don't need to waste time manually setting timers, you can devote more effort to getting tasks accomplished without work and break time overlapping. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPomodoro apps and websites to try: Our picks\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"fb50d591-c029-4902-9ab3-39ea531c409f\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EPlatforms: iOS, Mac computer\u003Cbr\u003EPrice: $2.99\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis Pomodoro timer app allows you to create tasks, configure short and long breaks, and track progress with projects. You can also use the app to affix tasks with notes, due dates, and priority tags.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Be Focused Pro\" data-superlative=\"Get detailed\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"App Store","offerPrice":"2.99","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fus\u002Fapp\u002Fbe-focused-pro-focus-timer\u002Fid953426154","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"e59b1c61-2c7d-4f6a-8cb7-db0bcd9adfeb\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EPlatforms: iOS, Mac computer, Apple Watch\u003Cbr\u003EPrice: Free, with in-app purchases\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFocus is a Pomodoro timer app for iOS and watchOS. Users organize tasks into deep and concentrated Focus Sessions, followed by regenerative breaks. You can track and manage tasks on your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Focus\" data-superlative=\"Tackle "Focus Sessions"\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"App Store","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fapps.apple.com\u002Fus\u002Fapp\u002Ffocus-time-management\u002Fid975017240","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"0fe91d06-5d54-4790-84fb-4b970c600141\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EPlatforms: iOS, Android, Mac computer, Windows desktop\u003Cbr\u003EPrice: Free, with in-app purchases\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EForest is an organization app that allows you to visualize projects as trees in a forest. As you successfully manage and complete tasks, the forest thrives. 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His writings on music and culture have appeared in the publications Eleven PDX Magazine and Secret Decoder. In his free time he enjoys reading, cinema, hiking, and cooking.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"42200d10-64a5-4b22-a42a-11072794120f\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Morsa Images\u002FDigitalVision\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Young businessman is working at home office. He is in business casual clothing.\" data-image-filename=\"freelancer-typing-on-computer-work-from-home.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F01\" data-image-width=\"1296\" data-image-height=\"729\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour resume doesn't speak for itself. Would you believe that a well-written software engineer cover letter can make a huge difference in landing an interview for your dream job? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt puts your resume into context — and it's where you get to show off your soft skills and demonstrate enthusiasm to possible employers. But if you're more comfortable writing code than talking about yourself, penning a cover letter can feel intimidating.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBelow, you'll learn how to craft an effective software engineer cover letter and find tips to keep in mind.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"75b76e69-69c5-4a9d-bdb0-36c2393a7520\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EA solid cover letter is an essential part of any\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Ftech-job-application-guide\u002F"\u003E&nbsp;job application\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. This persuasive writing makes a case for what you can contribute to your prospective employer. The cover letter allows you to put the qualifications and achievements listed on your resume in context.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPut differently, a\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fhow-to-write-a-software-engineer-resume\u002F"\u003E&nbsp;software engineer resume\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;lists what coding languages you know, while a software engineer cover letter talks about the major projects of your career involving those languages.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Why do you need a cover letter for a software engineering role?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"0ef8997e-43f5-4de2-b985-feb6ab7470a6\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe ideal software engineer cover letter should clock in at slightly under a page and consist of three to four paragraphs. You don't want to test employers' patience by surpassing a page in length.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStrive to create a succinct business document.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How long should a software engineer cover letter be?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"345d29e7-fb29-43cd-9e8e-c32169f01365\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAll cover letters contain several key elements:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EContact info\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe salutation\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAn intro\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA body\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA closing statement\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor best results, you should not think of creating a cover letter as a templated, rote exercise. Genuine passion, curiosity, and thoughtfulness must shine through — don't phone it in!\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What should I include in a software engineer cover letter?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYour contact info\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour contact info should go at the top of the page and include your:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"43472127-7ff7-45c8-89ff-a459460ad89b\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F43472127-7ff7-45c8-89ff-a459460ad89b\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFull name\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStreet address\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECity, state, and zip code\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPhone number\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEmail address (for physical cover letters)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPreferred mode of contact\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERemember that your email address should be professional, not profane or jokey.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESalutation\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe most professional greeting for an engineer cover letter is \"dear,\" followed by the hiring manager's name and a colon. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinding out the hiring manager's name shows initiative and conscientiousness that they will likely appreciate. It's okay to use their first name, but if you're applying to a company with a reputation for formality, add \"Mr.\" or \"Ms.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you cannot find the hiring manager's name, \"dear hiring manager\" will do.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIntro\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour software engineer cover letter's intro is where you need to make a good impression. It should include:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYour profession\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhat position you are interested in\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESimply stating your interest or enthusiasm in the position is a great way to open. Avoid gimmicks, like defining a word or making an outsized boast about your qualifications.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou may also include how you found out about the job and your history with or interest in the company. Be friendly but polite.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe intro should be no more than four to five sentences.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBody\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour cover letter's body is the meat of the document, and typically it should be one to two paragraphs long. The major points to hit include:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhy you are interested in this position\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHow the company's values, goals, and culture align with your accomplishments, goals, and attributes\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EA rundown of your major accomplishments and impacts — demonstrate these with concrete numbers whenever possible\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhat current projects of theirs interest you (if any)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHow your skillset connects with their requirements\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETake care to put your work history in context. Show how your experiences make you suited for the role you want to fill in the company. You can do that by sharing anecdotes and summarizing projects that demonstrate key skills from the job listing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut don't just restate \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fhow-to-write-a-software-engineer-resume\u002F\"\u003Eyour resume\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Your resume is chronological, while the cover letter should discuss qualifications based on their relevance to the job listing. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour tone should balance professionalism and friendliness. Avoid slang, but don't be stuffy. It may help to imagine that you're writing to a new work friend.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EClosing\u002FCall-to-action\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYour cover letter's conclusion should be confident and respectful. Keep the focus on the company's needs and not yours. Thank them for considering your credentials, express your enthusiasm for the company, and note that you hope to speak with them soon. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDo not demand they give you an interview or tell them you intend to call them. Assertiveness looks like pushiness — and it puts hiring managers off.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClose with a professional sign-off such as \"best\" or \"sincerely.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, congratulate yourself on a job well done and review our \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Finterview-tips-recent-grads\u002F\"\u003Ephone interview tips\u003C\u002Fa\u003E plus our lists of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fcommon-computer-science-interview-questions\u002F\"\u003Ecomputer science interview questions\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fquestions-to-ask-in-an-interview\u002F\"\u003Eimpressive questions to ask in an interview\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ETips on writing a software engineer cover letter\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYou don't need to rewrite an entire cover letter for every job you apply for.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can make applying for jobs easier by using a software engineer cover letter template that you can adapt for different job postings, rather than starting from scratch every time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPick out projects and stories that demonstrate skills common among the listings you see. Then, write up summaries you can copy and paste into the body of a cover letter. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlan on writing a custom introduction for each letter.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPut your tech skills in context.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDon't just list your skills. Talk about where and when you have used them in your career. For instance, rather than simply mention that you know Python, discuss a programming project you spearheaded that heavily drew upon coding in Python.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPut your soft skills in context.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"adbc33a4-cbb4-4686-a84d-aa713562afce\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fadbc33a4-cbb4-4686-a84d-aa713562afce\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESoft, or \"people,\" skills do not exist in a void either. Talk about where they have come in handy across your employment history to give your story credence. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor instance, you could highlight your leadership skills by discussing positions where you delegated responsibility and guided teams of programmers working under you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBe quantitative and specific.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen talking about your accomplishments, avoid vague language and quantify the results of your actions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, don't just say you increased earnings or inspired your team. Note that you helped drive higher earnings for multiple periods during your tenure — and give specific numbers. Other concrete, quantifiable results of actions to discuss could include:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENew products\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIncreased productivity\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHigher employee satisfaction reported\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EShow, rather than tell.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELean towards showing employers who you are rather than telling them. It's important to show confidence, but let your accomplishments and projects speak for themselves. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDon't try to pitch yourself with adjectives. Rather than describing yourself as \"innovative,\" talk about the different innovative projects you've worked on.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EShow the company you're aligned with them and understand their successes and goals.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDiscuss accomplishments and qualifications that line up with the company's goals and values. For instance, if the company has an innovation-centered workplace culture, discuss groundbreaking and first-of-their-kind software projects you've contributed to. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProofread your writing and have someone else take a look too.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe last thing you want to do is hit send on a cover letter that contains typos and grammatical errors. This kind of mistake shows carelessness and instantly makes a bad impression.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMake sure to proofread your work before sending it. Getting a second pair of eyes can help even more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"789d3b84-7afb-4b9d-9702-566049d9dc6f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F789d3b84-7afb-4b9d-9702-566049d9dc6f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-06-01 17:23:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"An effective software engineer cover letter puts your qualifications in context. Read on to learn how a \"show, don't tell\" approach can help you stand out.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"0a05e65e-5da1-4a0d-8a6a-38e563a981f5",image:{id:"42200d10-64a5-4b22-a42a-11072794120f",filename:"freelancer-typing-on-computer-work-from-home.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-06-01 17:16:25",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Young businessman is working at home office. 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After earning her doctorate in early modern European history, Carlton worked as an assistant professor of history at the University of Louisville, where she developed new courses on the history of science, Renaissance Italy, and the witch trials. Carlton has published five peer-reviewed articles in top presses and a monograph with the University of Chicago Press. She also earned tenure with a unanimous vote before relocating to Seattle. Learn more about Carlton's work at genevievecarlton.com.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"4e494572-0b67-41d0-99a8-ff982f269e1e\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Sunwoo Jung\u002FDigitalVision\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"A female business professional works late. She is in a dark room sitting at a desk and looking at a tablet.\" data-image-filename=\"business-professional-working-at-night-using-tablet-job-search.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F07\u002F27\" data-image-width=\"1296\" data-image-height=\"729\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhether you're out of work or you're worried about downsizing at your company, you might find yourself looking for a new job during a recession. Recessions typically mean less hiring and higher unemployment rates. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA job search can be mentally taxing, stressful, and take a lot of energy. With a clear road map, you can stay focused on your goals. Our guide walks through each step in how to get a job in a recession.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E1. Develop a strategy.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinding a job during a recession requires a strategy. Instead of submitting applications for every job opening you find, consider a directed, strategic job search. You'll save yourself time and a lot of frustration by planning ahead.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore you start searching job posting sites for openings, take time to reflect. Think about what you want in a job. What are your top priorities? Do you want remote work options? Do you have any non-negotiable topics, like paid time off or benefits? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWrite down what you want in a job and prioritize your list. Refer back to the list to keep yourself focused on the ultimate goal: Finding the right job for your next career step. This will give you direction throughout the search.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext, set achievable goals. Instead of telling yourself to find a job by a certain date, set goals for networking, like attending a certain number of events each month or reaching out to a certain number of contacts each week. You can also set goals for the number of job applications you want to submit each week. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E2. Update your resume and LinkedIn.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"acabaab0-801e-4193-adf2-c0cd17c516f8\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Facabaab0-801e-4193-adf2-c0cd17c516f8\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDust off your resume and LinkedIn profile — especially if it's been several years (or longer) since you were on the job market. This will save you time and energy during your job search.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConsider creating a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fbest-resume-templates\u002F\"\u003Eresume template\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that you can easily customize for each job posting. A list containing all of your professional achievements will make it easier to pull items specific to the job posting.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E3. Reach out to your network.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany people find job opportunities through networking. But networking requires consistent investment. Reach out to your close contacts and ask for referrals. A referral can get you much further than a cold application. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMake sure you send brief but collegial emails and LinkedIn messages. Even a distant connection could pay off on the job market. And check out our \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Ftech-company-networking-tips\u002F\"\u003Enetworking tips\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and resources on the best \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fbest-networking-sites-for-tech-professionals\u002F\"\u003Enetworking sites\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fhow-to-set-up-informational-interviews\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to set up informational interviews without seeming pushy\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E4. Find companies that are clearly looking to hire.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt might sound backward to start with companies rather than job postings, but identifying organizations that match your professional skills and goals focuses your job search. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EResearch corporate culture, the hiring process at different companies, and your networking connections. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIdentify companies where you'd like to work, and narrow your search by filtering for companies that are expanding or hiring. Even in a recession, many companies hire new employees.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E5. Learn new skills to boost your resume.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMaking a career change might require skill building — even if you're looking for positions in the same field or with the same job title. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELearning new skills can help boost your chances on the job market. It also shows hiring managers that you're committed to expanding your skill set. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can pursue professional certification, take online classes, or go back to school in a recession to learn new skills. You might consider taking \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fbusiness-management\u002Fbusiness-courses-overview\u002F\"\u003Ebusiness courses\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or enrolling in a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fbootcamps\u002Fbest-coding-bootcamp\u002F\"\u003Ecoding bootcamp\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E6. Look into recession-proof industries.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECertain industries weather recessions better than others. Healthcare and consumer staples tend to be more stable during a recession. When researching companies, consider industries as well. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd even within industries, look for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Frecession-proof-jobs\u002F\"\u003Erecession-proof jobs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Accountants and nurses tend to weather recessions well, for example. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition, you can add transferable skills that give you greater flexibility on the job market. Make sure to highlight those skills on your resume.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E7. Consider freelancing as an option.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"b48049bc-a136-45e1-9537-1395a763c426\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fb48049bc-a136-45e1-9537-1395a763c426\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFreelancing can be a great way to gain experience and boost your job prospects in the future, especially if you're changing fields. Taking on freelance jobs on the side of your current work or investing in freelancing while between jobs can pay off.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're getting started, reach out to your network to offer your services. Research freelancing websites and look into the tax and savings implications of working freelance jobs. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E8. Consider temporary work.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile your goal might be a full-time job, temporary work can bridge the gap. During a recession, many companies hire new employees as contractors before making full-time employment decisions. Temporary work can add to your resume while also providing a source of income.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESearch for temporary or contract positions as part of your overall job search. And consider reaching out to recruiters to ask about temporary work opportunities.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E9. Stay the course, be patient, and focus on what you can control.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELooking for a job can feel overwhelming. And a recession only adds to that pressure. You might experience frustration, disappointment, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fhow-to-avoid-burnout\u002F\"\u003Eand burnout\u003C\u002Fa\u003E during your job search. Be kind to yourself and stay focused on your long-term goals.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGive yourself breaks from the job search. Take care of your mental and physical health. Job searching can easily become a full-time job, and you need to treat it like a marathon rather than a sprint. That means pacing yourself and taking small steps toward your goals.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFocus on what you can control. Stand up to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fchallenge-imposter-syndrome\u002F\"\u003Eimposter syndrome\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. And be patient as you look for your next career opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6bac314b-0492-4251-8cfa-ed79a82bcdb6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6bac314b-0492-4251-8cfa-ed79a82bcdb6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-07-27 21:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Finding a job can be a major challenge. And a recession makes job searches harder. 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She earned a bachelor of arts in English (creative writing) and anthropology from the University of Washington and a law degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California. She recently retired from a 15-year career as an attorney.\r\n\r\nMaura is a published writer with a nonfiction book in progress. Her essays and articles have appeared in the Seattle Weekly, Bird Watcher's Digest, ParentMap, King County Bar Bulletin, and UC Davis Magazine. She received silver medals for her writing from Parenting Publications of America and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.\r\n\r\nShe is a US Rowing level 2-certified coach and maintains a fitness and training blog.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"a8b64750-c66c-4527-86ac-bf8a46f6c87a\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"By insta_photos -- Shutterstock\" data-image-alt-text=\"A white man wearing glasses speaks animatedly while in a remote video conference with four coworkers.\" data-image-filename=\"remote-working-man.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F31\" data-image-width=\"1295\" data-image-height=\"731\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERemote software engineering jobs exist across industries. And if you prefer working from the comfort of your home, you might be wondering how to find one.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELanding a remote software engineering job takes a stand-out application and portfolio, connecting with the right people, preparing for interviews, and showcasing your technical skills.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis page offers guidance on finding the opportunities that suit your lifestyle, coordinating your job search, sailing through the interview process, and negotiating the salary you want. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E1. Get clear on the type of software engineering role you want.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDeciding on a career as a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsoftware-engineer-vs-web-developer\u002F\"\u003Esoftware engineer vs. web developer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or other IT profession may take some research. Research \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fsoftware-engineering-degree-jobs\u002F\"\u003Esoftware engineering jobs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to determine your interest in developing, designing, building, and testing software applications.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConsider your preferred company size and type. A large tech firm will have multiple managers and teams. A startup may offer the opportunity to work on a wider range of projects than a large company, where you're more likely to specialize.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're concerned with earning a certain salary or maintaining work\u002Flife balance, consider the industry. Some industries — such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fhow-to-become-a-video-game-developer\u002F\"\u003Evideo game development\u003C\u002Fa\u003E — are notorious for their fast pace and requiring overtime. Others are typically more laid-back.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinally, ensure that you have the right experience and education for your desired roles. If not, plan to pursue \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Ffree-online-courses-you-wont-want-to-miss\u002F\"\u003Eonline courses\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fbootcamps\u002Fbest-coding-bootcamps-guide\u002F\"\u003Ecoding bootcamps\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fbest-tech-certifications\u002F\"\u003Etech certifications\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E2. Look in the right places for a remote software engineering job.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESoftware engineers find job listings on organizations' websites and on employment sites like Glassdoor, Indeed, and SimplyHired. LinkedIn is another resource for job seekers and offers online networking opportunities.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECompany websites\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you know which company or companies you want to work for, it makes sense to go straight to the company's job board. While you're on the site, read up on the company, its histories, and its latest projects. A downside is that you may miss great jobs at other companies.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJob sites (Glassdoor, Indeed, etc.)\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fjob-search-sites-for-tech\u002F\"\u003EJob search sites\u003C\u002Fa\u003E like Glassdoor, Indeed, Monster, SimplyHired, and ZipRecuiter offer vast numbers of job listings. They also allow you to store your resume for easy application. The vast numbers of applicants for each job may make it hard to stand out. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELinkedIn\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJob seekers post their profiles and can apply for positions through LinkedIn. They can also follow companies, join alumni and industry groups, set up job alerts, and ask for endorsements from their contacts. Relying solely on LinkedIn can be limiting because not all companies recruit through the platform. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeveraging and expanding your network\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBuilding a network using social media and LinkedIn, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Ftech-internships\u002F\"\u003Etaking advantage of internships\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and mentoring opportunities, and asking for referrals from co-workers, classmates, and instructors can help launch your career. This takes time and effort but knowing the right person can give you an edge in the job market. Check out our \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Ftech-company-networking-tips\u002F\"\u003Enetworking tips\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for further advice.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEvents\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAttending industry conferences, talks by leaders of companies you admire, alumni events, career fairs, and even coworker parties can lead to meeting people who can help you get hired. Practice a short \"elevator pitch\" about the job you're seeking and your applicable skills.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E3. Maximize the quality of your application and portfolio.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinding a remote software engineering job requires an attention-grabbing cover letter, resume, and portfolio. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're just starting down the road to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-become-software-engineer\u002F\"\u003Ebecoming a software engineer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, your bootcamp or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fbest-online-software-engineering-degree\u002F\"\u003Esoftware engineering degree\u003C\u002Fa\u003E program will include portfolio development. Portfolios feature your work on a website or other electronic platform. Include a description of each project, its objective, and how you built and tested the application. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExperienced software engineers can showcase work projects, emphasize problem-solving abilities, and include a professional bio in their portfolios. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETailor your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fsoftware-engineer-cover-letter\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecover letter \u003C\u002Fa\u003Efor each position to demonstrate you've researched the company. Your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fhow-to-write-a-software-engineer-resume\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esoftware engineer resume\u003C\u002Fa\u003E should highlight education, relevant work history, certifications earned, programming languages, software proficiencies, and technical skills.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E4. Apply to remote software engineering jobs that check your boxes.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"f00e191e-8c65-4be7-9b45-a21e03776cec\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Ff00e191e-8c65-4be7-9b45-a21e03776cec\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen you're ready to start applying, create a checklist of job characteristics that are important to you. Use it to avoid applying for positions that don't meet your needs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAsk yourself: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDoes the job strike you as interesting and fulfilling?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDoes it offer the level of challenge you want?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDo the salary and benefits fall within your desired range?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWill the position allow you to achieve your desired work-life balance?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the company level, examine:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDoes the organization value work-life balance? \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIs the organization's mission something you can get on board with?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIs the company culture a good fit?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther important considerations include opportunities for training, professional development, and career advancement.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBottom line: Trust your gut. If the job doesn't excite you, look for one that does.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E5. Show your expertise, self-awareness, and passion throughout the interview process.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe interview process for a remote software engineering job takes time. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFirst up may be a screening call from a recruiter, who will ask basic questions about your interest in and qualifications for the job. A second call may come from the hiring manager, who will ask for more details about your skills and allow you to ask questions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext, you may interview in person or via video conferencing with your potential supervisors, managers, or even coworkers. Prepare for behavioral interview questions about what you would do in certain situations and culture-fit questions about your desired workplace environment. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou will likely also take a skills assessment test.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fhow-to-become-amazon-software-engineer\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to become a software engineer at Amazon\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E6. Stay organized by tracking your applications and interview statuses.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOrganize your job search with tools like these: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGoogle Docs, a platform great for creating and storing resumes, cover letters, and other materials\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGoogle Sheets or Excel, spreadsheets that you can customize to keep track of submitted applications and interview dates\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENotion, described as a personal wiki of projects you want to showcase \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EJob-seeker tracking apps like JibberJobber, JobCull, Kiter, Placement, and Teal \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E7. Be willing to negotiate your salary.\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce you've received a job offer, you'll want to know \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fhow-to-negotiate-salary\u002F\"\u003Ehow to negotiate salary\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne negotiation technique we recommend is using the \"Five Ws\" popularized by journalists: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EResearch \u003Cstrong\u003Ewho \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Eyou will be negotiating with, e.g., recruiter, hiring manager, or supervisor.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EKnow \u003Cstrong\u003Ewhat\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E the typical market pay is for your position.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUnderstand \u003Cstrong\u003Ewhere\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E you will be discussing salary, e.g., face-to-face, on the phone, or via video conference.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhen\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E do you start negotiations? After the employer offers a specific number on salary.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBe ready to explain \u003Cstrong\u003Ewhy\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E you deserve the salary you're requesting.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EThis article was reviewed by Sierra Gawlowski, PE\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"72ecb348-52d0-42bb-86a2-574ad5d6e578\" data-size=\"small\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"A headshot of Sierra Gawlowski, a smiling brunette woman.\" data-image-filename=\"sierra-gawlowski.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F03\u002F01\" data-image-crop=\"1403x1404+178+0\" data-image-width=\"1840\" data-image-height=\"1404\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fsierra-gawlowski\u002F\"\u003ESierra Gawlowski\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, PE, earned her BS in civil engineering and is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Washington. She has worked for a private engineering consulting firm as well as for public agencies. Sierra enjoys mentoring engineering students and junior staff. She also leads a project team for Engineers Without Borders and currently sits on the board of directors for Kilowatts for Humanity.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGawlowski is a paid member of the Red Ventures Education Integrity Network. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ELast reviewed May 2, 2022.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"789d3b84-7afb-4b9d-9702-566049d9dc6f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F789d3b84-7afb-4b9d-9702-566049d9dc6f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-05-31 20:31:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Want a remote software engineering job? Researching, organizing your employment search, and following our tips and strategies may up your odds of success.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"05b8553a-cf08-45f6-8a7f-fe955ff5f383",image:{id:"a8b64750-c66c-4527-86ac-bf8a46f6c87a",filename:"remote-working-man.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-05-31 20:06:49",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"A white man wearing glasses speaks animatedly while in a remote video conference with four coworkers.",credits:"By insta_photos -- Shutterstock",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F31\u002Fa8b64750-c66c-4527-86ac-bf8a46f6c87a\u002Fremote-working-man.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1295,height:731,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Education^Computers & Tech",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"remote-software-engineering-jobs",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to land a remote software engineering job",topic:{id:"95ca6724-c309-42a2-b946-f359f1127d73",slug:"computers-tech",name:"Computers & Tech",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"95ca6724-c309-42a2-b946-f359f1127d73",slug:"computers-tech",name:"Computers & Tech",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"23f3260d-5fe4-4563-9c89-15a4726225d5",username:"Hannah Riley",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Hannah",lastName:"Riley",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"c2ca43e5-ffe7-469f-862c-cfdf02b4630e",filename:"hannah-riley.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 17:21:57",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fc2ca43e5-ffe7-469f-862c-cfdf02b4630e\u002Fhannah-riley.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Hannah Riley is a writer based in Seattle, WA. A former staff writer for Texts From Last Night, Pleated Jeans, and Ruin My Week, and a contributor to The Needling, her work has been featured on HuffPost, BuzzFeed, Funny or Die, The Chicago Tribune, Teen Vogue, and Playboy. She is the editor of the memoir \"Cotton Teeth\" (Harper & Case, 2021) by former Saturday Night Live writer and bestselling author Glenn Rockowitz, featured on Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2021. Hannah is also the co-author of the humor book \"Story of My F*cking Life\" (Castle Point, 2021).",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e6c00bc4-532f-4991-8b57-9f51e31d782f\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"fizkes\u002FiStock\u002FGetty Images Plus\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"A Black man in business attire smiles after getting hired. He is seated across from two interviewers who face him.\" data-image-filename=\"man-hired-interview-job-search.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F07\u002F18\" data-image-width=\"1296\" data-image-height=\"731\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoogle careers are competitive. Knowing what the company wants and matching your passions and strengths to theirs may help you land the job you desire.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHaving an impressive background is helpful, but Google is looking for workers who fit their company culture and align with company values like teamwork and leadership. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe studied the Google interview process so you don't have to. Here are our best tips on how to get your dream job at Google.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"825e585d-56fa-4ec0-a1a2-c52630e9bdd0\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EGoogle hires for tech roles like software engineer, designer, UX researcher, and program manager.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECareer opportunities span parent company Alphabet's many businesses, including FitBit, Google Fiber, Youtube, Loon, Verily Life Sciences, Waymo, Wing, and X.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoogle wants to find the perfect person for each open job. The software company created a&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fcareers.google.com\u002Fjobs\u002Fresults\u002F"\u003Esearch tool\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;that allows applicants to fill out their unique details and shows relevant postings. This tool also allows applicants to filter by location or remote positions.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStudents can find internships in fields like information technology, software engineering, and student engineering for a chance to jump-start their careers.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What types of tech careers does Google offer?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhere to apply for Google careers\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"b48049bc-a136-45e1-9537-1395a763c426\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fb48049bc-a136-45e1-9537-1395a763c426\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can submit your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Ftech-job-application-guide\u002F\"\u003Ejob application\u003C\u002Fa\u003E on many different websites, but Google's built-in career search tool is your best choice. Tell the company who you are, what you do, and where you want to work. You'll be matched to job postings. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe best way to get hired anywhere is by having a referral from an employee. Ideally, this employee should have the role you're applying for. You can source referrals through LinkedIn's search feature and filter results by the current company. Brush up on your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Ftech-company-networking-tips\u002F\"\u003Enetworking\u003C\u002Fa\u003E skills and ask a current Google employee for an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fhow-to-set-up-informational-interviews\u002F\"\u003Einformational interview\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and discuss how they got hired. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're a student or a recent graduate, you can look for an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbuildyourfuture.withgoogle.com\u002Fevents\u002Fcampus-events\"\u003Eon-campus event near you\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or participate through Google's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcareersonair.withgoogle.com\u002F\"\u003Evirtual workshops\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"03fca5dc-da3f-437d-b054-996a5800612d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWhile education and work experience are important, Google is looking for sharp people who can adapt to difficult situations.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA key feature hiring managers look for is someone who can be an emergent leader who steps into leadership roles when they're needed and step back once the need is satisfied.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoogle's&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fabout.google\u002Fphilosophy\u002F"\u003ETen Things We Know To Be True\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;explains the company's core values. Aligning with these views in your interview could show the hiring manager you're a good fit. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESoft skills\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGeneral cognitive ability\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEmergent leadership\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHumility\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOwnership\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExpertise\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECore values\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYou can be serious without a suit\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYou can make money without doing evil\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFocus on the user\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIt's best to do one thing really well&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"What does Google look for in an ideal candidate?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"1814f421-a0bb-4657-91c9-e7625e4d2cca\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe amount of experience needed to work at Google depends on the role. Senior-level roles would naturally require more years of relevant experience than an entry-level role.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGetting hired at Google straight out of college is difficult but possible. Earning a Google internship while you're still in school could lead to a full-time position in the company.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How many years of experience do you need to work at Google?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Ftech-internships\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGetting an internship with a tech company: Your how-to guide\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to meet Google's expectations when applying for a role\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen screening candidates, Google looks for applicants with unique skills, passions, and experiences. They want to make sure you're the perfect fit for Google and not just any \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fbig-tech-companies-job-guide\u002F\"\u003Ebig tech company\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEducation background\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoogle's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcareers.google.com\u002Fhow-we-hire\u002F\"\u003Ecareer section\u003C\u002Fa\u003E confirms that candidates do not need a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fbest-online-computer-science-degree\u002F\"\u003Ecomputer science degree\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for most of their software engineering or product manager roles. Their job listings also include openings for applicants with only an associate's degree. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoogle also \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fbootcamps\u002Fwill-employers-hire-top-coding-bootcamp-graduates\u002F\"\u003Ehires boot camp graduates\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in positions across the company. Plan to continue building your skills after graduation to help your job search. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELinkedIn profile\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPolishing your LinkedIn profile can make you look like an organized and intellectual candidate. An approachable LinkedIn profile may also make networking with Google employees easier. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETry to mirror the job posting and Google's core values on your profile. Add terms used in the job posting where they apply to your work history. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResume\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApplicant tracking system software will scan your resume. This software matches keywords in the job posting to words on your resume. Tailor your listed job experience to the specific role you're applying for. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoogle recommends using your old resume for inspiration and starting with a blank document or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fbest-resume-templates\u002F\"\u003Eresume template\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to create a unique resume for each position you apply for. A \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fhow-to-write-a-software-engineer-resume\u002F\"\u003Esoftware engineer's resume\u003C\u002Fa\u003E should look completely different than a project manager's resume. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERemember to connect your work directly to the role qualifications. Use data and figures to support your claims when describing your experience. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOnline portfolio (if applicable)\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're applying for a position as a data scientist, software engineer, or web developer, you should have an online portfolio. A portfolio showcases your work to employers and tells them about your abilities. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can set up a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fhow-to-build-a-coding-portfolio\u002F\"\u003Ecoding portfolio\u003C\u002Fa\u003E on sites like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpages.github.com\u002F\"\u003EGitHub\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fitch.io\u002F\"\u003EItch.io\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Add 4-10 projects that demonstrate your job-relevant skills. If you're still a student, you can display class projects you're proud of. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EGoogle's interview stages\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOnline assessment (if applicable)\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcareers.google.com\u002Fhow-we-hire\u002F\"\u003Ehiring process\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for different roles may differ slightly but will all follow the same framework. The first stage of Google's interview process is completing an online assessment. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis portion will be a coding quiz or similar test you'll receive after submitting your resume. It has a time limit of 90 minutes and will cover standard algorithm data and data structure questions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDon't wait until you hear back from Google to prepare for your online assessment. You can practice with questions from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fleetcode.com\u002Fdiscuss\u002Finterview-question\u002F352460\u002FGoogle-Online-Assessment-Questions\"\u003ELeetcode's Google online assessment list\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPhone or video interviews\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter completing and passing an online assessment, you'll be asked to participate in a short virtual chat. You'll typically have one or two video or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Finterview-tips-recent-grads\u002F\"\u003Ephone interviews\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to evaluate that your skills match the role. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe first call will be with a recruiter, and the second call will be with a hiring manager or someone from your potential new team. This interview confirms you have the job's key skills.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPassing this interview will move you to the small project interview. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESmall project (if applicable)\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis section takes helps the hiring manager see how you approach problems. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESmall projects can be prepping a case study, providing writing samples, or producing code samples. This portion is for hiring managers to see how you think and perform under pressure. Showing that you are great at teamwork will pay off in this round. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFinal, in-depth interviews\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGoogle uses their final, in-depth interview to take one last pass to assess your skills and make sure the role is a perfect fit. They describe their final interview process as \"rigorous,\" since the candidate goes through three to four interviews in one day. Some of the interviews are in person and some are via video call.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe final interview promises not to have brain teasers. Google hiring managers instead ask open-ended questions to see how you problem solve and interact with a team and may conduct a sample work test. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring this interview stage, be sure to talk through your answers to show your thinking. Even if you don't know the right answer, asking questions to find a way to begin solving it can impress the hiring manager. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to prepare for Google's interview questions\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"0459af7a-09ec-4040-a050-3cb5c8ae370b\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F0459af7a-09ec-4040-a050-3cb5c8ae370b\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can prepare for your Google interviews by practicing a mock interview with someone close to you. Even answering questions to yourself or in a mirror will make you more confident in your answers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPractice the basic behavioral interview questions you typically expect to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Ftech-job-interview-tips\u002F\"\u003Eprepare for your interview\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Brush up on skills for any skill tests or projects and rehearse answering unique questions that Google may ask. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUse the STAR method to thoroughly answer questions by discussing the specific situation, task, action, and result of the action you described. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere are some questions Google may ask. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUnique questions that Google may ask\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAside from the typical \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Ftell-me-about-yourself-interview-question\u002F\"\u003E\"tell me about yourself\" interview question\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Google may also ask unique questions similar to these examples: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhat data can you provide that tells the story of your experience in terms of the needs of this position? \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETell me about a time you used data to make a critical decision.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHow would you balance flexibility and process in an agile environment?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHow would you design Google's database for web indexing?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBehavioral questions that Google may ask\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can also expect Google's hiring manager to ask \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fbehavioral-interview-questions\u002F\"\u003Ebehavioral interview questions\u003C\u002Fa\u003E similar to these: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhat makes a good [job title]? What makes a bad [job title]?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETell me about a time you demonstrated leadership even though you weren't the formal manager.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHow would you deal with a team challenge in a balanced way?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHow would you prioritize projects of varying complexity?\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6bac314b-0492-4251-8cfa-ed79a82bcdb6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6bac314b-0492-4251-8cfa-ed79a82bcdb6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-07-25 14:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Whether you have an impressive resume or are new to the workforce, our step-by-step guide can help you nail your interview and start your Google career.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"fe69fbb7-8c41-4332-882f-b4a8b203f5a7",image:{id:"e6c00bc4-532f-4991-8b57-9f51e31d782f",filename:"man-hired-interview-job-search.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-07-18 17:04:17",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"A Black man in business attire smiles after getting hired. He is seated across from two interviewers who face him.",credits:"fizkes\u002FiStock\u002FGetty Images Plus\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F07\u002F18\u002Fe6c00bc4-532f-4991-8b57-9f51e31d782f\u002Fman-hired-interview-job-search.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1296,height:731,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"how-to",hubTopicPathString:"Education^Professional Development",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-land-a-tech-google-career",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to land a tech career at Google",topic:{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"1050fa4d-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"google",name:"Google",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"cfc1e456-5ca3-4475-b3b7-95c49a2cb8e0",username:"genevievecarlton",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Genevieve",lastName:"Carlton",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"5bd07518-bb44-4431-b079-ceea70de96f7",filename:"genevieve-carlton.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 17:20:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002F5bd07518-bb44-4431-b079-ceea70de96f7\u002Fgenevieve-carlton.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Genevieve Carlton holds a Ph.D. in history from Northwestern University. After earning her doctorate in early modern European history, Carlton worked as an assistant professor of history at the University of Louisville, where she developed new courses on the history of science, Renaissance Italy, and the witch trials. Carlton has published five peer-reviewed articles in top presses and a monograph with the University of Chicago Press. She also earned tenure with a unanimous vote before relocating to Seattle. Learn more about Carlton's work at genevievecarlton.com.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1264e1ba-e72a-4b08-880f-094a703c39fb\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Getty Images\u002FiStockphoto\" data-image-alt-text=\"A black woman smiles while talking on the phone. A laptop sits on the desk in front. \" data-image-filename=\"computeruserphoneistock-1148826177.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2020\u002F03\u002F17\" data-image-width=\"2252\" data-image-height=\"1331\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInformational interviews are a great resource whether you're changing roles, choosing a major, or moving into a new industry. They can also expand your network and provide firsthand insights into your career options. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut a rambling interview request sent out of the blue can backfire. So how can you schedule informational interviews professionally?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"359c4776-ef4f-49a2-8361-62c01eb251d9\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAn informational interview helps you learn more about a position or role. You're not interviewing for a role — instead, you're doing the interviewing. An informational interview gives insights into the duties and requirements for a career path.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERather than interviewing with a hiring manager, you'll speak directly with a professional. They'll share their perspective on their job.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is an informational interview?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"1215708e-c5f3-46c0-a96e-794a67dc2f6a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDuring an informational interview, you'll connect with an experienced professional. And informational interviews offer several benefits beyond networking.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's what you might get out of an informational interview.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELearn about the daily responsibilities of a specific role.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELearn more about a specific company and its company culture.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExpand your network and learn about unlisted job opportunities.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPractice asking questions in an informal interview environment.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELearn whether your experience and skills match a particular role.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGain insider info from someone experienced in the role.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Why set up an informational interview?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EStep by step: How to set up an informational interview\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, you want to set up an informational interview. But how do you get started? Our walkthrough will help you schedule interviews without seeming pushy.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. Decide that you're not going to let fear get in your way.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReaching out to a stranger to set up an interview can be awkward. Your instincts might warn you to avoid contacting people at all. But don't let fear stop you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERead up on how to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fhow-to-network-as-an-introvert\u002F\"\u003Enetwork as an introvert\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and check out our \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Ftech-company-networking-tips\u002F\"\u003Enetworking tips\u003C\u002Fa\u003E if networking makes you nervous.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReach out to your current network for connections so you can build a foundation for an informational interview. And allow yourself to make mistakes. Instead of worrying over the \"perfect message,\" just be confident and polite.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. Decide who you'd like to speak with.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn informational interview is all about getting information. So think carefully about who you'd like to interview. Which people will help you reach your professional goals?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen reach out to friends and family to see whether they can put you in touch with someone in a target role. You can also lean on your alumni network, LinkedIn connections, or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fbest-networking-sites-for-tech-professionals\u002F\"\u003Eprofessional networking sites\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETools like LinkedIn allow you to filter employees at a company who went to your school.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. Reach out.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReaching out is often the most intimidating step in setting up an informational interview. So focus on a short, clear ask. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUse email or LinkedIn to send a brief message. Be specific about your request and personalize your reach-out. Mention why you're reaching out to them specifically. If you went to the same college or you recently read one of their blog posts, mention it briefly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUse a genuine, warm, and professional tone. Don't be stuffy or robotic. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd be specific. Ask if they're open to a short informational interview and propose meeting options, such as a phone call, in-person coffee, or emailing questions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERespect their time and don't waste it. And avoid coming across as desperate for a job. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E4. If you don't hear back, follow up.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou might not hear back after your first request. Wait at least three days to follow up. Ideally, give them a week to respond. Remember, you're asking them for a favor, so do not act entitled to their time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESend a brief, polite follow-up. If you don't hear back after one follow-up, move on. You can always reach out to people in similar roles or at the same company. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E5. Prepare for your meeting and do your research.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"0459af7a-09ec-4040-a050-3cb5c8ae370b\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F0459af7a-09ec-4040-a050-3cb5c8ae370b\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you do hear back, prepare before your meeting. Make sure you come across as well-informed. Your new contact could be a reference down the line. So do your research. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELook into their professional and educational background to find commonalities you can bring up during the informational interview.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E Before your meeting, prepare a list of questions. Ask how they got into their current role and what responsibilities they take on daily and long-term. Allow for spontaneity in the interview, but make sure you hit your main points.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E6. Conduct your informational interview.\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStart your informational interview by showing gratitude for their time and expertise. Be friendly and defer to their experience. And make sure to show respectful interest during the conversation. Focus on being a good listener and asking follow-up questions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAvoid fawning over them, but express your appreciation for their insights. And ask for permission before taking notes or recording the conversation. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBe aware of their time. Make sure the interview does not run long.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter an informational interview, send a quick \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fhow-to-write-an-interview-thank-you-email\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethank-you email\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and mention specific takeaways from your conversation. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6bac314b-0492-4251-8cfa-ed79a82bcdb6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6bac314b-0492-4251-8cfa-ed79a82bcdb6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-07-28 14:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"How can you set up informational interviews without seeming pushy or desperate? 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He's also worked as a newspaper staff writer covering K-12 and higher education, business, local government, and public safety. After living in five other states, Nate considers Virginia his home.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EIn some ways, negotiating your salary is an exercise in messaging and communication. You are building a narrative around your value as an employee.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne technique for presenting the strongest narrative to support your case for a raise derives from the world of journalism. Journalists use the five W's to verify they are gathering essential information. The basic W's are: Who, what, when, where, and why. Consider these five questions as a checklist to move forward with the salary negotiation process.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKnowing \u003Cstrong\u003Ewho \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003Eis involved in salary negotiations is an essential first step. We will also highlight \u003Cstrong\u003Ewhat\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E information you should consider and bring to the table. Timing –– the \u003Cstrong\u003Ewhen\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E of starting the process and how long it might take –– is also essential. But first, we should start with the \u003Cstrong\u003Ewhy: Without a compelling case, your negotiations are over before they begin\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhy\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"b2ae2956-6df1-4a47-91aa-c6edae9b93e0\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fb2ae2956-6df1-4a47-91aa-c6edae9b93e0\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou should be prepared with two answers to the \"Why\" question: First, why negotiate at all? And second, why do you deserve the raise you are asking for? Not negotiating your salary can have high stakes and long-term consequences on your compensation and career advancement. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's an example: Negotiating a $40,000 salary up to $45,000 could allow you to earn $750,000 more over 45 years, assuming a 5% annual growth rate. But before the pandemic, 65% of job seekers said they accepted the first salary offer they received from the last job offer, according to a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ziprecruiter.com\u002Fblog\u002Fziprecruiter-2018-annual-job-seeker-survey\u002F\"\u003E2018 survey\u003C\u002Fa\u003E by ZipRecruiter.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow that you know why you need to negotiate your salary to avoid leaving money on the table, it is important to explain your worth. Why should the company offer you more money? Why is your experience and perspective worth more? Having a compelling case –– supported with evidence and examples –– is the key to making a confident request.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWho\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou will likely negotiate with a recruiter, a hiring manager, or your current manager. If you have not already, learning more about the company and who you will talk with will give you an advantage.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELinkedIn, the popular career social networking site, is a great place to start. You can gather information about your future manager, their work, and your future teammates. You can also gain insight into what drives the interviewer and the company culture. Also, make sure to check out the company's public social media pages, YouTube channel, and website. All this information will help you learn more about the people behind your company.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgreatresumesfast.com\u002Fblog\u002Fconnecting-with-the-hiring-manager-on-linkedin\u002F\"\u003Eothers have argued\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, it's ok to research your interviewer or recruiter. LinkedIn showcases career achievements and helps make professional connections. However, it's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.themuse.com\u002Fadvice\u002Fshould-you-connect-with-the-hiring-manager-on-linkedin\"\u003Egenerally agreed\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that sending follow-up messages to a recruiter instead of connecting is your safest bet.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy coming to the table with a realistic sense of what the typical market pay is for your position and the value you will add to the organization, you will be able to approach conversations regarding compensation with confidence. Remember, extend your focus beyond base pay. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you suspect your employer won't have much leeway to negotiate on salary alone, consider negotiating for other benefits, like better health insurance coverage. Our guide to negotiating \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcomputer-science-salary\u002F\"\u003Esalaries in the computer science field\u003C\u002Fa\u003E goes over the other elements of compensation you can negotiate for. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor example, in 2020, health insurance premiums cost an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.kff.org\u002Fhealth-costs\u002Freport\u002F2020-employer-health-benefits-survey\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eaverage four-person family\u003C\u002Fa\u003E $21,342. But employers paid 73% of that cost. Other types of compensation and benefits to negotiate for include a technology stipend, additional paid time off, or an adjustment to your job title.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWant to know what is a good base salary? Check out the Bureau of Labor Statistics \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bls.gov\u002Fooh\u002F\"\u003EOccupational Outlook Handbook\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. This free federal government resource has extensive salary data and information for about 800 jobs. Many other websites, including LinkedIn and GlassDoor, also offer salary information for free.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhen\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETiming is everything. When you're actively negotiating, try to wait for the employer to bring up a number first. The reason? It means the company wants to hire you, and you will have an advantage. Also, negotiating after you have an offer gives you more leverage. You will also have time to research and refine your negotiation strategy.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's ok to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.forbes.com\u002Fsites\u002Frebeccazucker\u002F2020\u002F12\u002F09\u002Fhow-to-handle-salary-questions-in-an-interview\u002F?sh=310c3f9168e2\"\u003Edodge or defer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E salary questions. In response, you can say that you are \"still researching the issue yourself.\" Or, you can say that you \"feel more comfortable discussing salary and benefits\" once the employer's job offer is \"in writing and on the table.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor people seeking a raise or promotion within their current company, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.salary.com\u002Farticles\u002F6-signs-it-s-a-good-time-to-ask-for-a-raise\u002F\"\u003Eexperts suggest\u003C\u002Fa\u003E there are situations where the timing is right. For example:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAt annual performance reviews, when employers expect to be making changes to compensation packages. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAfter a big win, like completing a significant project, landing a new client, or launching a product.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAfter earning a new degree or certification, as you can demonstrate you are keeping your knowledge and skills fresh.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhere\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn our context, \u003Cem\u003Ewhere\u003C\u002Fem\u003E refers to the communication medium –– in person, by phone, email, or a video call. The pandemic blurred lines between work and home life. For some people, nearly every work-related experience moved exclusively online. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECommunicating through email or Slack is ok for day-to-day business. But when it's time to talk about your salary, ask for a video call or a phone call. Whether in-person, on the phone, or through a video call, real-time communication provides feedback you can't get through written communication. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn this case, don't wait for them to offer time to speak. Instead, feel free to ask directly. For example: \"I'd like to have a conversation in real time about this opportunity. I'm available for a video call this Thursday between 1 pm and 5 pm or anytime between 9 am and 1 pm on Friday. What time would work for you?\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you cannot or do not want to do a video call, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.rewire.org\u002Fhow-to-negotiate-your-salary-and-benefits-over-zoom\u002F\"\u003Eone expert\u003C\u002Fa\u003E suggests a regular phone call is a great approach. The reason? You'll feel less stressed by not having to interact with someone on camera.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKeep in mind that negotiation is part of the process of choosing job candidates, so you want to continue to bring your professional, hire-able self to the conversations. Asking and answering the five W's is a practical way to be sure you're bringing your best self to these negotiations and feeling confident in your request. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy understanding the value of negotiating your salary and benefits, who you will be engaging with, what to focus on, when to start the conversation, and the best way to communicate, you'll have the knowledge and power to push your career to the next level.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThis article was reviewed by Sarah Holliday, MS, GCDF \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"26c4d2fb-c7e7-4e02-8c0c-c81e4fa8b2d6\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-alt-text=\"Sarah Holliday, a Black woman wearing a purple top, smiles.\" data-image-filename=\"sarah-holiday.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2021\u002F10\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"545\" data-image-height=\"712\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fsarah-holliday-ms-gcdf\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESarah Holliday\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is a higher education administrator with over seven years of experience working with nontraditional and traditional students in areas related to career development, professional development, and personal enrichment. 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The five listed here provide options ranging from free downloadable templates to those offering paid plans with full-service content advice and formatting.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUsing a resume template site can help you produce a professional-looking and eye-catching resume with the right keywords for applicant tracking systems.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"codesnippet\" data-code=\"PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0ibXlGaW5hbmNlLXdpZGdldCIgZGF0YS1jYW1wYWlnbj0iemRuZXQtaGlnaGVyLWVkLWRjcyIgZGF0YS13aWRnZXQtaWQ9IjFmZjkzMDUzLTJhZjYtNDY0Yy1hNjc4LWZmNzA5NDg1ZDhlYyIgZGF0YS1kZWdyZWU9ImJvb3RjYW1wcyIgZGF0YS1jYXRlZ29yeT0iY29tcHV0ZXJzLWFuZC10ZWNobm9sb2d5IiBkYXRhLXN1YmplY3Q9InNvZnR3YXJlLWVuZ2luZWVyaW5nIj48L2Rpdj4=\" data-encoding=\"base64\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"07e9716d-c95c-4589-9529-d354de432257\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECost:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EFree&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGood fit for: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ECanva works well for those looking for a design template with prompts and guides that show you how to build a resume. It offers both simple designs and options for uploading images and videos. It also has a collection of stock photos and graphics. Canva allows users to download their resumes or save them on the site.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDesign site Canva features hundreds of free resume templates. To find them, scroll to the bottom of the landing page and click on "Discover" and "Resumes." Then, select the "Free" filter. From there, you can browse templates or create your own.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDrawbacks include the inability to copy and paste into a template and a lack of help with writing or proofreading.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Canva\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fpartner.canva.com\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F619765\u002F10068?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canva.com%2F&subId1=[subid_value]","offerMerchant":"Canva","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canva.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fpartner.canva.com\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F619765\u002F10068?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canva.com%2F&subId1=[subid_value]"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"codesnippet\" data-code=\"PGhlLWVkaXRvcmlhbC1saXN0aW5ncyBkYXRhLWRlZ3JlZT0iYm9vdGNhbXBzIiBkYXRhLWNhdGVnb3J5PSJjb21wdXRlcnMtYW5kLXRlY2hub2xvZ3kiIGRhdGEtc3ViamVjdD0ic29mdHdhcmUtZW5naW5lZXJpbmciIGxpbWl0PSIyIiB0aGVtZT0ibm9uZSI+PC9oZS1lZGl0b3JpYWwtbGlzdGluZ3M+\" data-encoding=\"base64\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"b48049bc-a136-45e1-9537-1395a763c426\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fb48049bc-a136-45e1-9537-1395a763c426\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"6e02b801-f4cc-4d59-91eb-2869251b4681\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECost:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E&nbsp;&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EFree\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGood fit for:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E&nbsp;&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EUsing Indeed's free online resume builder allows you to seamlessly apply for jobs posted on Indeed's site. The no-frills resume builder works best for users who want a fast and easy professional resume.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fjob-search-sites-for-tech\u002F"\u003EJob search site\u003C\u002Fa\u003E Indeed's resume builder offers free basic resume templates. Users start by selecting a template, then follow prompts to add content, format and proofread, and download as a PDF file. applicant tracking systems can scan these resumes easily. You can apply for jobs on Indeed with one click.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you already have a resume, Indeed's \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.indeed.com\u002Fcareer-services\u002Fresume-help\u002F"\u003Eother services\u003C\u002Fa\u003E include a resume review for $19, a live coaching session for $29, and professional resume writing for $89. &nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Indeed\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Indeed","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.indeed.com\u002Fcreate-resume","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"f69c9a85-7de8-4b2c-924d-90100f28db69\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECost:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E&nbsp;&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EFrom no charge to three-month full access for $5.95 or $71.40 annually\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGood fit for:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E&nbsp;&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EMy Perfect Resume's free templates work best for those interested in editing their resumes in text format. The full access plan offers step-by-step guidance and pro tips. If you sign up for any limited-time options, remember to cancel so you don't face recurring charges.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy Perfect Resume allows you to download resume templates for free and edit them on your own. You can also subscribe to its full access plan, which walks you through the resume creation process. The free templates are downloaded as plain text.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith full access, you can download and save in different formats, copy and paste, and use a Chrome extension to search for jobs and apply with one click. Users can select from industry-specific templates.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"My Perfect Resume\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Flivecareer.7eer.net\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F219420\u002F3814?&sharedId=zdnet&subId1=[subid_value]","offerMerchant":"My Perfect Resume","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.myperfectresume.com\u002F","url":"https:\u002F\u002Flivecareer.7eer.net\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F219420\u002F3814?&sharedId=zdnet&subId1=[subid_value]"}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"dddc146e-dffd-4704-a1dd-b09a08a84fac\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECost:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp; Free, 14-day trial for $2.95, or monthly plan for $7.95 a month\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGood fit for:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E&nbsp;&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EResume Genius offers free downloadable templates in plain text — a good fit for those who can edit their own resumes. However, its paid plans are best if you need assistance in building your resume. Be aware: The 14-day free trial auto-renews at an undisclosed higher rate if you don't proactively cancel.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith Resume Genius, users can download text versions of free resume templates or subscribe to its resume-building plans. The resume builder uses artificial intelligence to match resume content with job descriptions. Resumes are compatible with applicant tracking systems.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECompleted resumes can be downloaded as .doc or .pdf files. Users can select from different industry templates and basic, modern, or creative styles. Resume Genius also offers free resume critiquing with its "Ask an Expert" feature.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Resume Genius\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Resume Genius","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fresumegenius.com\u002F","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"bd8b2e6d-cfc0-4e78-b224-b53167404aa4\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fbd8b2e6d-cfc0-4e78-b224-b53167404aa4\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"653a63e2-38b0-490c-a35f-154895137564\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECost:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E&nbsp;&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EFree\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGood fit for:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E&nbsp;&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EResume.com is a good fit if you're looking for simple, basic templates. It's easy to use and walks you through each step of the process. The site boasts free resume-building services without any premium or paid subscription options.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EResume.com offers templates that you can choose to access by signing in with your Indeed account. Templates are organized by job title, including \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fjava-developers-data-scientists-have-the-best-rated-jobs-according-to-glassdoor-analysis\u002F"\u003EJava developer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Ffront-end-vs-back-end-development\u002F"\u003Efront-end\u003C\u002Fa\u003E developer, and data analyst. You can also select your experience level, from entry-level and career switcher to senior.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen you complete your resume, you can download it in text or PDF formats. The site offers tips on content and finding a job, along with employment listings.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Resume.com\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Resume.com","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.resume.com\u002F","url":""}]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIn conclusion\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECheck out our additional resources for writing a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fhow-to-write-a-software-engineer-resume\u002F\"\u003Esoftware engineering resume\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fwriting-a-standout-cyber-security-resume\u002F\"\u003Ecybersecurity resume\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, penning a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fsoftware-engineer-cover-letter\u002F\"\u003Esoftware engineer cover letter\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and putting together a solid \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Ftech-job-application-guide\u002F\"\u003Ejob application\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"codesnippet\" data-code=\"PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0ibXlGaW5hbmNlLXdpZGdldCIgZGF0YS1jYW1wYWlnbj0iemRuZXQtaGlnaGVyLWVkLWRjcyIgZGF0YS13aWRnZXQtaWQ9IjFmZjkzMDUzLTJhZjYtNDY0Yy1hNjc4LWZmNzA5NDg1ZDhlYyIgZGF0YS1kZWdyZWU9ImJvb3RjYW1wcyIgZGF0YS1jYXRlZ29yeT0iY29tcHV0ZXJzLWFuZC10ZWNobm9sb2d5IiBkYXRhLXN1YmplY3Q9InNvZnR3YXJlLWVuZ2luZWVyaW5nIj48L2Rpdj4=\" data-encoding=\"base64\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"6bac314b-0492-4251-8cfa-ed79a82bcdb6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F6bac314b-0492-4251-8cfa-ed79a82bcdb6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-07-20 19:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"A web search of \"resume templates\" results in a long list of options. 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Her BA and MA in history are from Western Illinois University. A medievalist by training, she has published on outlawry in medieval England with additional publications on outlaws in popular culture and across geographic and historical boundaries.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"6417b2f6-ff52-4bc0-aa75-ea9d74bc2ceb\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"10'000 Hours\u002FDigitalVision\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Business people chatting at corporate event\" data-image-filename=\"professional-networking-event.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"1296\" data-image-height=\"729\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProfessional networking sites give you access to knowledge and resources while simultaneously building connections in the world of tech.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E LinkedIn, perhaps the best-known networking site, is just one of many platforms that can help you grow your career. Exploring different networking sites can expand your employment horizon and unite you with like-minded professionals.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"cd97b504-8d4a-442f-bd89-9ba109722561\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe benefits of involvement on a professional networking site are many, especially if you have the right&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Ftech-company-networking-tips\u002F"\u003Enetworking tips\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;in hand.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere are just a few reasons to give professional networking sites a try:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECareer development opportunities\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEstablishes long-lasting professional relationships\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBuilds confidence\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYou find inspiration\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYou can gain knowledge\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIdentify new professional paths\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIncrease your visibility in the field\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESharing your ideas with others\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHones communication skills\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"Why are professional networking sites worth trying?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E10 professional networking sites for connecting with other techies\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe professional networking sites below cater to individuals working in tech. Each offers unique benefits that may be exactly what you need to grow your career. They're presented in alphabetical order.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"bac69974-01cf-48b2-a059-dbf9a244f81a\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGreat fit for:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EProfessionals looking to stay in touch with as many colleagues and connections as possible.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn event networking platform,&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.100am.co\u002F"\u003E100AM\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;provides storage and automatic updates for contact information and unlimited exchanges of digital business cards. The service functions through messages, instant messengers, and social networks, eliminating the need to enter or update contact information.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can join 100AM through Facebook or LinkedIn. You can maintain a public or private profile, invite others to join, and design a digital business card.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"1. 100AM\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"23df06a1-d916-4b2b-8254-2a0527d5cdbd\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGreat fit for:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EWomen who want to succeed together as part of a supportive community.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDesigned to unite women through daily conversations and exchanges,&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Felpha.com\u002F"\u003EElpha\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;offers advice, job information, and support for women working in technology. Elpha also provides information to women looking to enter the field alongside opportunities to meet new people and make friends.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can join Elpha through LinkedIn or with your email address. Joining is free. If you don't want to join or don't identify as a woman, you can be an Elpha supporter.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"2. Elpha\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"2213e44b-c5e9-467e-a7dd-bbe904136f43\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGreat fit for:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EIndividuals looking to connect with new people, share knowledge, and find support.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA search on the social networking platform uncovers many&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002F"\u003EFacebook groups\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;dedicated to networking. Professional networking through Facebook allows you to find broad communities alongside niche groups of individuals that cater to your specific interests and needs. You can search for groups using keywords to find what works best for you.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFacebook is free to join. Some Facebook groups may have membership requirements. You can also start a Facebook group if you want to set up a network of your own.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"3. Facebook groups\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"aaf02659-e832-4d3b-b4f9-f186a688bb65\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Faaf02659-e832-4d3b-b4f9-f186a688bb65\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8ba646f9-2c61-4a98-a7ef-251502ac840b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGreat fit for:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EStartups seeking support and individuals looking for investment opportunities.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDesigned to unite startups and investors,&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fgust.com\u002F"\u003EGust\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;provides resources to start a company, grow it, and raise capital. Gust has platforms for investors and accelerators. Most content on the site serves entrepreneurs as they seek financial support.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIncorporation and legal tools accompany tips and guidance for applying for investment. Gust also allows for feedback, advice, and recommendations about how to optimize your startup.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo join, you complete a short survey about your company, your goals, and your access to resources.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"4. Gust\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"62fe8542-be75-4907-8765-f4ba3247c054\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGreat fit for:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ELike-minded individuals who want to participate in an in-person or virtual event.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.meetup.com\u002F"\u003EMeetup\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;allows you to coordinate with people who share your personal and professional interests to set up group meetings.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can plan book clubs, craft circles, and writing forums alongside career-based programs and gatherings in cities around the world. Online events bring together participants for seminars, friendly exchanges, and educational presentations.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can search Meetup by location, topic, date, and time of day. You can also start a new group for a fee.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"5. Meetup\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"c29354d8-91fb-4e3a-ba7b-0fbe2ff25594\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGreat fit for:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EStudents, professionals, and curious individuals looking for advice or conversation about pretty much everything.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn aggregate for social news and discussions,&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.reddit.com\u002F"\u003EReddit\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;has a community for just about every topic. It hosts many boards designed for professional networking. These subreddits include r\u002Fentrepreneur, r\u002FStartup_Ideas, and r\u002Fbusinessnetworking.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReddit lets you ask questions and get answers from industry professionals. You can also search Reddit for general interview tips, job resources, and information about companies and locations. Users' identities aren't verified, so be judicious about accepting advice.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's no fee for establishing a Reddit profile.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"6. Reddit\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"b6273e1d-ad86-4829-bdec-445311069d39\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGreat fit for:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E&nbsp;Professionals who want to meet individuals with matching interests and goals.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarted in 2015, \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fshapr.co\u002Ffr\u002Fbienvenue-sur-shapr\u002F"\u003EShapr\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;aims to help professionals at all levels, including job seekers, entrepreneurs, and investors.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFree networking on Shapr allows you to exchange messages with fellow users identified by Shapr's algorithm. You can filter the matches you're looking for based on objective, location, position, interest, and sector of opportunity. After you match you can start messaging, which can lead to in-person or virtual meet-ups.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut be wary — recent reviewers note difficulty finding professionals in their area and report some users are scammers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"7. Shapr\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"11005498-2afb-46ca-957f-8704a0bd160e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGreat fit for:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EIdeal for individuals looking to make connections based on location and interest alike.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fslackcommunity.com\u002F"\u003ESlack Community\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;program let you find events, start or join a chapter, participate in forums, and access a resource library.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERun by volunteer developers, administrators, and users, Slack Community chapters give you access to information to hone your professional knowledge and skills. You can also exchange creative ideas, share expertise, and collaborate with fellow chapter members.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo join, you need to complete a questionnaire about:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYour familiarity with Slack\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhat you hope to get out of the platform\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHow you plan to use it\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPrevious experience in meet-up communities\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\" data-hed=\"8. Slack communities\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"b48049bc-a136-45e1-9537-1395a763c426\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fb48049bc-a136-45e1-9537-1395a763c426\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"32678eb6-8818-4f7b-84c6-cfe23d16d200\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGreat fit for:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EActive Twitter users who want to find jobs and career opportunities while marketing themselves at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can network through&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002F?lang=en"\u003ETwitter\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;in several ways. Following talent recruiters and hiring managers gives you insight into new and exciting job opportunities. You can also put your skills on display to get the attention of potential employers and colleagues.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERespectful and thoughtful engagement can get you noticed. Establishing connections with people you know and want to know broadens your Twitter presence.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"9. Twitter\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"3b6cb054-c60e-4edf-838d-d4c133b9d213\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGreat fit for:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EProfessionals looking to make contacts and find jobs, events, and groups worldwide.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith millions of users worldwide,&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.xing.com\u002Fen"\u003EXing\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;gives professionals from across industries opportunities to connect. Basic membership is free. You can also purchase a Premium or ProJobs membership for extra perks, such as advanced search, messaging non-contacts, and exclusive job listings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe platform lets you set up a profile, join discussions, and coordinate events. Additional services include advertising, editorial assistance for cover letters and resumes, and professional coaching. Xing also provides users access to its member directory, job listings, and event calendar.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"10. 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Preimesberger has been researching, reporting and analyzing IT news and trends since 1995, when as editor of an international newsletter, Sun's Hottest, he published an article defining a new protocol called Java. He served at eWEEK from 2005 to 2021, the last 10 years as editor of feature content and editor-in-chief, and has published more than 5,000 articles on the site. Previously, he served as editorial director at the Open Source Technology Group for such publications as Linux.com, Newsforge and IT Manager's Journal. He also has served as managing editor at Software Development magazine and DevX.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003ECoding bootcamps have increasingly become viable options for training software engineers and web developers. 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coding bootcamps compare?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"7b31fe7d-b50d-479b-8268-241f3246a057\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F7b31fe7d-b50d-479b-8268-241f3246a057\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"2f0bcd56-a05a-4ee9-969e-edcb7d3c86c6\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you are new to coding, consider Tech Elevator. The admission process involves an aptitude test, behavioral interview, and logic-based assessment, which shows you and the program whether you are likely to succeed in coding.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther good choices include App Academy, which emphasizes turning new coders into software engineers, and Hack Reactor, which offers a separate program for beginners.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStudents interested in flexibility might look at Bloom Institute of Technology. Bloom offers supportive self-paced learning and opportunities to complete units if needed for greater understanding. Bloom also offers a 110% tuition refund guarantee for graduates who don't receive any job offers.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChoose this coding bootcamp…&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIf you want…\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EApp Academy\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo go from brand new coder to software engineer\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBloom Institute of Technology&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFlexible, supportive online learning\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECodesmith\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA lot of support with finding a job\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECoding Dojo\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo learn three stacks\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFlatiron School\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA bootcamp with industry connections\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFullstack Academy\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA program geared for women+\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeneral Assembly\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWorldwide campus options\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHack Reactor\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESeparate bootcamps for intermediates and beginners\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EISDI Coders&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo travel to Spain or learn online in Spanish\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETech Elevator\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo go from zero to hired\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\" data-hed=\"Which coding bootcamp is right for you?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"2335e00f-313c-4669-8557-c5103b0ae81e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EZDNet wants to help you find the best bootcamp for you. We weighed the cost, program length, program reputation, and variety of formats offered when selecting these bootcamps. Programs cannot pay for inclusion on our lists.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou can look at the reputation of the school or organization offering the training or check their graduate success rates with the \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fcirr.org\u002F"\u003ECouncil on Integrity in Results Reporting\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How did we choose these coding bootcamps?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8c8ea603-f4a5-4569-bc3a-0f6fe6f3515b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ECosts vary, depending on whether you attend in-person or online, whether you pay upfront or opt to defer or finance with a payment plan, and whether you enroll full- or part-time.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn average, tuition for a full-time coding bootcamp falls into the $15,000-$20,000 range.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"How expensive are coding bootcamps?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"ab39e8a3-d1c6-4fd7-8b11-cd6d05721a82\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EAccording to recent research, \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fbootcamps\u002Fare-coding-bootcamps-worth-it\u002F"\u003Ecoding bootcamps are worth it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Bootcamp graduates may increase their salaries by more than $20,000 and find employment. Even the Big Five companies — Apple, Microsoft, Facebook (Meta), Google (Alphabet), and Amazon — hire a \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fbootcamps\u002Fcoding-bootcamps-and-4-year-colleges-have-nearly-identical-percentage-of-alumni-employed-at-big-five-report\u002F"\u003Ecomparable percentage\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of bootcamp graduates and computer science degree-holders.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Are coding bootcamps worth it? \" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"005a351d-fd4b-4750-b598-451e35a3f746\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe best coding bootcamps provide intensive skill-building sessions and peer reviews in software engineering, cybersecurity, or web design.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese programs offer an immersive experience over a short time period. Most bootcamps take three to six months to complete and are available in both online and in-person formats. Part-time options are often available.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo learn more about what coding bootcamps are and how they can help your career, check out our \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-coding-bootcamps-guide\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Eguide to coding bootcamps\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Why attend a coding bootcamp?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"3b25ac7b-9689-431f-9eab-8e593e738e3b\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F3b25ac7b-9689-431f-9eab-8e593e738e3b\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-07-27 19:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Are you considering a coding bootcamp? Explore our picks of the best coding bootcamps and find out how to apply, what you'll learn, and how to land a job.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"c70713f8-59fc-44bc-a89c-a42421913655",image:{id:"f5af4d78-89c6-4741-a7c9-699a1aef4010",filename:"05w-moocs-istockphoto-rawpixel-1.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2017-03-03 16:28:12",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"replace-this-image.jpg",credits:"Image: iStockphoto\u002FRawpixel",caption:"\u003Cp\u003ECoding camps are especially valuable for picking up highly specialized skills.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2017\u002F03\u002F03\u002Ff5af4d78-89c6-4741-a7c9-699a1aef4010\u002F05w-moocs-istockphoto-rawpixel-1.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2048,height:1502,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"best-list",hubTopicPathString:"Education^Bootcamps",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"The 10 best coding bootcamps: Reputable coding camps compared",section:b,slug:"best-coding-bootcamp",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"The 10 best coding bootcamps of 2022",topic:{id:"6adee5d1-baf1-4e36-8c9b-a70e5c5fabe3",slug:"bootcamps",name:"Bootcamps",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"6adee5d1-baf1-4e36-8c9b-a70e5c5fabe3",slug:"bootcamps",name:"Bootcamps",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"af36937c-c95c-4bf0-9c02-831f70ad9a0c",slug:"best-lists",name:"Best Lists",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"f1f7db06-c6f9-4e80-8187-60ad48f035a1",slug:"zdnet-recommends",name:"ZDNET Recommends",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"c5f3e698-8175-11e2-9d12-0018fe8a00b0",username:"mary.branscombe",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Mary",lastName:"Branscombe",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"7e874878-1175-11e4-9732-00505685119a",filename:"mary-branscombe.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2014-07-22 07:55:06",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2014\u002F07\u002F22\u002F7e874878-1175-11e4-9732-00505685119a\u002Fmary-branscombe.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Mary Branscombe is a freelance tech journalist. Mary has been a technology writer for nearly two decades, covering everything from early versions of Windows and Office to the first smartphones, the arrival of the web and most things inbetween.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e93eb1d8-1bc9-4b0d-b32d-1f81aae9d33d\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"left\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EConnectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams from Isolated to All In • By Ryan Jenkins and Steve Van Cohen • McGraw Hill Education • 256 pages • ISBN 9781264277506 • $28 \u002F £21.99&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"McGraw Hill Education\" data-image-alt-text=\"Connectable\" data-image-target-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mheducation.co.uk\u002Fconnectable-how-leaders-can-move-teams-from-isolated-to-all-in-9781264277506-emea\" data-image-filename=\"connectable-book-main.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F10\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"448\" data-image-height=\"668\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you've lived through the stress and isolation of working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, only to return to the office and still feel disconnected, you may not feel you need anecdotes and statistics about how lonely other people get.   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut there's a lot of value in being reminded that you're not the only one who has had to learn how to build social bonds in a new way, and in a traumatic time. And if you're a manager, you should care about whether your team feels lonely -- if only because collaboration, engagement, productivity and employee loyalty suffer along with them.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAuthors Steven Van Cohen and Ryan Jenkins report that 72% of workers around the world feel lonely at least once a month, while 94% of leaders think their staff are getting lonelier while they're working remotely. It's not being remote that's the problem, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mheducation.co.uk\u002Fconnectable-how-leaders-can-move-teams-from-isolated-to-all-in-9781264277506-emea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003EConnectable\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E quickly points out: \"Remote workers who feel connected to their work and team will experience less loneliness than someone who works in the office surrounded by people but lacks quality connections\". Being connectable is also not about being online: it's about being \"ready and willing to be connected\".  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhybrid-workers-dont-want-to-return-to-the-office-but-soon-they-might-have-to\"\u003EHybrid workers don't want to return to the office. But soon, they might have to\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWorkplace loneliness is about feeling that you don't have a good connection to your colleagues, your leaders, the organization you work for or the work you do, not whether there are other people in the same room. Isolation can be welcome solitude or unwelcome loneliness, depending on whether you feel you have the trust, closeness and affection you need.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe generalizations that blame ATMs, Siri, Netflix, self-service checkout at the supermarket and YouTube instructional videos for depriving us of social connections don't feel particularly helpful. Nor does a phrase like \"the sinister role technology plays in eroding the human connection\" to describe \"looking at your phone instead of paying attention to the TV show you're watching with your wife\". However, the authors occasionally remember that and note that loneliness at work has a long history.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESimilarly, pointing out the disconnect between Gen Z workers who want frequent feedback and face-to-face conversations with their managers, and the managers who've been told Gen Z wants to do everything in instant messages, could actually help both managers and their lonely staff.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBelonging requires psychological safety, as well as feeling that what you do matters. One short but very important section in \u003Cem\u003EConnectable\u003C\u002Fem\u003E points out the difference between being lonely because you're in a new town with a different culture and you just haven't made connections and what the authors call 'differential' loneliness, where you don't have the same opportunities, respect or experiences as colleagues, and 'intentional' loneliness, caused by discrimination, harassment or deliberate exclusion. Oddly, they also seem to see social connections at work as always a good thing, with no mention of how to handle unwanted approaches or outright creepiness.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EConnectable\u003C\u002Fem\u003E is an odd mix of useful insight and hoary pop psychology. \"Busyness, distractions, hostility, immaturity, ignorance, efficiency, fear, selfishness, and remote work can all contribute to the distance between people,\" the authors note and go on to suggest that, \"too much time communicating through a screen… cannot replace the bond-building and belonging-boosting effects of in-person exposure\". That seems profoundly out of tune with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fworklab\u002Fwork-trend-index\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe clear message from employees\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that they expect flexible, hybrid working to be part of their future -- and even recommendations from the book itself, like \"add an emoji to your next message\" or \"look at the photos on your phone from a month or a year ago until you find one with a friend in and send it to them\".  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"b3a5e0fe-7b98-4d18-bd83-20a10370f3d0\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated to All In\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"371c58cf-838e-44d8-9066-466a7aadf47f","filename":"connectable-book-770x433.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F10\u002F06\u002F371c58cf-838e-44d8-9066-466a7aadf47f\u002Fconnectable-book-770x433.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-10-06 07:35:50","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"371c58cf-838e-44d8-9066-466a7aadf47f","imageFilename":"connectable-book-770x433.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F10\u002F06"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FConnectable-Leaders-Move-Teams-Isolated-ebook\u002Fdp\u002FB09DJ7JGVG\u002F\" data-offermerchant=\"Amazon\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe second half of the book offers tips for leaders on how to notice and change the things that isolate people on their teams. Given how little training many managers get in actually managing, the section on how to recognize loneliness, and the techniques to help people make and sustain connections, is valuable.   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESeeing this called \"the proprietary four-step Less Loneliness Framework\" reminds you that the authors run a company that works with organizations like Salesforce and Coca-Cola to offer 'worker wellness' consulting. 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She lives in Queens, NY.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"reviewcard\" data-id=\"c5e7e27a-e814-4cb1-8ad5-0b1c4114e767\" data-edition=\"us\" data-productname=\"Duolingo\" data-rating=\"3.5\" data-like=\"~Desktop and mobile apps are user-friendly ~Range of questions for 19 distinct languages ~Variety of platforms ~Bite-sized lessons\" data-dislike=\"~Can feel overly gamified ~Not for someone who needs to learn a language quickly ~ Requires external practice to master a language\" data-editorschoice=\"false\" data-editorsmonth=\"05\" data-editorsyear=\"2022\" data-editorsdate=\""2022-05-02T15:33:42.541Z"\" data-innovationaward=\"false\" data-innovationmonth=\"05\" data-innovationyear=\"2022\" data-innovationdate=\""2022-05-02T15:33:42.541Z"\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"","imageData":{"id":"05c3df5c-c786-4486-9a0a-58fba40a87c8","filename":"learner-with-duolingo-app-2.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F06\u002F17\u002F05c3df5c-c786-4486-9a0a-58fba40a87c8\u002Flearner-with-duolingo-app-2.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-06-17 14:01:56","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"05c3df5c-c786-4486-9a0a-58fba40a87c8","imageFilename":"learner-with-duolingo-app-2.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F06\u002F17"}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[{"useMonetization":true,"monetizedUrl":"","offerMerchant":"Duolingo","offerPrice":"","monetizationStatus":"on","rawUrl":"www.duolingo.com","url":""}]\" data-techobjectinfo=\"{}\" data-usepricing=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy teenage brother isn't allowed to play online games. So he plays Duolingo.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe popular language-learning app gamifies learning with bright colors, shiny medals, and sound effects (ping, whoosh, ta-da). It's free, and it gives constant positive reinforcement. There's an audible back and forth. Some prompts require you to speak in order to make it to the next question. You read, you actively recall what you've learned through in-app quizzes, and you learn.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, Duolingo's gamification is not for everyone. Serious learners may find the program to be overly quizzical, vexed by the idea of levels and a progress system. In this review, I'll approach it as a complete beginner on different platforms and walk you through my impressions, including whether or not I think Duolingo alone can help you become proficient in a new language.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ETable of Contents \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fduolingo-review\u002F#:~:text=Alternatives%20to%20consider-,Specifications,-Available%20languages\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESpecifications \u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fduolingo-review\u002F#:~:text=language%20learning%20works-,Duolingo%20on%20desktop,-A%20great%20aspect\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWalkthrough of Duolingo on desktop\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fduolingo-review\u002F#:~:text=Duolingo%20on%20iOS\u002Fmobile%20app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWalkthrough of Duolingo on mobile\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fduolingo-review\u002F#:~:text=Is%20Duolingo%20actually%20effective%3F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow effective is Duolingo?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fduolingo-review\u002F#:~:text=Two%20years%20of%20Duolingo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E2 years of Duolingo\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fduolingo-review\u002F#:~:text=now%20at%20Duolingo-,Bottom%20line,-By%20bringing%20languages\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBottom line\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fduolingo-review\u002F#:~:text=Alternatives%20to%20consider%C2%A0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAlternatives to consider\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ESpecifications\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAvailable languages\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd spellcheck=\"false\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpanish, French, English, German, Japanese, Italian, Korean, Hindi, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, Turkish, Dutch, Latin, Swedish, Greek, Irish, Polish, Norwegian, Hebrew, Vietnamese, Hawaiian, High Valyrian, Danish, Indonesian, Romanian, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic, Czech, Swahili, Hungarian, Ukrainian, Klingon, Navajo, Esperanto, Finnish, Catalan, Haitian Creole, Ukrainian\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDownload type\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnline, Android, iOS, iPad OS, and Windows 11\u002F10.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApproach\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EImages, text, pictures, audio, verbal\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAssociated resources\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpodcast.duolingo.com\u002F\"\u003EDuolingo Podcast\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERequirements\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDo not need to create an account right away to start learning\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow language learning works\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EDuolingo on desktop\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA great aspect of Duolingo is that you don't have to sign up right away to start learning. I decided to start with Spanish on my desktop and I had two options: Complete the intro lesson or take the placement test. My high school Spanish skills were many years out of use, but I tried to dust them off to take the placement test. It's about five minutes in length and it gets progressively harder. After a couple of minutes, I opted instead for the intro lesson. Completing the placement test can unlock many levels that you may have already mastered, giving you a leg up in the learning process. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1b570e99-8155-42a7-b22b-50e6f7025b97\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Duolingo\" data-image-alt-text=\"spanish6\" data-image-filename=\"spanish6.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F10\" data-image-crop=\"1098x579+0+1\" data-image-width=\"1099\" data-image-height=\"1222\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe first question of the intro lesson made me appreciate the diversity of the characters. The background wasn't distracting and the question was clearly legible. The visuals helped me figure out the question. Duolingo doesn't strike me as an intimidating platform to start learning a language.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"cf8bc86f-7d76-461e-b8cf-8561a09f1914\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Duolingo\" data-image-alt-text=\"spanish1\" data-image-filename=\"spanish1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F10\" data-image-crop=\"1139x640+0+217\" data-image-width=\"1139\" data-image-height=\"1172\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter the multiple-choice question, I had to answer a writing question, with blocks like \"the\" \"man\" and \"woman\" in place to prevent written typos on my part. I found the blocks to be a clever design tool. I also liked that you could hear the Spanish words spoken aloud. It made the experience feel multidimensional, and it encouraged me to try pronouncing the word myself -- as many times as I needed to to get it right. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"16be2bda-9f8f-4016-abdd-f4077cb9ede1\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Duolingo\" data-image-alt-text=\"spanish2\" data-image-filename=\"spanish2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F10\" data-image-crop=\"1025x576+0+232\" data-image-width=\"1025\" data-image-height=\"1186\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen came encouragement: A cute little green bird praising me for getting five questions right in a row! Thank you, little bird, that is amazing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"bb0ea6dc-38d3-4d46-9276-74e839b866d2\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Duolingo\" data-image-alt-text=\"spanish3\" data-image-filename=\"spanish3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F10\" data-image-crop=\"482x271+229+887\" data-image-width=\"1139\" data-image-height=\"1196\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother type of question I saw was a listening question. I had to tap the screen to hear the audio and then I wrote down what I heard. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"af8587ef-6e2a-42e8-8132-d6acde71f33b\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Duolingo\" data-image-alt-text=\"spanish5\" data-image-filename=\"spanish5.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F10\" data-image-crop=\"1089x612+0+218\" data-image-width=\"1089\" data-image-height=\"1200\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI appreciate the simplicity of the online interface. There's just enough information to encourage you to pay attention and the positive feedback keeps you going. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-language-learning-app\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe 7 best language learning apps\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EDuolingo on iOS\u002Fmobile app\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWould the positives of Duolingo's web version hold true on its iPhone app? Yes, and I actually had a better experience on my phone than on my desktop. At the welcome screen, I started right away instead of logging in. The option to get started without disclosing my personal information immediately establishes trust. It gives me the power to test the technology and decide if I want to sign up.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c8a9f708-711a-4751-a135-8fa49f83bccd\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Duolingo\" data-image-alt-text=\"chinese1\" data-image-filename=\"chinese1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"828\" data-image-height=\"1713\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are a lot of languages available, but I wanted to try a language that I had no familiarity with at all to model how a beginner would approach the app. So I chose Chinese -- I've always wanted to learn but thought it might be too difficult for me. Let's see how Duolingo presents the language.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore starting the lesson, I had to answer a few questions about proficiency level (beginner) and motivation. I then chose how long I wanted to train per day and I was given the option to set daily reminders to meet my goal. I opted out of the daily reminder because I personally dislike having my phone cluttered with notifications, but you might find it useful. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7fbb4df3-b023-4a16-9ce2-492444e0a48a\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Duolingo\" data-image-alt-text=\"chinese2\" data-image-filename=\"chinese2.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"828\" data-image-height=\"1696\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI started learning from scratch. The first question I had to answer was an audio question: What sound does 好 make? The question was communicated through audio, and a voice said something that sounded like \"how\" when it came to the character 好. Of the three answer choices, nǐ, hǎo, and zài, hǎo sounded closest to what I had heard. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe second question was a translation question that asked me to write \"你好\" in English. It was easy to figure out because I could hover over the question and see the translation as \"hello.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe third question asked me to recall the character I saw in the first question. When I clicked on an answer choice, I heard the corresponding sound. This was the third question:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"dc9c1b6a-c803-4e54-bf6f-70d06a328ec0\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Duolingo\" data-image-alt-text=\"chinese3\" data-image-filename=\"chinese3.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"828\" data-image-height=\"1696\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThankfully I remembered the character I had just seen. I liked the way that the questions built on each other.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe process of learning new characters and sounds was enjoyable. I was able to complete the first lesson and I found myself trying to write the characters on my own. It was a bite-sized lesson for sure, something you'd learn in the first three minutes of a Chinese class, but it was a step closer to understanding. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f680ad13-6437-4b4f-95c4-649b48da8963\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Duolingo\" data-image-alt-text=\"chinese4\" data-image-filename=\"chinese4.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"828\" data-image-height=\"1676\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy downloading the app and completing a lesson, I understood how Duolingo keeps students interested in the language: There are streaks, there are awards -- it's fun. It's language learning that keeps the big picture in mind without getting bogged down by the details, especially at first.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"fa7894fc-5308-49cb-85a1-0637dd3c3074\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ENot on its own. If you supplement Duolingo lessons with Duolingo stories or&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fevents.duolingo.com\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Eeven a Duolingo event\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, you'll maximize the free resources offered by the company and maybe even still not have a complete grasp of the language. Self-study is key here, meaning you should acquire workbooks and practice on your own time in addition to using Duolingo. I also think it's important to speak as you go through questions on Duolingo; for example, I tried saying 好 or hǎo out loud when a question popped up that mentioned it.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Is Duolingo actually effective?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"61460043-8e3c-4254-95f8-5dcb9ea3e23c\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EThe main disadvantage of Duolingo, and the reason why I question if you can become fully fluent with the platform, is the lack of practice. I've taken Italian classes for five years, Spanish for three years, and Intensive Catalan for a semester, all in school. I've pursued the self-study of many languages. In each of those endeavors, the amount of practice and work I put into reading, memorizing, and trying to speak the language correlated directly with my grasp of it. Nothing beats practice and hard work, especially because language acquisition depends on memorization in its early stages.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuolingo's message of learning a language in 10 or 20 minutes per day seems unrealistic even with the attention-drawing quizzes and games, especially considering that college language classes meet for at least three hours a week and assign homework that takes at least twice that time to complete. Even if you take four college classes spread out over four semesters or about two years, you're still only at an intermediate level. Duolingo's allocation of time for language learning seems paltry by comparison.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMore: \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Ffree-language-learning-apps\u002F" target="_blank"\u003EFree language learning apps\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Can you become fluent with Duolingo?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"9a49c66d-e9df-4a82-8042-dd470456a3b1\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EIf you want to achieve fluency within a couple of years, Duolingo should not be your only platform of learning, but it is a good supplement. As I used the app, I felt more like I was having fun and less like I was cramming conjugations in my brain. The slow pace might not be for everyone, though, and I've seen it used best as a practice tool to keep up in regular classes. I was impressed with Duolingo overall. It's a solid tool to start learning a language, but not one for total mastery.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Is Duolingo still worth your time?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ETwo years of Duolingo\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll things said and done, with enough commitment, Duolingo can be very beneficial to your language learning. My little brother is a Duolingo inspiration -- he started using it two years ago, when he was in sixth grade, and he still uses it. He rarely misses a day, and he's currently on a 143-day streak. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It was easy to get started and understand all the concepts,\" he told me. \"It's good for learning vocabulary and brushing up on old topics. It's not the best learning platform for learning a language from scratch. If you have some knowledge of a language, it'll help you a lot.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"145bb05f-83a4-45f0-a110-dda2ab82f390\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EHis user profile.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Sherin Shibu\" data-image-alt-text=\"img-0363\" data-image-filename=\"img-0363.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"1620\" data-image-height=\"2160\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe started with French and expanded to Spanish, Hindi, and Italian.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It helps a lot with understanding what's going on in class,\" he said. \"I'm able to understand what my French teacher says more easily.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe's currently in the silver league and he's received 275 crowns or skill completions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"65f6caf2-12f8-4d2a-b064-39af7ed8a959\" data-size=\"medium\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EEach set gets progressively harder.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Sherin Shibu\" data-image-alt-text=\"duolingostories\" data-image-filename=\"duolingostories.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F06\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"1620\" data-image-height=\"2160\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe's also listened to 64 sets of stories in French, some of which require him to play a role in the story. I've heard the sounds of him on his iPad practicing Duolingo so often that I don't even register it anymore.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"14b94fa7-074c-417c-8d92-74fbd266b9b9\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Duolingo\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Duolingo.png","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Duolingo","imageData":{"id":"f7e1c401-5210-4a8d-8576-46fa4acaf43a","filename":"screen-shot-2022-06-10-at-2-04-27-pm.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F06\u002F10\u002Ff7e1c401-5210-4a8d-8576-46fa4acaf43a\u002Fscreen-shot-2022-06-10-at-2-04-27-pm.png","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-06-10 18:04:53","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"f7e1c401-5210-4a8d-8576-46fa4acaf43a","imageFilename":"screen-shot-2022-06-10-at-2-04-27-pm.png","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F06\u002F10"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Duolingo\" data-offerurl=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.duolingo.com\" data-offermerchant=\"Duolingo\" data-usemonetization=\"false\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBottom line\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy bringing languages from all over the world onto one platform, Duolingo creates more than just a way to broaden your linguistic capabilities -- it's also about broadening your horizons. The upbeat way that the company does this, with bright colors and interesting graphics, draws the eye. The encouragement makes Duolingo users feel as though they're making progress. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the United States, nearly 231 million Americans only speak English: That's about 80% of the population. Becoming fluent in another language doesn't just make you more worldly. It can be a huge advantage in the workplace.    \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EAlternatives to consider \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"ff78e22d-0fe2-44fc-87d4-ebccaddc97d3\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Memrise\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"memrise-master-ios-logo","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Memrise","imageData":{"id":"176f3c3a-54e3-40dc-958f-d4defaae0fa9","filename":"memrise-master-ios-logo.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F06\u002F10\u002F176f3c3a-54e3-40dc-958f-d4defaae0fa9\u002Fmemrise-master-ios-logo.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2022-06-10 18:40:37","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"176f3c3a-54e3-40dc-958f-d4defaae0fa9","imageFilename":"memrise-master-ios-logo.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2022\u002F06\u002F10"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Memrise\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.memrise.com\u002F\" data-offermerchant=\"Memrise\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmemrise.pxf.io\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F1040453\u002F13531?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.memrise.com\u002F&subId1=[subid_value]\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMemrise is another free language learning platform.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"ba0bac12-bb43-4867-a098-2b808b5a3b3e\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Pimsleur\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"Pimsleur","caption":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Apple App Store","imageData":{"id":"387bf278-4be8-45b6-8f90-c124dc0e8397","filename":"pimsleur.png","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F07\u002F01\u002F387bf278-4be8-45b6-8f90-c124dc0e8397\u002Fpimsleur.png","dateCreated":{"date":"2021-07-01 15:18:50","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"387bf278-4be8-45b6-8f90-c124dc0e8397","imageFilename":"pimsleur.png","imageDateCreated":"2021\u002F07\u002F01"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Apple App Store\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pimsleur.com\u002F\" data-offerprice=\"20\" data-offermerchant=\"Pimsleur\" data-monetizedurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimp.i271380.net\u002Fc\u002F159047\u002F812637\u002F11472?&sharedId=zdnet&u=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pimsleur.com\u002F&subId1=[subid_value]\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA trusted method based on 30 minutes of audio lessons a day.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"commercepromo\" data-id=\"b9d1604f-5707-4525-aeb5-56f11e3e6634\" data-edition=\"us\" data-hed=\"Rosetta Stone\" data-imagegroup=\"{"alt":"12.jpg","caption":"\u003Cp\u003EA gift for your student doesn't have to be related to hardware or gadgets. In today's competitive marketplace and global industries, learning a second language can give those entering the workforce a competitive edge -- and so immersive language programs such as the Rosetta Stone can prove an invaluable way to learn quickly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's not cheap -- subscriptions can reach hundreds of dollars but is effective. I myself have used the program for Spanish and Japanese in the past, and still retain a fair grasp on both.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe program uses immersion tactics including image association and speaking practice to give students a strong grasp of a language, whether it be French, Spanish, Japanese or Chinese.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.rosettastone.com\\"\u003ERosetta Stone\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","credits":"Rosetta Stone","imageData":{"id":"37870cf9-62b2-4a25-a63f-079c7a253c46","filename":"12.jpg","path":"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2015\u002F07\u002F29\u002F37870cf9-62b2-4a25-a63f-079c7a253c46\u002F12.jpg","dateCreated":{"date":"2015-07-29 18:14:45","timezone":"UTC","timezone_type":3},"credits":"","primeColor":null,"hasWarning":false},"uuid":"37870cf9-62b2-4a25-a63f-079c7a253c46","imageFilename":"12.jpg","imageDateCreated":"2015\u002F07\u002F29"}\" data-overridecaption=\"\u003Cp\u003EA gift for your student doesn't have to be related to hardware or gadgets. In today's competitive marketplace and global industries, learning a second language can give those entering the workforce a competitive edge -- and so immersive language programs such as the Rosetta Stone can prove an invaluable way to learn quickly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's not cheap -- subscriptions can reach hundreds of dollars but is effective. I myself have used the program for Spanish and Japanese in the past, and still retain a fair grasp on both.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe program uses immersion tactics including image association and speaking practice to give students a strong grasp of a language, whether it be French, Spanish, Japanese or Chinese.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href="http:\u002F\u002Fwww.rosettastone.com"\u003ERosetta Stone\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-overridecredit=\"Rosetta Stone\" data-offerurl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.rosettastone.com\u002F\" data-offerprice=\"36\" data-offermerchant=\"Rosetta Stone\" data-usemonetization=\"true\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother trusted method with instant feedback on pronunciation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F47b1617b-799d-4263-9878-ccc4bc00d4b9\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-06-17 15:20:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"A valuable resource for language learning that enables you to expand your skillset, better relate to people, and broaden your horizons.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"6781c4af-3ca9-49a5-b8db-1cc88a6d0784",image:{id:"05c3df5c-c786-4486-9a0a-58fba40a87c8",filename:"learner-with-duolingo-app-2.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-06-17 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14:30:36",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002F1d752f5d-5fb9-459d-b734-266c6c962d5f\u002Fowen-hughes.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Owen is a senior editor at ZDNET. Based in London, UK, Owen covers software development, IT workforce trends and the evolution of tech and work. He also handles features for ZDNET's European contributors. Owen has previously written for titles including TechRepublic, Newsweek, Mobile Europe and TechRadar.",profile:c,title:"Senior Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"8c4744f4-6205-45bc-aa43-c5ce9402e3d6\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: shapecharge\u002FGetty\" data-image-alt-text=\"a smartly dressed middle-aged man discussing his idea with a fellow male colleague in an office, surrounded by work papers and other reading material\" data-image-filename=\"man-explaining-vision-to-boss-negotiation-meeting.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F25\" data-image-width=\"1296\" data-image-height=\"728\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen people think about negotiating a better deal at work, the first thing that often comes to mind is salary. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut with thousands of tech and IT roles currently available and salary growth showing signs of slowing, jobseekers are in a powerful position to negotiate benefits and perks beyond pay that suit their work-life preferences.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Negotiating benefits outside of a salary is becoming more and more common in today's job market,\" says Alec Rahman-Jones, managing director of recruitment agency Phaidon International. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"With the current skills shortage, employers are typically more willing to have discussions and negotiation talks with candidates.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"ab643a34-a6bc-4202-a90d-dbe501712bdf\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fab643a34-a6bc-4202-a90d-dbe501712bdf\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHaggling for benefits or perks with your employer can be daunting, especially if what you're after isn't something that's offered as part of your contract, or if it's something that might shift the work dynamic with your colleagues – for example, requesting reduced hours or flexible start or finish times.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ESetting the bar\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVicki Salemi, career expert at jobs site Monster, says people shouldn't feel guilty about negotiating for better pay or better perks. On the contrary, asking for a better deal stands to benefit both you and those you work with.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"If anything, and you successfully negotiated a new job to work four days per week, you may be setting the bar for other employees to negotiate their own way to that arrangement, too,\" Salemi tells ZDNet.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-four-day-work-week-is-coming-heres-what-it-could-mean-for-you\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe four-day work week is coming: Here's what it could mean for you\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith financial pressures biting, now might actually be an ideal time to push for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-hybrid-work-revolution-is-within-our-reach-its-time-to-decide-what-we-want\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emore allowances around flexible working\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. That is to say, employers might feel more comfortable in giving someone an extra day off work or the freedom to work remotely twice a week than they would be signing off a big salary increase – though that's not to say that you shouldn't push for better pay.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERebecca Henderson, CEO of HR services provider Randstad Global Businesses, says candidates should always consider negotiating for better terms, especially in high-demand roles. \"Women, in particular, need to push back on initial offers because we continue to see a persistent pay gap between men and women,\" she says.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"The U.S. Census Bureau reported that women make just 83 cents for every dollar a man makes, and part of that gap is due to women not negotiating for more. It's important for them to keep this in mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EThink about the long-term\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\u002F?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.flexjobs.com%2Fblog%2Fpost%2Fremote-work-flexible-schedules-key-factors-compensation-packages%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cowen.hughes%40zdnet.com%7C5fd911626fa541e2848308da3cd05f87%7C4289d6102cfd46218c9644a1518ddb0a%7C0%7C0%7C637889162923780629%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=e6O2ekwg%2B7IdDbRdaUqOnNGkKarAzsXfsh8rOQZKIes%3D&reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFlexJobs' Work Insight 2022 Survey\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of over 1,200 people currently employed, remote work is considered the second most important element to compensation and benefits packages, ranked only behind salary.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToni Frana, career services manager at FlexJobs and Remote.co, says that allowances for flexible working can provide greater long-term benefits than a small bump in pay. After all, while a higher salary might look good on paper, benefits that promote a better work-life balance or continuous learning and development can bring far greater value.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Negotiating additional perks and benefits can mean so much more to you in the long run than a simple salary boost,\" Frana adds. \"It's important to always keep the bigger picture in mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFortunately for workers, the shift in power balance is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-four-day-work-week-is-coming-heres-what-it-could-mean-for-you\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eforcing companies to rethink the benefits they offer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and tailor them more towards individuals. As such, employees may have higher chances of gaining flexibility or other non-monetary benefits in their role than an increase in pay.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, how exactly should employees prepare to broach such a conversation? Above all, be prepared and know exactly what it is you're asking for, says Salemi, and prioritize according to your main wants and needs. \"Focus on your lane and negotiating what you need to feel fulfilled and productive in your role, detach from the outcome as the negotiation conversation is between you and your boss or the employer,\" she says.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeing specific also helps. For example, if asking for a flexible work arrangement, what does that specifically look like: working four days each week, or working \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Femployees-arent-rushing-back-to-the-office-but-theres-still-a-good-reason-to-keep-it-open\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethree days at home and two days in the office?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \"Get granular, so when you speak to your boss, you are clear and confident,\" Salemi adds.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA good way to enter the conversation with good bargaining chips, particularly when it comes to salary, is to research what is being offered elsewhere in the sector. You will then have a solid argument, backed up by market data, to support your case.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen comes the task of actually speaking to your manager. Start by asking to schedule some time for a meeting. \"You can start with [saying] something like, 'I really enjoy working here and wanted to talk to you about re-arranging my schedule...', or whatever the ask is,\" says Salemi.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Explain what you're seeking, how it can be a value-add to the organization and highlight your accomplishments to show all of the value you bring to the team and the organization.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ETiming is key\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor employees who are negotiating additional benefits for their current job, the ideal time is usually a few months in advance of their actual review, says Frana. Often, raises and benefits are calculated from the existing budget, which usually includes the compensation budget for the entire company.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"If you wait until during or even after your review to negotiate additional benefits, you run the risk of being told 'no' strictly because the money has already been allocated,\" she says.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo help make their case, Frana advises employees to come armed with facts and figures that help to back up why they are worth these additional benefits. \"Create a document that describes all of the things you've accomplished and the impact this has had on the company,\" she explains.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"How much time or money did you save them? How happy did you make clients? Quantifying your worth will go a long way toward getting approved for those additional benefits.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-hybrid-work-revolution-is-within-our-reach-its-time-to-decide-what-we-want\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe future of work: How everything changed and what's coming next\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEmployees should also recognize that negotiations won't always be successful, and usually involve a little bit of give and take on both sides. Sometimes it might just be a case of timing; in which case, candidates might benefit from raising the request with their manager again a few months down the line. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EKnow when to walk away\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut employees should also determine what they are not willing to sacrifice. That way, if it becomes clear that their employer can't deliver, workers can at least make an honest and informed decision about \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fworkers-plan-to-quit-their-jobs-this-year-employers-need-to-deliver-change-and-fast\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewhether it's time to move on\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"My advice is to take a holistic view of the current situation and, if it doesn't match your needs and leave you fulfilled, then it might be time to assess opportunities that exist elsewhere,\" says Danny Stacy, senior manager of employer insights at Indeed. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"If salary is the most important thing to someone, then it's useful to know that, in most cases, the way to secure the best pay increase is to change jobs.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut what about candidates starting at a new company, or even moving into a new career? In this case, Frana says it's imperative to start negotiating the benefits only when you have a written offer in hand. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Hard facts and statistics are far more effective during a negotiation,\" she says. \"Once you know what you want and what you're willing to give up, you can conduct the research you'll use to support your counter-offer.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERahman-Jones agrees, adding that anyone thinking about exploring new opportunities should first determine their key requirements when it comes to the type of work they want to do and the type of company they want to join. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Once they have done this, they can begin to prioritize benefits and perks from most important to least important,\" he says.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"83f4d3f2-6acd-4f0d-957a-f89892fa55ac\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F83f4d3f2-6acd-4f0d-957a-f89892fa55ac\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-05-25 11:37:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Today's job market is candidate-driven, meaning workers have more bargaining power when it comes to negotiating perks. Recruitment experts share their advice on getting what you want out of work.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"32127874-2cb1-45bd-9185-e1d29b90eb96",image:{id:"8c4744f4-6205-45bc-aa43-c5ce9402e3d6",filename:"man-explaining-vision-to-boss-negotiation-meeting.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-05-25 09:55:15",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"a smartly dressed middle-aged man discussing his idea with a fellow male colleague in an office, surrounded by work papers and other reading material",credits:"Image: shapecharge\u002F Getty",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F25\u002F8c4744f4-6205-45bc-aa43-c5ce9402e3d6\u002Fman-explaining-vision-to-boss-negotiation-meeting.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1296,height:728,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Education^Professional Development",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"want-flexible-working-or-better-benefits-heres-how-to-negotiate-with-your-boss",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Want flexible working or better benefits? Here's how to negotiate with your boss",topic:{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"db604b19-7e36-41f3-a143-6be5fe825325",username:"owenhughes",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Owen",lastName:"Hughes",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"1d752f5d-5fb9-459d-b734-266c6c962d5f",filename:"owen-hughes.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:30:36",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002F1d752f5d-5fb9-459d-b734-266c6c962d5f\u002Fowen-hughes.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Owen is a senior editor at ZDNET. Based in London, UK, Owen covers software development, IT workforce trends and the evolution of tech and work. He also handles features for ZDNET's European contributors. Owen has previously written for titles including TechRepublic, Newsweek, Mobile Europe and TechRadar.",profile:c,title:"Senior Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c1e06924-4663-43d7-b0ad-1732c22ba2f3\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Getty Images\u002FiStockphoto\" data-image-alt-text=\"Cheerful woman in headphones greeting friend while talking on laptop at home\" data-image-filename=\"istock-12162723011.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2020\u002F06\u002F22\" data-image-width=\"770\" data-image-height=\"510\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELeaving a job is a big decision, and usually comes as a result of an employee feeling that their employer can no longer meet their personal or professional needs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut not all goodbyes are forever, and employers are increasingly discovering the value in re-hiring employees who have previously quit their jobs before deciding to return.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fnews\u002Fstory\u002Fhello-its-your-old-boss-calling-5205836\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edata from LinkedIn\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, boomerang employees accounted for 4.5% of company hires in 2021, up from 3.9% in 2019.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"ab643a34-a6bc-4202-a90d-dbe501712bdf\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fab643a34-a6bc-4202-a90d-dbe501712bdf\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are numerous benefits to hiring these so-called 'boomerangs' -- provided they left on good terms, that is -- particularly those who possess scarce technical skills and valuable business acumen.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERokt recently welcomed back Dr Yan Xu, who in June 2020 left his role as one of the company's senior machine-learning engineers to join Facebook. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYan spent two years working in Facebook's applied machine learning for social networks division, before returning to Rokt in June 2022 as the company's director of engineering for machine learning.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne of the first things Yan did before returning to Rokt was to open a dialogue with the company's CEO to discuss where he could \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fupgrade-your-job\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eput his skills to use within the company and have the most impact\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \"There are two things I considered -- whether machine learning was the core of the business, and how much impact I potentially can have,\" he says.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"The second thing I did is call a number of friends in the company to learn a bit more about the current company structure; what the team structure is looking like; how the company vision is looking; how is the financial status looking…these are also important for me to make a decision, especially in this current economic environment.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESarah Wilson, Rokt's chief people officer, says there's a huge amount of value in having an employee return.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"The boomerang employee is valuable from two perspectives: the knowledge we lost when they left, and also the knowledge they gained while they were away.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHiring former employees can make a lot of sense from a financial perspective. Depending on how long they have been away from the business, boomerangs cost less in onboarding and training than a new hire. On top of that, they already have established relationships within the company and with clients -- meaning time and effort that would normally be spent getting a new hire up to speed can be spent on more important company and strategic goals.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I think many companies are very open to bringing back previous employees, because they know them, they know the benchmarks, they know the work ethics [and] they don't have to retrain them as much,\" says Paul Lewis, chief customer officer at jobs search engine Adzuna.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fcareer-regrets-heres-what-workers-wish-theyd-done-differently\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECareer regrets? Here's what workers wish they'd done differently\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Hiring and onboarding former employees is guaranteed to be less expensive. They are employees [companies] are already familiar with as well, so I think that's a huge tick for a company and a huge comfort factor for businesses.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile staff attrition has always been a problem for companies, the issue has become more acute over the past two years, with more employees than ever leaving their roles in pursuit of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fremote-workers-want-new-benefits-this-is-how-employers-are-responding\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emore flexible, more fulfilling or better-paying opportunities\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis loss of talent has forced many companies to double-down on hiring efforts, as well as prompted them to take an introspective look at what they could be doing to stem \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fworkers-plan-to-quit-their-jobs-this-year-employers-need-to-deliver-change-and-fast\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe stream of resignations\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELewis argues that there is another side to this trend, frequently referred to as 'The Great Resignation' or 'The Great Reshuffle', in that it has made employees more gung-ho in their career decisions. \"It's almost felt like a bit of a trend to quit and start a new job,\" he says.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"We've also seen the flip side of that, which is...the regret that sometimes comes with jumping too fast, when maybe you haven't compared perks that really mean much to you, and you've just gone for a bigger salary.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs well as keeping talented professionals on the books, Wilson says rehiring former employees breeds confidence in the current workforce, which is particularly important at a time when so many workers are wondering if the grass is greener on the other side.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"When someone comes back, it makes the existing team feel that, if someone so incredible left and decided to come back, maybe this place isn't so bad!\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe decision to leave a job is often difficult, but the decision to return to an old job is undoubtedly more so, particularly as some people might be embarrassed about asking a previous employer to re-hire you.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYet provided that employer and employee parted ways on good terms and there are no conflicts in core values (in which case it's usually better to move on) both Lewis and Wilson agree that a good leaver who returns to an old job will likely find themselves with more bargaining power than they would have had had they stayed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fwant-flexible-working-or-better-benefits-heres-how-to-negotiate-with-your-boss\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWant flexible working or better benefits? Here's how to negotiate with your boss\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I think if you're a good employee returning, there's always going to be bargaining power because it's a really tough market,\" says Lewis. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELikewise, having an employee quit and then return to a company gives employers an opportunity to rectify some of the issues that prompted their move, says Wilson, which can also have a positive impact on other employees: \"In some cases, if it's a new discovery for us…we want to make sure we have a plan to remediate those if it hasn't already been solved.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EDon't burn bridges \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELewis and Wilson offer practical tips for employees to consider before leaving their job for a new role, as well as for keeping the door open to old employers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELewis says employees need to compare both roles like-for-like so they can base their decision on data and facts, as opposed to gut feeling. \"Make a list of reasons why you've left your old company, and compare it to the reasons for joining the new company,\" he says.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Look at things like salaries, perks, progression opportunities, your responsibilities on a day-to-day level and your future responsibilities.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWilson believes that workers will always benefit from staying in touch with previous employers, particularly if the reason to leave was driven by practical reasons like compensation or role responsibilities. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Even if the business wasn't in the state that you wanted it to be in at the time you were there, you never know what that business will look like in two, three, five years' time.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, in an ideal world, employees wouldn't leave their jobs in the first place. While a lot of investment is being funnelled into hiring new employees, comparatively little is being directed toward keeping existing workers happy, engaged, and in the company.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe buck stops with leaders, says Wilson: \"There are a million cheesy quotes about 'people don't leave companies, they leave leaders' -- but it's actually quite true. If you don't have the right skillset and the right capability in the leadership roles, that is where retention starts to become a real problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"07172adc-b697-4f22-a007-86d14c1e6259\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F07172adc-b697-4f22-a007-86d14c1e6259\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-06-30 12:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Rehiring an employee who has previously quit brings a lot of benefits, particularly at a time when talent is scarce.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"1bd8d11d-dd88-46f2-a89e-6c3d5f892a4e",image:{id:"c1e06924-4663-43d7-b0ad-1732c22ba2f3",filename:"istock-12162723011.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-06-22 14:14:05",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Cheerful woman in headphones greeting friend while talking on laptop at home",credits:"Getty Images\u002FiStockphoto",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EJoyful young female in wireless headphones waving wand greeting to screen while sitting at table and having video chat with business partners using laptop against blurred dark interior of comfortable loft office\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F06\u002F22\u002Fc1e06924-4663-43d7-b0ad-1732c22ba2f3\u002Fistock-12162723011.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:"770x433+0+32",typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:770,height:510,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Education^Professional Development",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"boomerang-employees-could-be-your-best-bet-for-fighting-the-talent-shortage",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Boomerang employees could be your best bet for fighting the talent shortage",topic:{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10257486-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cxo",name:"CXO",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"db604b19-7e36-41f3-a143-6be5fe825325",username:"owenhughes",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Owen",lastName:"Hughes",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"1d752f5d-5fb9-459d-b734-266c6c962d5f",filename:"owen-hughes.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:30:36",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002F1d752f5d-5fb9-459d-b734-266c6c962d5f\u002Fowen-hughes.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Owen is a senior editor at ZDNET. Based in London, UK, Owen covers software development, IT workforce trends and the evolution of tech and work. He also handles features for ZDNET's European contributors. Owen has previously written for titles including TechRepublic, Newsweek, Mobile Europe and TechRadar.",profile:c,title:"Senior Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"da5c2346-1608-4e80-a136-d4e7fa86cacc\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: courtneyk\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"two business colleagues talking in front of a laptop\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1332570157.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F02\u002F17\" data-image-width=\"5400\" data-image-height=\"3600\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn today's candidate-driven jobs market, recruiters are under more pressure than ever to identify talent that can help companies overcome shortfalls in digital skills and remain competitive.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd with software developers increasingly fielding multiple job offers at once, employers are starting to realize that they no longer hold all the power – and are having to work much harder to woo the tech staff they desperately need.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"4cf0d81b-0be1-4296-bdd6-b88c14bb359e\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F4cf0d81b-0be1-4296-bdd6-b88c14bb359e\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany employers are focusing on reviewing perks, benefits and salaries in their efforts to gain an edge. But comparatively few are examining whether the reason they are struggling to get the talent they need is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftech-jobs-when-searching-for-talent-you-are-probably-focusing-on-all-the-wrong-things\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edue to shortcomings in their own hiring processes\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Interviewing is this thing that is an absolutely critical piece of the hiring process, but it tends to get overlooked and it's treated as a side job,\" says Jeff Spector, co-founder and president of interviewing platform Karat.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It's kind of an ad hoc responsibility, which means that it's hugely time consuming, it's not candidate friendly, it's biased against certain populations, and it doesn't really get better.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMaking good hiring decisions in tech not only needs a well-understood set of job requirements, but an interview process that involves people from within the company who understand the role and can, therefore, help identify the best candidates.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to a 2021 report by developer hiring marketplace Terminal, 56% of software engineers feel less enthusiastic about a job role after going through a poorly managed interview. Likewise, 49% of developers say they are more likely to pass on a job after being interviewed by someone who doesn't seem to understand the job, or the underlying technology requirements.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fquestions-to-ask-in-an-interview\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E41 impressive questions to ask in a job interview\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is potentially devastating for smaller companies that lack the resources to involve technical staff in the hiring process, or those that attempt to use a one-size-fits-all approach to their hiring process that fails to account for the unique set of skills and requirements needed for technical roles.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"HR has a hard time assessing for technical skills,\" Spector tells ZDNet. \"If you have an HR person or a recruiter who really deeply understands technology, they're probably in the wrong job – they should be in engineering.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn organizations with no formal HR\u002Frecruitment team assisting in hiring, CIOs may consider staffing a recruiter in IT or enlisting help from an IT staffing firm to fulfil some of the responsibilities, says research from tech analyst Gartner.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHiring managers often call on other members of staff – usually those who perform a similar function or are housed within the same department – to assist in the interview process.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis approach allows hiring managers to conduct a more in-depth assessment of a candidates' technical competence and ensure the prospective candidate is a strong cultural fit for the team, and for the wider company.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut interviewers need to have \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-be-a-successful-developer-these-5-habits-will-help-you-get-hired\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe right interpersonal skills, too\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \"You don't want to just throw someone in an interview that is going to have a bad impression [and] doesn't care about candidate experience,\" says Spector.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Soft skills really matter – empathy, time management, all that stuff has a huge impact on the candidate experience and, actually, your ability to close the candidate.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKarat's solution to this problem is its team of \"interview engineers\" – experienced developers who are also trained to conduct technical interviews on behalf of other companies.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis means that hiring companies don't have to pull their own developers into the recruitment process, which both risks stretching their tech staff too far and overlooking qualified candidates.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Ftech-job-interview-tips\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EYour ultimate guide to preparing for a tech job interview\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpector notes that software teams are already under immense pressure to deliver more in less time as businesses put digital innovation at the top of their strategies. Repeatedly pulling your best tech minds into the interview process will only serve to stretch them thinner – which is dangerous at a time when \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftech-workers-face-a-burnout-crisis-unless-employers-act-now\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eburnout amongst tech staff is running high\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"You end up in this situation where your best engineers are overwhelmed with demand,\" Spector adds. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Then what ends up happening is they're either pulled away from their day job and they can't produce products, or they're spending all their time interviewing and they're miserable about it.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPoorly structured interview processes can also lead to bad hires. According to research by Gartner, the average replacement cost for a candidate amounts to one to three times the annual salary of a job, including the extra time and resources spent on recruitment and onboarding.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne way employers can avoid this is by focussing on assessing candidates on their competencies – particularly ones that \"are hard to train, yet important for job and organizational fit\".\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpector agrees: \"You really want to start with, what are the competencies that matter, and then create the interview formats and questions that speak to that. We don't usually advise testing for specific pieces of knowledge, because we want to test for more fundamental knowledge. Those tend to be things you can learn, like specific new technologies and languages.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe adds: \"You want to make it as closely related to the job as possible. That comes back down to the questions you're asking and what formats you're interviewing people on.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELikewise, competency-based training – and questions that allow for flexibility in their responses – can also serve to help companies hire more diversely than those that rely on 'gotcha'-type questions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is where the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fits-time-to-ditch-the-cv-why-tech-recruiters-are-changing-how-they-hire\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Econtentious issue of resume-based hiring\u003C\u002Fa\u003E comes into the equation, which can insert bias into the hiring process by making recruiters focus too much on a candidate's background, rather than the skills they can bring to the table.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhen-it-comes-to-tackling-diversity-in-tech-employers-have-set-themselves-up-to-fail\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWhen it comes to tackling diversity in tech, employers have set themselves up to fail\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"The reason why people use [resumes] is because, in a world where there's not enough time, there are not enough recruiters, you are looking for shortcuts,\" says Spector.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis makes it very difficult to source and really process people through the system that might come from a non-traditional background, Spector adds. Not only is this not as effective, it's also not as fair. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"If you're overly myopic in what you're testing for, you're going to miss out on a huge number of different candidates.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"07172adc-b697-4f22-a007-86d14c1e6259\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F07172adc-b697-4f22-a007-86d14c1e6259\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-03-24 11:05:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The hiring process is broken. It's time to fix it.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"04086cd3-2dc8-44ca-b882-490e3705686f",image:{id:"da5c2346-1608-4e80-a136-d4e7fa86cacc",filename:"gettyimages-1332570157.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-02-17 20:56:50",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"two business colleagues talking in front of a laptop",credits:"courtneyk\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F02\u002F17\u002Fda5c2346-1608-4e80-a136-d4e7fa86cacc\u002Fgettyimages-1332570157.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:5400,height:3600,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Developer",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"tech-hiring-is-broken-software-developers-could-be-the-key-to-fixing-it",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Tech jobs: Recruitment is broken and it's adding to developer burnout",topic:{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10257486-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cxo",name:"CXO",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"674ce82e-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"tech-and-work",name:"Tech & Work",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"35e7efdb-10d7-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Mark Samuels",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Mark",lastName:"Samuels",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"a31d923b-7b4c-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",filename:"marksamuels.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2014-11-18 11:27:16",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2014\u002F11\u002F18\u002Fa31d923b-7b4c-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57\u002Fmarksamuels.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Mark Samuels is a business journalist specialising in IT leadership issues. Formerly editor at CIO Connect and features editor of Computing, he has written for various organisations, including the Economist Intelligence Unit, The Guardian, The Times, The Sunday Times and Times Higher Education.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"f143bc61-b76c-4fcf-a4bf-f5192b15aada\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Getty Images\u002FiStockphoto\" data-image-alt-text=\"Professor of Computer Science Reads Lecture to a Classroom Full of Multi Ethnic Students. Teacher Holds Laptop with Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence Infographics on the Screen.\" data-image-filename=\"istock-university-professor.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2019\u002F04\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"2309\" data-image-height=\"1299\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProfessional qualifications are an intense and often expensive experience: an MBA from a top-tier business school can \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.prospects.ac.uk\u002Fpostgraduate-study\u002Fmba-courses\u002Fbest-mba-programmes-in-the-uk\"\u003Ecost tens of thousands or more\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for a programme of courses and events crammed into a year or so of hard studying. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"020b30ce-e84e-4afc-8160-008a36ec9b3a\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F020b30ce-e84e-4afc-8160-008a36ec9b3a\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESupporters argue that, with the demand for digital transformation, understanding business as well as technology is a key requirement for those who want to get ahead. So is it worth it the time and money to gain a further qualification, especially if you're funding it yourself? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELee Cowie, CTO at Merlin Entertainments, says his MBA was definitely worth the investment. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe completed it 11 years ago and chose the hard route to qualification – self-funded and spread over three years of studying during his spare time. The reason? Cowie wanted to boost his ability to talk in terms that senior stakeholders could understand. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I was always conscious in my career that in order for me to be successful in a business environment, I needed to be able to speak the language of the decision makers,\" he says. \"I needed to be able to translate technical concepts and things that resonate and make business sense. And I felt that the only way I could do that was to learn the language and to demystify business.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAllying business knowledge to his technical acumen meant Cowie felt confident to take on more responsibilities and to climb the executive ladder.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Going through that process gave me the confidence to push myself forward. You start to think it's not actually as complex as you possibly thought. So yeah, 100% – I think doing an MBA was a real good investment in my time.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, not everyone is so convinced about the value of further education.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECristiane Muller, digital marketing manager at Midea, completed a master's degree in digital marketing. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELike Cowie, she funded the qualification herself; unlike Cowie, she doesn't believe the investment in time and money has paid dividends. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Having a master's degree is going to be something to put on your CV. But in a few months, the information you learned is going to be old.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMuller says that's particular true in fast-changing areas such as digital marketing and technology.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShe suggests professionals should take a different approach. Rather than spending an intense period studying for a single qualification, she believes professionals can gain more value from taking tailored courses focused on a specific skill or by networking with like-minded professionals in other organisations.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMuller says the future of business education will be all about constant study.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"When I talk to people younger than me, I always say look for smaller courses with short-term and more specific elements – that will be the future of education. You have to be studying all the time and learning more and not just being comfortable with titles.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELily Haake, practice head for CIO and Executive Technology Leadership at recruiter Harvey Nash, recognises the value in further education.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShe says the top business schools estimate that achieving an MBA can increase the average candidate's salary by up to 140%, which for some would certainly make the qualification worth exploring.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYet despite this potential upside, Haake says it's up for debate whether the time and financial investment is worth it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Our top priority in assessing executive leaders is whether they can – and have – delivered for an organisation,\" she says. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Plenty of amazing, proven leaders have never even been to university, and likewise plenty of candidates with MBAs have a less impressive track record in the working world.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProof comes in the form of Harvey Nash's executive search tactics. Haake says that when the firm recruits executive technology leaders, the team rarely look for an MBA specifically.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"In fact, I don't think I've ever taken a brief from a client where an MBA is an essential requirement,\" she says.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"That being said, if a candidate has an MBA from a prestigious institution – especially alongside other academic qualifications – it does help to paint the picture of someone who is intelligent, business-minded and dedicated. You can't underestimate the dedication required to complete an MBA.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMark Bramwell, CIO at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, says the basic return on investment from doing an MBA means a further qualification is worth the time and money.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a business leader who works for one of the most prestigious academic institutions, Bramwell says it's important to recognise the benefits that come from being part of a research community of like-minded professionals.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"The bit that is slightly less tangible is the experiential networking you get from maintaining a cohort of contacts, which – from an Oxford experience – tends to stay with people through life,\" he says. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"These people go on to do great things in great organisations at different levels, whether that's organisationally, commercially, philanthropically or societally.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESteve Otto, CTO at the R&A, is another executive who points to the non-financial benefits of MBAs and other financial qualifications.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter completing a PhD in aerodynamics, Otto worked at NASA Langley in the US, before returning to the UK to become a senior lecturer at the University of Birmingham. He now holds an honorary Chair at the institution.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Further qualifications are useful in terms of helping people think in new ways,\" he says, before outlining how his organisation views candidates with additional qualifications.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"We have a real balance in our team between useful experience and people who have perhaps taken education further. We rarely hire people who are the finished article – we hire people who are really good at thinking and considering problem-solving rather than people who are doing their specialism.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the end of the day, the value of any further education comes down to the individual. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile some will see an MBA or a master's as simply something to add polish to their CV, others will become fully absorbed in the education experience. These experiences might expose the individual to new skills and even new areas of work.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMore than a decade after completing his MBA, Merlin's Cowie has strong advice for others contemplating further education as a way to boost their professional credentials.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I would say don't consider it – I'd say do it,\" he says.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I understand the commitment. Very few people are fortunate to have the financial backing to be able to not work for a year and do it full-time. So I suspect many people will end up going down the path that I did, which is spread it out over several years. It's a lot of work. But ultimately, it's really rewarding.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"66e3c999-ad30-4e90-9021-f81a84e2cb51\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F66e3c999-ad30-4e90-9021-f81a84e2cb51\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-08-19 07:26:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"From MBAs to master's degrees in specialist areas, many professionals decide to invest in further education. Here's what the experts think you can gain -- or even lose.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"3a698c0e-8d6a-4947-a1b7-ad9f41819cbd",image:{id:"f143bc61-b76c-4fcf-a4bf-f5192b15aada",filename:"istock-university-professor.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2019-04-04 09:40:16",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Professor of Computer Science Reads Lecture to a Classroom Full of Multi Ethnic Students. Teacher Holds Laptop with Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence Infographics on the Screen.",credits:"Getty Images\u002FiStockphoto",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EProfessor of Computer Science Reads Lecture to a Classroom Full of Multi Ethnic Students. Teacher Holds Laptop with Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence Infographics on the Screen.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F04\u002Ff143bc61-b76c-4fcf-a4bf-f5192b15aada\u002Fistock-university-professor.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2309,height:1299,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Education^Professional Development",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"mbas-and-professional-development-do-the-benefits-outweigh-the-costs",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"MBAs and professional development: Do the benefits outweigh the costs?",topic:{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"4bbd52b3-12fc-4183-9f2a-1274944fbf8d",slug:"digital-transformation",name:"Digital Transformation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"995ed1b4-d059-474d-b37c-19e918f6d886",username:"pkenkare",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Pallavi",lastName:"Kenkare",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"074d8734-c450-41ba-8ed0-f4be59370047",filename:"pallavi-kenkare.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-06-21 13:05:13",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F06\u002F21\u002F074d8734-c450-41ba-8ed0-f4be59370047\u002Fpallavi-kenkare.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Pallavi Kenkare is an associate editor based in Charlotte, North Carolina. She enjoys writing about personal finance, professional development and Generation Z. She previously wrote for The Cornell Daily Sun, and hails from Atlanta, Georgia.",profile:c,title:"Associate Editor",bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"46e3a97e-c0fd-43a2-9880-5f0bcf5e9d67\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: sharpshutter\u002FGETTY\" data-image-alt-text=\"quitting-cut-tie-resignation.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"quitting-cut-tie-resignation.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F01\u002F06\" data-image-width=\"923\" data-image-height=\"600\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EConsidering quitting your job and moving on to greener pastures? Reports indicate that now is the time. As the Great Resignation continues to sweep the US, the job market remains strong. There were \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bls.gov\u002Fnews.release\u002Fjolts.nr0.htm\"\u003E11.3 million\u003C\u002Fa\u003E jobs open in May 2022 alone, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, quitting your job can be arduous and anxiety-inducing, if not downright unpleasant – and with multiple moving parts, it can be easy to lose sight of the bigger picture. If you're thinking of making your next career move, here are three key things to keep in mind before submitting your notice. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E1. Make sure you're financially stable\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPerhaps the most important thing to consider before resigning from your job is your financial state. Ideally, you'd want to resign from your current job and accept a new position that offers equally or more attractive compensation. This position might be achievable at the moment – \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wtwco.com\u002Fen-US\u002FNews\u002F2022\u002F01\u002Fus-employers-again-boosting-2022-pay-raises-wtw-survey-finds\"\u003EWillis Towers Watson\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, an insurance consulting company, reports that employers are budgeting an overall average salary increase of 3.4% in 2022. Indeed, within the tech sector, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftech-salaries-just-hit-record-highs-but-nearly-half-of-workers-still-feel-underpaid\u002F\"\u003Eaverage salary for professionals\u003C\u002Fa\u003E hit a record high of $104,566 in 2021, and has continued to rise through 2022. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"ab643a34-a6bc-4202-a90d-dbe501712bdf\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fab643a34-a6bc-4202-a90d-dbe501712bdf\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, this is the best-case scenario, and isn't always possible. If you are going to resign without another employment offer, there are other factors you should consider. Do you have an emergency fund containing enough money to sustain a basic lifestyle for three to six months, as you job hunt and figure out your next steps? If you do, you could be in a comfortable position to resign from your job. Another consideration: are you currently in debt? If you are, keep in mind that any period of time after your resignation will be a period of time you may not be able to contribute money towards your loans, while interest continues to accrue. This will impact both your purchasing power and your ability to pay down your debt. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E2. Consider your benefits\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you plan to submit your resignation and begin a new job, make sure to ask about your new company's health, vision and dental coverage and monthly premiums, as well as mental health and career development \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Ffinance\u002Fbanking\u002Ffinancial-stress-among-american-workers-is-high\u002F\"\u003Ebenefits\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. These should be major factors when considering a new position, and are slowly hitting mainstream career offerings. For example, over the next two years, 94% of HR leaders surveyed in a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sofi.com\u002F\"\u003ESoFi\u003C\u002Fa\u003E report said they will have a budget for employee financial wellbeing benefits and three-fourths said their budgets will increase. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFurther, you should inquire about your new company's 401(k) and match policies. Ideally, your new company's match policy should be equal to, or better than, your old employer – and if it isn't, you should consider negotiating for a higher salary or starting bonus to cover the discrepancy.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fwant-flexible-working-or-better-benefits-heres-how-to-negotiate-with-your-boss\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWant flexible working or better benefits? Here's how to negotiate with your boss\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you are quitting without another employment offer, you will likely no longer be able to access your company's health, vision or dental insurance. To solve this problem, many turn to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). Cobra will allow you to extend the coverage your previous employer offered, but will charge you both the premium you were paying and the premium your company covered, as well as an additional fee. Keep in mind that, although COBRA can be a great interim solution, it is pricey in the long run. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E3. Think about your relationship with your current employer\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore you leave your company, it might be worthwhile to ask yourself if leaving is the best or only option. For example, if you think you are not being compensated sufficiently and have a job offer that extends a better salary, you could be able to use your offer as leverage and negotiate with your current employer for a higher wage. If you have a difficult professional relationship with a coworker or manager, you may seek your HR Department's advice and support before leaving your job altogether.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fboomerang-employees-could-be-your-best-bet-for-fighting-the-talent-shortage\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBoomerang employees could be your best bet for fighting the talent shortage\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, if you simply do not desire to work with your current employer any longer, your next step is to give your employer notice of your resignation. Though two weeks is the traditional notice period, you may choose to give notice even earlier in order to ease or assist with the burden of hiring a replacement for your role, as well as to give yourself a less hectic transition period. Remember the importance of leaving your company on good terms; the fewer bridges you burn, the more options you afford yourself in the future. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"07172adc-b697-4f22-a007-86d14c1e6259\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F07172adc-b697-4f22-a007-86d14c1e6259\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-07-14 09:15:10",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Handing in your notice is a big decision. By planning it properly, you can ensure your career change goes smoothly while making the most of new opportunities and rising wages.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"79010dd5-15fb-4344-bc36-e43165094eea",image:{id:"46e3a97e-c0fd-43a2-9880-5f0bcf5e9d67",filename:"quitting-cut-tie-resignation.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-01-06 11:13:16",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"quitting-cut-tie-resignation.jpg",credits:"Image: sharpshutter\u002F GETTY",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EWill 2022 see tech workers walk out?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F01\u002F06\u002F46e3a97e-c0fd-43a2-9880-5f0bcf5e9d67\u002Fquitting-cut-tie-resignation.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:923,height:600,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^CXO",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"planning-to-quit-your-job-3-key-things-think-about-first",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Planning to quit your job? 3 key things to think about first",topic:{id:"10257486-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cxo",name:"CXO",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"10257486-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cxo",name:"CXO",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"db604b19-7e36-41f3-a143-6be5fe825325",username:"owenhughes",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Owen",lastName:"Hughes",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"1d752f5d-5fb9-459d-b734-266c6c962d5f",filename:"owen-hughes.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:30:36",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002F1d752f5d-5fb9-459d-b734-266c6c962d5f\u002Fowen-hughes.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Owen is a senior editor at ZDNET. Based in London, UK, Owen covers software development, IT workforce trends and the evolution of tech and work. He also handles features for ZDNET's European contributors. Owen has previously written for titles including TechRepublic, Newsweek, Mobile Europe and TechRadar.",profile:c,title:"Senior Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"155eb3ee-4644-4335-abc5-2cb13aaa6b38\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EEmployees prioritize their own wellbeing over a game of pool with the boss. Who'd have thought?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: ablokhin\u002F GETTY\" data-image-alt-text=\"gettyimages-1148079843.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1148079843.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F02\u002F04\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs hiring becomes more difficult, businesses are having to put more thought into the benefits they can offer prospective employees. It's no longer about salary alone: new expectations centred around flexible working and the employee experience means organizations will need to be more thoughtful than ever they hope to find the staff they need.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPlush offices are also less likely to have the same magnetic appeal as they once might have, particularly if employees are perfectly capable of doing the job they are paid to do from home. A round of pool at lunchtime and free beer on a Friday might have brought a spark of fun to an otherwise dull day, but are employees willing to wake up extra early and suffer rush-hour traffic for it? Probably not.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"dd313c81-12fa-4f4e-9ed6-c23ff08c3770\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fdd313c81-12fa-4f4e-9ed6-c23ff08c3770\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDon't just take my word for it, though: According to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Frobinpowered.com\u002Flibrary\u002Fhow-employee-perks-have-evolved-to-meet-hybrid-needs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea survey\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of 576 employees by workplace management platform \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.robinpowered.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERobin,\u003C\u002Fa\u003E superficial perks like ping pong tables and free cold brew still have their appeal in the new hybrid workplace, but they're no longer as valuable to workers as there once were. Instead, employees expect businesses to support both their chosen working style and their physical and mental wellbeing – whether that's more time off, health and wellness perks, or financial stipends for things like broadband and home-working equipment.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftech-workers-are-preparing-to-quit-persuading-them-stay-wont-be-easy\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETech workers are preparing to quit. Persuading them to stay won't be easy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESnacks and social gatherings are also out. Prior to 2019, said Robin, these were among the top three most common workplace perks, along with work from home days. Fast forward to 2022 and working from home feels less a privilege and more a practical means of freeing oneself from workplace distractions, saving money and staying rid of any nasty illnesses that offices incubate. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGiven the very clear and concerted change in employees' expectations of work, how are businesses reacting? Unfortunately – though perhaps not surprisingly – many are burying their heads in the sand. Not only are some \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgoogle-is-spending-1bn-on-its-offices-didnt-they-get-the-remote-work-memo\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecompanies spending inordinate amounts of cash on new offices\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in an attempt to lure employees back to their desks, but many are resisting doing the things that they know will help keep them competitive amid a huge shake-up to the workforce. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESkilled workers \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftech-workers-warned-they-were-going-to-quit-now-the-problem-is-spiralling-out-of-control\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eare quitting their jobs for better offers.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E Employers know that. They also know that the number of tech vacancies greatly outstrips the number of available candidates. And they know that employees \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsoftware-developers-say-theyre-happier-working-from-home-but-its-still-far-from-perfect\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewant more flexibility in how they work\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and for their bosses to care about their wellbeing. So why does it feel as though so many businesses are simply waiting for employees to change their minds and decide that, actually, they do want to work from an office for eights hours a day, five days a week after all?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERobin's survey found that 65% of employees said their employer hadn't created any new perks since the onset of the pandemic. At the same time, 23% of respondents said their company's perks had been wiped out. Truly, the worst of both worlds.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-it-skills-gap-is-getting-worse-here-are-10-ways-you-can-avoid-a-crisis\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe IT skills gap is getting worse. Here are 10 ways you can avoid a crisis\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou'd be forgiven for thinking that employers simply aren't listening. Take last year's Future Forum Pulse Survey by Slack, for example. It found that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fremote-working-jobs-disaster-looms-as-managers-refuse-to-listen\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E75% of company executives want to work from an office 3-5 days a week,\u003C\u002Fa\u003E compared to just 34% of employees. Meanwhile, 66% of executives are designing post-pandemic workforce plans with little to no direct input from employees. That hardly sounds like having your finger on the pulse.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEqually infuriating are findings from NTT Data and research group Oxford Economics in November. In a survey of more than 1,000 IT and businesses leaders, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmanagers-arent-worried-about-keeping-their-it-workers-happy-thats-bad-for-everyone\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eonly 16% said employee retention and engagement was a priority\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to them. Not only that, but just 21% of executives rated flexible-working options as a top contributor to employee satisfaction. The disconnect is baffling when you consider that organizations are acutely aware of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffinding-developers-is-going-to-be-your-biggest-hiring-headache-this-year\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edifficulties they will face hiring skilled workers in 2022\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and beyond - unless action is taken.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChange is hard. We all get that. Trying to strategize and implement a complete rethinking of how your workforce operates is no easy task. The ripples of the pandemic are still being felt, and more cautious organizations are likely waiting for them to settle before making any big decisions. The problem is: time is not on their side. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fremote-work-developers-arent-planning-to-go-back-to-the-office\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEmployees' attitudes have already changed.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E The workforce is already on the move. Recruiters are knocking down developers' doors and offering them \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftech-salaries-just-hit-record-highs-but-nearly-half-of-workers-still-feel-underpaid\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epretty much everything\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in exchange for a few lines of code. The new normal has begun. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECompanies that are slow to prioritize employees' needs risk falling behind –  and probably already have. Rethinking perks and the wider employee experience will require more creative thinking than ping pong and pool tables. But the potential payoff for businesses and their employees is far too valuable to ignore.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EZDNET'S MONDAY MORNING OPENER  \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe Monday Morning Opener is our opening salvo for the week in tech, written by members of our editorial team. Since we run a global site, this editorial publishes on Monday at 8:00am AEST in Sydney, Australia, which is 6:00pm Eastern Time on Sunday in the US, 10:00PM GMT in London.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EPREVIOUSLY ON MONDAY MORNING OPENER : \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fnew-year-new-job-the-tech-resignations-are-coming-so-get-ready\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENew year, new job: The tech resignations are coming, so get ready\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fnot-a-token-further-could-backlashes-spur-ways-to-bring-crypto-cowboys-to-heel\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENot a token further: Could backlashes spur ways to bring crypto-cowboys to heel?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fremote-working-jobs-5-problems-we-need-to-solve-in-2022\u002F\"\u003ERemote working jobs: 5 problems we need to solve in 2022\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fvolcano-powered-bitcoin-city-could-be-bond-villainy-or-the-state-of-play-in-2021\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVolcano-powered Bitcoin City could be Bond villainy or the state of play in 2021\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fconglomerates-are-dead-but-tech-giants-are-conglomerates-in-training\u002F\"\u003EConglomerates are dead, but tech giants are conglomerates in training\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-street-finds-its-own-uses-for-things-even-the-uks-classic-red-telephone-boxes\u002F\"\u003EThe UK's red telephone boxes are disappearing. But some are getting a second life\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhen-the-metaverse-comes-there-are-few-good-options-on-who-will-control-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWhen the metaverse comes, there are few good options on who will control it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-your-next-laptop-is-going-to-be-16-inches\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWhy your next laptop is going to be 16-inches\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fphysical-webcam-covers-not-included-on-big-spend-for-a-new-macbook-pro-or-dell-xps\u002F\"\u003EPhysical webcam covers not included on big spend for a new MacBook Pro or Dell XPS\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"07172adc-b697-4f22-a007-86d14c1e6259\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F07172adc-b697-4f22-a007-86d14c1e6259\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-02-06 22:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Benefits are more important than ever when it comes to attracting new hires. Unfortunately, some employers aren't moving with the times.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"5c9e40bc-1372-4071-86e4-267981c137bf",image:{id:"155eb3ee-4644-4335-abc5-2cb13aaa6b38",filename:"gettyimages-1148079843.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-02-04 12:38:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"gettyimages-1148079843.jpg",credits:"Image: ablokhin\u002F GETTY",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EEmployees prioritize their own wellbeing over a game of pool with the boss. Who'd have thought?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F02\u002F04\u002F155eb3ee-4644-4335-abc5-2cb13aaa6b38\u002Fgettyimages-1148079843.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^CXO",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"tech-workers-are-on-the-move-pool-tables-and-perks-wont-be-enough-to-keep-them",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Tech workers are quitting. Pool tables and perks won't be enough to stop them",topic:{id:"10257486-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cxo",name:"CXO",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"10257486-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cxo",name:"CXO",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"4bbd52b3-12fc-4183-9f2a-1274944fbf8d",slug:"digital-transformation",name:"Digital Transformation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"b6429775-062e-4e9a-b220-f9976c394efc",username:"jadjones",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Jada",lastName:"Jones",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"83fe314b-ad45-4607-a1c7-52a5c290e6ed",filename:"jada-jones.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-16 19:40:49",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F16\u002F83fe314b-ad45-4607-a1c7-52a5c290e6ed\u002Fjada-jones.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Jada Jones is a journalist based outside of Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. Jada covers all things tech news such as augmented and virtual reality, cloud news, e-commerce, and digital health and wellness.",profile:c,title:"Associate Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"d6054b2b-da4c-4a72-b7d9-18147cd212e2\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Shutterstock\u002FMarjan Apostolovic\" data-image-alt-text=\"Frustrated laptop user\" data-image-filename=\"shutterstock-1173443506.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F01\u002F11\" data-image-crop=\"5315x2986+0+259\" data-image-width=\"5315\" data-image-height=\"3543\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQuiet quitting has been joined by 'quiet firing' as a new term for passive-aggressive conflicts playing out in the workplace.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fquiet-quitting-is-becoming-the-new-normal-and-managers-might-need-to-accept-it\u002F\"\u003EQuiet quitting\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is a newly-coined term that refers to employees who work-to-rule and avoid the concept of going above and beyond. In some cases, it's seen as a rejection of hustle culture and a way for employees to create boundaries between their work and personal lives.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E'Quiet firing', meanwhile, is when managers intentionally distance their employees from opportunities to further their career: for example, by obstructing them from participating in special projects, or hindering their chances of a promotion or a raise. Quiet firing employees might be viewed as a response to employees quiet quitting their jobs, while employees might quiet quit as a result of suspecting their boss is trying to 'quiet fire' them. These actions serve as an endless, tiring, and unproductive feedback loop. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"83f4d3f2-6acd-4f0d-957a-f89892fa55ac\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F83f4d3f2-6acd-4f0d-957a-f89892fa55ac\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tiktok.com\u002F@saraisthreads\u002Fvideo\u002F7141101525778042158?is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7141101525778042158\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eviral TikTok video\u003C\u002Fa\u003E illustrated an example of quiet firing; managers who assign menial tasks, have unrealistic expectations for employees, and consistently deny time off are guilty of quiet firing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut what's making managers act this way to their employees? According to Annie Rosencrans, director of people and culture at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hibob.com\u002F\"\u003EHiBob\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, managers who quiet fire employees do so for a few reasons. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It depends on the intentions of the manager,\" Rosencrans says. \"If a manager doesn't think a person on their team is successful, rather than tell them, they create distance and disengage from the employee out of hopes that person will disengage and leave on their own.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fquiet-quitting-has-nothing-to-do-with-rejecting-work-its-about-saying-no-to-toxic-work-culture\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E'Quiet quitting' has nothing to do with lazy employees. It's about rejecting broken work culture\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EManagers who lack confidence in their leadership skills might be more likely to quiet fire employees. Instead of taking the time to sit down and tactfully guide an employee through their shortcomings, managers who quiet fire will disengage entirely and hope the employee will leave on their own accord.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBusy or overworked managers might not have the time, patience, or emotional capacity to have hard conversations with their employees about their job performance, says Rosencrans. But there is a way for managers to approach feedback more tactfully so that such conversations can be avoided and employees can continue to improve and grow.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERosencrans suggests companies integrate progressive feedback into their company culture to help employees understand the gaps in their work performance. These meetings should be frequent to help employees better understand what they need to work on and steps they can take to meet their expectations. Managers can also use the conversations to understand where their employee needs more support or guidance.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy giving employees valuable feedback, managers are tackling the problem head-on instead of avoiding the conversation and waiting for an employee to make a move that justifies their exit, says Rosencrans.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fthe-great-resignation-continues-theres-an-obvious-fix-but-many-bosses-arent-interested\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Great Resignation continues. There's an obvious fix, but many bosses aren't interested\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECompanies may find it useful to enroll managers in feedback training to help them recognize their employees' behavior at work and help them identify when they are disengaging or falling behind.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhbr.org\u002F2013\u002F12\u002Fbuilding-a-feedback-rich-culture\"\u003EFeedback\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is particularly vital to supporting employees in a hybrid or remote environment engaged and motivated. Limited face-to-face interactions between employees and managers can leave room for employees to slip through the cracks and become less involved in their work.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERosencrans says that managers who do not meet with their direct reports regularly are ultimately responsible for employees feeling left in the dark about their responsibilities, performance and job security. Setting goals for employees, creating improvement plans, and regular check-ins can decrease the likelihood of both quiet quitting and quiet firing behaviors, according to Rosencrans.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe consequences of quiet quitting and quiet firing impact both employees and employers. If they're not addressed, we can only expect interactions within the workplace to become less direct, and more damaging. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"07172adc-b697-4f22-a007-86d14c1e6259\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F07172adc-b697-4f22-a007-86d14c1e6259\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-09-15 10:15:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"It's not just employees who are disengaging: managers are also detaching themselves from their work, potentially with even more harmful consequences.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"52aeb105-5268-4faa-9e70-4f352778a257",image:{id:"d6054b2b-da4c-4a72-b7d9-18147cd212e2",filename:"shutterstock-1173443506.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-01-11 10:57:07",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"shutterstock-1896451018.jpg",credits:"Shutterstock \u002F fizkes",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F01\u002F11\u002Fd6054b2b-da4c-4a72-b7d9-18147cd212e2\u002Fshutterstock-1173443506.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:"5315x2986+0+149",typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:5315,height:3543,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Education^Professional Development",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"move-over-quiet-quitting-quiet-firing-is-the-new-trending-topic-in-the-workplace",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Move over, quiet quitting: 'Quiet firing' is the new workplace trend everyone's worried about",topic:{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10257486-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cxo",name:"CXO",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"5cae6838-8176-11e2-9d12-0018fe8a00b0",username:"steveranger",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Steve",lastName:"Ranger",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"cfff1b63-6e97-4f64-b0ff-ffa2d16dc37b",filename:"steve-ranger.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:20:17",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fcfff1b63-6e97-4f64-b0ff-ffa2d16dc37b\u002Fsteve-ranger.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Steve Ranger is the editorial director of ZDNET. An award-winning journalist, Steve writes about the intersection of technology, business and culture, and regularly appears on TV and radio discussing tech issues. Previously he was the editor of silicon.com.",profile:c,title:"Global News Director",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3caae7fa-5d4a-46ae-b483-a60b03540913\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Getty\" data-image-alt-text=\"A middle aged man in casual attire sat at his computer desk speaking to colleagues via a split-screen video chat application\" data-image-filename=\"remote-working-from-home-man-professional-zoom-teams-video-call.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F31\" data-image-width=\"1296\" data-image-height=\"864\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's clear that remote working has become a pretty popular option for many people, and some new research shows just how widespread that's become.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe latest edition of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mckinsey.com\u002Findustries\u002Freal-estate\u002Four-insights\u002Famericans-are-embracing-flexible-work-and-they-want-more-of-it\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMcKinsey's American Opportunity Survey\u003C\u002Fa\u003E queried 25,000 Americans in spring 2022 and it found that over half (58%) had the option of working from home at least one day a week.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"ab643a34-a6bc-4202-a90d-dbe501712bdf\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fab643a34-a6bc-4202-a90d-dbe501712bdf\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne in three said that, if they wanted, they could work from home five days a week.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd when workers are given the option of remote working, 87% of them will take it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"This dynamic is widespread across demographics, occupations, and geographies. The flexible working world was born of a frenzied reaction to a sudden crisis but has remained as a desirable job feature for millions. This represents a tectonic shift in where, when, and how Americans want to work and are working,\" the researchers said.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmake-time-for-casual-collisions-six-ways-to-stay-productive-with-remote-work\u002F#link=%7B%22linkText%22:%22Six%20ways%20to%20stay%20productive%20when%20working%20remote%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmake-time-for-casual-collisions-six-ways-to-stay-productive-with-remote-work\u002F%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESix ways to stay productive when working remote\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnsurprisingly, according to McKinsey, the \"vast majority\" of employed people in computer and mathematical occupations report having remote-work options, and 77% report being willing to work fully remotely. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers noted that even those industries with lower overall work-from-home patterns \"may find that the technologists they employ demand it\". And once one part of the workforce is allowed to work remotely, it becomes harder to say 'no' to the rest.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, it's not all positive news about hybrid working. After all, for most workers it's still a new model and has plenty of issues to be resolved. McKinsey's research found that those working in a flexible model were most likely to report multiple obstacles to getting things done – followed by those working fully remotely. Those working in the office were least likely to report problems.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fworking-hard-or-hardly-working-employees-dont-trust-their-colleagues-to-be-productive-while-working-from-home\u002F#link=%7B%22linkText%22:%22Working%20hard%20or%20hardly%20working?%20Employees%20don't%20trust%20their%20colleagues%20to%20be%20productive%20while%20working%20from%20home%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fworking-hard-or-hardly-working-employees-dont-trust-their-colleagues-to-be-productive-while-working-from-home\u002F%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWorking hard or hardly working? Employees don't trust their colleagues to be productive while working from home\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, it's also clear that new ways of working aren't limited just to the US. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcommunity.cipd.co.uk\u002Fcipd-blogs\u002Fb\u002Fhuman_capital_blog\u002Fposts\u002Fnew-normal-still-to-emerge-as-cipd-survey-shows-wide-variety-in-employers-hybrid-working-arrangements-policies-and-attitudes?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=blogs&utm_content=24June2022-new-normal-hybrid-survey-blog\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EA new CIPD survey of 1,000 UK employers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E also suggests that the experience of working through the pandemic has led to a shift in attitudes. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt found that six in ten (59%) respondents thought business leaders are more likely to trust people to work from home and be productive following the pandemic. Previous CIPD survey data suggests that the shift to more homeworking had increased productivity rather than decreased it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut there is – for some employees at least – a potential cloud on the horizon. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome bosses are still looking at reducing pay for remote-only workers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs the CIPD notes: \"A potentially divisive issue for the future of hybrid working is whether those who have to attend the workplace should attract a pay premium to compensate for additional commuting costs.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe CIPD believes there are significant inclusion and equality risks associated with differentiating pay for hybrid and office-based staff, because it can risk indirectly discriminate against people with disabilities or long-term health conditions and those with caring responsibilities, who are more likely to be women and older workers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-make-meetings-effective-and-useful-6-ways-to-get-actually-get-stuff-done\u002F#link=%7B%22linkText%22:%22How%20to%20make%20meetings%20effective%20and%20useful:%206%20ways%20to%20get%20actually%20get%20stuff%20done%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-make-meetings-effective-and-useful-6-ways-to-get-actually-get-stuff-done\u002F%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to make meetings effective and useful: 6 ways to get actually get stuff done\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt will also potentially widen existing pay gaps and make it harder to recruit people who don't live locally, which will restrict the talent pool that employers can tap into, the HR body warns.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe majority of employers recognise these downsides since most organisations (68%) have not reduced pay or benefits for employees who are predominately working from home.\u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E And just 4% of organisations have actually reduced pay or benefits for employees who are predominantly working from home, although it's slightly higher in the public sector at 7%.\u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E More worryingly, 13% of respondents said their organisation was planning to do this, rising to 15% in the public sector. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen again, about one in 10 organisations have actually contributed to cover the costs faced by employees who are mostly working from home. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fremote-workers-want-new-benefits-this-is-how-employers-are-responding\u002F#link=%7B%22linkText%22:%22Remote%20workers%20want%20new%20benefits.%20This%20is%20how%20employers%20are%20responding%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fremote-workers-want-new-benefits-this-is-how-employers-are-responding\u002F%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERemote workers want new benefits. This is how employers are responding\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFortunately, while some politicians are keen to get civil servants back in the office, it seems that many other employers are being more nuanced in their response. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's sensible; while many workers are enjoying the flexibility of full-time or regular remote working, others want and will benefit from being in a setting where they can work with, and learn from, their peers. What's clear is that the one-size-fits-all model of everyone in the office, all the time, is no longer the answer.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinding a path through that can support all the valid needs of employees and still improve efficiency and productivity is challenging but possible. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd it's exactly the sort of challenge that decent managers should be taking on.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EZDNET'S MONDAY OPENER  \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EZDNet's Monday Opener is our opening take on the week in tech, written by members of our editorial team. \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EPREVIOUSLY ON ZDNET'S MONDAY OPENER : \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fthe-great-resignation-continues-theres-an-obvious-fix-but-many-bosses-arent-interested\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Great Resignation continues. There's an obvious fix, but many bosses aren't interested\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fremote-work-or-hybrid-why-employers-have-changed-their-minds\u002F\"\u003ERemote work or in the office? Why the tide could turn again\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-four-day-week-will-solve-some-works-biggest-problems-but-only-if-companies-can-adapt\u002F\"\u003EThe four-day week will solve some of work's biggest problems - but only if companies can adapt\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fremote-work-or-back-to-the-office-the-calculation-just-shifted-again\u002F\"\u003ERemote work or back to the office? The calculation just shifted again\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhen-it-comes-to-paying-remote-workers-some-companies-are-still-getting-it-wrong\u002F\"\u003EWhen it comes to paying remote workers, some companies are still getting it wrong\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmusks-twitter-goal-of-authenticating-all-users-is-good-for-ending-bots-but-bad-for-humans\u002F\"\u003EMusk's Twitter goal of authenticating all users is good for ending bots but bad for humans\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fremote-work-or-back-to-the-office-the-government-just-picked-the-wrong-side-of-this-argument\u002F\"\u003ERemote work or back to the office? The government just picked the wrong side of this argument\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-06-26 22:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"When offered remote work, most people will take it - but not all employers are so clear on the value.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"481d55a2-76b4-4c49-841c-16b09a1ca252",image:{id:"3caae7fa-5d4a-46ae-b483-a60b03540913",filename:"remote-working-from-home-man-professional-zoom-teams-video-call.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-05-31 14:19:12",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"A middle aged man in casual attire sat at his computer desk speaking to colleagues via a split-screen video chat application",credits:"Image: Getty",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F31\u002F3caae7fa-5d4a-46ae-b483-a60b03540913\u002Fremote-working-from-home-man-professional-zoom-teams-video-call.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1296,height:864,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Education^Professional Development",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"remote-working-vs-back-to-the-office-benefits-are-clear-but-there-could-be-trouble-ahead-for-some",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Remote working vs back to the office: Benefits are clear, but there could be trouble ahead for some",topic:{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"959fd179-8245-11e3-b21f-14feb5ca9861",username:"joemckendrick",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Joe",lastName:"McKendrick",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"aadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae",filename:"joe-mckendrick.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-01-11 16:46:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F11\u002Faadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae\u002Fjoe-mckendrick.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Joe McKendrick is an author and independent analyst who tracks the impact of information technology on management and markets. As an independent analyst, he has authored numerous research reports in partnership with Forbes Insights, IDC, and Unisphere Research, a division of Information Today, Inc. Joe speaks frequently on cloud, data, and enterprise computing topics at industry events and Webcasts. He is co-author, along with 16 leading industry leaders and thinkers, of the SOA Manifesto, which outlines the values and guiding principles of service orientation. In a previous life, Joe served as director of the Administrative Management Society (AMS), an international professional association dedicated to advancing knowledge within the IT and business management fields. He is a graduate of Temple University.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"da54f3d8-f266-4e45-a287-3717026237eb\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Photo: Joe McKendrick\" data-image-alt-text=\"university-west-chester-university-photo-by-joe-mckendrick\" data-image-filename=\"university-west-chester-university-photo-by-joe-mckendrick.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F07\u002F22\" data-image-crop=\"1512x1374+0+237\" data-image-width=\"2016\" data-image-height=\"1512\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECollege degrees may not be necessary for many technology jobs -- and they probably aren't a suitable indicator of future performance. But many companies still insist on employees having degrees nonetheless. Lately, questions have been raised about the usefulness of college degree requirements. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany talented people have developed specialized skills through experience, certifications, and self-learning but have had doors shut in their faces due to a lack of a college degree. \"Many employers still require a four-year degree because they have not updated or innovated how they screen talent and evaluate their potential,\" according to a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcengage.widen.net\u002Fs\u002Fwn9bprbrmz\u002Fcg-employability-survey-report-part2-final\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Estudy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E recently published by Cengage Group. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Ftell-me-about-yourself-interview-question\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to perfectly answer the 'tell me about yourself' interview question\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"94213319-f27b-41e6-8c40-3fe21b8cd440\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F94213319-f27b-41e6-8c40-3fe21b8cd440\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmong technology employers, 47% say skills training credentials are most important when considering a candidate for an entry-level job. Only 26% say college degrees are impactful. Yet, the majority (81%) require degrees. One could say companies' hiring practices for tech talent are inherently biased as they require degrees. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E The bottom line is that companies shouldn't expect every candidate to enter a role with every needed skill -- instead, workforce training and professional development must be a continuous process. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIronically, in Cengage's survey, 79% would be fine with sufficient job experience alone. \"Technology employers are most likely to hire talent who participated in their externships, internships or apprentice programs,\" the report's authors state. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOther voices are pushing back against college degree requirements in the technology field -- even within the upper echelons of higher education. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdavidnunez.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDavid Nuñez\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, director of technology and digital strategy at the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmitmuseum.mit.edu\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMIT Museum\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, indicates that he has reviewed thousands of résumés for technical roles. But the \"harsh truth,\" he recently shared in a series of tweets, is, \"a college degree, certifications, and laundry list of technical skills barely matter to somebody like me.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn most cases, HR departments use educational status as a filter as they identify and assemble potential candidates. \"As I have limited time to narrow dozens of résumés down to a handful I'd like to interview, I'll glance quickly at your education but will spend most of my time on the stuff that sets you apart,\" Nuñez says. \"Remember: A college degree is only mandatory if you intend to pursue a traditional academic career or want to work in pure research groups at big tech companies.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Flow-code-software-makes-employers-more-attractive\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELow-code software makes employers more attractive\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen asked why a degree is required, two in five employers (40%) in the Cengage study believe \"candidates with a college degree are more equipped for the role.\" Three in five employers (62%) require a degree for all entry-level positions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut \"tradition\" is partly to blame, with (16%) of employers saying they require a college degree for entry-level positions because \"it has always been this way.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECengage also finds that among companies struggling to find talent, two in three (66%) believe that \"removing degree requirements for open roles would help them find qualified talent to narrow staffing gaps.\" In addition, of those employers who do not require a degree for entry-level employment, nearly one in 10 (9%) said they did so to widen their talent pool to fill critical labor shortages.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a more targeted alternative to college education, certifications and accreditations ensure there has more targeted skill training within a given profession. However, seeing a four-year or master's degree on a resume is a quick and clear identifier for many employers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETellingly, 47% think it is difficult to measure the meaningfulness of a certification or credentials in potential employees' lines of work. At least 16% say that it is because they are not familiar with the certifications\u002Fcredentials mentioned. Another 36% say that it is because they are not sure which certifications\u002Fcredentials have credibility and which don't. Then there are 40% say that it is because they are hiring candidates in a field with which they are not familiar.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fas-cloud-adoption-grows-so-do-technology-professionals-business-leadership-roles\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAs cloud adoption grows, so do tech leadership roles\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlong with certification and accreditation programs, many skills can be learned from the internet at little to no cost. \"Technical interviews emphasize algorithms and problem solving,\" Nuñez says. \"Computer science courses at a university can give you a structured way to learn the foundations needed to pass those interviews. However, resources to learn these concepts are available online, for free -- for example, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmitxonline.mit.edu\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMITx\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The interview processes at FAANG companies are so well known that you can buy books about them and study practice questions.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENuñez recommends getting active in one's field of choice as a surer way to advance than getting a college degree. \"Make stuff right now, and put it online. Better yet, make stuff that you can convince other human beings to use. If you do this, recruiters will discover you and ask you to interview.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe suggests additional ways to become visible in your field: \"Write and speak about topics you are learning; contribute to open source projects as a positive team member; attend meetups and hackathons to make connections.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F12922153-5c9c-495e-a36a-5dbbc9302a9f\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-07-28 16:40:44",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Eight in 10 employers want employees with college degrees -- yet most would be satisfied with specific skills, experience or training.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"65f6bd84-5db4-4743-9e6e-40d268a22fc3",image:{id:"358b606c-6607-4bfe-8961-b80888dc3700",filename:"college-board-advanced-placement-ap-exam-it-failure-and-income-discrimination.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-05-25 22:52:28",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"university-west-chester-university-photo-by-joe-mckendrick",credits:"Photo: Joe McKendrick",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F05\u002F25\u002F358b606c-6607-4bfe-8961-b80888dc3700\u002Fcollege-board-advanced-placement-ap-exam-it-failure-and-income-discrimination.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:620,height:465,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Education^Professional Development",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"why-do-81-of-tech-employers-still-require-job-candidates-to-have-college-degrees",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Why do 81% of tech employers still require job candidates to have college degrees?",topic:{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"109dbc12-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"it-priorities",name:"IT Priorities",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"7358f1a7-10d7-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Forrester Research",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Forrester",lastName:"Research",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"da2ec7f9-15a3-4db7-8de4-133974ed5777",filename:"forrester-rgblogo.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2016-09-15 20:35:45",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2016\u002F09\u002F15\u002Fda2ec7f9-15a3-4db7-8de4-133974ed5777\u002Fforrester-rgblogo.png",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Forrester (Nasdaq: FORR) is one of the most influential research and advisory firms in the world. We help leaders across technology, marketing, customer experience, product and sales functions use customer obsession to accelerate growth. Through Forrester's proprietary Research, Consulting, and Events, leaders from around the globe are empowered to be bold at work - to navigate change and put their customers at the center of their leadership, strategy, and operations. Our unique insights are grounded in annual surveys of more than 675,000 consumers, business leaders, and technology leaders worldwide; rigorous and objective research methodologies, including Forrester Wave™ evaluations; over 45 million real-time feedback votes; and the shared wisdom of our clients. To learn more, visit Forrester.com.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:c,awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EThis month, we are thrilled to announce new research: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.forrester.com\u002Freport\u002Frole-profile-security-analyst\u002FRES177120\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERole Profile: Security Analyst\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. This research is both a necessary document as well as a labor of love. I often say that security analysts have the worst job in the world, and for good reason: The hours are long, a simple mistake can have ramifications across the organization, and there is a wealth of tribal knowledge needed to succeed. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDespite these factors, the security analyst is viewed as an entry-level role for most security teams. This, in part, makes it difficult for security leaders to find and retain talent -- especially over security vendors that can often afford to pay more, provide better benefits, and offer better opportunities for advancement. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe skill required to succeed is one of the main barriers to entry in this industry. Interviewees unequivocally stated that to succeed as a security analyst, working 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. was not enough. And despite being an entry-level role, our research showed that the average security analyst job description listed: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOne to three years of experience within cybersecurity\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: fewer years of experience required with a college degree, more years of experience with no college degree. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPreferred bachelor's degree\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E, with consideration of high school degrees with several years of experience or certifications. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPreferred certifications\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E in one or more of the following: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CompTIA CySA+, GIAC Certified Incident Handler. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFamiliarity with technical subjects\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E, including a programming or scripting language, firewalls, proxies, security information and event management, antivirus, intrusion protection system\u002Fintrusion detection system concepts, technical knowledge of networking, operating systems, enterprise integrations, WAN\u002FLAN concepts, ethical hacking tools, and TCP\u002FIP protocols. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe bottom line is that right now, an entry-level cybersecurity role has requirements much closer to an intermediate one. Time and time again, we hear about how hard it is to find and hire security analysts, yet the hiring requirements necessitate experience most potential candidates simply do not have. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis research guides security pros on what they should look for in qualified candidates beyond -- and oftentimes in the face of -- \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.forrester.com\u002Fblogs\u002Fdegree-requirements-are-poisoning-your-cybersecurity-talent-pool\u002F?utm_source=zdnet&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=sr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etraditional job qualifications\u003C\u002Fa\u003E like degrees, certifications, and previous expertise. Security leaders should highlight fundamental and unique skills in job descriptions, such as: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrevious experience in adjacent roles, such as IT, infrastructure, networking, or administering and deploying IT tools. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrevious experience in high-stress situations, such as an EMT, firefighter, armed forces, or other roles. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPrevious customer support experience. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's important to remember that half of the point of the job description is to entice the candidate to apply to work at the company. Many job descriptions fail to provide what exactly the candidate will get out of the role. To avoid this pitfall, include opportunities for growth directly in the job description to show entry-level candidates what they will gain from working with your team. Security leaders should highlight valuable investments in their team in job descriptions, such as: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA security education stipend for CompTIA, SANS, GIAC, or equivalent training certification. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPercent of time spent in the role focused on broadening skills with various teams: governance, risk, and compliance, incident response, threat hunters, pentesters, etc. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese are just a few areas we've highlighted in this research to help security pros navigate writing an effective job description for a security analyst role. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThis post was written by Analyst Allie Mellen and it originally appeared \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.forrester.com\u002Fblogs\u002Fthe-security-analyst-an-expert-in-a-beginners-clothing\u002F?utm_source=zdnet&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=sr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003Ehere\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cem\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-04-07 20:27:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The bottom line is that right now, an entry-level cybersecurity role has requirements much closer to an intermediate one.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"6c92fe09-4ac8-491c-a9c6-ef5e14d24357",image:{id:"7c82dd65-ada3-484c-a209-f46d0d5c4473",filename:"information-security-analysts-shutterstock-1608785278.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2021-07-16 21:18:04",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"replace-this-image.jpg",credits:c,caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F07\u002F16\u002F7c82dd65-ada3-484c-a209-f46d0d5c4473\u002Finformation-security-analysts-shutterstock-1608785278.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1600,height:1069,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Education^Professional Development",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"the-security-analyst-an-expert-in-beginners-clothing",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"The security analyst: An expert in beginner's clothing",topic:{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"113c25b6-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"security",name:"Security",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"db604b19-7e36-41f3-a143-6be5fe825325",username:"owenhughes",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Owen",lastName:"Hughes",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"1d752f5d-5fb9-459d-b734-266c6c962d5f",filename:"owen-hughes.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:30:36",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002F1d752f5d-5fb9-459d-b734-266c6c962d5f\u002Fowen-hughes.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Owen is a senior editor at ZDNET. Based in London, UK, Owen covers software development, IT workforce trends and the evolution of tech and work. He also handles features for ZDNET's European contributors. Owen has previously written for titles including TechRepublic, Newsweek, Mobile Europe and TechRadar.",profile:c,title:"Senior Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c37b5cc4-77e6-46a8-a860-19af6e891a55\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003EDeveloper working on computer at night\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Getty Images\u002FiStockphoto\" data-image-alt-text=\"Developer working on computer at night\" data-image-filename=\"computeruseristock-1158269371a.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2020\u002F12\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"1732\" data-image-height=\"1299\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to research by Personio, 46% of employees are considering a job move in the next 12 months. Even if these employees don't make the jump, that's still a significant proportion of the workforce that feels disengaged and unmotivated to work.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEmployee apathy is nothing new – there have been unhappy employees as long as there have been employers to work for. However, the unique set of circumstances staff have been working under for the past two years has created a catalyst for more workers to question whether there are better, more fulfilling opportunities to be had elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"f0af1dbb-ebc4-4965-9581-f0f59d3eb408\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Ff0af1dbb-ebc4-4965-9581-f0f59d3eb408\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is particularly true of remote workers. According to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.personio.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F03\u002FHRStudy_2022_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPersonio's survey\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which quizzed 1,205 senior HR decision makers and 5,000 employees in the UK and Ireland, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Italy and Sweden, workers who have primarily worked remotely over the past 12 months are more likely to be looking for new jobs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fits-not-just-a-talent-shortage-employers-admit-theyre-hiring-the-wrong-people\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIt's not just a talent shortage - employers admit they're hiring the wrong people\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere is a danger that remote working could be fostering higher levels of dissatisfaction and feelings of disconnection among staff. At the same time, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwant-people-back-in-the-office-youll-have-to-pay-us-more-say-staff\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ereturn-to-office mandates by employers could frustrate workers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E who have enjoyed more freedom in recent months.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHiring managers appear to be aware of the scale of the problem, although many feel that leadership teams might not be so concerned – or otherwise aware – of their company's own skill shortages. Almost two fifths (38%) of HR decision-makers surveyed said they expected to see more staff than usual leaving their company in the next 6-12 months, and yet 48% felt that their leadership teams weren't giving enough urgency to the matter. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIndeed, employers face an uphill battle when it comes to trying to tie down key staff amid a significant reshuffle of the workforce.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStressful working environments, a lack of appreciation for the work they do and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsoftware-developers-this-is-what-our-dream-job-looks-like\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elimited career progression opportunities\u003C\u002Fa\u003E have sent a ripple of dissatisfaction throughout the workforce, all of which companies will have to tackle if they hope to keep headcounts from dwindling.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd yet, the strain on hiring managers themselves threatens to make a bad situation even worse.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.greenhouse.io\u002Fblog\u002Fnew-data-reveals-how-hiring-managers-are-coping-with-new-hiring-challenges?utm_medium=public-relations\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edata from Greenhouse\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, 69% of hiring managers in the UK and Europe are experiencing burnout because of the current job market, with the same proportion feeling that hiring is only going to become more challenging for the remainder of 2022.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot helping matters is evidence that current processes for hiring and onboarding staff aren't fit for purpose, particularly now that many candidates are being interviewed and onboarded remotely. In Greenhouse's survey of 1,500 c-suite executives and hiring managers, 20% cited unstructured and ineffective hiring processes as their primary cause of frustration.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhiring-developers-your-interview-process-is-probably-doing-more-harm-than-good\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHiring developers? Your interview process is probably doing more harm than good\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe survey also indicated that the highest source of talent for companies is internal promotions and transfers (59%). And yet, performance reviews and evaluation processes are also being put to scrutiny.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the most high-profile recent case, Google revealed that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnet.com\u002Ftech\u002Fgoogle-revamps-employee-review-system-following-criticism\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eit was overhauling its employee review system\u003C\u002Fa\u003E following criticism from employees, who from now on will only be subjected to one annual performance assessment instead of two. The move is intended to take the stress off of employees and give them time back that would otherwise be spent preparing their assessments, as well as making it easier for workers to get promoted. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut even annual review processes are being called into question. Employees surveyed by Personio, for example, said that performance reviews were \"neither fair nor frequent\". Specifically, workers expressed frustration at managers for not offering regular feedback about their performance in the two years since the pandemic began – something that has been even more important as employees lost their regular touchpoints while working remotely.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs such, only 51% of employees surveyed by Personio felt that performance reviews at their organization were fair, and just 39% said they had received regular feedback on their performance since 2020. Worryingly, 18% of respondents said their performance was never regularly reviewed by their manager.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll this is to say nothing of soaring inflation and wallet-busting price rises, which will no doubt send even more employees seeking out new, higher-paying roles if employers \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwant-people-back-in-the-office-youll-have-to-pay-us-more-say-staff\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecan't offer additional support for higher costs of living\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. After more than two years of living and working through a pandemic, business leaders are finally glimpsing light at the end of the tunnel – but the multiple cultural, operational and financial challenges now dogging the workforce will take far longer to fix.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"83f4d3f2-6acd-4f0d-957a-f89892fa55ac\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F83f4d3f2-6acd-4f0d-957a-f89892fa55ac\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-05-06 12:18:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"From talent shortages to disgruntled workers and ineffective hiring and performance processes, employers face a long road to fixing a thoroughly fractured workforce.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"97379c3b-1d49-4466-a17f-2aacf7e56ffc",image:{id:"c37b5cc4-77e6-46a8-a860-19af6e891a55",filename:"computeruseristock-1158269371a.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-12-09 11:55:08",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Developer working on computer at night",credits:"Getty Images\u002FiStockphoto",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EDeveloper working on computer at night\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F12\u002F09\u002Fc37b5cc4-77e6-46a8-a860-19af6e891a55\u002Fcomputeruseristock-1158269371a.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1732,height:1299,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^CXO",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"burnout-broken-hiring-and-employees-in-a-rut-no-wonder-workers-are-looking-to-quit",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Burnout, broken hiring and employees in a rut: No wonder workers are looking to quit",topic:{id:"10257486-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cxo",name:"CXO",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"10257486-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cxo",name:"CXO",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"b6429775-062e-4e9a-b220-f9976c394efc",username:"jadjones",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Jada",lastName:"Jones",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"83fe314b-ad45-4607-a1c7-52a5c290e6ed",filename:"jada-jones.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-16 19:40:49",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F16\u002F83fe314b-ad45-4607-a1c7-52a5c290e6ed\u002Fjada-jones.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Jada Jones is a journalist based outside of Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. Jada covers all things tech news such as augmented and virtual reality, cloud news, e-commerce, and digital health and wellness.",profile:c,title:"Associate Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2338310d-5f95-4752-95ce-f5039e01d95d\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Getty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Woman discussing work on video call with team members at office\" data-image-filename=\"male-desk-worker-tired-it-burnout-office-employee-stressed.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F09\" data-image-width=\"2118\" data-image-height=\"1192\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQuiet quitting and quiet firing are suddenly having a big impact in the modern workplace. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQuiet quitting refers to staff who – for whatever reason – disengage from work, so that they are only doing enough to get by – and certainly not going 'above and beyond' as some employers would want. Quiet firing is the employers' version of this trend – disengaging with staff and not offering them opportunities for development in the hope that they will get the message and leave.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBecause of the quiet nature of quiet quitting, it can be hard for managers to spot and tackle. For some staff, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fquiet-quitting-has-nothing-to-do-with-rejecting-work-its-about-saying-no-to-toxic-work-culture\u002F\"\u003Equiet quitting is their response to being overworked\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and having their work-life balance ignored by pestering managers. In other cases, staff might simply be struggling with the changing world of work and needing more support to re-engage with the business to find work motivating and maybe even fun.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJo Deal, chief people officer at GoTo, has some ideas to reduce the frequency of quiet quitting around the workplace.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhighly-skilled-workers-are-becoming-a-rarity-and-returning-to-the-office-is-unpopular-with-employees-tech-companies-have-tough-decisions-to-make\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHighly skilled tech workers are becoming a rarity, and companies have tough decisions to make\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne area to consider is employers' treatment of its staff over the last couple of years. Companies that offered the right support to their employees during this challenging time \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fworklife\u002Farticle\u002F20210629-the-great-resignation-how-employers-drove-workers-to-quit\"\u003Eprobably experienced less quiet quitting and fewer resignations\u003C\u002Fa\u003E amid the Great Resignation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"How much goodwill did you build up and how did you think about COVID support, relief, time off, burnout, mental health, all of the things everyone was going through,\" Deal says. \"I think for companies that have built up more goodwill, they are probably seeing less quiet quitting.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDON'T: Allow your employees to neglect their personal life in the name of work\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUncontrollable life factors often affect our workday, like sick children or car problems. If it's not easy for employees to address a personal emergency, that situation might leave them feeling disengaged and lacking respect. Deal explains that it's up to management to exhibit these behaviors to their employees to demonstrate that it's normal sometimes to need to leave work to handle something.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"You know what, that's life,\" Deal says. \"So, leaders [need] to model: 'I'm taking my child to soccer practice, I'll be back later. That gives people permission to say, 'This is okay.'\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDO: Allow your employees to create boundaries around communication at work\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe lines between work and personal life have always blurred, even before remote and hybrid work became the norm. Being able to take work everywhere – and having colleagues that can contact you at any hour – can add to the stresses of work.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"83f4d3f2-6acd-4f0d-957a-f89892fa55ac\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F83f4d3f2-6acd-4f0d-957a-f89892fa55ac\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis sentiment is particularly true for companies that have employees working across many time zones. Deal suggests companies should allow employees to make it very clear when they will respond to colleagues, which methods of communication are best for urgent situations, and which mediums are best for when something can wait. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEncourage direct messaging platforms for informal but essential messages, and emails for formal and less urgent messages. It's also good for employees to snooze notifications after a specific time, and – for example – to snooze Slack or other notifications during meetings to alleviate the pressure to respond immediately. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"One thing, a very simple thing, people put in their email, 'I may send things during this time, it doesn't mean I expect a response,'\" Deal says. \"Be really clear with people. Because quiet quitting is not about quitting; it's about doing a reasonable amount of work. Help people to find what reasonable is.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDON'T: Lose contact with former employees\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo understand the risk of quiet quitting in current employees, keep in touch with former employees and find out what made them leave the company. Their insight can help you improve culture for current employees and reduce further resignations. Deal suggests conducting thorough exit interviews with employees who leave the company and reaching out six months later to assess their experience at their new job if they have one.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis six-month communication opportunity can be the route back to the former workplace for some employees. If an employee expresses dissatisfaction at their new job and an interest in returning to your company, see what you can do for them. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEmployees who left your company on good terms, and later want to return to their old jobs, are called boomerang employees, and they can be very beneficial to your company. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fboomerang-employees-could-be-your-best-bet-for-fighting-the-talent-shortage\u002F\"\u003EBoomerang employees cost less to onboard and train, and they're already equipped with the necessary skills for the job\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut beware: some employees may hesitate to ask for their old jobs back. They might fear a response from former colleagues who were unhappy at their departure, or they might be concerned about an employee they didn't like who is still in the business. But if you're lucky, this is an opportunity to have excellent talent return to your company.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDO: Offer flexible work schedules\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, there are hours in the workday when employees are expected to attend meetings or collaborate with other employees, and employees should respect those working hours. But if employees don't need to work specific hours, let them focus on getting the work done and not putting excessive hours in. Deal suggests focusing on the work employees are putting out instead of the hours they're putting in. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhybrid-workers-dont-want-to-return-to-the-office-but-soon-they-might-have-to\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHybrid workers don't want to return to the office. But soon, the might have to\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.roberthalf.com.sg\u002Fblog\u002Femployers\u002Fflexible-working-arrangements-7-benefits-your-business-missing-out#toc4\"\u003EFlexible working attracts talent, boosts employee morale, raises productivity, and increases employee retention\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. These factors will decrease the probability of quiet quitting and make employees more engaged if handled well.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDON'T: Place the burden of quiet quitting on managers\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EContrary to popular belief, it's not up to middle managers alone to resolve quiet quitting in the workplace. In fact, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffeeling-burned-out-your-boss-is-probably-more-likely-to-quit-than-you-are\u002F\"\u003Emanagers at your company are probably quiet quitting too, and are just as likely as employees to resign from their jobs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. That means managers might need more support as well, something that is often forgotten. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt it's worst, managers who aren't supported may \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fmove-over-quiet-quitting-quiet-firing-is-the-new-trending-topic-in-the-workplace\u002F\"\u003Eignore struggling employees, which means quiet quitting and quiet firing happen at the same time\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. That combination creates a miserable cycle, which doesn't solve any problems and creates new ones.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Managers are also quiet quitting,\" Deal says. \"Putting that burden on managers to fix it for employees is a little bit dangerous because you're just overburdening a group that's also struggling.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDO: Invest in company culture and new human resources initiatives\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf your company is plagued by quiet quitting and continuous resignations, it's time to overhaul old HR practices and get creative about new ones. Company culture is the glue that keeps employees connected to the company. Without a strong culture, employees feel less tied to company values. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fnetworking\u002Fsingapore-workers-feel-disconnected-in-hybrid-workplace\u002F\"\u003EThis gap is especially true for hybrid and remote work environments\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, where employees have fewer face-to-face interactions and fewer opportunities to connect with other employees.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDeal suggests investing in opportunities for employees to connect outside the office if they don't live in office-hub cities, and upping the budget for training employees. Increasing face-to-face meetings for employees that aren't work-related can strengthen relationships, and creating a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftheundercoverrecruiter.com\u002Fbenefits-of-hiring-graduates\u002F\"\u003Egraduate hire pipeline that can help steer new talent\u003C\u002Fa\u003E into the business is also key, not just to replace those who leave but to bring new ways of thinking into the organisation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"07172adc-b697-4f22-a007-86d14c1e6259\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F07172adc-b697-4f22-a007-86d14c1e6259\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-09-23 11:59:26",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Quiet quitting is still a concern for managers everywhere, but companies can employ these initiatives to keep employees happy and productive.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"6ff2dd3c-125d-47a3-9d07-fcf2b3eef448",image:{id:"2338310d-5f95-4752-95ce-f5039e01d95d",filename:"male-desk-worker-tired-it-burnout-office-employee-stressed.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-05-09 10:23:48",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Woman discussing work on video call with team members at office",credits:"Image: 10'000 Hours\u002F GETTY",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F09\u002F2338310d-5f95-4752-95ce-f5039e01d95d\u002Fmale-desk-worker-tired-it-burnout-office-employee-stressed.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2118,height:1192,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"worried-about-quiet-quitting-these-dos-and-donts-could-stop-it-becoming-a-problem",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Worried about quiet quitting? These Dos and Don'ts could stop it becoming a problem",topic:{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10257486-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cxo",name:"CXO",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"db604b19-7e36-41f3-a143-6be5fe825325",username:"owenhughes",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Owen",lastName:"Hughes",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"1d752f5d-5fb9-459d-b734-266c6c962d5f",filename:"owen-hughes.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:30:36",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002F1d752f5d-5fb9-459d-b734-266c6c962d5f\u002Fowen-hughes.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Owen is a senior editor at ZDNET. Based in London, UK, Owen covers software development, IT workforce trends and the evolution of tech and work. He also handles features for ZDNET's European contributors. Owen has previously written for titles including TechRepublic, Newsweek, Mobile Europe and TechRadar.",profile:c,title:"Senior Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"98a763d7-b00c-4be0-963c-9836d8b01699\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Getty\" data-image-alt-text=\"it-tech-worker-male-screen-stressed-office-burnout-focus.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"it-tech-worker-male-screen-stressed-office-burnout-focus.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"2120\" data-image-height=\"1193\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs companies continue to vie for digital talent, the incentive for technology professionals to consider new career options remains high, particularly as employers increase salaries and flexible-working benefits to attract and retain staff.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, job satisfaction often boils down to more than just pay and the option to work from home. In fact, data increasingly shows that the likelihood of an employee leaving or staying put is often determined by what an organization is not doing, as opposed to what it is doing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne thing that's become clear is that workers are more willing than ever to leave employers that don't offer mentorship and learning opportunities.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"ab643a34-a6bc-4202-a90d-dbe501712bdf\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fab643a34-a6bc-4202-a90d-dbe501712bdf\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETake recent polling from Enterprise DB (EDB), for example, which surveyed 1,400 technology professionals in July and found that 43% would consider a new job opportunity that offered greater career path options. The survey found that 46% of workers are satisfied with their current job, while 44% were satisfied but open to new opportunities – meaning a significant proportion of the tech workforce \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffeeling-burned-out-your-boss-is-probably-more-likely-to-quit-than-you-are\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epresents a flight risk to organizations\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fits-not-just-a-talent-shortage-employers-admit-theyre-hiring-the-wrong-people\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIt's not just a talent shortage - employers admit they're hiring the wrong people\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETech workers are particularly keen on mentorship opportunities (38%) and greater access to training and certifications (30%), \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.enterprisedb.com\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-build-employee-satisfaction-edb-open-source-talent-survey-2022\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEDB found\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. For many workers, the pandemic brought career advancement to a standstill, and now that organizations are beginning to rebound, employees are clearly eager to make up for lost time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnfortunately for workers, employers are underdelivering when it comes to providing opportunities for growth. A recent \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pluralsight.com\u002Fresource-center\u002Fstate-of-upskilling-2022\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esurvey by Pluralsight\u003C\u002Fa\u003E found that 40% of tech workers cite a lack of room for career development as one of the primary motivators to leave their employer – taking priority even over compensation. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGiven that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fas-hiring-freezes-and-layoffs-hit-is-the-bubble-about-to-burst-for-tech-workers\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ejust 24% of tech workers plan to stay with their employer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for the next 12 months, and with 52% of IT workers thinking of quitting at least once a month, according to Pluralsight, it is clear that development opportunities are key in the battle for talent.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EAction, not words\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt is not enough for companies to simply tell staff that they have learning and development programs in place – they must practice what they preach. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAll too often, organizations will tell staff that they are committed to their ongoing development while failing to give them time out of their day-to-day schedules to participate in training. Pluralsight's survey found that 61% of workers felt they were too busy with other demands to participate in learning, suggesting that leaders either need to reduce workloads or otherwise get better at communicating the importance of learning and development.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fthe-great-resignation-continues-theres-an-obvious-fix-but-many-bosses-arent-interested\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Great Resignation continues. There's an obvious fix, but many bosses aren't interested\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEDB's survey found that respondents who were most satisfied with their current employer said their organization rolled out a mentoring program in the past 12 months (21%), whereas those who were dissatisfied (43%) said their employer had not introduced any training and mentoring in 2022. In all, 46% of participants said they were satisfied with their jobs, while 10% were unsatisfied and 44% said they were satisfied, but open to new opportunities. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETraining and development have an even more significant role to play beyond attracting and retaining talent. As the number of tech job vacancies continues to outstrip the supply of new talent into the workforce, providing career progression and growth opportunities are key to supporting employee mobility.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA recent r\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cipd.co.uk\u002Fknowledge\u002Fwork\u002Ftrends\u002Fgoodwork#40068\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eeport\u003C\u002Fa\u003E by the UK's Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) found that a lack of development opportunities was keeping people trapped in low-paid, low-skilled roles. Just 39% of workers earning up to £20,000 ($24,000) per year said their job offered good skill development opportunities, compared with 72% of those earning earners £60,000 ($72,000) or above. Likewise, just 25% of lower earners said their job offered good career advancement prospects, compared with 51% of higher earners.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBudget restraints will always be one argument companies will offer for not investing more in employee training and upskilling. But when you consider US employers are \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.recruiter.com\u002Frecruiting\u002Frecruiter-com-expects-a-50b-increase-spent-on-hiring-in-2022\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epredicted to spend an extra $50bn on hiring in 2022\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, it begs the question of whether this money would be better spent \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Frecruiting-tech-workers-is-getting-harder-but-theres-another-way-to-get-the-right-skills\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Einvesting in the growth of existing staff\u003C\u002Fa\u003E – particularly those that organizations cannot afford to lose.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"07172adc-b697-4f22-a007-86d14c1e6259\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F07172adc-b697-4f22-a007-86d14c1e6259\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-07-19 11:01:19",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Hiring woes will continue unless employers focus on a key demand from staff that is regularly overlooked.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"5963c892-0f25-425a-a1a7-64ce3530c542",image:{id:"98a763d7-b00c-4be0-963c-9836d8b01699",filename:"it-tech-worker-male-screen-stressed-office-burnout-focus.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-05-10 10:51:58",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"it-tech-worker-male-screen-stressed-office-burnout-focus.jpg",credits:"Image: Ratnakorn Piyasirisorost\u002F Getty",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F10\u002F98a763d7-b00c-4be0-963c-9836d8b01699\u002Fit-tech-worker-male-screen-stressed-office-burnout-focus.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2120,height:1193,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Education^Professional Development",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"when-it-comes-to-tackling-the-skills-shortage-employers-are-obsessing-over-the-wrong-thing",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"When it comes to tackling the skills shortage, employers are obsessing over the wrong thing",topic:{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10257486-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cxo",name:"CXO",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"61c1e602-3e74-431a-ac7c-bd8d6ea28c5c",username:"almurray1",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Allison",lastName:"Murray",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"7e9c49be-428d-4ec9-a8e5-fd042c608cad",filename:"allison-murray.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:41:13",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002F7e9c49be-428d-4ec9-a8e5-fd042c608cad\u002Fallison-murray.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Allison Murray is a writer based in Chicago. She has years of reporting experience on a wide variety of tech-related topics and breaking news at various outlets like Digital Trends and Lifewire. Her work has been published on ABC News, Good Morning America, and Yahoo Finance. She is a graduate of Southern Illinois University where she majored in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"571477fb-e9c5-4b22-bace-6558f2cdea90\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Getty Images\u002FiStockphoto\" data-image-alt-text=\"Multi-ethnic young women working together standing and sitting around a computer\" data-image-filename=\"womendevelopersistock-1048918508.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2020\u002F03\u002F24\" data-image-width=\"1254\" data-image-height=\"836\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELearning a new skill -- especially a challenging one like coding -- is difficult enough. But it can be even harder when you're learning it as a woman in a male-dominated field such as the tech industry. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to last year's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.frgconsulting.com\u002Fjava-web-mobile-php-salary-survey\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFRG Technology Consulting Java and PHP Salary Survey\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, only one in every 10 developers is a woman. But women are increasingly moving into the tech industry -- sometimes unconventionally -- and learning the skills it takes to create code. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EE-learning platforms like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcodeinstitute.net\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECode Institute\u003C\u002Fa\u003E aim to make it easy to take on the commitment of a new career in coding by letting students learn on their own flexible schedules.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"f0af1dbb-ebc4-4965-9581-f0f59d3eb408\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Ff0af1dbb-ebc4-4965-9581-f0f59d3eb408\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"We work with our students throughout the course from day one to get them used to industry, including formal consultations where they can tell us their starting points, ambitions, and challenges,\" says Jane Gormley, the director of employer engagement at Code Institute. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-hybrid-work-revolution-is-within-our-reach-its-time-to-decide-what-we-want\u002F#link=%7B%22linkText%22:%22The%20future%20of%20work:%20How%20everything%20changed%20and%20what's%20coming%20next%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-hybrid-work-revolution-is-within-our-reach-its-time-to-decide-what-we-want\u002F%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe future of work: How everything changed and what's coming next\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA lot of the success stories come from students who are moms looking to make a career change in the tech industry, Gormley says, with the flexibility of the program allowing them to learn how to code while also prioritizing family and their current job.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, some things still hold women back from learning to code, such as feeling like they don't know it all, otherwise known as 'imposter syndrome', which women tend to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Finfo.kpmg.us\u002Fnews-perspectives\u002Fpeople-culture\u002Fkpmg-study-finds-most-female-executives-experience-imposter-syndrome.html\"\u003Eexperience more than men\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Another thing that often holds women back from switching careers into tech is the lack of hearing about other women doing just that, Gormley says.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Many women haven't had that experience where loads of their friends are coders, so if they don't get to hear anecdotal stories of what people actually do for work, there's sort of a mysticism around it.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven with these hesitations, it's important to remember that women have a place in the coding world and even helped build it to what it is today. For example, famous women coders like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnews.yale.edu\u002F2017\u002F02\u002F10\u002Fgrace-murray-hopper-1906-1992-legacy-innovation-and-service\"\u003EGrace Murray Hopper\u003C\u002Fa\u003E made history by being one of the first programmers for the Harvard Mark 1 and developing a compiler that would later be used to create the COBOL programming language. And of course, right back in the 1800s, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.computerhistory.org\u002Fbabbage\u002Fadalovelace\u002F\"\u003EAda Lovelace\u003C\u002Fa\u003E was a pioneer in computer programming, creating applications for the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FAnalytical_Engine#:~:text=The%20Analytical%20Engine%20was%20a,for%20a%20simpler%20mechanical%20calculator.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAnalytical\u003C\u002Fa\u003E Engine, which is considered the world's first general-purpose computer.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwomen-who-code-narrowing-developer-gender-gap\u002F\"\u003Ewomen who make up the coding industry\u003C\u002Fa\u003E today come from all types of backgrounds. Before becoming a tutor and full-stack software developer at Code Institute, Joke Heyndels worked a desk job printing labels for repackaged products, sometimes working on the factory floor due to labor shortages.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I've always had an affinity for computers, and during a Microsoft Office course in 2007, I proved to myself I was really good at guided digital learning,\" she said. \"I saw an advert for a five-day coding challenge and thought, 'well, I have nothing to lose, let's give it a try'. I loved it and decided to invest in the full course.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHeyndels said she doesn't regret her career change for a second, but that in her own experience, she didn't even think of tech as an option at first. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Girls get pushed towards other professions in school, so very few go on to study coding,\" she said. \"Growing up in the nineties, learning [coding] at home wasn't an option either, as the one computer in the house was only for my father's use.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor women especially, Gormley adds that getting into the tech industry is about surrounding yourself with the right people and getting support from a mentor or social groups. And most importantly, Heyndels said you have to desire to learn in an ever-changing field. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I didn't have any background, either. What matters most in this industry are enthusiasm and a willingness to keep learning,\" Heyndels said. \"Neither of those is exclusive to any gender.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERead more from this special report: Tech skills - Upgrade your job\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fif-you-want-to-make-it-big-in-tech-these-non-tech-skills-are-essential\u002F#link=%7B%22linkText%22:%22Software%20skills%20will%20get%20you%20far,%20but%20you%20don't%20have%20to%20be%20a%20coder%20to%20make%20it%20big%20in%20tech%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fif-you-want-to-make-it-big-in-tech-these-non-tech-skills-are-essential\u002F%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D%23link=%7B%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fif-you-want-to-make-it-big-in-tech-these-non-tech-skills-are-essential\u002F%23link=%7B%22linkText%22:%22Software%20skills%20will%20get%20you%20far,%20but%20you%20don't%20have%20to%20be%20a%20coder%20to%20make%20it%20big%20in%20tech%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fif-you-want-to-make-it-big-in-tech-these-non-tech-skills-are-essential\u002F%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D%22,%22target%22:%22%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22%3Cstrong%3ESoftware%20skills%20will%20get%20you%20far,%20but%20you%20don't%20have%20to%20be%20a%20coder%20to%20make%20it%20big%20in%20tech%3C\u002Fstrong%3E%22%7D\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESoftware skills will get you far, but you don't have to be a coder to make it big in tech\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fi-used-to-run-a-pub-now-i-work-in-tech-career-changers-on-why-they-made-the-switch-to-it\u002F#link=%7B%22linkText%22:%22'I%20used%20to%20run%20a%20pub,%20now%20I%20work%20in%20tech'.%20Career%20changers%20on%20why%20they%20made%20the%20switch%20to%20IT%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fi-used-to-run-a-pub-now-i-work-in-tech-career-changers-on-why-they-made-the-switch-to-it\u002F%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D%23link=%7B%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fi-used-to-run-a-pub-now-i-work-in-tech-career-changers-on-why-they-made-the-switch-to-it\u002F%23link=%7B%22linkText%22:%22'I%20used%20to%20run%20a%20pub,%20now%20I%20work%20in%20tech'.%20Career%20changers%20on%20why%20they%20made%20the%20switch%20to%20IT%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fi-used-to-run-a-pub-now-i-work-in-tech-career-changers-on-why-they-made-the-switch-to-it\u002F%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D%22,%22target%22:%22%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22%3Cstrong%3E'I%20used%20to%20run%20a%20pub,%20now%20I%20work%20in%20tech'.%20Career%20changers%20on%20why%20they%20made%20the%20switch%20to%20IT%3C\u002Fstrong%3E%22%7D\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E'I used to run a pub, now I work in tech'. Career changers on why they made the switch to IT\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fhow-to-get-promoted-five-ways-to-climb-the-ladder-and-have-a-successful-career\u002F#link=%7B%22linkText%22:%22How%20to%20get%20promoted:%20Five%20ways%20to%20climb%20the%20ladder%20and%20have%20a%20successful%20career%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fhow-to-get-promoted-five-ways-to-climb-the-ladder-and-have-a-successful-career\u002F%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D%23link=%7B%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fhow-to-get-promoted-five-ways-to-climb-the-ladder-and-have-a-successful-career\u002F%23link=%7B%22linkText%22:%22How%20to%20get%20promoted:%20Five%20ways%20to%20climb%20the%20ladder%20and%20have%20a%20successful%20career%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fhow-to-get-promoted-five-ways-to-climb-the-ladder-and-have-a-successful-career\u002F%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D%22,%22target%22:%22%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22%3Cstrong%3EHow%20to%20get%20promoted:%20Five%20ways%20to%20climb%20the%20ladder%20and%20have%20a%20successful%20career%3C\u002Fstrong%3E%22%7D\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to get promoted: Five ways to climb the ladder and have a successful career\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fupgrade-your-job\u002F#link=%7B%22linkText%22:%22Upgrade%20your%20job:%205%20ways%20to%20get%20that%20career%20boost%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fupgrade-your-job\u002F%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D%23link=%7B%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fupgrade-your-job\u002F%23link=%7B%22linkText%22:%22Upgrade%20your%20job:%205%20ways%20to%20get%20that%20career%20boost%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fupgrade-your-job\u002F%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D%22,%22target%22:%22%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22%3Cstrong%3EUpgrade%20your%20job:%205%20ways%20to%20get%20that%20career%20boost%3C\u002Fstrong%3E%22%7D\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpgrade your job: 5 ways to get that career boost\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fwant-a-happy-team-at-work-make-sure-you-dont-forget-this-vital-ingredient\u002F#link=%7B%22linkText%22:%22Want%20a%20happy%20team%20at%20work?%20Make%20sure%20you%20don't%20forget%20this%20vital%20ingredient%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fwant-a-happy-team-at-work-make-sure-you-dont-forget-this-vital-ingredient\u002F%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D%23link=%7B%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fwant-a-happy-team-at-work-make-sure-you-dont-forget-this-vital-ingredient\u002F%23link=%7B%22linkText%22:%22Want%20a%20happy%20team%20at%20work?%20Make%20sure%20you%20don't%20forget%20this%20vital%20ingredient%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fwant-a-happy-team-at-work-make-sure-you-dont-forget-this-vital-ingredient\u002F%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D%22,%22target%22:%22%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22%3Cstrong%3EWant%20a%20happy%20team%20at%20work?%20Make%20sure%20you%20don't%20forget%20this%20vital%20ingredient%3C\u002Fstrong%3E%22%7D\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWant a happy team at work? Make sure you don't forget this vital ingredient\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fdevelopers-are-facing-burnout-heres-how-companies-are-trying-to-fix-it\u002F#link=%7B%22linkText%22:%22Developers%20are%20facing%20burnout.%20Here's%20how%20companies%20are%20trying%20to%20fix%20it%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fdevelopers-are-facing-burnout-heres-how-companies-are-trying-to-fix-it\u002F%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D%23link=%7B%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fdevelopers-are-facing-burnout-heres-how-companies-are-trying-to-fix-it\u002F%23link=%7B%22linkText%22:%22Developers%20are%20facing%20burnout.%20Here's%20how%20companies%20are%20trying%20to%20fix%20it%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fdevelopers-are-facing-burnout-heres-how-companies-are-trying-to-fix-it\u002F%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D%22,%22target%22:%22%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22,%22linkText%22:%22%3Cstrong%3EDevelopers%20are%20facing%20burnout.%20Here's%20how%20companies%20are%20trying%20to%20fix%20it%3C\u002Fstrong%3E%22%7D\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDevelopers are facing burnout. Here's how companies are trying to fix it\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-05-06 11:48:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Women aren't letting the challenges of the tech industry keep them from pursuing a new career.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"7fc5af0a-6e17-44b6-b768-ed51f3b7c1eb",image:{id:"571477fb-e9c5-4b22-bace-6558f2cdea90",filename:"womendevelopersistock-1048918508.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-03-24 14:37:41",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Multi-ethnic young women working together standing and sitting around a computer",credits:"Getty Images\u002FiStockphoto",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F03\u002F24\u002F571477fb-e9c5-4b22-bace-6558f2cdea90\u002Fwomendevelopersistock-1048918508.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1254,height:836,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Education^Professional Development",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"learning-how-to-code-in-a-male-dominated-field",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Learning how to code in a male-dominated field",topic:{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"db604b19-7e36-41f3-a143-6be5fe825325",username:"owenhughes",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Owen",lastName:"Hughes",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"1d752f5d-5fb9-459d-b734-266c6c962d5f",filename:"owen-hughes.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:30:36",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002F1d752f5d-5fb9-459d-b734-266c6c962d5f\u002Fowen-hughes.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Owen is a senior editor at ZDNET. Based in London, UK, Owen covers software development, IT workforce trends and the evolution of tech and work. He also handles features for ZDNET's European contributors. Owen has previously written for titles including TechRepublic, Newsweek, Mobile Europe and TechRadar.",profile:c,title:"Senior Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"7abe243e-487e-4c98-b04b-1adc4bd45877\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Thomas Barwick \u002F Getty\" data-image-alt-text=\"working-late-burnout-hustle-culture-office-night\" data-image-filename=\"working-late-burnout-hustle-culture-office-night.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F25\" data-image-crop=\"2000x1124+0+239\" data-image-width=\"2000\" data-image-height=\"1500\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClocking out on time. Not checking work emails in bed. Managing your workload effectively. All hallmarks of a healthy relationship with work, and fundamental habits for maintaining a balance between our personal and professional lives -- or so you would think.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou've probably come across the phrase 'quiet quitting' recently, which has been trending since \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tiktok.com\u002Fdiscover\u002Fzkchillin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea TikTok user\u003C\u002Fa\u003E took to the platform to discuss hustle culture and why they decided to opt out of it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"07172adc-b697-4f22-a007-86d14c1e6259\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F07172adc-b697-4f22-a007-86d14c1e6259\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"You're not outright quitting your job but you're quitting the idea of going above and beyond,\" the user explains in the now-viral post. \"You're still performing your duties but you're no longer subscribing to the hustle culture mentality that work has to be your life. The reality is it's not, and your worth as a person is not defined by your labor.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-hybrid-work-revolution-is-within-our-reach-its-time-to-decide-what-we-want\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe future of work: How everything changed and what's coming next\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (ZDNET Special Feature)\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERecognizing the harmful mentality behind hustle culture should be applauded. Subscribing to the idea that our commitment to work is somehow a reflection of our moral standing and self-worth is not healthy or sustainable, and will only add to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftech-workers-face-a-burnout-crisis-unless-employers-act-now\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eissues of burnout\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, stress and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Femployee-engagement-in-europe-reaches-global-low\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eemployee disengagement\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that already plague the workforce. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut the phrase 'quiet quitting' is a misnomer. It suggests that, if you're not making yourself constantly available to your job, you are lazy and disloyal. It suggests that if you're not constantly working late, picking up the phone to your boss at any hour of the day, or constantly saying 'yes' to new assignments regardless of your workload, you're as good as not doing your job at all. It suggests that employees should continually be going out of their way to placate their bosses, even if they don't receive recognition for doing so.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHustle culture is a relic of pre-pandemic practices, and the embodiment of much of what is wrong with today's work mentality. By implying that a rejection of hustle culture is a form of quitting, we're laying the fault at the feet of workers, rather than bad workplaces and the nature of work itself.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEmployees are already dogged by burnout, stress and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdigital-presenteeism-is-creating-a-future-of-work-that-nobody-wants\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epresenteeism\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, often as a consequence of our modern, always-on work culture. Technology has made our lives easier in many ways, but it's also made work more pervasive and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fright-to-disconnect-workers-want-a-legal-right-to-ignore-emails-from-their-boss\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eharder to disconnect from \u003C\u002Fa\u003Eat the end of the day. Likewise, while broadband, software and mobile devices have made us more productive and efficient as workers, few of these innovations have \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fnights-and-weekends-remote-work-may-mean-longer-hours-lost-liberty\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esignificantly eased our workloads\u003C\u002Fa\u003E -- we're simply fitting more work into the same eight-hour window, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbuzz-buzz-burnout-why-constant-notifications-are-ruining-our-productivity\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebecoming more distracted\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in the meantime.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat we need is a fundamental rethink of work and work culture – something that ongoing trials of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-four-day-week-will-solve-some-works-biggest-problems-but-only-if-companies-can-adapt\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea four-day work week\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in the UK, US and other parts of the world hope to explore. Early indicators are promising.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExcelling in your role does not have to mean engaging in hustle culture. You can be a dedicated and conscientious worker without taking your work home with you. In fact, the happiest, most engaged and most productive workers are typically those who have flexibility in their role and enjoy a healthy work-life balance --  not those who spend all their time in the office and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fyour-cybersecurity-staff-are-burned-out-and-many-of-them-have-thought-about-quitting\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ework themselves to the point of burnout\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffeeling-burned-out-your-boss-is-probably-more-likely-to-quit-than-you-are\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFeeling burned out? Your boss is probably more likely to quit than you are\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's the moral responsibility of employers to promote healthy working habits, and be clear that growth and development opportunities are not tied to hours spent in the office. Employees should be able log off on time, say 'no' to assignments they don't have the capacity to manage, and disengage from anything related to work during their own leisure time, without fearing judgement or reprisal. If leaders find that employee engagement is waning, it's a good indicator that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Freturn-to-office-realities-4-things-employees-say-theyre-struggling-with\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esomething in the workplace is not working\u003C\u002Fa\u003E as it should. The key is to engage with employees and ask what needs fixing, not accuse them of 'quiet quitting' -- which may prompt them to 'loud' quit, which is the last thing employers need right now.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's sad that, in 2022, after all we've learned about the role of work in our wellbeing and the many ways we can make it better, we're still using rhetoric that normalizes overwork. Let's stop accusing workers of 'quiet quitting' and applaud them for recognizing that hustle culture only serves bad workplaces and bad work culture.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstead of castigating employees for taking a step back from roles that don't reward them, let's look at how we can apply the lessons of the past two years to create more sustainable, more equitable and more rewarding ways of working.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EZDNET'S MONDAY OPENER  \u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EZDNet's Monday Opener is our opening take on the week in tech, written by members of our editorial team. \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EPREVIOUSLY ON ZDNET'S MONDAY OPENER:\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcritical-infrastructure-is-under-attack-from-hackers-securing-it-needs-to-be-a-priority-right-now\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECritical infrastructure is under attack from hackers. Securing it needs to be a priority - before it's too late\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fremote-work-or-back-to-the-office-why-the-biggest-challenges-are-still-ahead\u002F\"\u003ERemote work or back to the office: Why the biggest challenges are still ahead\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fnasa-is-blazing-an-inspirational-trail-we-need-to-make-sure-everyone-can-follow-it\u002F\"\u003ENASA is blazing an inspirational trail. We need to make sure everyone can follow it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyour-biggest-cyber-crime-threat-has-almost-nothing-to-do-with-technology\u002F\"\u003EYour biggest cyber-crime threat has almost nothing to do with technology\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-next-big-security-threat-is-staring-us-in-the-face-tackling-it-is-going-to-be-tough\u002F\"\u003EThe next big security threat is staring us in the face. Tackling it is going to be tough\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Flove-it-or-loath-it-gen-zers-are-driving-the-push-to-work-in-the-office\u002F\"\u003ELove it or loathe it, Gen Zers are driving the push to work in the office\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fremote-work-or-hybrid-why-employers-have-changed-their-minds\u002F\"\u003ERemote work or in the office? Why the tide could turn again\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-four-day-week-will-solve-some-works-biggest-problems-but-only-if-companies-can-adapt\u002F\"\u003EThe four-day week will solve some of work's biggest problems - but only if companies can adapt\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-08-28 22:00:01",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"'Quiet quitting' suggests workers aren't pulling their weight. In reality, they are simply getting wise to bad workplaces.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"72521bd7-9c8a-42a9-b2bb-2a6443f7338f",image:{id:"7abe243e-487e-4c98-b04b-1adc4bd45877",filename:"working-late-burnout-hustle-culture-office-night.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-25 16:26:31",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"working-late-burnout-hustle-culture-office-night",credits:"Image: Thomas Barwick \u002F Getty",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F25\u002F7abe243e-487e-4c98-b04b-1adc4bd45877\u002Fworking-late-burnout-hustle-culture-office-night.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:"2000x1124+0+275",typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2000,height:1500,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Education^Professional Development",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"quiet-quitting-has-nothing-to-do-with-rejecting-work-its-about-saying-no-to-toxic-work-culture",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"'Quiet quitting' has nothing to do with lazy employees. It's about rejecting broken work culture",topic:{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10257486-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cxo",name:"CXO",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"959fd179-8245-11e3-b21f-14feb5ca9861",username:"joemckendrick",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Joe",lastName:"McKendrick",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"aadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae",filename:"joe-mckendrick.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-01-11 16:46:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F11\u002Faadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae\u002Fjoe-mckendrick.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Joe McKendrick is an author and independent analyst who tracks the impact of information technology on management and markets. As an independent analyst, he has authored numerous research reports in partnership with Forbes Insights, IDC, and Unisphere Research, a division of Information Today, Inc. Joe speaks frequently on cloud, data, and enterprise computing topics at industry events and Webcasts. He is co-author, along with 16 leading industry leaders and thinkers, of the SOA Manifesto, which outlines the values and guiding principles of service orientation. In a previous life, Joe served as director of the Administrative Management Society (AMS), an international professional association dedicated to advancing knowledge within the IT and business management fields. He is a graduate of Temple University.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9c5ff792-93b6-4d62-bda6-69d37324ab54\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Photo: Joe McKendrick\" data-image-alt-text=\"escalators-brookfield-place-new-york-photo-by-joe-mckendrick\" data-image-filename=\"escalators-brookfield-place-new-york-photo-by-joe-mckendrick.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F07\u002F20\" data-image-crop=\"2016x1107+0+110\" data-image-width=\"2016\" data-image-height=\"1512\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe ascendance of digital enterprises -- powered by AI, machine learning, and cloud-based services -- is recasting the career opportunities of technology managers and professionals. Coding skills continue to be in demand, but companies ultimately want more, and as a result, IT roles are being pushed upward. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne thing is sure -- certain aspects of IT plumbing are going by the wayside. \"Unless someone wants to work at one of the public cloud providers or collocated data centers, IT staff should be moving away from hardware management, OS management, and related skillsets as these will soon be primarily done by the public cloud and collocation providers,\" said \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fsteve-padgett-00207011\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESteve Padgett\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, global CIO at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.actian.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EActian\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"94cf696f-0bfa-4726-ac1e-1070834c2541\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F94cf696f-0bfa-4726-ac1e-1070834c2541\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOverall, the trend has been toward demand for architects and designers, Padgett continued. \"The emphasis is moving away from detailed, low-level admins, and engineers to more architects, designers, business process specialists, and other design and architecture positions to meet the needs of business transformation,\" he stated. \"Cloud computing also moves many of the ongoing staffing positions from maintenance into innovation and design work.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECloud and low-code\u002Fno-code technologies are accelerating the push to move IT, managers, and professionals, upstairs -- and with good reason. \"The value of cloud doesn't lie in its infrastructure alone but in the notional agility organizations can create if leaders are highly skilled and knowledgeable of all its possibilities,\" said \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fwill-perry-5a40a24\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWill Perry\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, US cloud innovation and engineering leader with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pwc.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPwC\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \"Cloud fluency will play an important role in bringing together the greatest aspects of this technology with today's biggest business challenges and opportunities for growth, including supporting critical business model evolution and enhancing customer experiences.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn today's market, \"There's an expectation for software engineers to have worked with a cloud provider, have an understanding of the services and how they interact with each other,\" said \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fryanmichaeljones\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERyan Jones\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, vice president of software engineering at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgetjobber.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJobber\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \"If you're moving to a true DevOps model, your software engineers are building and supporting the infrastructure as much as they are building the applications for your customers.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the same time, it's too early to discount the need for highly technical skills -- which is still insatiable across many companies. \"When it comes to roles that will be more prominent, expect software developers to become more needed,\" said \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fsergey-nikonenko-7a1084ab\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESergey Nikonenko\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, chief operating officer at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.purrweb.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPurrweb\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \"Actual people are still needed to create applications and software for the various needs of the target market. You would also find system analysts and computer engineers still in demand.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven low-code\u002Fno-code solutions, intended to automate development and make it accessible, have served \"mainly to bring automation of basic tasks to the masses,\" said Jones. \"Low\u002Fno-code isn't going to be a major breakthrough when it comes to consumer applications and the custom development that they require.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJones added that technical skills are in demand, including frameworks such as React, Angular, and Vue.js for front-end development, and knowledge of serverless functions such as AWS Lambda. \"Being able to spin up serverless functions or leverage them in spikey traffic scenarios is a great skill to have,\" he observed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EServerless is a key skill area, and another is containerization. \"Containerization  -- the dev side of DevOps -- is critical,\" said \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fdaniel-bartholomew-27baa625\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDaniel Bartholomew\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, CTO at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.section.io\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESection\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \"Being able to build and integrate microservices into DevOps lifecycles with critical components like automatic feature rollouts with zero downtime and container health checks is a skill that has more versatility across organizations who are using Kubernetes in production today.  At the same time, the demand for security specialists continues to grow, particularly those with experience hardening Kubernetes environments. These roles require a broad knowledge of security and systems coupled with a deep understanding of containers and Kubernetes.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdevops-nirvana-is-still-a-distant-goal-for-many-survey-suggests\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDevOps nirvana is still a distant goal for many, survey suggests\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile much of the application and system plumbing will move to the cloud and automated environment, Padgett predicted that \"there still will be a strong need for provisioning, systems management, and applications management, as these skills will still be primarily performed by IT staff.\"  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETechnology professionals should keep looking upward within their businesses'' technology decision-making chains for long-term career planning advancement. \"Things will be moving away from detailed, line-level coding in Java and other languages and move more towards low-code and no-code solutions,\" Padgett predicted. There continues to be an ongoing need for skills such as Java and Python, \"And with a shortage of skilled technical staff, these positions will still garner higher salaries and stronger demand,\" he explained. \"But over time, both of these will decrease as low-code and no-code solutions take a greater percentage of the application portfolio. Increased skills in systems analysis and business analysis will be needed to be able to provide the growth for low\u002Fno code solutions.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIncreasingly, technical project and product life cycles \"will have more emphasis on the upfront work -- planning, business use case analysis, architecture and design,\" said Padgett. \"This is more about moving the work to the left end of the project and produce lifecycle, and moving the upfront tasks over build and implementation.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"961fc539-4b3d-40fb-8c43-f23e79066412\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F961fc539-4b3d-40fb-8c43-f23e79066412\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-07-26 13:56:29",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Upfront work in technical projects are 'shifting left' -- with more emphasis on planning, business use case analysis, architecture, and design.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"727c8cb5-abc5-4abf-aeba-8458ee0f5516",image:{id:"9c5ff792-93b6-4d62-bda6-69d37324ab54",filename:"escalators-brookfield-place-new-york-photo-by-joe-mckendrick.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-07-20 17:36:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"escalators-brookfield-place-new-york-photo-by-joe-mckendrick",credits:"Photo: Joe McKendrick",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F07\u002F20\u002F9c5ff792-93b6-4d62-bda6-69d37324ab54\u002Fescalators-brookfield-place-new-york-photo-by-joe-mckendrick.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:"2016x1167+0+110",typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2016,height:1512,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Education^Professional Development",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"Coding skills are in demand, but companies want more from technology professionals",section:b,slug:"coding-skills-are-in-demand-but-companies-want-more-from-technology-professionals",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Coding skills are in demand, but companies want more from technology professionals",topic:{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"109dbc12-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"it-priorities",name:"IT Priorities",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"b6429775-062e-4e9a-b220-f9976c394efc",username:"jadjones",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Jada",lastName:"Jones",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"83fe314b-ad45-4607-a1c7-52a5c290e6ed",filename:"jada-jones.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-16 19:40:49",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F16\u002F83fe314b-ad45-4607-a1c7-52a5c290e6ed\u002Fjada-jones.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Jada Jones is a journalist based outside of Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. Jada covers all things tech news such as augmented and virtual reality, cloud news, e-commerce, and digital health and wellness.",profile:c,title:"Associate Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"60b3baee-dc0d-4d8b-aab9-9356c7de87a7\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Getty\u002FPeopleImages\" data-image-alt-text=\"a-man-looking-tired-and-stressed-out-while-sitting-at-his-computer\" data-image-filename=\"a-man-looking-tired-and-stressed-out-while-sitting-at-his-computer.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F08\u002F08\" data-image-crop=\"2102x1181+0+101\" data-image-width=\"2102\" data-image-height=\"1425\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs open job positions slowly begin to fill and the US unemployment rate continues to fall, workers are beginning to exhibit new workplace behaviors that managers might need to consider. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fas-inflation-increases-prices-employees-want-their-salaries-to-increase-too\u002F\"\u003EWith wages stagnant and inflation continuing to climb\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, workers feeling stuck in their professional growth are beginning to \"quiet quit\" their jobs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQuiet quitting isn't quitting your job entirely. It's the act of just doing what you need to at work to get the job done, receive a paycheck, and go home – nothing more and nothing less. As the term gains more traction in the news and on social media, many people realize they are quiet quitting their jobs and might have even done so a while ago.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut workers who quiet quit their jobs might be misunderstood. These workers aren't ignoring their work responsibilities; \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fquiet-quitting-has-nothing-to-do-with-rejecting-work-its-about-saying-no-to-toxic-work-culture\u002F\"\u003Ethey are quitting the idea of going above and beyond at work\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Emails sent in the evening will go unanswered until the following day, workers might be less interested in going to happy-hour drinks after work, and they are more focused on enriching their personal lives.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Ffirst-the-great-resignation-now-tech-workers-are-worrying-about-losing-their-jobs\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFirst the Great Resignation, now tech workers are worrying about losing their jobs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPaola Martinez, vice president of people operations at Jobsity, a staff augmentation company, attributes the trend of quiet quitting to a few variables, starting with the job insecurity the COVID-19 pandemic brought in 2020. Workers felt unprotected by their employers and sought out better opportunities during the peak of The Great Resignation in 2021.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"83f4d3f2-6acd-4f0d-957a-f89892fa55ac\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F83f4d3f2-6acd-4f0d-957a-f89892fa55ac\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring this time, people began to value their time with friends and family and found that the ability to work from home allowed them to reclaim the time they spent commuting. Then, as remote work became more popular, workers redefined their workday and reconsidered their job's importance in their lives. These variables might mark the beginning of the quiet quitting movement.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Quiet quitting means that you stop putting in that extra effort,\" Martinez tells ZDNET. \"You kind of just go into this wallflower setting where you just exist. You don't take on any challenges, you don't grow, and you don't look for opportunities to grow in your work.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tiktok.com\u002F@zaidleppelin\u002Fvideo\u002F7124414185282391342\"\u003ETikTok video\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that popularized the term \"quiet quitting,\" the creator rejects the idea that work should dominate your life. Workers in the tech industry might find a lot of truth in the idea of quitting the hustle culture that is pervasive in the tech world. Tech-startup roles are some of the most taxing jobs because of low starting pay, long hours, job insecurity, and completing tasks that fall outside your typical duties.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFollowing the white-hot boom of job opportunities for skilled tech workers due to the pandemic, major tech companies such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbig-tech-companies-are-pulling-back-on-hiring-is-it-time-to-worry\u002F\"\u003EGoogle and Microsoft began to pump the brakes on hiring\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Tech workers in other industries were expected to \"save\" the companies they worked for when the pandemic moved much of our lives to a digital environment. Feeling burnt out and overworked, tech workers might have started quiet quitting long before it became a trend. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fdevelopers-are-facing-burnout-heres-how-companies-are-trying-to-fix-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDevelopers are facing burnout. Here's how companies are trying to fix it.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo, what does quiet quitting look like in the workplace, and who participates? Martinez explains that this phenomenon is not exclusive to one generation, contrary to the belief that only Millennials and Gen Z are quiet quitting. Quiet quitting isn't impacting any specific career field either, and managers everywhere should be paying attention to their workers' behavioral patterns.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Companies have to listen,\" says Martinez. \"We have to know the people we work with so you can pick up on these changes. It's not that big of a change; you just see that person quietly shutting down, but we have to see and understand [why].\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's not up to employees to pull themselves out of the urge to quiet quit their jobs; it's up to their employers to create a better work environment to encourage employees to resume taking the extra steps at work. Martinez suggests that, although it's become more common to talk about experiencing burnout in the workplace, it's still uncommon for employers to address the root of the issue and offer solutions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt might be favorable for managers to offer mental health services to employees struggling with burnout and allow employees more control over their workload. But if quiet quitting is the new norm in the workplace, managers might have to accept their employees' boundaries. When employees are happy and fulfilled in their personal lives, it carries over into their work.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"The only time in the world we can be successful is if our personal objectives can meet our company objectives,\" Martinez says. \"We have to make sure that match happens.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"83f4d3f2-6acd-4f0d-957a-f89892fa55ac\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F83f4d3f2-6acd-4f0d-957a-f89892fa55ac\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-09-02 09:53:30",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Employees who 'quiet quit' their jobs aren't disengaged employees, but rather workers who are adapting to the pressures of the workplace.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"86b67886-eb39-4028-9c06-b9b11e7a3eed",image:{id:"60b3baee-dc0d-4d8b-aab9-9356c7de87a7",filename:"a-man-looking-tired-and-stressed-out-while-sitting-at-his-computer.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-08 14:12:54",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"a-man-looking-tired-and-stressed-out-while-sitting-at-his-computer",credits:"Image: Getty\u002FPeopleImages",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EA man looking tired and stressed out while sitting at his computer.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F08\u002F60b3baee-dc0d-4d8b-aab9-9356c7de87a7\u002Fa-man-looking-tired-and-stressed-out-while-sitting-at-his-computer.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2102,height:1425,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Education^Professional Development",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"quiet-quitting-is-becoming-the-new-normal-and-managers-might-need-to-accept-it",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Quiet quitting is becoming the new normal, and managers might need to accept it",topic:{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"10257486-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cxo",name:"CXO",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"959fd179-8245-11e3-b21f-14feb5ca9861",username:"joemckendrick",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Joe",lastName:"McKendrick",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"aadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae",filename:"joe-mckendrick.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-01-11 16:46:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F11\u002Faadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae\u002Fjoe-mckendrick.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Joe McKendrick is an author and independent analyst who tracks the impact of information technology on management and markets. As an independent analyst, he has authored numerous research reports in partnership with Forbes Insights, IDC, and Unisphere Research, a division of Information Today, Inc. Joe speaks frequently on cloud, data, and enterprise computing topics at industry events and Webcasts. He is co-author, along with 16 leading industry leaders and thinkers, of the SOA Manifesto, which outlines the values and guiding principles of service orientation. In a previous life, Joe served as director of the Administrative Management Society (AMS), an international professional association dedicated to advancing knowledge within the IT and business management fields. He is a graduate of Temple University.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"93dfb7e9-9e6e-404e-be0e-87d0d1d88aa7\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Hinterhaus Productions\u002FGetty\" data-image-alt-text=\"low-code.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"tech-workers-digital-jobs-team-programmer-developer-deisgn-hinterhaus.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F03\u002F30\" data-image-width=\"900\" data-image-height=\"600\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fspecial-report-what-is-low-code-no-code-a-guide-to-development-platforms\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elow-code and no-code market\u003C\u002Fa\u003E -- encouraging the rise of citizen developers, as well as speeding up software development -- is now a sizeable one, and will double in size over the next five years. Recent research out of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fisg-one.com\u002F\"\u003EISG\u003C\u002Fa\u003E puts the market at about $25 billion at this time, and this sector is expected to grow at a compounded growth rate of 28% annually, to $45.5 billion by 2027. Will concerns about technology spinning out of control in an insecure way put a damper on this growth? Can there truly be a class of unfettered \"citizen developers,\" or is this just wishful marketing?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELow-code and no-code proponents point out the advantages low-code and no-code offer more than offset any issues that arise. For starters, the approach can accelerate software development by 10 times, says \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fanindeepkar\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAnindeep Kar,\u003C\u002Fa\u003E principal consultant with ISG. In addition, by the end of next year, half of all medium-to-large enterprises will have adopted low-code \"as one of their strategic platforms.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-future-of-the-web-will-need-a-different-sort-of-software-developer\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe future of the web will need a different sort of software developer\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe appeal of low-code and no-code is that it is a \"force multiplier\" that may help resolve the issues that inhibit business and technology alignment, Kar says. A lack of alignment \"has historically been one of the most significant contributors to failed digital transformations,\" he says. \"By blurring the line between citizen developers and professional developers, low-code and no-code is doing to application development what \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikipedia.org\u002Fwiki\u002FSite_reliability_engineering\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esite reliability engineering\u003C\u002Fa\u003E has done to IT infrastructure management. Low-code and no-code helps offset chronic resource shortages, increases developer velocity, and accelerates development of low-complexity intelligent automations or business process workflows.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELow-code and no-code are increasingly seen in digital enterprises that support hybrid and remote workplaces. \"No-code supports the 'cloud-forward' approach, fostering faster and more convenient cloud migrations,\" says \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fshaxno\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBorya Shakhnovich\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, CEO and co-founder of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.airslate.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EairSlate\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe increasing presence of low-code means changes to both IT and business job roles as well. These platforms \"provide pro developers an opportunity to act like consultants,\" Kar adds. In addition, companies successfully using the technology \"to boost profitability have used a collaborative mix of citizen and professional developers to accelerate time to value without compromising centralized governance,\" says Kar. In addition, pro developers and IT staff have been accorded \"access to faster development tools, and the ability to focus more on architecture and strategy and exercise business-savvy skills.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Flow-code-and-no-code-are-making-developers-jobs-better-in-two-ways\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELow-code and no-code are making developers' jobs better in two ways\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe main concern about low-code and no-code is its potential to exacerbate the spread of shadow IT. Applications developed by citizen developers \"are frequently developed without proper IT oversight, so a security breach or a noncompliant solution can incur significant financial damage,\" Kar warns. In addition, the expanded shadow IT landscape \"may exacerbate existing IT technical debt with orphaned couplings. This occurs when a shadow application uses data from IT applications without IT knowing about the dependency. Changes to a dependent IT system can cause disruption of the shadow application, thereby disrupting business operations.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShakhnovich agrees that shadow IT is a risk, especially since there's a possibility of \"one or very few users knowing how the system works, and a proliferation of governance issues.\"  This opens up a new role for IT professionals as well -- \"establishing appropriate oversight, so citizen developers can have the freedom to improve their work,\" he says. \"While low-code and no-code solutions tend to be both efficient and cost-effective, there are instances where security concerns or need for complex functionality might limit their effectiveness.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"961fc539-4b3d-40fb-8c43-f23e79066412\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F961fc539-4b3d-40fb-8c43-f23e79066412\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother downside with low-code and no-code is an inability to customize solutions. \"There is a rigidity of low code and no-code platforms,\" cautions \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fnageswaran-nag-vaidyanathan-5143412\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENag Vaidyanathan\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, chief technology officer at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.duckcreek.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDuck Creek Technologies\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \"Many are not flexible enough to meet the nuances or uniqueness of a particular business functionality.\" In addition, low-code and no-code may require \"a level of maintenance as changing business needs warrant. This includes deviations from the norm due to special circumstances like integrations, needing to modify the inherent out-of-the-box code, overrides, debugging, creation of shadow IT groups, as well as redundancy or duplication of functionality across multiple areas of a company.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is where IT needs to step in and take charge. IT will need to \"create and manage APIs for self-service data,\" says Kar. \"That's not a trivial problem. It involves prying data out of departmental silos, establishing rules -- and writing APIs that enforce rules -- that allow people to access only the data that they're allowed to see, and ensuring that the data is used appropriately. Data governance will become a much bigger part of IT's job.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Flow-code-software-makes-employers-more-attractive\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELow-code software makes employers more attractive\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProfessional developers and IT staff \"won't have to attend to commodity programming of common reusable code,\" says Vaidyanathan. \"Instead, they can focus on value additions and creating software maturity with build or buy decisions, proprietary development of services-based architecture. This opens doors for technologists to get closer to supporting the customer and fulfilling customer needs.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe bottom line is that \"when traditional programming stops being a barrier, people can create software to answer questions as they come up, and discard that software when it's served its purpose,\" says Kar. \"If you're a product manager, can you track sales of a product on a channel-by-channel basis? Can you see sales trends in countries, states, or cities? That's possible with some BI tools, but all too often you'd need database access, knowledge of SQL, and the ability to program in a language like Python. Supporting people who need these answers has long been the province of IT -- and a significant drain. I don't think IT will be able to disengage completely, but when data becomes self-service and when people have the tools they need to analyze it, IT intervention will be the exception, not the rule.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"e539\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today - US\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\" data-description=\"Don't miss a thing. ZDNET's Tech Today newsletter is a daily briefing of the newest, most talked about stories of the day, five days a week.\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-11-03 18:53:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Can there truly be a class of unfettered citizen developers, or is this just wishful marketing?",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"57c58d02-efc3-4428-9870-51a85addcd8a",image:{id:"93dfb7e9-9e6e-404e-be0e-87d0d1d88aa7",filename:"tech-workers-digital-jobs-team-programmer-developer-deisgn-hinterhaus.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-03-30 09:47:53",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"low-code.jpg",credits:"Image: Hinterhaus Productions\u002FGETTY",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F30\u002F93dfb7e9-9e6e-404e-be0e-87d0d1d88aa7\u002Ftech-workers-digital-jobs-team-programmer-developer-deisgn-hinterhaus.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:900,height:600,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Developer",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"low-code-no-code-market-keeps-growing-portending-shifts-in-technology-roles",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Low-code no-code market keeps growing, and that means shifts in technology roles",topic:{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"1048432a-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"4bbd52b3-12fc-4183-9f2a-1274944fbf8d",slug:"digital-transformation",name:"Digital Transformation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"db604b19-7e36-41f3-a143-6be5fe825325",username:"owenhughes",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Owen",lastName:"Hughes",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"1d752f5d-5fb9-459d-b734-266c6c962d5f",filename:"owen-hughes.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 14:30:36",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002F1d752f5d-5fb9-459d-b734-266c6c962d5f\u002Fowen-hughes.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Owen is a senior editor at ZDNET. Based in London, UK, Owen covers software development, IT workforce trends and the evolution of tech and work. He also handles features for ZDNET's European contributors. Owen has previously written for titles including TechRepublic, Newsweek, Mobile Europe and TechRadar.",profile:c,title:"Senior Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"80003148-f5b4-4c21-8263-9565c50bd2d8\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Getty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"A business woman working late in an empty office - stock photo\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-93909723.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F11\u002F08\" data-image-crop=\"2121x1192+0+222\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-layoffs-are-starting-at-elon-musks-twitter\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETwitter\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmark-zuckerberg-memo-meta-is-cutting-11000-jobs-today\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMeta\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and Salesforce axing large swathes of their workforces, tech workers will understandably be concerned about whether their jobs are\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthese-three-tech-skills-could-help-recession-proof-your-career-say-bosses\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E safe from the squeeze of a recession\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut while \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbig-tech-companies-are-pulling-back-on-hiring-is-it-time-to-worry\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea number of big tech companies\u003C\u002Fa\u003E have taken action to slow, freeze or even reverse hiring in pre-emptive efforts to save costs and streamline,  the outlook for the tech industry as a whole looks a lot more optimistic – at least, for now. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fin-depth\u002Finnovation\u002Fless-is-more-why-the-four-day-week-rocking-the-world-of-work\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELess is more: Why the four-day week is rocking the world of work\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECompTIA's latest \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.comptia.org\u002Fcontent\u002Ftech-jobs-report\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJobs Report\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, for instance, found that tech companies added 20,700 workers last month, making October 2022 the 23rd month of consecutive jobs growth. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECompTIA's analysis, which is based on data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, found that overall employment in tech has grown by 193,900 workers in 2022 so far – a healthy 28% higher than this time last year. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"f0af1dbb-ebc4-4965-9581-f0f59d3eb408\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Ff0af1dbb-ebc4-4965-9581-f0f59d3eb408\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe number of new job postings are also going up: following a five-month slide, there were nearly 317,000 new job openings in October, an increase of more than 10,000 compared to September. Notably, positions for software developers and engineers led demand, with 85,796 roles posted in October.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe UK job market presents a similar picture: despite sharply rising inflation and a cost of living crisis, technology spending is reported to have grown at its third-fastest rate in more than 15 years.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nashsquared.com\u002Fdigital-leadership-report-2023\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENash Squared Digital Leadership Report\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which surveyed almost 1,800 digital leaders in 82 countries between July and October 2022, found that 53% of digital leaders in the UK expect their technology budget to rise over the next year, while just one in seven expect their budget to fall.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe recruitment and technology firm's report found that business leaders increasingly view technology \"as a tool for competitive advantage\" and essential for helping companies build resilience and adapt to sudden disruption – as 2020 plainly demonstrated. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Femployers-want-tech-skills-but-you-dont-have-to-be-a-developer-to-get-a-better-job\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEmployers want tech skills, but you don't have to be a developer to get a better job\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKMPG also found that tech executives remain confident to continue digital investment. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhome.kpmg\u002Fuk\u002Fen\u002Fhome\u002Fmedia\u002Fpress-releases\u002F2022\u002F10\u002Fdigital-investment.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea survey of 2,200 tech executives\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, two-thirds (67%) agreed that spending on emerging tech would continue for the next two years, regardless of market conditions, while three-quarters (75%) told KMPG that their technology debts would not inhibit their firm's future IT investments.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIan West, head of technology and alliances at KPMG UK, said: \"The findings from our new survey indicate that despite global headwinds, businesses still see it as critical to invest in new and emerging technologies to drive transformation and growth in their businesses.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClearly, technology is seen as central to business growth, and with the Covid pandemic having fast-forwarded digitization across almost every industry, investment in technology – and the people who make it tick – is needed more than ever.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Nash Squared, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcybersecurity-leaders-are-anticipating-mass-resignations-within-the-year\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eongoing shortage of cyber talent\u003C\u002Fa\u003E presents \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fcybersecurity-teams-are-reaching-their-breaking-point-we-should-all-be-worried\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea significant issue for digital leaders\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. A \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fassets.publishing.service.gov.uk\u002Fgovernment\u002Fuploads\u002Fsystem\u002Fuploads\u002Fattachment_data\u002Ffile\u002F973914\u002FIpsos_MORI_Cyber_Recruitment_Report_v1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E2021 report\u003C\u002Fa\u003E by the UK Government's Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) found that the UK's cyber security recruitment pool has a shortfall of 10,000 people a year. As a result, just 32% of digital leaders in the UK feel confident they are adequately protected from cyber risks, reports Nash Squared.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fwhen-it-comes-to-tackling-the-skills-shortage-employers-are-obsessing-over-the-wrong-thing\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebroader battle for tech talent\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and the associated costs are also emerging as a major challenge. Nash Squared found that 68% of digital leaders in the UK report that a shortage of tech skills prevents them from keeping pace with change. A remarkable 57% believe they will never have enough technology staff, while almost two-thirds (63%) feel salary demands have become \"unsustainable\" given inflation and the rising cost of living.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbosses-say-theyre-serious-about-cybersecurity-its-time-for-them-to-prove-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBosses say they're serious about cybersecurity. It's time for them to prove it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EContrary to recent moves by some tech companies to reduce their headcount, Rhona Carmichael, regional managing director at Harvey Nash, said businesses considered technology skills as critical to getting them through an economic downturn \"in the best shape possible\".\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECarmichael told ZDNET: \"Our report shows that many are planning additional technology investment next year as the number one board priority is to be operationally more efficient to help 'recession-proof' their business. In short, technology is still seen by many as a way of reducing operating costs even in the face of rising inflation.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ERemote work hiring trends upward\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"1762dbc8-5b12-4642-bc12-a0f4756e8301\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F1762dbc8-5b12-4642-bc12-a0f4756e8301\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERemote working also looks set to continue for those with the skills required to do their job at home – or those with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsalary-freezes-and-a-return-to-the-office-not-for-software-developers\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe bargaining power to demand it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E from employers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECompTIA's data found that job postings for tech positions that specify remote work or work-from-home options rose to 34% in October, compared to 27% in 2022 and 22% in 2020. Recent research by LinkedIn indicated that the number of remote job roles across all industries \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fbusiness-management\u002Flooking-for-a-remote-work-job-it-could-be-getting-harder-to-find-one\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehad declined since the beginning of 2022\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, suggesting that the tech industry remains a bastion of remote-working opportunities.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeanwhile, Nash Squared's report concluded that \"hybrid working is now commonplace in tech\", with most employees using the office two to three days a week. This is starting to help have \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftech-jobs-are-booming-and-hybrid-working-sees-more-women-join-the-industry\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea positive impact on the number of women\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in the UK's tech sector, according to the report: 15% of UK tech leaders are now women, compared to 12% in 2021, while 23% of the tech team is now female, and 27% of new hires in the last two years have been women.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe progress is slow, but promising, said Nash Squared CEO, Bev White: \"The industry is inching towards the better gender balance it so badly needs.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftech-jobs-are-booming-and-hybrid-working-sees-more-women-join-the-industry\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETech jobs are booming, and hybrid working sees more women join the industry\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe general consensus amongst those peering into the future is one of cautious optimism, and that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-layoffs-are-starting-at-elon-musks-twitter\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Estories of mass layoffs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and rescinded job offers at a select few big tech companies is not representative of the wider tech-hiring market, which remains strong. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETech and tech workers are by no means entirely immune to the impact of economic headwinds. While it might be one of the most well-protected sectors, it is impossible to predict if, how or when companies will be impacted by a fiscal challenge in the year ahead. Tim Herbert, chief research officer at CompTIA, said that while tech hiring remained steady, \"there are undoubtedly concerns of a slowing economy.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENash Squared's White also offered caution to tech leaders in the year ahead, though her warning was directed more towards the need to figure out and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhybrid-workers-dont-want-to-return-to-the-office-but-soon-they-might-have-to\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esolidify new workforce models\u003C\u002Fa\u003E before entering uncertain economic waters. \"Amidst so much change, it will inevitably take time for UK organisations to find the optimal model for their people proposition and talent strategies,\" said White.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"This all means that employers must continue to really think hard about their working models, to find the right balance between the flexibility of remote working and the in-person creativity and engagement of asking people to be in the office.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJob cuts at big tech companies are understandably worrying for anyone working in tech, and job cuts are a terrible ordeal for those that have to go through it especially if the process is not handled with sensitivity and compassion. But big tech is not the whole tech industry, which is still a source of opportunity for many.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZDNET'S MONDAY OPENER  \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EZDNet's Monday Opener is our opening take on the week in tech, written by members of our editorial team. \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPREVIOUSLY ON ZDNET'S MONDAY OPENER:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbosses-say-theyre-serious-about-cybersecurity-its-time-for-them-to-prove-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBosses say they're serious about cybersecurity. It's time for them to prove it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fremote-work-has-changed-everything-and-its-still-getting-weirder\u002F\"\u003ERemote work has changed everything. And now it's still getting weirder\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fraising-cybersecurity-awareness-is-good-for-everyone-but-it-needs-to-be-done-better\u002F\"\u003ERaising cybersecurity awareness is good for everyone - but it needs to be done better\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-four-day-workweek-why-now-is-the-best-time-to-try-something-radically-and-new\u002F\"\u003EWant to work fewer hours but get more done? This could be the answer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapple-and-amazon-have-different-visions-of-the-future-neither-is-totally-right\u002F\"\u003EiPhone vs Echo: How Apple and Amazon are building different visions of your future\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhybrid-workers-dont-want-to-return-to-the-office-but-soon-they-might-have-to\u002F\"\u003EHybrid workers don't want to return to the office. But soon, they might have to\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-ransomware-problem-wont-get-better-until-we-change-one-thing\u002F\"\u003EThe ransomware problem won't get better until we change one thing\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fapples-new-iphones-will-sparkle-but-the-magic-lies-in-older-models\u002F\"\u003EApple's new iPhones will sparkle, but the magic lies in older models\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"07172adc-b697-4f22-a007-86d14c1e6259\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F07172adc-b697-4f22-a007-86d14c1e6259\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-11-13 22:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Despite doom and gloom at big tech, the hiring market remains strong for software developers and skilled IT staff.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"9ed3f150-13f6-4b6e-9b31-4fc8296590c6",image:{id:"80003148-f5b4-4c21-8263-9565c50bd2d8",filename:"gettyimages-93909723.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-11-08 10:41:23",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"A business woman working late in an empty office - stock photo",credits:"Getty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F11\u002F08\u002F80003148-f5b4-4c21-8263-9565c50bd2d8\u002Fgettyimages-93909723.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:"2121x1192+0+222",typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Developer",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"hiring-or-firing-why-job-cuts-at-big-tech-dont-show-the-true-picture",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Hiring or firing? Why job cuts at big tech don't always show the full picture",topic:{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"6505e7f5-fbe1-4bd9-bccb-a33c685ef3d9",slug:"business-management",name:"Business & Management",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"959fd179-8245-11e3-b21f-14feb5ca9861",username:"joemckendrick",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Joe",lastName:"McKendrick",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"aadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae",filename:"joe-mckendrick.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-01-11 16:46:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F11\u002Faadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae\u002Fjoe-mckendrick.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Joe McKendrick is an author and independent analyst who tracks the impact of information technology on management and markets. As an independent analyst, he has authored numerous research reports in partnership with Forbes Insights, IDC, and Unisphere Research, a division of Information Today, Inc. Joe speaks frequently on cloud, data, and enterprise computing topics at industry events and Webcasts. He is co-author, along with 16 leading industry leaders and thinkers, of the SOA Manifesto, which outlines the values and guiding principles of service orientation. In a previous life, Joe served as director of the Administrative Management Society (AMS), an international professional association dedicated to advancing knowledge within the IT and business management fields. He is a graduate of Temple University.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EThere's been plenty of discussion about the new types of skills needed to get into the cloud computing game. But the impact on current technology professionals' roles and responsibilities has also been undergoing a significant shift as well.   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"aaede142-ef41-4ac7-8309-556702364b4e\" data-size=\"small\" data-float=\"right\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Photo: Joe McKendrick\" data-image-alt-text=\"path-station-people-train-station-path-october-2016-photo-by-joe-mckendrick.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"path-station-people-train-station-path-october-2016-photo-by-joe-mckendrick.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F05\u002F07\" data-image-crop=\"1512x1319+0+343\" data-image-width=\"1512\" data-image-height=\"2016\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECloud isn't just an in-demand skill -- it is changing the nature of tech responsibilities, industry observers agree. \"It has enabled IT roles to focus on efficiencies with provisioning system resources, by allocating only what the task requires and eliminating wasted resources often seen in physical bare-metal deployments,\" says \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fryan-renner-146316153\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERyan Renner\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, senior associate at Schellman. \"Cloud computing virtualizes what was once physical hardware and offers hosted implementation models such as software-defined networking, microservices, container technologies like Kubernetes and Docker, and Infrastructure as a Service.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIT tasks are elevating, as \"many tedious and time-consuming manual tasks like data entry, system and application monitoring and some app development efforts will be taken over by technology solutions,\" says \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fscott-dufour-7a57155\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EScott duFour\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, global CIO at FLEETCOR. Developers can also \"use low-code and no-code tools to get past the basic, remedial process of application development so they can focus on more critical work like building innovative new products or solving problems with the app itself.\"  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIT \"is increasingly relied upon to support companies' migration to the cloud -- for example, moving from on-prem solutions to cloud-based applications, which are increasingly offered as Software-as-a-Service solutions,\" says \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fsudhirmehta\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESudhir Mehta\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, global vice president of transformation solutions at Lexmark International. \"The IT skillset has evolved to support this modernization, moving from a capital to an OPEX model, and it requires a variety of technical skills with focus on utilization and scaling capabilities throughout the process.\"  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile cloud models aren't entirely different in concept, their management, maintenance, and deployment methods look different, Renner says. \"In enterprise environments, IT professionals see code repositories with instructions that can deploy and build out an entire network infrastructure at the click of a button or automation that triggers by a defined metric,\" he says. \"From a logical security perspective, cloud computing offers the ability to segment environments at the network level down to the service level where containers and microservices support a specific function or application. Understanding these cloud functions and implementing them securely is a critical and valuable skill in any IT admins kit.\"    \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are roles or skills that will become more prominent as lower-level tasks are supplanted, duFour points. \"As technology continues marching forward and people work remotely or in a hybrid environment, the human touch will become increasingly valuable - it's going to be important to develop soft skills. Thinking critically is innately human and even as AI, automation and other technology have and will replace lower-level tasks, it's essential to use logic, reason and emotion to dream up innovative solutions.\"   \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Modernization is not a lift and shift,\" Mehta says. \"You need IT professionals to chart the journey step-by-step and developer teams to focus on building and supporting new cloud-native applications.\" The emphasis, he adds, moves to \"leveraging the full capabilities of a cloud solution employing microservices, DevSecOps and modern cloud architecture. At the same time, IT must also have resources to keep the core business running while the transition takes place and to ensure the user experience is seamless and gets better eventually.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-05-07 09:00:01",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Cloud isn't just an in-demand skill -- it is changing the nature of tech responsibilities. 'The IT skillset has evolved to support modernization.'",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"7fd44c5b-07c5-412e-92ec-2c04a767aeb7",image:{id:"aaede142-ef41-4ac7-8309-556702364b4e",filename:"path-station-people-train-station-path-october-2016-photo-by-joe-mckendrick.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-05-07 04:23:42",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"path-station-people-train-station-path-october-2016-photo-by-joe-mckendrick.jpg",credits:"Photo: Joe McKendrick",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F05\u002F07\u002Faaede142-ef41-4ac7-8309-556702364b4e\u002Fpath-station-people-train-station-path-october-2016-photo-by-joe-mckendrick.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:"1512x1339+0+254",typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1512,height:2016,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Cloud",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:"How cloud is redirecting technology career paths",section:b,slug:"how-cloud-is-redirecting-technology-career-paths",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How cloud is redirecting technology career paths",topic:{id:"101518dd-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cloud",name:"Cloud",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"101518dd-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"cloud",name:"Cloud",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"109dbc12-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"it-priorities",name:"IT Priorities",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"84261707-5816-4c70-94b1-98f8902b4739",username:"sshibu",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Sherin",lastName:"Shibu",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"8efd843a-7142-4081-bcd1-3b6c654432e4",filename:"headshot.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-22 15:09:33",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F22\u002F8efd843a-7142-4081-bcd1-3b6c654432e4\u002Fheadshot.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Sherin Shibu started writing professionally eight years ago at a national startup. Since then she has written for publications centered on tech, startups, innovation, politics, and financial services, including PCMag, Business Insider, InvestmentWires, GovLoop, and Thrive Global. She lives in Queens, NY.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:c,awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1ce0b123-a357-4d0e-b47a-fb01e292127f\" data-size=\"original\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Image: Getty Images\u002FMorsa Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"business-planning\" data-image-filename=\"business-planning.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022\u002F09\u002F15\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"d03ee021-c2bf-428a-a231-a6eed686f45b\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDisruptive innovation theory is a cautionary concept for large, established companies: There's danger in becoming&nbsp;\u003Cem\u003Etoo&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fem\u003Egood at what you do best. Delivering to the mainstream market is good and all, but a disruptor could target a market underserved by your current product with a new business model.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHarvard Business School professor&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fclaytonchristensen.com\u002F"\u003EClayton Christensen\u003C\u002Fa\u003E&nbsp;developed the concept of disruptive innovation in the 1990s with his groundbreaking book \u003Cem\u003EThe Innovator's Dilemma\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, and the theory became wildly popular in the decades to follow. But in some respects it has become a victim of its own success: "Despite broad dissemination, the theory's core concepts have been widely misunderstood and its basic tenets frequently misapplied," notes&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fhbr.org\u002F2015\u002F12\u002Fwhat-is-disruptive-innovation"\u003EThe Harvard Business Review\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDisruptive innovation is a process by which entrepreneurs break into a low-end or new market and create business models that are different from existing ones in those markets. Disruption has occurred when their business model becomes mainstream.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo a new company targets an overlooked customer base -- and manages to deliver a better product at a lower price point. At first, the incumbents don't take the threat seriously, which allows the potential disruptors to gain a foothold. Then the disruptors target the incumbents' mainstream customers. If the potential disruptors create something that the mainstream adopts in volume, they have successfully disrupted the market.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is disruptive innovation?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"e2f3a92b-89ac-4447-be15-4893872020b1\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fe2f3a92b-89ac-4447-be15-4893872020b1\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"66a9ba21-c613-4398-877c-586e34aaf684\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDefining disruptive innovation isn't easy and not everyone is going to agree on every example. Classic disruptive innovation should not simply describe just any situation of upheaval. If a new company shakes things up a bit for incumbent competitors, that scene is not necessarily one of disruptive innovation -- that could simply be a breakthrough. In order for this theory to have power and be used as an analytical and predictive model, it needs to be precisely defined.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChristensen, for example, argued that Uber is not a disruptive innovator according to his definition. It fails to meet two requirements, in that it did not start in a low-end or new market. Instead, it built a name for itself in a mainstream market and then started drawing unserved customers with less expensive solutions. And being less expensive or creating an app to hail rides sustains the existing model rather than disrupts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENot everyone thinks that's the case and other perspectives can be found that argue Uber \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Ftechcrunch.com\u002F2016\u002F02\u002F27\u002Fwhy-clayton-christensen-is-wrong-about-uber-and-disruptive-innovation\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Eactually is a disruptive innovator\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. From this perspective, Uber started with a low-market foothold by offering on-demand black car services. It was only when the startup introduced UberX, a low-end market offering, that it was able to move into the mainstream.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat counts as disruption is up for debate, especially as Christensen's theory is applied to shifting contexts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is disruptive innovation not?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"05e5eddd-7491-40f7-84aa-606f64f478da\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EDisruption isn't a fixed point; it's the evolution of a product or service from the fringes of customers to the mainstream. It's important to define it this way because then it becomes more about the experimental nature of the process than about the output. See, disruptive innovations don't always succeed and not every successful company is a disruptor. The process is&nbsp;about building new business models previously unseen in the target industry and appealing to a more niche customer base at first.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Why is it important to define disruptive innovation?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"19a5a825-5722-4057-8500-2c66782621df\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ENo, it is not the primary factor of innovation. \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fhbr.org\u002F2015\u002F12\u002Fwhat-is-disruptive-innovation" target="_blank"\u003EAccording to HBR\u003C\u002Fa\u003E,&nbsp;"disruption theory does not, and never will, explain everything about innovation specifically or business success generally." It does, however, help predict which businesses will succeed and it provides a solid foundation for further research – it's captured academic attention for 27 years.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Is disruptive innovation the primary way innovation operates?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"9be49183-bf2a-407b-b3ff-0716c7f4e70d\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ENetflix was around since 1997, and at first, it didn't appeal to Blockbuster's core clientele. Renting movies usually happened in person, and Netflix was all online. Plus, Netflix took a few days to deliver movies because selections came through the mail. Blockbuster could easily ignore Netflix because it didn't have the brick-and-mortar infrastructure needed to dominate the market at that time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOver time though, as streaming technology developed, Blockbuster's target clients were drawn toward Netflix. The same impulsiveness that made renting a movie right away more desirable than getting a movie a few days later translated into wanting to watch movies with a click of a mouse instead of going to a physical location to rent a DVD. Disruptive innovation technology, in this case, streaming, goes hand in hand with implementing innovation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What is an example of disruptive innovation?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"4c54784e-72e8-47ac-908e-9acbb0118a67\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EOnline learning is a technology to watch because it's reaching a population that in-person learning can't reach at a lower price point.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe main technologies to keep an eye on are the ones that tackle an underserved market and have the potential to expand their offerings to appeal to the mainstream.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESomething like&nbsp;\u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.christenseninstitute.org\u002Fblog\u002Fsorry-autonomous-vehicles-arent-disruptive-heres-why-it-matters\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Eautonomous vehicles\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, for example, can seem innovative, but they aren't disruptive according to the theory because they'll be quickly absorbed into existing industries. The incumbent advantage is strong.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe important thing to remember is that innovation does not always lead to disruption.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Are there any disruptive innovation technologies to keep an eye on?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"12f715c7-f870-4249-a445-b7d18d38dc81\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EChristensen, wrote another book in 2012 called \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.amazon.com\u002FHow-Will-Measure-Your-Life-ebook\u002Fdp\u002FB006ID0CH4"\u003E\u003Cem\u003EHow Will You Measure Your Life?\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. He wrote it after overcoming the same type of cancer that had claimed his father's life and he addresses questions of job satisfaction, personal relationships, and integrity.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EChristensen went to business school with some of the most well-known executives around, and found himself questioning why good people fall into not-good practices and gives advice on how to lead the best life possible.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm working my way through the book, inspired to read it after watching \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=tvos4nORf_Y"\u003EChristensen's TEDx Talk\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The praise for successful disruptive innovation often goes to the company, but what about the individual? The employees of disrupted industries feel the aftershocks of the process, but that doesn't always have to be so.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStrategically consider where you're allocating your time and how that aligns with your goals. How can you best develop your skills to make the mark you want on the world? The pursuit of achievement and immediate gratification is intoxicating, but that investment strategy leads to companies that fail and people who feel defeated.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs Christensen said in his talk:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe reason why successful companies fail is that they invest in things that provide the most immediate and tangible evidence of achievement. The reason why they have such a short time horizon is that they are run by people like you and I. And we then apply that very same thinking pattern in our personal lives, with sad results."&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDisruption theory is difficult to define \u003Ca href="https:\u002F\u002Fsloanreview.mit.edu\u002Fstrategy-forum\u002Fis-blockchain-a-disruptive-or-a-sustaining-innovation-what-experts-say\u002F" target="_blank"\u003Eand even experts don't agree on every interpretation of it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. It is all about the long haul, though. Having that long-term vision helps people and companies alike avoid temporary markers of success for long-term growth. 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She has years of reporting experience on a wide variety of tech-related topics and breaking news at various outlets like Digital Trends and Lifewire. Her work has been published on ABC News, Good Morning America, and Yahoo Finance. She is a graduate of Southern Illinois University where she majored in journalism.",profile:c,title:"Staff Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cp\u003EAndy Itzinger used to spend his days running his 30-seat pub in London. From managing a team of 10 people to running the financial costs of owning a building and onto being friendly with customers and recommending his favorite beers, Itzinger was sure he was in the right career. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"f0af1dbb-ebc4-4965-9581-f0f59d3eb408\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Ff0af1dbb-ebc4-4965-9581-f0f59d3eb408\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, after a smoking ban hit London pubs and his customer base started to dwindle, he decided to turn back to a career in tech as an IT developer. Though it's an unconventional path into the tech industry, Itzinger now works at Vertiv as a product manager. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESurprisingly, he said that many of the skillsets between running his bar and being a product manager in IT overlap.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"From an operational perspective, as a landlord, I had to plan for what the demand would be to ensure that the pub was well stocked with the right amount of food and beverages, as well as make sure everything was available and prepared for consumption,\" he said. That's not so different from forecasting demand for tech.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"The skills required in both roles are good, consultative service provision, market knowledge, industry experience, and quality products.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EItzinger is just one of many workers who have moved into the tech industry as it continues to grow rapidly and add more employment opportunities. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-hybrid-work-revolution-is-within-our-reach-its-time-to-decide-what-we-want\u002F#link=%7B%22linkText%22:%22The%20future%20of%20work:%20How%20everything%20changed%20and%20what's%20coming%20next%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-hybrid-work-revolution-is-within-our-reach-its-time-to-decide-what-we-want\u002F%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe future of work: How everything changed and what's coming next\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to a 2021 \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pwc.com\u002Fgx\u002Fen\u002Fissues\u002Fupskilling\u002Fhopes-and-fears.html\"\u003Estudy from PwC Global\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, 77% of workers are ready to learn new skills or completely retrain in a different field. And the tech industry is definitely one field that needs workers: the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cyberstates.org\u002Fpdf\u002FCompTIA_Cyberstates_2022.pdf\"\u003EComputing Technology Industry Association\u003C\u002Fa\u003E predicts that there will be 177,705 net new tech workers in 2022, which is more than 2% growth across the industry. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOlivia Hill was a freelance movie review writer before becoming a software developer at the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.softwareinstitute.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESoftware Institute\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Her degree was in journalism, but ultimately, there was a lack of opportunity and passion for her in that field, so she started to look for a career change once the pandemic hit and remembered how she enjoyed developing websites. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"ab643a34-a6bc-4202-a90d-dbe501712bdf\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fab643a34-a6bc-4202-a90d-dbe501712bdf\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"When I was doing my journalism degree at university, we did a digital platforms module. And as part of that, we were making our own websites through WordPress, but there were also some basic coding skills as part of that,\" she said. \"We did basic HTML and CSS, and at the time, I thought this was really fun.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShe took that memory of enjoying how to code and started looking at different coding boot camps, eventually finding one that was affordable for her. But most importantly, she enjoyed coding and saw herself being able to do this as a career. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"When I was first learning how to code, the kind of instant gratification of being able to write some very simple code and see the results of that on your screen straight away is a really amazing feeling,\" she said. \"It's a simple thing, but it's just so much fun.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe desire to want to learn is the number-one thing when it comes to switching industries mid-career. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"You've got to look at where you want to work within the tech industry, so you've got to have a little bit of a passion, in my mind, of what you want to do, be it cybersecurity, remote management, an engineer,\" Itzinger said. \"Then from there, it's actually matching up your skillset to what that job needs, and that might mean putting in additional work or going back to school or receiving a qualification online.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd it's not all about learning to code. Some of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flearntocodewith.me\u002Fposts\u002Ftech-skills-in-demand\u002F#soft-skills-that-can-help-your-technical-career\"\u003Etop soft skills\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (or skills useful for multiple industries) in the tech industry include customer service, sales, marketing, and communication. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESEE: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsoftware-development-is-changing-again-these-are-the-skills-companies-are-looking-for\u002F#link=%7B%22linkText%22:%22Software%20development%20is%20changing%20again.%20These%20are%20the%20skills%20companies%20are%20looking%20for%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsoftware-development-is-changing-again-these-are-the-skills-companies-are-looking-for\u002F%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESoftware development is changing again. These are the skills companies are looking for\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHill said that when switching careers as she did, it's important to remember that no one knows it all, especially in an ever-changing industry like tech. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It's impossible to know everything, and you can feel overwhelmed by how much information you feel you should know,\" she said. \"But when I came in [to the industry], I realized that if I can communicate with others effectively, that gave me a massive boost because I can ask for help when I need to and understand tasks and what I'm being asked to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe skills it takes to enter the tech industry are becoming more common as technology becomes intertwined into our everyday lives. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It's such a huge industry, and we need people to be trained with these skills,\" Hill said. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERead more from this special report: Tech skills - Upgrade your job\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fif-you-want-to-make-it-big-in-tech-these-non-tech-skills-are-essential\u002F#link=%7B%22linkText%22:%22Software%20skills%20will%20get%20you%20far,%20but%20you%20don't%20have%20to%20be%20a%20coder%20to%20make%20it%20big%20in%20tech%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fif-you-want-to-make-it-big-in-tech-these-non-tech-skills-are-essential\u002F%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESoftware skills will get you far, but you don't have to be a coder to make it big in tech\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fhow-to-get-promoted-five-ways-to-climb-the-ladder-and-have-a-successful-career\u002F#link=%7B%22linkText%22:%22How%20to%20get%20promoted:%20Five%20ways%20to%20climb%20the%20ladder%20and%20have%20a%20successful%20career%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fhow-to-get-promoted-five-ways-to-climb-the-ladder-and-have-a-successful-career\u002F%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to get promoted: Five ways to climb the ladder and have a successful career\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fupgrade-your-job\u002F#link=%7B%22linkText%22:%22Upgrade%20your%20job:%205%20ways%20to%20get%20that%20career%20boost%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fupgrade-your-job\u002F%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpgrade your job: 5 ways to get that career boost\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fwant-a-happy-team-at-work-make-sure-you-dont-forget-this-vital-ingredient\u002F#link=%7B%22linkText%22:%22Want%20a%20happy%20team%20at%20work?%20Make%20sure%20you%20don't%20forget%20this%20vital%20ingredient%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fwant-a-happy-team-at-work-make-sure-you-dont-forget-this-vital-ingredient\u002F%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D\"\u003EWant a happy team at work? Make sure you don't forget this vital ingredient\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fdevelopers-are-facing-burnout-heres-how-companies-are-trying-to-fix-it\u002F#link=%7B%22linkText%22:%22Developers%20are%20facing%20burnout.%20Here's%20how%20companies%20are%20trying%20to%20fix%20it%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fdevelopers-are-facing-burnout-heres-how-companies-are-trying-to-fix-it\u002F%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDevelopers are facing burnout. Here's how companies are trying to fix it\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2022-05-03 12:01:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"It's never too late to find your dream job - and the tech industry is a great place to start.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"f91671f0-586a-430a-964c-d843fae7109b",image:{id:"85a54814-8dd7-4af4-a239-547dc54a1dbd",filename:"istock-1192151072.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2021-01-14 10:55:16",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Young woman studying for upcoming exams in the evening at home.",credits:"Getty Images\u002FiStockphoto",caption:"\u003Cp\u003EFemale student taking notes while learning at night at home.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2021\u002F01\u002F14\u002F85a54814-8dd7-4af4-a239-547dc54a1dbd\u002Fistock-1192151072.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1254,height:836,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Education^Professional Development",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"i-used-to-run-a-pub-now-i-work-in-tech-career-changers-on-why-they-made-the-switch-to-it",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"'I used to run a pub, now I work in tech'. 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These are the 5 things that coders say keep them happy at work\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESimilar findings of burnout were uncovered by talent management software solutions provider Elmo. The company's recent \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Felmosoftware.com.au\u002Fresources\u002Fresearch-reports\u002Felmo-employee-sentiment-index-australia-period-jan-mar-22\u002F\"\u003Equarterly employee sentiment index report\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which captured how over 1,000 Australians feel about their jobs and their workplace, found burnout hit the highest levels at 46% between January and March 2022 -- up 34% compared to the corresponding quarterly report two years ago, before the COVID-19 pandemic. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe study found that about a third of workers are overwhelmed with the amount of work they have to do, while almost a quarter have taken on more responsibility at work. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EElmo CEO Danny Lessem highlighted the importance of businesses listening to staff. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It's really a question of really, really looking after your people, speaking to your people, and listening to them, and just to remember in the world of tech, people do what they do because they're passionate about it,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"This is the thing; you've got to ensure that you fill that passion as well. People want to learn, they want to contribute, and they want it to be sustainable – it's not just cutting code, it's not what people want.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInterestingly, Lessem said the study showed that, of the total who were feeling burnt out, 57% were generation Z versus 21% who were baby boomers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I'm not suggesting that baby boomers are tough as nails, but it's the changing perceptions of what employees are looking for in the workplace. Younger people have got much more complex needs in the workplace in terms of what excels them and what burns them out,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I think that employers need to be cognisant, particularly in tech where you have more Gen Z and millennials working in the sector, so they're even more acutely affected by the burnout.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EEasing the burden\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"ab643a34-a6bc-4202-a90d-dbe501712bdf\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fab643a34-a6bc-4202-a90d-dbe501712bdf\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor McLarty, part of the solution to alleviate the pressure and stress is to distribute the workload across the business by enabling employees outside of IT to integrate apps and data for themselves, noting that the move could also help accelerate transformation projects.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It's really about restructuring your whole organisation around digital business, so part of that is thinking about how do you get the business and IT teams closer together,\" he said. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"What we're finding is sometimes that pattern is emerging, without necessarily being intentional…where tech teams are popping up all over the business and that convergence is happening.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs McLarty puts it, some of the biggest shifts in history did not rely solely on a single team to make it successful, and digital transformation projects are no different. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I look back in history and when businesses went through these big shifts like moving from steam power to electricity, but also thinking about automotive production, mass production, it could never could have got to the levels that it did in the twentieth century without this division of labour and being able to mainstream the work,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I've always felt like this is just a big problem in the software industry, is we're always biasing towards those coders, and so more and more falls on their shoulders, and they get stressed and move around.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStephen Street, technology evangelist at Tableau, agreed that a skill such as data literacy, for instance, is something that can be shared with employees across the business, so that IT teams can concentrate on more meaningful work rather than just keeping the lights on for the business.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"If you can set up a platform which allows most people in the business to answer their own questions, then you no longer have to rely on key individuals to answer those queries, and what that does is, yes, it does remove some of that burden from them, but it also ensures those individuals aren't the ones consistently asked for answers,\" he said. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It means they're no longer doing repetitive work…but now they're working on more valuable aspects of the business, so that they feel they're contributing in a much more valued way.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EEmpowering the business\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFinance giant NAB is one company that has recognised the importance of boosting its skills base as part of its digital transformation journey. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2018, the company set up its \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fnabs-cloud-guild-giving-in-house-aws-training-to-combat-skills-shortage\u002F\"\u003Ein-house Cloud Guild\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to provide Amazon Web Services skills training to its entire business – from beginners to developers. Since launch, NAB has trained over 7,000 employees with cloud-computing skills and delivered over 2,700 cloud certifications, which the bank claims is one of the highest levels in the southern hemisphere. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Our efforts to provide ongoing training and development play a significant role, not only to close that digital divide, but also to ensure that our people are doing meaningful, fulfilling work that is sustainable for the digital future,\" said NAB personal banking executive CIO, Ana Cammaroto.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Cloud computing is clearly becoming the dominant technology platform and our people need and want to have the relevant skills to deliver for our customers. 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Try using this often underrated skill\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Cammaroto, the competition for talent is so fierce these days, especially with tech and digital roles, it was necessary for the bank to continue to provide training and development, even for those who are already working in the field. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"In addition to internally run programs, engineers at NAB have access to almost all major external digital-learning platforms so they can complement their NAB development journey with self-paced courses from industry-recognised companies,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"So while we're seeing demand for skills increase, at the same time we're seeing record numbers of colleagues opting in to new training – there is a clear thirst for knowledge from our engineers. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"We're also seeing increasing participation outside of traditional tech roles who are looking to join a career in tech – a trend that we're accommodating through a number of initiatives including our 'Return to Work' program. This IT-focused program encourages people who have had a two-year or longer career hiatus to return to the workforce and leverage our learning and development offerings to upskill or even retrain.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERead more from this special report: Tech skills - Upgrade your job\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fif-you-want-to-make-it-big-in-tech-these-non-tech-skills-are-essential\u002F#link=%7B%22linkText%22:%22Software%20skills%20will%20get%20you%20far,%20but%20you%20don't%20have%20to%20be%20a%20coder%20to%20make%20it%20big%20in%20tech%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fif-you-want-to-make-it-big-in-tech-these-non-tech-skills-are-essential\u002F%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESoftware skills will get you far, but you don't have to be a coder to make it big in tech\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fi-used-to-run-a-pub-now-i-work-in-tech-career-changers-on-why-they-made-the-switch-to-it\u002F#link=%7B%22linkText%22:%22'I%20used%20to%20run%20a%20pub,%20now%20I%20work%20in%20tech'.%20Career%20changers%20on%20why%20they%20made%20the%20switch%20to%20IT%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fi-used-to-run-a-pub-now-i-work-in-tech-career-changers-on-why-they-made-the-switch-to-it\u002F%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E'I used to run a pub, now I work in tech'. Career changers on why they made the switch to IT\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fhow-to-get-promoted-five-ways-to-climb-the-ladder-and-have-a-successful-career\u002F#link=%7B%22linkText%22:%22How%20to%20get%20promoted:%20Five%20ways%20to%20climb%20the%20ladder%20and%20have%20a%20successful%20career%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fhow-to-get-promoted-five-ways-to-climb-the-ladder-and-have-a-successful-career\u002F%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to get promoted: Five ways to climb the ladder and have a successful career\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fupgrade-your-job\u002F#link=%7B%22linkText%22:%22Upgrade%20your%20job:%205%20ways%20to%20get%20that%20career%20boost%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fupgrade-your-job\u002F%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpgrade your job: 5 ways to get that career boost\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fwant-a-happy-team-at-work-make-sure-you-dont-forget-this-vital-ingredient\u002F#link=%7B%22linkText%22:%22Want%20a%20happy%20team%20at%20work?%20Make%20sure%20you%20don't%20forget%20this%20vital%20ingredient%22,%22target%22:%22_blank%22,%22href%22:%22https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fwant-a-happy-team-at-work-make-sure-you-dont-forget-this-vital-ingredient\u002F%22,%22role%22:%22standard%22,%22absolute%22:%22%22%7D\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWant a happy team at work? 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Vaughan-Nichols is a freelance writer and technology analyst. Besides ZDNET, he works with Foundry (Formerly IDG Communications), The Register, The New Stack, and Cathey Communications. He does not own stocks or other investments in any technology company.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"e0bc00a5-540b-41f1-8c5e-84c5f2fc254d\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Stack Overflow\" data-image-alt-text=\"key-v2-promo-shot-2048x1366.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"key-v2-promo-shot-2048x1366.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2022-05-05 08:00:33.000000\" data-image-width=\"2048\" data-image-height=\"1366\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you're a programmer, you already know about Stack Overflow. It's a developer site where questions about all languages and problems are asked and answered. Every programmer uses it and knows \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fjavascript.plainenglish.io\u002F25-more-stackoverflow-programming-jokes-that-all-devs-can-relate-to-ebc2f9c11ca3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ejokes about developers who cobble their programs together from Stack Overflow answers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.  But, how did it rise to the top? In an interview, Prashanth Chandrasekar, Stack Overflow's CEO, answered this question and many more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fcomputers-tech\u002Fwhat-is-stack-overflow\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat is Stack Overflow? A forum for all who code\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"b9884ac2-b22c-475e-895d-c11ee1725a7d\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fb9884ac2-b22c-475e-895d-c11ee1725a7d\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESJVN:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E So, for my readers who don't know Stack Overflow, can you tell me about the site?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPC:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Stack Overflow is so popular because it has about 50 million questions and answers on every possible technology topic. Everything from programming languages like Python to scripting languages like JavaScript to cloud technologies like AWS and so on. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESJVN:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Of course, there's nothing new about answering programming questions. In a way, Stack Overflow is a direct descendant of Usenet group FAQs such as those on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fc-faq.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecomp.lang.c\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which began in the 1980s. Since then, there have been other efforts to answer developer questions. But, you are so much more successful than anyone else. How did you do it?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPC:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E  It's all thanks to the brilliance of our founders, Joel Spolsky, and Jeff Atwood, who created fast, automatic social management tools in 2008. They also brought together a community, and that's where they were really brilliant. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fprogramming-languages-how-a-team-of-developers-at-microsoft-are-helping-make-python-faster\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow a team of developers at Microsoft are helping make Python faster\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey enable people to lock in on a subject so that we can equally share the pain. As a former developer, I recognize the pain of writing code. It was extremely painful to wake up in the morning trying to debug your code when you had a close parenthesis missing, and all you had was a textbook in front of you, and that didn't really help. Everybody has been there. Stack Overflow made it easy for developers to help each other. I think this is really the secret sauce. It all came together by making it easy for the community to help each other. The company was a shepherd and established the ground rules, the recognition systems, and the badges. But foundationally, it's the community.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESJVN:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E That's a very open-source community thought.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPC:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E True. But, in contrast to other companies, where things are very subjective on forums, discussion boards, and social media sites, we are basically a very objective place. And the way we've done that is through gamification on the platform. That distinction is important because we always acknowledge the right answer, so when programmers need the right answer at the right time in their workflow, they know they can count on us. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESJVN:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E So, in 2022, how popular \"objectively\" is Stack Overflow?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPC:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E We serve about 100 million monthly visitors worldwide, making us one of the most popular websites in the world. I think we are in the top 50 of all websites in the world by traffic. Over the past 14 years, the site's been accessed about 50 billion times. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe're so popular because we have about 50 million questions and answers on every possible tech topic. It's all about empowering the world to develop technology through collective knowledge. Another reason we have so many visitors and members is that our public community platform is free and available to everybody worldwide.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESJVN:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E So, how does Stack Overflow make money since the service is free?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPC:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E As a function of being a very popular website, we have a thriving ad business. But, we also have a major product line.  That's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fstackoverflow.co\u002Fteams\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EStack Overflow for Teams\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)  business. This is a private version of Stack Overflow that companies use internally to share knowledge and collaborate. It doesn't handle just code questions. It also covers such issues as holidays and vacation policies. It keeps all your internal company information up-to-date, in one place. It's very popular. We have 15,000 customers. That covers everybody, from Microsoft with 100,000 users, to small businesses. While it's a new line, it's already become Stack Overflow's primary revenue driver.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESJVN:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Why are people willing to pay for it when they can use the service for free? Is it business intellectual property (IP) issues? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPC:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Exactly. The private version of Stack Overflow is for IP issues. Companies like Microsoft, come to us and say, \"hey, you know, we love your public platform and the power of your secret sauce and all of that, but a lot of what we want to share is very proprietary to our company; we'd rather not have this IP floating around.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESJVN: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ELately, there's been a lot of talk about programmers being replaced by \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Flow-code-no-code-market-keeps-growing-portending-shifts-in-technology-roles\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eno-code, low-code\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fis-github-copilots-code-legal-ethically-right\u002F\"\u003EAI-driven pair programming with GitHub Copilot\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Personally, I don't buy it. If you go through all the trouble of describing something, so well, so perfectly to an AI, or a machine learning model that it can then program it, what you've really done with creating that description is writing a program. But, let's hear your take on it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Flow-code-and-no-code-are-making-developers-jobs-better-in-two-ways\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELow-code and no-code are making developers' jobs better in two ways\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPC:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Over the years, there have many, many tools, trying to democratize software development. That's a very positive thing. I actually love the fact that programming is becoming easier to do with these onramps. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI was speaking at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.salesforce.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESalesforce\u003C\u002Fa\u003E recently, and they've got people in sales organizations writing workflows, and that's low code. You've got all these folks who are not software engineers that are creating their own automations and applications.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, there is this trade-off.  If you're making software easier to build, you're sacrificing things like customizability and a deeper understanding of how this code actually works. Back in the day, you might remember \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fdownload\u002Fdetails.aspx?id=8139\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft FrontPage\u003C\u002Fa\u003E [an early HTML web page editor] as an example of that. You were limited to certain basic things, but you could get web work done. So similarly, these tools will work for general use cases. But, if they do that, without learning the fundamental principles of code, they will inevitably have some sort of a limit. For example, having to fix something that broke, I think they're going to be really dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, I think it's important, and I'm a believer. It's a great way to get people engaged, excited, and started. But you got to know what you're building. Access to sites like Stack Overflow help, but with more people learning as they're building, it's essential to make learning resources accessible at every stage of their journey. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESJVN:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E It's not just the SalesForces of the world, is it? For example, any bank today not doing significant programming or development work is in trouble. It's really pretty much true of almost any business you can name now. As Marc Andreessen said, \"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wsj.com\u002Farticles\u002FSB10001424053111903480904576512250915629460\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESoftware is eating the world\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\" But some businesses are still very conservative. They still look for degrees, and they still look for certifications. Is Stack Overflow considering any kind of certification? Particularly, as you just mentioned, since it's so easy now for people to step in and start programming. But then there's that big step from \"Yes, I got it to work,\" but now \"I have to maintain it for users using it in ways I never dreamed of.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPC:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E  \"It's very much part of our vision for our company. We see Stack Overflow going from collective knowledge to collective learning. Having all the information is fine and dandy, but are you learning? Now, that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fstack-overflow-sold-to-europes-prosus-for-1-8bn\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewe're part of Prosus's edtech division\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, we're very much looking forward to offering educational opportunities. Just as today, we can get knowledge to developers at the right place and time, we think we can deliver learning at just the right place and time. We believe we can make a huge impact with education and by potentially getting into the certification game. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fwhy-do-81-of-tech-employers-still-require-job-candidates-to-have-college-degrees\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhy do 81% of tech employers still require job candidates to have college degrees?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"27cb5e76-106b-4b58-bf82-0e006cc8305e\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F27cb5e76-106b-4b58-bf82-0e006cc8305e\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESJVN:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Some of the open-source nonprofits are moving into education as well. The \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linuxfoundation.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELinux Foundation\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, in particular, has been moving here with the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftraining.linuxfoundation.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELF Training and Certification programs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Are you exploring that? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPC:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E This is very much part of our vision. We have a capability called \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fstackoverflow.com\u002Fcollectives\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecollectives on Stack Overflow\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. These enable companies and open-source organizations to build sub-communities. I can't go any deeper into our plans since it's very early days.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESJVN:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Interesting! I look forward to hearing more. How do you feel about the state of Stack Overflow today? And, where else may Stack Overflow be going?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPC:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E We're in a very blessed situation. We see trends before other people see trends, and so we had the ability to really make a big impact. We're extending our services to better cover what people care about. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe're also in the business of creating great developer experiences, both in terms of the third-party platforms as well as in the context of our website and services. For example, our capabilities can be integrated right within the workflow. It's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fstackoverflow.co\u002Fteams\u002Fintegrations\u002Fgithub\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eintegrated with GitHub\u003C\u002Fa\u003E; it's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fstackoverflow.co\u002Fteams\u002Fintegrations\u002Fjira\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eintegrated with JIRA\u003C\u002Fa\u003E; and it's \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fstackoverflow.co\u002Fteams\u002Fintegrations\u002Fslack\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eintegrated with Slack\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fstackoverflow.co\u002Fteams\u002Fintegrations\u002Fmicrosoft-teams\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMicrosoft Teams\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESJVN:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Finally, what's hot now on Stack Overflow? What topics are jumping out in the community?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fstack-overflow-cto-from-bootstrapped-to-scaling-one-of-the-webs-biggest-properties\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStack Overflow CTO: From bootstrapped to scaling one of the web's biggest properties\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPC:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Cloud technical questions have increased substantially, rising probably about 50% year over year over the past 10 years. That's number one. That includes much more, interest in native AWS, Microsoft Azure, and  Google Cloud. Related to this is an increase in interest in containerization and cloud-native services. They've increased by 70%. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdocker-101-why-you-should-be-using-containers\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDocker\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fkubernetes-is-more-than-orchestration-its-shifting-power-to-app-developers-and-owners\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKubernetes\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, in particular, are not very far from that. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Ffinance\u002Fblockchain\u002Fthe-blockchain-explained-for-non-engineers\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlockchain\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, whether or not you believe in crypto, is hot. Finally, questions around \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-machine-learning-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emachine learning\u003C\u002Fa\u003E are up significantly. Open-source compiler languages and frameworks and Python jump out. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESecurity is being built into users' workflow. That's an increased concern, for sure. And I think it's happening in the context of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdevsecops-what-it-is-and-how-it-can-help-you-innovate-in-cybersecurity\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDevSecOps\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESJVN:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Thank you for your time.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPC:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Absolutely. Thanks again so much for your thoughtful questions. We'll keep you posted on any announcements that you'll be making on some of the topics.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"e539\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today - US\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\" data-description=\"Don't miss a thing. 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She specializes in synthetic media, generative AI, and the impact of tech on journalism. Radhika holds a Masters in Creative Publishing and Critical Journalism from The New School.",profile:c,title:"Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"127eb88e-3776-4f87-b3c0-35e258a2ee00\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"gremlin\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"gettyimages-1149151754\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1149151754.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F01\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEducation company Pearson has teamed up with Microsoft to upskill workers for the next era of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eartificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (AI).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn Tuesday, the two companies \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.prnewswire.com\u002Fnews-releases\u002Fpearson-and-microsoft-announce-multi-year-partnership-to-transform-the-future-of-learning-and-work-with-ai-302350602.html?tc=eml_cleartime\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eannounced\u003C\u002Fa\u003E a partnership to create \"a series of copilots, agents and AI tools targeted at helping people develop skills,\" according to a Pearson representative. The idea behind the partnership is to supercharge Pearson's learning tool acumen with Microsoft Azure Cloud, which will help Pearson scale its AI.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fpearson-launches-new-ai-certification-with-focus-on-practical-use-in-the-workplace\u002F\"\u003EPearson launches new AI certification - with focus on practical use in the workplace\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EReaching more learners than ever before\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft will build on its current use of Pearson VUE, the company's certification platform, providing more people with the opportunity to access existing certifications through 2029.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Partnering with Microsoft means we can reach more learners than ever before,\" Pearson CEO Omar Abbosh said in the release. \"By blending Microsoft's AI leadership and Pearson's trusted enterprise skilling and learning services, we can bring enterprise learners precisely what they need to forge ahead in their careers and help them to realize the life they imagine.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe partnership will also benefit Pearson employees internally, who will use Microsoft 365 Copilot globally.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-free-ai-training-from-ibm-could-boost-your-resume-in-10-hours\u002F\"\u003EThis free AI training from IBM could boost your resume in 10 hours\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen asked, Pearson did not elaborate on the nature of the copilots or upskilling tools, only that they \"will help workers and employers identify and build the skills needed for new and enhanced roles in an AI-driven world.\" The companies framed the partnership as a way for organizations to develop employee skills in a professional world where the common use of AI is an expectation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPearson did not share any specifics on price or availability of the new certifications, which the company says will develop in the coming months. You can learn more about current Microsoft resources \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fc212.net\u002Fc\u002Flink\u002F?t=0&l=en&o=4340162-1&h=576796374&u=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2Faiskillsnavigator&a=AI+Skills+Navigator+page\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and Pearson's generative AI certificate \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fpearson-launches-new-ai-certification-with-focus-on-practical-use-in-the-workplace\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2025-01-16 17:17:59",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The list of AI certifications keeps growing. Here's the latest from Pearson and Microsoft.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"edc28dab-310d-4e76-ad1f-b1f65b0f4c24",image:{id:"127eb88e-3776-4f87-b3c0-35e258a2ee00",filename:"gettyimages-1149151754.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2025-01-16 15:09:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"gettyimages-1149151754",credits:"gremlin\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F01\u002F16\u002F127eb88e-3776-4f87-b3c0-35e258a2ee00\u002Fgettyimages-1149151754.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"microsoft-and-education-company-pearson-partner-on-new-ai-upskilling-initiative",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Microsoft and education company Pearson partner on new AI upskilling initiative",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"863fe219-de4d-4c2d-9e95-55e19301075a",slug:"education",name:"Education",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"959fd179-8245-11e3-b21f-14feb5ca9861",username:"joemckendrick",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Joe",lastName:"McKendrick",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"aadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae",filename:"joe-mckendrick.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-01-11 16:46:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F11\u002Faadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae\u002Fjoe-mckendrick.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Joe McKendrick is an author and independent analyst who tracks the impact of information technology on management and markets. He has also served as co-chair of the annual AI Summit in New York since 2021. He has authored numerous research reports in partnership with Forbes Insights and Unisphere Research, a division of Information Today, Inc. Joe speaks frequently on AI, cloud, data, and enterprise computing topics at industry events and Webcasts. In a previous life, Joe served as director of the Administrative Management Society (AMS), an international professional association advancing knowledge within the IT and business management fields. He is a graduate of Temple University.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0648d12a-b7ad-47e0-b313-9905f0b38400\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"J Studios\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"money\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1391530834.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F01\u002F14\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProfessionals and managers working directly with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F#link={\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eartificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (AI) solutions are seeing their compensation shoot upward. These workers also experience greater job satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's the word from Dice's latest tech salaries \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dice.com\u002Ftechnologists\u002Febooks\u002Ftech-salary-report\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ereport\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, based on the responses of 2,835 tech professionals conducted in the fall of 2024. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-fastest-growing-jobs-in-the-ai-powered-economy\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe fastest-growing jobs in the AI-powered economy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EMore opportunities\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe research also shows how tech workplaces are evolving. Women respondents, who trailblazed in a male-dominated field, say that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwomen-to-outpace-men-in-gen-ai-use-by-2025-research-predicts\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eopportunities and workplace cultures\u003C\u002Fa\u003E have opened up. Female professionals who have worked in tech for more than two decades are 1.5 times more likely than men to say tech culture has improved over the past 20 years (64% versus 46%).\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ESalary and rate increases\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe average technology professional now earns $112,521 a year across all disciplines, reflecting a 1.2% year-on-year increase. IT executives and managers lead the pack by a wide margin, earning almost $170,000 annually on average. Developers tend to earn close to $130,000 annually. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere are the average annual earnings by job title: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIT management (CEO, CIO, CTO, VP, and director): $168,345\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESoftware developer: $128,386\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProject manager: $121,237\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOther IT: $114,423\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBusiness analyst\u002Fintelligence analyst: $102,500\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EQA engineer\u002Ftester: $96,917\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESystems administrator: $93,783\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EData analyst: $83,990\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIT support: $67,746\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHelpdesk technician\u002Fcomputer or desktop support specialist: $57,234\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the same time, salaries and rates of increase vary considerably by specific skill areas. It comes as no surprise that compensation for AI and cloud-related skills is rising quickly. Salaries for people skilled in natural language processing rose 21% over the past year, followed by increases for those with Amazon and AWS-related capabilities. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F15-ways-ai-saved-me-time-at-work-in-2024-and-how-i-plan-to-use-it-in-2025\u002F\"\u003E15 ways AI saved me time at work in 2024 - and how I plan to use it in 2025\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere are the skills that had the largest average salary increases over the past year: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENatural language processing: $131,621 (+21%)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAWS CodeWhisperer: $117,821 (+16%)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAmazon Redshift: $134,103 (+15%)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBigQuery: $120,434 (+15%)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECOBOL: $130,243 (+15%)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERuby: $136,920 (+13%)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAI: $130,277 (+12%)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBlockchain: $113,143 (+12%)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOracle eBusiness: $121,227 (+12%)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EApplication delivery: $123,336 (+11%)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOverall, AI skills command nearly an 18% premium over other tech roles. \"We expect to see managers and executives at the top of the salary charts,\" the survey authors said. \"The arrival of artificial intelligence as a critical business capability is creating another significant compensation disparity within tech roles.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-ethics-is-becoming-ais-biggest-challenge\u002F\"\u003EWhy ethics is becoming AI's biggest challenge\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe report authors said professionals in senior roles are more likely to be involved in AI work, which partially explains the disparity in salaries. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHigher job satisfaction\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETech professionals involved in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-isnt-the-next-big-thing-heres-what-is\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAI initiatives\u003C\u002Fa\u003E also have \"notably higher job satisfaction compared to their counterparts, even when controlling for salary levels,\" the Dice team said in their analysis. \"This satisfaction gap persists even as non-AI focused roles see salary increases, suggesting that involvement in AI work may offer intangible benefits beyond monetary compensation.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgenerative-ai-is-now-an-must-have-tool-for-technology-professionals\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGenerative AI is now a must-have tool for technology professionals\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe good news is the Dice authors said that high wages aren't the preserve of AI masters: \"Keep in mind that you don't need to necessarily master the nuances of deep learning; for many in the tech industry, getting a solid handle on prompt engineering is more than enough to unlock the benefits of AI.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe Goldilocks Zone\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe survey also suggests a \"Goldilocks Zone\" for job hopping -- not too frequently, not too static, but a more rewarding middle ground. Professionals who changed jobs six to nine times over their careers showed the highest earning potential, with average salaries reaching approximately $142,000. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeanwhile, professionals who changed jobs 10 or more times saw a decline in average compensation. The authors said this drop indicates that \"excessive job hopping might eventually impact earning potential. Strategic job changes -- neither too few nor too many -- may be the best pattern for salary growth.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile perspectives on workplace culture vary, \"the sense of improved gender equity and remote work flexibility is reshaping tech workplaces in ways that would have been hard to imagine two decades ago,\" the survey's authors said. \"These mixed responses from seasoned tech professionals tell an important story: we are making progress, but there is still work to do.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2025-01-14 13:17:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"A new tech salaries report suggests that working with AI boosts both pay and satisfaction - but it also cautions that excessive job hopping can work against you.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"8cb6162f-2068-41ec-a037-e09f845dc35b",image:{id:"0648d12a-b7ad-47e0-b313-9905f0b38400",filename:"gettyimages-1391530834.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2025-01-14 13:11:42",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"money",credits:"J Studios\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F01\u002F14\u002F0648d12a-b7ad-47e0-b313-9905f0b38400\u002Fgettyimages-1391530834.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Work Life^Productivity",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"these-tech-skills-drove-the-biggest-salary-increases-over-the-past-year",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"These tech skills drove the biggest salary increases over the past year",topic:{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"35e7efdb-10d7-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Mark Samuels",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Mark",lastName:"Samuels",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"a31d923b-7b4c-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",filename:"marksamuels.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2014-11-18 11:27:16",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2014\u002F11\u002F18\u002Fa31d923b-7b4c-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57\u002Fmarksamuels.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Mark Samuels is a business journalist specialising in IT leadership issues. Formerly editor at CIO Connect and features editor of Computing, he has written for various organisations, including the Economist Intelligence Unit, The Guardian, The Times, The Sunday Times and Times Higher Education.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributor",bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"fc13fe22-bd82-4617-a4d6-57d5d2b1109c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Eugene Mymrin\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"gettyimages-1950805446.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1950805446.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBusiness leaders recognize that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdata-is-the-missing-piece-of-the-ai-puzzle-heres-how-to-start-filling-the-gap\u002F\"\u003Estrong foundations\u003C\u002Fa\u003E are essential for any company exploiting \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\"\u003Eartificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (AI). Your business could jeopardize the whole project if it doesn't sort its data strategy before explorations begin. In short, if you put garbage in, you'll get garbage out.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-level-up-your-job-in-the-emerging-ai-economy\u002F\"\u003EHow to level up your job in the emerging AI economy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo how can professionals create the foundations to help their organization \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffive-ways-to-use-ai-responsibly\u002F\"\u003Euse AI safely and successfully\u003C\u002Fa\u003E? Three business leaders detail their top tips for building an effective strategy for exploiting emerging technology.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E1. Put your people first\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClaire Thompson\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Furldefense.com\u002Fv3\u002F__https:\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fclaire-thompson-dataanalytics\u002F__;!!BfIZgRvxoUc!h_XI6sWGT8fbTLYbfFvT_5MykIETDJmfXeO_Veq0hDr84T68ym_x03BLP78Gg1wTrD0XFLsFLqV6BqJtjR_UhdkvqQ$\"\u003E,\u003C\u002Fa\u003E group chief data and analytics officer at insurance giant L&G, said a strategic approach to information is crucial for any company that wants to innovate: \"I always say data foundations are important for whatever you do next.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShe told ZDNET that strong foundational elements link rules and regulations to dollars and cents.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Make it clear how the data strategy will drive tangible value -- why is it important, for example, that your email addresses are up to date and accurate so that you can do targeted digital communications?\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThompson recognized that many people don't want to get bogged down in a long-term strategic plan that defines the technology, processes, people, and rules required to manage information assets. However, she said the planning stage is critical to reaping the benefits of technologies like AI.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I can understand why people might say governance is boring,\" she said. \"But in today's digital organizations, where people want to do straight-through processing, it becomes even more critical that your data is good quality. So, all roads are leading to governance.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-your-business-can-best-exploit-ai-tell-your-board-these-4-things\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow your business can best exploit AI: Tell your board these 4 things\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne key element of Thompson's strategy at L&G is a close working relationship between her data team and the IT department. Effective collaboration relies on clarity about the skills each party brings to the relationship.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"You need a hand-in-glove partnership. Technology is hugely important to what we do in the data space, and we can't do our work without the cloud environments, the data warehousing, and the tooling. Data is held in all the applications that the IT team maintains,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F3-ways-to-help-your-staff-use-generative-ai-confidently-and-productively\u002F\"\u003E3 ways to help your staff use generative AI confidently and productively\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"We're trying to ensure we do data quality by design. That's about ensuring we embed the design philosophy into our core systems. The more you can do that work, the more it stops the ripple effect of poor data quality further down the line and prevents any remediation effort.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThompson said the data they collect will push customer experiences in new directions: \"How do we start to build personalization into our mobile applications? How do we start to build that into our asset management? How can you automate trades and use AI to support that process?\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E2. Master your transactional data\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJon Grainger, CTO at the legal firm DWF, said there's no time like the present when it comes to creating a data strategy. Smart business leaders focus on the foundational elements for data use long before they think about how to exploit AI and machine learning.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I always say the best time for a data strategy is four years ago,\" he said. \"It's a supertanker piece of work. Ultimately, there aren't many shortcuts. There is a view that says, 'Well, if it's going to take that long, why bother?' And I think that's why many folks haven't been able to get to grips with their data.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGrainger told ZDNET he wants his firm to build a reputation for delivering great experiences through a digital transformation -- and a data strategy is a crucial component of that approach. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-digital-transformation-everything-you-need-to-know-about-how-technology-is-changing-business\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWhat is digital transformation? Everything you need to know\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe joined DWF in late 2022 and enacted a new strategy based on cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) products and open application programming (API) interfaces. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EData at the firm covers a range of entities, such as cases, partners, clients, and internal business processes, including billing and financials.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"The data strategy is all about ensuring transactional data -- the source of truth -- is mastered in those sections.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F98-of-small-firms-are-using-ai-tools-to-punch-above-their-weight\u002F\"\u003E98% of small firms are using AI tools to 'punch above their weight'\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe aim is to help the organization move quickly but not to the detriment of quality or cost.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Each SaaS product has a clear identity on the enterprise map,\" Grainger said, explaining the fine points of his data strategy. \"That identity is driven by the data you master in each area.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe said the \"absolute minimum requirement\" to get onto the firm's target architecture is well-developed APIs that DWF can access and use.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGrainger said SnapLogic technology ensures a solid and reliable connection between services, API, and users.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fagile-development-can-unlock-the-power-of-generative-ai-heres-how\u002F\"\u003EAgile development can unlock the power of generative AI - here's how\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Invariably, you'll get 15 different spellings of a particular address, and the technology can see that pattern and correct it,\" he said. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It can also do something called enrichment. So it might take someone's reference, go off to an API, come back, and say, 'This is the right information.'\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGrainger said the data strategy also focuses on the models DWF creates to answer its key business questions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn combination with the firm's concentration on SaaS products and APIs, the business has solid foundations to explore emerging technology.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It turns out you're setting yourself up pretty well for generative AI if you've got all those elements in your data strategy.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E3. Work with your industry peers\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENic Granger, director of corporate and CFO at North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA), said a great data strategy goes beyond internal working practices and spans organizational boundaries.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENSTA collects data from the oil and gas sector. Granger's team has created digital platforms that allow industry, government, academia, or other interested parties to access data openly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs part of that work, she chairs the Offshore Energy Digital Strategy Group (DSG), a specialist body formed in late 2022 to create a collaborative effort across UK public bodies that deal with data collection in oil, gas, and renewables.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffuture-of-computing-must-be-more-sustainable-even-as-ai-demand-fuels-energy-use\u002F\"\u003EThe future of computing must be more sustainable, even as AI demand fuels energy use\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It was recognized that we needed a cohesive digital data strategy across the offshore energy sector,\" she told ZDNET. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"There were good pockets of excellence across the industry in data management and digital technologies, but they weren't necessarily talking together. So that was a big priority for us.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to UK government departments, the DSG is supported by other contributors, including the Open Data Institute and Technology Leadership Board.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-fall-of-intel-how-gen-ai-helped-dethrone-a-giant-and-transform-computing-as-we-know-it\u002F\"\u003EThe fall of Intel: How gen AI helped dethrone a giant and transform computing as we know it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGranger said this collaborative approach has paid dividends: \"We've got the data strategy now, and it's about working on three key streams of work.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe first stream focuses on data, standards, and principles: \"Making sure the underlying quality of the data is good because we're all working on the same basis.\" The second stream looks to create common data toolkits and interoperability, said Granger.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It shouldn't matter if you're working in an offshore energy company or on a project in an oil and gas company, you should have data that's useable across the platforms. That work is all about, 'How do you get that data from A to B without duplication?'\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-best-ai-for-coding\u002F\"\u003EThe best AI for coding in 2024\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe third workstream focuses on cross-sector digitalization: \"That's about ensuring the data and digital skills are there across the industry, and ensuring the sector complies with cybersecurity best practice.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith these data foundations in place, it's much easier to start thinking about how to make the most of emerging technologies.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Our focus is on ensuring we're making the data accessible and in the right formats for others to use AI and machine learning,\" said Granger.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-12-03 14:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Explorations into artificial intelligence must first establish a strong base. 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Here are 3 strategies executives employ",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0feec2d0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"big-data",name:"Big Data",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"959fd179-8245-11e3-b21f-14feb5ca9861",username:"joemckendrick",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Joe",lastName:"McKendrick",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"aadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae",filename:"joe-mckendrick.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-01-11 16:46:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F11\u002Faadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae\u002Fjoe-mckendrick.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Joe McKendrick is an author and independent analyst who tracks the impact of information technology on management and markets. He has also served as co-chair of the annual AI Summit in New York since 2021. He has authored numerous research reports in partnership with Forbes Insights and Unisphere Research, a division of Information Today, Inc. Joe speaks frequently on AI, cloud, data, and enterprise computing topics at industry events and Webcasts. In a previous life, Joe served as director of the Administrative Management Society (AMS), an international professional association advancing knowledge within the IT and business management fields. He is a graduate of Temple University.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9df9ff2e-8f7e-441b-96ab-7a489bdc0c6f\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Constantine Johnny\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"light bulbs\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1337749377-1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F10\u002F14\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EArtificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-data-skills-gap-keeps-getting-bigger-heres-how-one-company-is-filling-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edata analytics skills\u003C\u002Fa\u003E are in hot demand but cannot deliver business success in isolation. Domain expertise is vital to success, so professionals \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fif-you-want-a-career-in-ai-start-with-these-5-steps\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Easpiring to a career in AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E must extend their learning beyond technology.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's the word from Tendü Yogurtçu, PhD, chief technology officer at Precisely, who advocates for such expanded roles.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F3-ways-to-build-strong-data-foundations-for-ai-implementation-according-to-business-leaders\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E3 ways to build strong data foundations for AI implementation, according to business leaders\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"We need more people to run AI, but also we need more people to pair with those AI and data skills with domain-specific skills,\" she said to ZDNET at Precisely's recent Trust 24 event at Drexel University in Philadelphia. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"In order to harness the best language models -- whether small or large -- we need to have domain experts who can provide that deep expertise, to make the most trusted outcome.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShe said to think about an insurance company that manages location data, suggesting \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-skills-or-ai-enhanced-skills-what-employers-need-could-depend-on-you\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAI skills\u003C\u002Fa\u003E alone will not add value to this data: \"Eighty percent of data has a location attribute. If you are an insurance company, and you are trying to price with the right risk levels, it's very important to understand the property boundaries, the difference between two properties, and whether you are close to the water line to make an assessment.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-level-up-your-job-in-the-emerging-ai-economy\u002F\"\u003EHow to level up your job in the emerging AI economy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELikewise, AI and technology skills alone will not deliver success in healthcare, where deep domain expertise in medical procedures is required. AI skills alone also cannot deliver success in financial analysis or factory assembly. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis situation explains why Yogurtçu urged professionals or students seeking careers in AI and related technologies to add another area of expertise. Industry experts agree that members of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgenerative-ai-now-requires-developers-to-stretch-cross-functionally-heres-why\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAI teams need a cross-section of both business and technical skills\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"In the case of AI-suggested outputs, there is potential for contextual misunderstanding, biased results, or hallucinations,\" Junaid Saiyed, CTO at Alation, told ZDNET. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-your-business-can-best-exploit-ai-tell-your-board-these-4-things\u002F\"\u003EHow your business can best exploit AI: Tell your board these 4 things\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It is essential to have domain experts or humans in the loop to verify AI suggestions -- an approach aptly summarized as 'Machine Suggested, Human Verified.' Effective human oversight requires clear monitoring roles and transparency in AI models for easy interpretation.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe domain expert or user \"with the most knowledge about a situation or initiative should have the authority to overrule or reverse AI decisions,\" said Saiyed. \"However, it is essential that anyone within the organization can highlight issues through a transparent governance process to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis requirement for a blend of domain expertise and AI skills was recently highlighted in an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.accenture.com\u002Fus-en\u002Finsights\u002Fstrategic-managed-services\u002Freinvent-operations-with-genai\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eanalysis\u003C\u002Fa\u003E by consultant Accenture. While \"machines automate and augment human work for major business processes,\" organizations can employ an \"internal talent marketplace for on-demand collaboration, where dynamic project teams can rotate on and off projects as per strategic needs.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Accenture authors recommended that companies keep evolving technology and domain-specific roles to move forward. The key to this approach is implementing a domain-centric approach to data modernization. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F3-ways-to-help-your-staff-use-generative-ai-confidently-and-productively\u002F\"\u003E3 ways to help your staff use generative AI confidently and productively\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Reinvention-ready companies have centralized data governance and a domain-centric view of data modernization,\" they stated. \"This creates a strong data foundation that is ready for AI-led reinvention.\" Part of this process is ensuring \"people have a clear understanding of how to create, handle, and consume data.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe analysis also said it's important to \"put people at the center of reinvention,\" the Accenture authors urged. \"In the age of AI, that means reshaping the workforce so that new roles align to business needs as the technology evolves. It means offering comprehensive training to workers so they can thrive in their roles and take full advantage of the power of gen AI. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It means reinventing work and rethinking processes and entire workflows to gain a clear view of where gen AI can have the most impact in serving customers, supporting people, and achieving business outcomes.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-10-15 10:24:49",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"To ensure AI is trustworthy, deep domain expertise is needed. Here are the skills you need.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"64c2744c-8215-44c2-ade4-e962ca557677",image:{id:"9df9ff2e-8f7e-441b-96ab-7a489bdc0c6f",filename:"gettyimages-1337749377-1.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-10-14 21:59:55",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"light bulbs",credits:"Constantine Johnny\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F10\u002F14\u002F9df9ff2e-8f7e-441b-96ab-7a489bdc0c6f\u002Fgettyimages-1337749377-1.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"want-to-work-with-ai-make-sure-you-level-up-your-domain-expertise",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Want to work with AI? Make sure you level up your domain expertise",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"6505e7f5-fbe1-4bd9-bccb-a33c685ef3d9",slug:"business-management",name:"Business & Management",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"959fd179-8245-11e3-b21f-14feb5ca9861",username:"joemckendrick",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Joe",lastName:"McKendrick",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"aadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae",filename:"joe-mckendrick.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-01-11 16:46:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F11\u002Faadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae\u002Fjoe-mckendrick.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Joe McKendrick is an author and independent analyst who tracks the impact of information technology on management and markets. He has also served as co-chair of the annual AI Summit in New York since 2021. He has authored numerous research reports in partnership with Forbes Insights and Unisphere Research, a division of Information Today, Inc. Joe speaks frequently on AI, cloud, data, and enterprise computing topics at industry events and Webcasts. In a previous life, Joe served as director of the Administrative Management Society (AMS), an international professional association advancing knowledge within the IT and business management fields. He is a graduate of Temple University.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c47e46e5-3907-4a06-bee6-d1635dcf08bb\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"MicroStockHub\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Tech Decline Concept\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-2158856887.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F09\u002F27\" data-image-crop=\"2235x1255+0+0\" data-image-width=\"2235\" data-image-height=\"1341\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe past year has been a relatively tough one for the tech sector and job stability, especially hiring prospects, but there's more to the story within this forever-churning market.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA new survey of 910 technology professionals and employers, published by Dice, finds strong undercurrents of both short-term pessimism and long-term optimism for the tech job market. In addition, those working in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F#link={\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eartificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (AI) are far more confident in their career prospects than other IT pros. Surprisingly, tech professionals aren't fully on board with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-generative-ai-and-why-is-it-so-popular-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\"\u003Egenerative AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (gen AI).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-level-up-your-job-in-the-emerging-ai-economy\u002F\"\u003EHow to level up your job in the emerging AI economy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese findings are based on two separate surveys conducted by Dice. The first was based on responses from 520 fully employed U.S. technology professionals, coupled with responses from 390 human resources professionals.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany tech professionals are concerned about their short-term prospects -- 31% remain cautiously optimistic about the economic conditions over the next year, unchanged year-over-year. An equal percentage of tech professionals harbor pessimistic views. Younger tech professionals, those aged 18 to 34, are the least likely to hold an optimistic view of the economy, at only 20%.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn fact, only four in ten tech professionals express confidence in finding a new role that meets their expectations -- a significant decline from previous years. Still, around 80% of tech professionals expect the tech industry to continue its growth trajectory over the next five years, the survey shows. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F98-of-small-firms-are-using-ai-tools-to-punch-above-their-weight\u002F\"\u003E98% of small firms are using AI tools to 'punch above their weight'\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERegarding any downturns in tech hiring, \"what we found tells a more nuanced story,\" the study's authors explained. \"As expected in a tough climate, the economic outlook among tech professionals is more negative than in previous years. Equally concerning, many of them feel their bargaining power slipping away and are reluctant to take risks.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the same time, while fewer tech professionals feel confident about finding new roles, an increasing number are still actively pursuing new job opportunities. This year, 39% of tech professionals are engaged in job searches, up seven percentage points from 32% in 2023. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition, the desire to switch employers has grown, with 67% considering a change this year, compared to 60% last year.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe survey also found that technology professionals aren't fully onboard with gen AI. \"Overall, tech professionals are hesitant about the adoption of AI tools into their workflow,\" the survey's authors report. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-digital-transformation-everything-you-need-to-know-about-how-technology-is-changing-business\u002F\"\u003EWhat is digital transformation? Everything you need to know about how technology is changing business\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to the survey, \"just over a third of tech professionals say that they never use gen AI tools, a slightly larger portion than the 30% who use it at least once a week.\" This is mainly voluntary, as only 8% say their companies restrict its usage. The age group most likely to use gen AI at least once a week is the 18-34 group, at 38%.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E40% of tech professionals believe that AI will significantly impact their work in the next year, while only 8% predict it will have no impact. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAI professionals are more confident than other tech professionals in terms of career advancement. A majority of AI professionals, 58%, are confident about advancement, compared to only 36% of other tech professionals. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt also looks like employers will be struggling to hold on to their talent. A significant portion of AI professionals, 73%, intend to change jobs over the coming year, compared to 65% of general tech professionals. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F3-ways-to-help-your-staff-use-generative-ai-confidently-and-productively\u002F\"\u003E3 ways to help your staff use generative AI confidently and productively\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAI professionals are also gravitating towards the big tech companies than their broader tech counterparts, At least 29% of AI professionals want to work for big tech, compared to 18% of general tech professionals. \"This is possibly due to an interest in being part of higher-budget, higher profile AI projects or because they feel more confident in their hireability in general,\" the Dice authors surmise. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EDelivering value is another matter within mainstream companies -- and often, AI projects may just be for sure. Just over half of AI professionals feel the AI projects they are working on are strategically valuable to their company. One-third believe their AI-related projects are \"primarily used to show stakeholders the company is doing something with AI.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-09-27 18:56:35",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Dice survey shows that tech professionals bruised by a sour job market remain optimistic, but they aren't completely sold on the use of generative AI in the workplace.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"544436f5-90d7-4543-b791-4559c0a676ff",image:{id:"c47e46e5-3907-4a06-bee6-d1635dcf08bb",filename:"gettyimages-2158856887.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-09-27 14:02:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Tech Decline Concept",credits:"MicroStockHub\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F09\u002F27\u002Fc47e46e5-3907-4a06-bee6-d1635dcf08bb\u002Fgettyimages-2158856887.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:"2235x1255+0+0",typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2235,height:1341,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"73-of-ai-pros-are-looking-to-change-jobs-over-the-next-year",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"73% of AI pros are looking to change jobs over the next year",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"4bbd52b3-12fc-4183-9f2a-1274944fbf8d",slug:"digital-transformation",name:"Digital Transformation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d}],componentLabel:c,description:c,filters:c,paging:c,slug:"dynamic-topic-listing-right-rail-basic-latest",title:"Latest",label:c,viewMoreText:c,viewMoreUrl:c,relatedItems:c},{id:"2ffa34dd-efe5-440b-bcdf-7eae560bba29",meta:{componentName:"2ffa34dd-efe5-440b-bcdf-7eae560bba29",componentDisplayName:c,componentType:"ContentList"},metadata:{},links:{self:{href:"https:\u002F\u002Fbender.cnetstatic.com\u002Fapi\u002Fneutron\u002Fcomponents\u002Fzdnet\u002Flisting\u002Fdynamic_listing\u002F2ffa34dd-efe5-440b-bcdf-7eae560bba29\u002Fweb?searchBy=id&topicSlug=professional-development&componentType=ContentList&componentName=2ffa34dd-efe5-440b-bcdf-7eae560bba29"}},items:[{author:{id:"c482c6cf-c68b-4103-9887-e3cd4c655240",username:"rrajkumar",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Radhika",lastName:"Rajkumar",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"7d1d3479-c416-4440-82db-901b45ff031a",filename:"008a2316.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-04-04 14:46:43",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F04\u002F04\u002F7d1d3479-c416-4440-82db-901b45ff031a\u002F008a2316.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Radhika Rajkumar is an editor for ZDNET based in New York City. She specializes in synthetic media, generative AI, and the impact of tech on journalism. Radhika holds a Masters in Creative Publishing and Critical Journalism from The New School.",profile:c,title:"Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"127eb88e-3776-4f87-b3c0-35e258a2ee00\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"gremlin\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"gettyimages-1149151754\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1149151754.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F01\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEducation company Pearson has teamed up with Microsoft to upskill workers for the next era of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eartificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (AI).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn Tuesday, the two companies \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.prnewswire.com\u002Fnews-releases\u002Fpearson-and-microsoft-announce-multi-year-partnership-to-transform-the-future-of-learning-and-work-with-ai-302350602.html?tc=eml_cleartime\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eannounced\u003C\u002Fa\u003E a partnership to create \"a series of copilots, agents and AI tools targeted at helping people develop skills,\" according to a Pearson representative. The idea behind the partnership is to supercharge Pearson's learning tool acumen with Microsoft Azure Cloud, which will help Pearson scale its AI.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fpearson-launches-new-ai-certification-with-focus-on-practical-use-in-the-workplace\u002F\"\u003EPearson launches new AI certification - with focus on practical use in the workplace\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EReaching more learners than ever before\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft will build on its current use of Pearson VUE, the company's certification platform, providing more people with the opportunity to access existing certifications through 2029.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Partnering with Microsoft means we can reach more learners than ever before,\" Pearson CEO Omar Abbosh said in the release. \"By blending Microsoft's AI leadership and Pearson's trusted enterprise skilling and learning services, we can bring enterprise learners precisely what they need to forge ahead in their careers and help them to realize the life they imagine.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe partnership will also benefit Pearson employees internally, who will use Microsoft 365 Copilot globally.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-free-ai-training-from-ibm-could-boost-your-resume-in-10-hours\u002F\"\u003EThis free AI training from IBM could boost your resume in 10 hours\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen asked, Pearson did not elaborate on the nature of the copilots or upskilling tools, only that they \"will help workers and employers identify and build the skills needed for new and enhanced roles in an AI-driven world.\" The companies framed the partnership as a way for organizations to develop employee skills in a professional world where the common use of AI is an expectation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPearson did not share any specifics on price or availability of the new certifications, which the company says will develop in the coming months. You can learn more about current Microsoft resources \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fc212.net\u002Fc\u002Flink\u002F?t=0&l=en&o=4340162-1&h=576796374&u=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2Faiskillsnavigator&a=AI+Skills+Navigator+page\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and Pearson's generative AI certificate \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fpearson-launches-new-ai-certification-with-focus-on-practical-use-in-the-workplace\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2025-01-16 17:17:59",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The list of AI certifications keeps growing. Here's the latest from Pearson and Microsoft.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"edc28dab-310d-4e76-ad1f-b1f65b0f4c24",image:{id:"127eb88e-3776-4f87-b3c0-35e258a2ee00",filename:"gettyimages-1149151754.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2025-01-16 15:09:03",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"gettyimages-1149151754",credits:"gremlin\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F01\u002F16\u002F127eb88e-3776-4f87-b3c0-35e258a2ee00\u002Fgettyimages-1149151754.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"microsoft-and-education-company-pearson-partner-on-new-ai-upskilling-initiative",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Microsoft and education company Pearson partner on new AI upskilling initiative",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"863fe219-de4d-4c2d-9e95-55e19301075a",slug:"education",name:"Education",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"959fd179-8245-11e3-b21f-14feb5ca9861",username:"joemckendrick",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Joe",lastName:"McKendrick",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"aadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae",filename:"joe-mckendrick.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-01-11 16:46:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F11\u002Faadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae\u002Fjoe-mckendrick.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Joe McKendrick is an author and independent analyst who tracks the impact of information technology on management and markets. He has also served as co-chair of the annual AI Summit in New York since 2021. He has authored numerous research reports in partnership with Forbes Insights and Unisphere Research, a division of Information Today, Inc. Joe speaks frequently on AI, cloud, data, and enterprise computing topics at industry events and Webcasts. In a previous life, Joe served as director of the Administrative Management Society (AMS), an international professional association advancing knowledge within the IT and business management fields. He is a graduate of Temple University.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0648d12a-b7ad-47e0-b313-9905f0b38400\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"J Studios\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"money\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1391530834.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F01\u002F14\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProfessionals and managers working directly with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F#link={\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eartificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (AI) solutions are seeing their compensation shoot upward. These workers also experience greater job satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's the word from Dice's latest tech salaries \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dice.com\u002Ftechnologists\u002Febooks\u002Ftech-salary-report\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ereport\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, based on the responses of 2,835 tech professionals conducted in the fall of 2024. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-fastest-growing-jobs-in-the-ai-powered-economy\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe fastest-growing jobs in the AI-powered economy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EMore opportunities\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe research also shows how tech workplaces are evolving. Women respondents, who trailblazed in a male-dominated field, say that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwomen-to-outpace-men-in-gen-ai-use-by-2025-research-predicts\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eopportunities and workplace cultures\u003C\u002Fa\u003E have opened up. Female professionals who have worked in tech for more than two decades are 1.5 times more likely than men to say tech culture has improved over the past 20 years (64% versus 46%).\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ESalary and rate increases\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe average technology professional now earns $112,521 a year across all disciplines, reflecting a 1.2% year-on-year increase. IT executives and managers lead the pack by a wide margin, earning almost $170,000 annually on average. Developers tend to earn close to $130,000 annually. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere are the average annual earnings by job title: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIT management (CEO, CIO, CTO, VP, and director): $168,345\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESoftware developer: $128,386\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProject manager: $121,237\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOther IT: $114,423\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBusiness analyst\u002Fintelligence analyst: $102,500\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EQA engineer\u002Ftester: $96,917\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESystems administrator: $93,783\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EData analyst: $83,990\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIT support: $67,746\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHelpdesk technician\u002Fcomputer or desktop support specialist: $57,234\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the same time, salaries and rates of increase vary considerably by specific skill areas. It comes as no surprise that compensation for AI and cloud-related skills is rising quickly. Salaries for people skilled in natural language processing rose 21% over the past year, followed by increases for those with Amazon and AWS-related capabilities. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F15-ways-ai-saved-me-time-at-work-in-2024-and-how-i-plan-to-use-it-in-2025\u002F\"\u003E15 ways AI saved me time at work in 2024 - and how I plan to use it in 2025\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere are the skills that had the largest average salary increases over the past year: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENatural language processing: $131,621 (+21%)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAWS CodeWhisperer: $117,821 (+16%)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAmazon Redshift: $134,103 (+15%)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBigQuery: $120,434 (+15%)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECOBOL: $130,243 (+15%)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERuby: $136,920 (+13%)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAI: $130,277 (+12%)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBlockchain: $113,143 (+12%)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOracle eBusiness: $121,227 (+12%)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EApplication delivery: $123,336 (+11%)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOverall, AI skills command nearly an 18% premium over other tech roles. \"We expect to see managers and executives at the top of the salary charts,\" the survey authors said. \"The arrival of artificial intelligence as a critical business capability is creating another significant compensation disparity within tech roles.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-ethics-is-becoming-ais-biggest-challenge\u002F\"\u003EWhy ethics is becoming AI's biggest challenge\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe report authors said professionals in senior roles are more likely to be involved in AI work, which partially explains the disparity in salaries. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHigher job satisfaction\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETech professionals involved in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-isnt-the-next-big-thing-heres-what-is\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAI initiatives\u003C\u002Fa\u003E also have \"notably higher job satisfaction compared to their counterparts, even when controlling for salary levels,\" the Dice team said in their analysis. \"This satisfaction gap persists even as non-AI focused roles see salary increases, suggesting that involvement in AI work may offer intangible benefits beyond monetary compensation.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgenerative-ai-is-now-an-must-have-tool-for-technology-professionals\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGenerative AI is now a must-have tool for technology professionals\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe good news is the Dice authors said that high wages aren't the preserve of AI masters: \"Keep in mind that you don't need to necessarily master the nuances of deep learning; for many in the tech industry, getting a solid handle on prompt engineering is more than enough to unlock the benefits of AI.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe Goldilocks Zone\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe survey also suggests a \"Goldilocks Zone\" for job hopping -- not too frequently, not too static, but a more rewarding middle ground. Professionals who changed jobs six to nine times over their careers showed the highest earning potential, with average salaries reaching approximately $142,000. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeanwhile, professionals who changed jobs 10 or more times saw a decline in average compensation. The authors said this drop indicates that \"excessive job hopping might eventually impact earning potential. Strategic job changes -- neither too few nor too many -- may be the best pattern for salary growth.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile perspectives on workplace culture vary, \"the sense of improved gender equity and remote work flexibility is reshaping tech workplaces in ways that would have been hard to imagine two decades ago,\" the survey's authors said. \"These mixed responses from seasoned tech professionals tell an important story: we are making progress, but there is still work to do.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2025-01-14 13:17:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"A new tech salaries report suggests that working with AI boosts both pay and satisfaction - but it also cautions that excessive job hopping can work against you.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"8cb6162f-2068-41ec-a037-e09f845dc35b",image:{id:"0648d12a-b7ad-47e0-b313-9905f0b38400",filename:"gettyimages-1391530834.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2025-01-14 13:11:42",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"money",credits:"J Studios\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F01\u002F14\u002F0648d12a-b7ad-47e0-b313-9905f0b38400\u002Fgettyimages-1391530834.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Work Life^Productivity",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"these-tech-skills-drove-the-biggest-salary-increases-over-the-past-year",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"These tech skills drove the biggest salary increases over the past year",topic:{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"35e7efdb-10d7-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Mark Samuels",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Mark",lastName:"Samuels",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"a31d923b-7b4c-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",filename:"marksamuels.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2014-11-18 11:27:16",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2014\u002F11\u002F18\u002Fa31d923b-7b4c-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57\u002Fmarksamuels.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Mark Samuels is a business journalist specialising in IT leadership issues. Formerly editor at CIO Connect and features editor of Computing, he has written for various organisations, including the Economist Intelligence Unit, The Guardian, The Times, The Sunday Times and Times Higher Education.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributor",bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"fc13fe22-bd82-4617-a4d6-57d5d2b1109c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Eugene Mymrin\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"gettyimages-1950805446.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1950805446.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBusiness leaders recognize that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdata-is-the-missing-piece-of-the-ai-puzzle-heres-how-to-start-filling-the-gap\u002F\"\u003Estrong foundations\u003C\u002Fa\u003E are essential for any company exploiting \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\"\u003Eartificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (AI). Your business could jeopardize the whole project if it doesn't sort its data strategy before explorations begin. In short, if you put garbage in, you'll get garbage out.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-level-up-your-job-in-the-emerging-ai-economy\u002F\"\u003EHow to level up your job in the emerging AI economy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo how can professionals create the foundations to help their organization \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffive-ways-to-use-ai-responsibly\u002F\"\u003Euse AI safely and successfully\u003C\u002Fa\u003E? Three business leaders detail their top tips for building an effective strategy for exploiting emerging technology.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E1. Put your people first\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClaire Thompson\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Furldefense.com\u002Fv3\u002F__https:\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fclaire-thompson-dataanalytics\u002F__;!!BfIZgRvxoUc!h_XI6sWGT8fbTLYbfFvT_5MykIETDJmfXeO_Veq0hDr84T68ym_x03BLP78Gg1wTrD0XFLsFLqV6BqJtjR_UhdkvqQ$\"\u003E,\u003C\u002Fa\u003E group chief data and analytics officer at insurance giant L&G, said a strategic approach to information is crucial for any company that wants to innovate: \"I always say data foundations are important for whatever you do next.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShe told ZDNET that strong foundational elements link rules and regulations to dollars and cents.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Make it clear how the data strategy will drive tangible value -- why is it important, for example, that your email addresses are up to date and accurate so that you can do targeted digital communications?\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThompson recognized that many people don't want to get bogged down in a long-term strategic plan that defines the technology, processes, people, and rules required to manage information assets. However, she said the planning stage is critical to reaping the benefits of technologies like AI.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I can understand why people might say governance is boring,\" she said. \"But in today's digital organizations, where people want to do straight-through processing, it becomes even more critical that your data is good quality. So, all roads are leading to governance.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-your-business-can-best-exploit-ai-tell-your-board-these-4-things\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow your business can best exploit AI: Tell your board these 4 things\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne key element of Thompson's strategy at L&G is a close working relationship between her data team and the IT department. Effective collaboration relies on clarity about the skills each party brings to the relationship.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"You need a hand-in-glove partnership. Technology is hugely important to what we do in the data space, and we can't do our work without the cloud environments, the data warehousing, and the tooling. Data is held in all the applications that the IT team maintains,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F3-ways-to-help-your-staff-use-generative-ai-confidently-and-productively\u002F\"\u003E3 ways to help your staff use generative AI confidently and productively\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"We're trying to ensure we do data quality by design. That's about ensuring we embed the design philosophy into our core systems. The more you can do that work, the more it stops the ripple effect of poor data quality further down the line and prevents any remediation effort.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThompson said the data they collect will push customer experiences in new directions: \"How do we start to build personalization into our mobile applications? How do we start to build that into our asset management? How can you automate trades and use AI to support that process?\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E2. Master your transactional data\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJon Grainger, CTO at the legal firm DWF, said there's no time like the present when it comes to creating a data strategy. Smart business leaders focus on the foundational elements for data use long before they think about how to exploit AI and machine learning.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I always say the best time for a data strategy is four years ago,\" he said. \"It's a supertanker piece of work. Ultimately, there aren't many shortcuts. There is a view that says, 'Well, if it's going to take that long, why bother?' And I think that's why many folks haven't been able to get to grips with their data.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGrainger told ZDNET he wants his firm to build a reputation for delivering great experiences through a digital transformation -- and a data strategy is a crucial component of that approach. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-digital-transformation-everything-you-need-to-know-about-how-technology-is-changing-business\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWhat is digital transformation? Everything you need to know\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe joined DWF in late 2022 and enacted a new strategy based on cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) products and open application programming (API) interfaces. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EData at the firm covers a range of entities, such as cases, partners, clients, and internal business processes, including billing and financials.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"The data strategy is all about ensuring transactional data -- the source of truth -- is mastered in those sections.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F98-of-small-firms-are-using-ai-tools-to-punch-above-their-weight\u002F\"\u003E98% of small firms are using AI tools to 'punch above their weight'\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe aim is to help the organization move quickly but not to the detriment of quality or cost.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Each SaaS product has a clear identity on the enterprise map,\" Grainger said, explaining the fine points of his data strategy. \"That identity is driven by the data you master in each area.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe said the \"absolute minimum requirement\" to get onto the firm's target architecture is well-developed APIs that DWF can access and use.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGrainger said SnapLogic technology ensures a solid and reliable connection between services, API, and users.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fagile-development-can-unlock-the-power-of-generative-ai-heres-how\u002F\"\u003EAgile development can unlock the power of generative AI - here's how\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Invariably, you'll get 15 different spellings of a particular address, and the technology can see that pattern and correct it,\" he said. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It can also do something called enrichment. So it might take someone's reference, go off to an API, come back, and say, 'This is the right information.'\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGrainger said the data strategy also focuses on the models DWF creates to answer its key business questions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn combination with the firm's concentration on SaaS products and APIs, the business has solid foundations to explore emerging technology.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It turns out you're setting yourself up pretty well for generative AI if you've got all those elements in your data strategy.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E3. Work with your industry peers\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENic Granger, director of corporate and CFO at North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA), said a great data strategy goes beyond internal working practices and spans organizational boundaries.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENSTA collects data from the oil and gas sector. Granger's team has created digital platforms that allow industry, government, academia, or other interested parties to access data openly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs part of that work, she chairs the Offshore Energy Digital Strategy Group (DSG), a specialist body formed in late 2022 to create a collaborative effort across UK public bodies that deal with data collection in oil, gas, and renewables.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffuture-of-computing-must-be-more-sustainable-even-as-ai-demand-fuels-energy-use\u002F\"\u003EThe future of computing must be more sustainable, even as AI demand fuels energy use\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It was recognized that we needed a cohesive digital data strategy across the offshore energy sector,\" she told ZDNET. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"There were good pockets of excellence across the industry in data management and digital technologies, but they weren't necessarily talking together. So that was a big priority for us.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to UK government departments, the DSG is supported by other contributors, including the Open Data Institute and Technology Leadership Board.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-fall-of-intel-how-gen-ai-helped-dethrone-a-giant-and-transform-computing-as-we-know-it\u002F\"\u003EThe fall of Intel: How gen AI helped dethrone a giant and transform computing as we know it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGranger said this collaborative approach has paid dividends: \"We've got the data strategy now, and it's about working on three key streams of work.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe first stream focuses on data, standards, and principles: \"Making sure the underlying quality of the data is good because we're all working on the same basis.\" The second stream looks to create common data toolkits and interoperability, said Granger.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It shouldn't matter if you're working in an offshore energy company or on a project in an oil and gas company, you should have data that's useable across the platforms. That work is all about, 'How do you get that data from A to B without duplication?'\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-best-ai-for-coding\u002F\"\u003EThe best AI for coding in 2024\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe third workstream focuses on cross-sector digitalization: \"That's about ensuring the data and digital skills are there across the industry, and ensuring the sector complies with cybersecurity best practice.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith these data foundations in place, it's much easier to start thinking about how to make the most of emerging technologies.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Our focus is on ensuring we're making the data accessible and in the right formats for others to use AI and machine learning,\" said Granger.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-12-03 14:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Explorations into artificial intelligence must first establish a strong base. 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Here are 3 strategies executives employ",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0feec2d0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"big-data",name:"Big Data",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"959fd179-8245-11e3-b21f-14feb5ca9861",username:"joemckendrick",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Joe",lastName:"McKendrick",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"aadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae",filename:"joe-mckendrick.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-01-11 16:46:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F11\u002Faadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae\u002Fjoe-mckendrick.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Joe McKendrick is an author and independent analyst who tracks the impact of information technology on management and markets. He has also served as co-chair of the annual AI Summit in New York since 2021. He has authored numerous research reports in partnership with Forbes Insights and Unisphere Research, a division of Information Today, Inc. Joe speaks frequently on AI, cloud, data, and enterprise computing topics at industry events and Webcasts. In a previous life, Joe served as director of the Administrative Management Society (AMS), an international professional association advancing knowledge within the IT and business management fields. He is a graduate of Temple University.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9df9ff2e-8f7e-441b-96ab-7a489bdc0c6f\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Constantine Johnny\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"light bulbs\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1337749377-1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F10\u002F14\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EArtificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-data-skills-gap-keeps-getting-bigger-heres-how-one-company-is-filling-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edata analytics skills\u003C\u002Fa\u003E are in hot demand but cannot deliver business success in isolation. Domain expertise is vital to success, so professionals \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fif-you-want-a-career-in-ai-start-with-these-5-steps\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Easpiring to a career in AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E must extend their learning beyond technology.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's the word from Tendü Yogurtçu, PhD, chief technology officer at Precisely, who advocates for such expanded roles.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F3-ways-to-build-strong-data-foundations-for-ai-implementation-according-to-business-leaders\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E3 ways to build strong data foundations for AI implementation, according to business leaders\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"We need more people to run AI, but also we need more people to pair with those AI and data skills with domain-specific skills,\" she said to ZDNET at Precisely's recent Trust 24 event at Drexel University in Philadelphia. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"In order to harness the best language models -- whether small or large -- we need to have domain experts who can provide that deep expertise, to make the most trusted outcome.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShe said to think about an insurance company that manages location data, suggesting \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-skills-or-ai-enhanced-skills-what-employers-need-could-depend-on-you\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAI skills\u003C\u002Fa\u003E alone will not add value to this data: \"Eighty percent of data has a location attribute. If you are an insurance company, and you are trying to price with the right risk levels, it's very important to understand the property boundaries, the difference between two properties, and whether you are close to the water line to make an assessment.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-level-up-your-job-in-the-emerging-ai-economy\u002F\"\u003EHow to level up your job in the emerging AI economy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELikewise, AI and technology skills alone will not deliver success in healthcare, where deep domain expertise in medical procedures is required. AI skills alone also cannot deliver success in financial analysis or factory assembly. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis situation explains why Yogurtçu urged professionals or students seeking careers in AI and related technologies to add another area of expertise. Industry experts agree that members of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgenerative-ai-now-requires-developers-to-stretch-cross-functionally-heres-why\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAI teams need a cross-section of both business and technical skills\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"In the case of AI-suggested outputs, there is potential for contextual misunderstanding, biased results, or hallucinations,\" Junaid Saiyed, CTO at Alation, told ZDNET. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-your-business-can-best-exploit-ai-tell-your-board-these-4-things\u002F\"\u003EHow your business can best exploit AI: Tell your board these 4 things\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It is essential to have domain experts or humans in the loop to verify AI suggestions -- an approach aptly summarized as 'Machine Suggested, Human Verified.' Effective human oversight requires clear monitoring roles and transparency in AI models for easy interpretation.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe domain expert or user \"with the most knowledge about a situation or initiative should have the authority to overrule or reverse AI decisions,\" said Saiyed. \"However, it is essential that anyone within the organization can highlight issues through a transparent governance process to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis requirement for a blend of domain expertise and AI skills was recently highlighted in an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.accenture.com\u002Fus-en\u002Finsights\u002Fstrategic-managed-services\u002Freinvent-operations-with-genai\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eanalysis\u003C\u002Fa\u003E by consultant Accenture. While \"machines automate and augment human work for major business processes,\" organizations can employ an \"internal talent marketplace for on-demand collaboration, where dynamic project teams can rotate on and off projects as per strategic needs.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Accenture authors recommended that companies keep evolving technology and domain-specific roles to move forward. The key to this approach is implementing a domain-centric approach to data modernization. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F3-ways-to-help-your-staff-use-generative-ai-confidently-and-productively\u002F\"\u003E3 ways to help your staff use generative AI confidently and productively\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Reinvention-ready companies have centralized data governance and a domain-centric view of data modernization,\" they stated. \"This creates a strong data foundation that is ready for AI-led reinvention.\" Part of this process is ensuring \"people have a clear understanding of how to create, handle, and consume data.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe analysis also said it's important to \"put people at the center of reinvention,\" the Accenture authors urged. \"In the age of AI, that means reshaping the workforce so that new roles align to business needs as the technology evolves. It means offering comprehensive training to workers so they can thrive in their roles and take full advantage of the power of gen AI. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It means reinventing work and rethinking processes and entire workflows to gain a clear view of where gen AI can have the most impact in serving customers, supporting people, and achieving business outcomes.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-10-15 10:24:49",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"To ensure AI is trustworthy, deep domain expertise is needed. Here are the skills you need.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"64c2744c-8215-44c2-ade4-e962ca557677",image:{id:"9df9ff2e-8f7e-441b-96ab-7a489bdc0c6f",filename:"gettyimages-1337749377-1.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-10-14 21:59:55",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"light bulbs",credits:"Constantine Johnny\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F10\u002F14\u002F9df9ff2e-8f7e-441b-96ab-7a489bdc0c6f\u002Fgettyimages-1337749377-1.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"want-to-work-with-ai-make-sure-you-level-up-your-domain-expertise",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Want to work with AI? Make sure you level up your domain expertise",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"6505e7f5-fbe1-4bd9-bccb-a33c685ef3d9",slug:"business-management",name:"Business & Management",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"959fd179-8245-11e3-b21f-14feb5ca9861",username:"joemckendrick",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Joe",lastName:"McKendrick",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"aadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae",filename:"joe-mckendrick.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-01-11 16:46:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F11\u002Faadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae\u002Fjoe-mckendrick.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Joe McKendrick is an author and independent analyst who tracks the impact of information technology on management and markets. He has also served as co-chair of the annual AI Summit in New York since 2021. He has authored numerous research reports in partnership with Forbes Insights and Unisphere Research, a division of Information Today, Inc. Joe speaks frequently on AI, cloud, data, and enterprise computing topics at industry events and Webcasts. In a previous life, Joe served as director of the Administrative Management Society (AMS), an international professional association advancing knowledge within the IT and business management fields. He is a graduate of Temple University.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c47e46e5-3907-4a06-bee6-d1635dcf08bb\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"MicroStockHub\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Tech Decline Concept\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-2158856887.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F09\u002F27\" data-image-crop=\"2235x1255+0+0\" data-image-width=\"2235\" data-image-height=\"1341\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe past year has been a relatively tough one for the tech sector and job stability, especially hiring prospects, but there's more to the story within this forever-churning market.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA new survey of 910 technology professionals and employers, published by Dice, finds strong undercurrents of both short-term pessimism and long-term optimism for the tech job market. In addition, those working in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F#link={\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eartificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (AI) are far more confident in their career prospects than other IT pros. Surprisingly, tech professionals aren't fully on board with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-generative-ai-and-why-is-it-so-popular-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\"\u003Egenerative AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (gen AI).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-level-up-your-job-in-the-emerging-ai-economy\u002F\"\u003EHow to level up your job in the emerging AI economy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese findings are based on two separate surveys conducted by Dice. The first was based on responses from 520 fully employed U.S. technology professionals, coupled with responses from 390 human resources professionals.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany tech professionals are concerned about their short-term prospects -- 31% remain cautiously optimistic about the economic conditions over the next year, unchanged year-over-year. An equal percentage of tech professionals harbor pessimistic views. Younger tech professionals, those aged 18 to 34, are the least likely to hold an optimistic view of the economy, at only 20%.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn fact, only four in ten tech professionals express confidence in finding a new role that meets their expectations -- a significant decline from previous years. Still, around 80% of tech professionals expect the tech industry to continue its growth trajectory over the next five years, the survey shows. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F98-of-small-firms-are-using-ai-tools-to-punch-above-their-weight\u002F\"\u003E98% of small firms are using AI tools to 'punch above their weight'\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERegarding any downturns in tech hiring, \"what we found tells a more nuanced story,\" the study's authors explained. \"As expected in a tough climate, the economic outlook among tech professionals is more negative than in previous years. Equally concerning, many of them feel their bargaining power slipping away and are reluctant to take risks.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the same time, while fewer tech professionals feel confident about finding new roles, an increasing number are still actively pursuing new job opportunities. This year, 39% of tech professionals are engaged in job searches, up seven percentage points from 32% in 2023. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition, the desire to switch employers has grown, with 67% considering a change this year, compared to 60% last year.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe survey also found that technology professionals aren't fully onboard with gen AI. \"Overall, tech professionals are hesitant about the adoption of AI tools into their workflow,\" the survey's authors report. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-digital-transformation-everything-you-need-to-know-about-how-technology-is-changing-business\u002F\"\u003EWhat is digital transformation? Everything you need to know about how technology is changing business\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to the survey, \"just over a third of tech professionals say that they never use gen AI tools, a slightly larger portion than the 30% who use it at least once a week.\" This is mainly voluntary, as only 8% say their companies restrict its usage. The age group most likely to use gen AI at least once a week is the 18-34 group, at 38%.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E40% of tech professionals believe that AI will significantly impact their work in the next year, while only 8% predict it will have no impact. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAI professionals are more confident than other tech professionals in terms of career advancement. A majority of AI professionals, 58%, are confident about advancement, compared to only 36% of other tech professionals. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt also looks like employers will be struggling to hold on to their talent. A significant portion of AI professionals, 73%, intend to change jobs over the coming year, compared to 65% of general tech professionals. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F3-ways-to-help-your-staff-use-generative-ai-confidently-and-productively\u002F\"\u003E3 ways to help your staff use generative AI confidently and productively\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAI professionals are also gravitating towards the big tech companies than their broader tech counterparts, At least 29% of AI professionals want to work for big tech, compared to 18% of general tech professionals. \"This is possibly due to an interest in being part of higher-budget, higher profile AI projects or because they feel more confident in their hireability in general,\" the Dice authors surmise. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EDelivering value is another matter within mainstream companies -- and often, AI projects may just be for sure. Just over half of AI professionals feel the AI projects they are working on are strategically valuable to their company. One-third believe their AI-related projects are \"primarily used to show stakeholders the company is doing something with AI.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-09-27 18:56:35",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Dice survey shows that tech professionals bruised by a sour job market remain optimistic, but they aren't completely sold on the use of generative AI in the workplace.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"544436f5-90d7-4543-b791-4559c0a676ff",image:{id:"c47e46e5-3907-4a06-bee6-d1635dcf08bb",filename:"gettyimages-2158856887.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-09-27 14:02:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Tech Decline Concept",credits:"MicroStockHub\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F09\u002F27\u002Fc47e46e5-3907-4a06-bee6-d1635dcf08bb\u002Fgettyimages-2158856887.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:"2235x1255+0+0",typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2235,height:1341,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"73-of-ai-pros-are-looking-to-change-jobs-over-the-next-year",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"73% of AI pros are looking to change jobs over the next year",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"4bbd52b3-12fc-4183-9f2a-1274944fbf8d",slug:"digital-transformation",name:"Digital Transformation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"959fd179-8245-11e3-b21f-14feb5ca9861",username:"joemckendrick",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Joe",lastName:"McKendrick",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"aadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae",filename:"joe-mckendrick.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-01-11 16:46:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F11\u002Faadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae\u002Fjoe-mckendrick.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Joe McKendrick is an author and independent analyst who tracks the impact of information technology on management and markets. He has also served as co-chair of the annual AI Summit in New York since 2021. He has authored numerous research reports in partnership with Forbes Insights and Unisphere Research, a division of Information Today, Inc. Joe speaks frequently on AI, cloud, data, and enterprise computing topics at industry events and Webcasts. In a previous life, Joe served as director of the Administrative Management Society (AMS), an international professional association advancing knowledge within the IT and business management fields. He is a graduate of Temple University.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1fbfbf76-d281-45f3-96ac-4c4bbe80b885\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"rob dobi\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"person working through tech door\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1688828858.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F09\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1413\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EArtificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (AI) -- as with cloud computing a few years prior -- is upending the economics of information technology. In many ways, AI has \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-engineering-is-the-next-frontier-for-technological-advances-what-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe power to make technology much more efficient\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The challenge, however, is helping people and organizations \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwelcome-to-the-ai-revolution-from-horsepower-to-manpower-to-machine-power\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emove to the next level\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and adapt to the new AI reality.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI had the opportunity to discuss the evolving tech economy with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.keystone.ai\u002Four-people\u002Fsusan-athey\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDr. Susan Athey\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, who was recently appointed chief scientific advisor to Keystone Strategy. Athey is also an economics professor at Stanford University and former chief economist for Microsoft.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fin-a-surprise-twist-meta-is-suddenly-crushing-apple-in-the-innovation-battle\u002F\"\u003EIn a surprise twist, Meta is suddenly crushing Apple in the innovation battle\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It's hard to fully capture quantitatively the benefits of being more nimble and being able to add more features and do more projects, and do experimentation and innovation that you might have not otherwise done,\" said Athey. She sees opportunities ahead if people and organizations are properly prepared. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It's difficult and expensive to build and deploy AI-driven systems, but the net result is technology infrastructures and applications that deliver more quickly and efficiently. Operating these systems may be a little easier once they're up and running,\" she said. \"Relative to machine learning that I've done the last 16 to 17 years in industry, this latest round is easier to maintain, and requires less complex coding.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOverall, she continued: \"I feel like we're seeing the convergence and finally seeing the payoff of lots of investments that we've collectively made as an industry over time. People have learned how to make modular code. They've learned a lot of the optimization, which used to be very finicky and is now this very high-performing, general-purpose optimization routine. The newest algorithm can just plug into those optimization routines.\"  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a result of this transformation, Athey said technology professionals need to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Ffrom-ai-trainers-to-ethicists-ai-may-obsolete-some-jobs-but-generate-new-ones\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erethink their roles and careers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \"I think that coding has gotten easier. My students at Stanford are probably writing 80% of their code using Copilot,\" she said. \"It's good at finding syntax errors and writing tedious code. Knowing a particular language is less important. I coded in like 10 different languages since I started my career.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F3-ways-to-help-your-staff-use-generative-ai-confidently-and-productively\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E3 ways to help your staff use generative AI confidently and productively\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut while these technologies help with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-grows-into-its-role-as-development-and-testing-assistant\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emore straightforward coding processes\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Athey said higher-level architectural skills -- \"structure and how things should be done\" -- are required for technology projects. In addition, the AI economy will also demand \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-skills-or-ai-enhanced-skills-what-employers-need-could-depend-on-you\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eevaluation and logical-thinking\u003C\u002Fa\u003E capabilities. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"We put out thousands of computer science and engineering students at Stanford every year. They all are very good at downloading a data set from the web and doing stuff with it. Training stuff, optimizing stuff, predicting stuff, classifying stuff, comparing model A to model B, and comparing their performance. However, they have very, very little training in asking, 'What does it mean? How would you know when or why it is doing well? What are the weaknesses? What kind of data would help improve it?'\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe challenge with AI models is that \"they are going to be giving you wrong answers a share of the time,\" Athey said. \"We don't have the science to know when is it giving you wrong answers and when is it giving you right answers. Like maybe you don't have enough young people in your data sets. You try to hallucinate more of them. But that may or may not actually help you learn more about young people. I need to assess that I'm not just hallucinating those features of young people. And that's not built in. And the model doesn't know -- it won't tell you. The model has no way to know that directly.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-your-business-can-best-exploit-ai-tell-your-board-these-4-things\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow your business can best exploit AI: Tell your board these 4 things\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAthey said the bottom line is that today's and tomorrow's technology professionals will handle and pipe in the data that fuels \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-can-mean-big-business-benefits-but-these-obstacles-must-be-cleared-first\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAI-driven enterprises\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \"In using the new kinds of AI, there's a bit of learning about the value of your data. What's the value of external data sources? What initiatives have you tried before, or that didn't work because you didn't have enough data? Are there initiatives that you could try again now?\" She said part of the challenge is that AI models may need to consume \"historical unstructured messy data.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExecutives and professionals need to be versed \"in the next layer of analysis that requires a lot of logical thinking. It requires understanding statistics and conditional expectations. You need mathematical framing. To ask, 'What does it mean for this to be right? And to give an accurate answer too?'\" And right now, that level of critical thinking, and the tools to support it, are still in short supply, said Athey.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-09-27 08:51:30",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Higher-level architectural skills are needed for technology projects, and the AI economy requires evaluation and logical-thinking capabilities.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"d1a97a05-6c24-4da2-a6da-d40ba036213b",image:{id:"1fbfbf76-d281-45f3-96ac-4c4bbe80b885",filename:"gettyimages-1688828858.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-09-26 23:12:19",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"person working through tech door",credits:"rob dobi\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F09\u002F26\u002F1fbfbf76-d281-45f3-96ac-4c4bbe80b885\u002Fgettyimages-1688828858.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1413,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Digital Transformation",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-level-up-your-job-in-the-emerging-ai-economy",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to level up your job in the emerging AI economy",topic:{id:"4bbd52b3-12fc-4183-9f2a-1274944fbf8d",slug:"digital-transformation",name:"Digital Transformation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"4bbd52b3-12fc-4183-9f2a-1274944fbf8d",slug:"digital-transformation",name:"Digital Transformation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"959fd179-8245-11e3-b21f-14feb5ca9861",username:"joemckendrick",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Joe",lastName:"McKendrick",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"aadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae",filename:"joe-mckendrick.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-01-11 16:46:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F11\u002Faadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae\u002Fjoe-mckendrick.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Joe McKendrick is an author and independent analyst who tracks the impact of information technology on management and markets. As an independent analyst, he has authored numerous research reports in partnership with Forbes Insights, IDC, and Unisphere Research, a division of Information Today, Inc. Joe speaks frequently on cloud, data, and enterprise computing topics at industry events and Webcasts. He is co-author, along with 16 leading industry leaders and thinkers, of the SOA Manifesto, which outlines the values and guiding principles of service orientation. In a previous life, Joe served as director of the Administrative Management Society (AMS), an international professional association dedicated to advancing knowledge within the IT and business management fields. He is a graduate of Temple University.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9fcf3cdd-3c8e-4fa3-bb27-fba3174eb498\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Hiroshi Watanabe\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"AI cloud concept\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1331744969.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F05\" data-image-width=\"2309\" data-image-height=\"1299\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt has become difficult to set realistic expectations about \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eartificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E -- and this could ultimately confuse efforts to understand the actual value of AI efforts. As the use of technology increases, it means changes in the career landscape for technology professionals, favoring more creative thinkers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's the word from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fajm.ai\u002Fabout\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAjay Malik\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, former head of architecture and engineering of Google's Worldwide Corporate Network, and currently CEO of Secomind.ai, who sees a rocky road ahead in the AI space. Perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of AI at this point is setting realistic expectations, he said in a recent \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=E2xaV7OyEdY\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epodcast\u003C\u002Fa\u003E hosted by \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thomaserl.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThomas Erl\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, president of Arcitura Education. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fis-photoshops-new-text-to-image-as-good-as-midjourney-and-dall-e-we-test-it-and-see\u002F\"\u003EPhotoshop vs. Midjourney vs. DALL-E 3: Only one AI image generator passed my 5 tests\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor starters, there isn't enough measurement or awareness of the potential gains AI is delivering, Malik said. Decision-makers \"want to be sure that all the information that they will use internally, or for interacting with customers, is accurate,\" he said. \"How will companies measure the accuracy of what AI is doing? So AI did something, how do you always know it's accurate? How can you trust it 100%?\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis weighs on how well business goals can be achieved through AI, Erl said. \"If organizations are not successful or if they stumble, or if they invest in AI systems that end up resulting in loss instead of growth, that may postpone or change the outcome of how AI might impact their workforce. They might think, 'this didn't work out, let's go back to human workers.'\" But the opportunity is real and we should prepare ourselves for whatever the impact will be.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnfortunately, there are no clear-cut \"before-and-after\" pictures that graphically illustrate the impact or accuracy of AI, Malik said. To address this, \"they need to design built-in verification, built-in explainability, and built-in checks and balances to see if the AI's answer is correct.\" This includes \"an alternative path, mechanism, model that provides a technique so that they can verify the answer.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe key is understanding what exactly the AI system is producing, Malik advised. \"Don't use AI as a black box that you depend upon without even thinking. We are not there today.\" In addition, businesses cannot rely on services such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-chatgpt-and-why-does-it-matter-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChatGPT\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, as responses need to be accurate and free of hallucinations. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-powered-narrative-attacks-a-growing-threat-3-defense-strategies-for-business-leaders\u002F\"\u003EAI-powered 'narrative attacks' a growing threat: 3 defense strategies for business leaders\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstead, he advises, AI systems should have \"checks and balances built in, verifying the answers, verifying the data, and offering explainability. There is a term for it called \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ibm.com\u002Ftopics\u002Fexplainable-ai.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EXAI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, or explainable AI.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are also profound implications for technology-oriented career growth, Malik continued. \"There is a big resource shift coming,\" he said. Those employees who use AI will become lot more valuable than the employees who do not use AI.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAI's impact will be felt in the types of jobs and roles that will flourish in the months and years to come. \"Even in software, even in programming, even in testing, a lot of those jobs will get eliminated  -- not today, but over time,\" Malik predicted. \"This is work which the AI can do -- very junior level work or very repetitive redundant level of work.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis will especially apply to coder-level jobs, versus higher-level software engineering jobs, he continued. \"Coders are just coding based on some known facts, and programming uses more thinking. In my own company, we see 20 to 25 times higher productivity because of using AI for supporting coding, for supporting meetings, meeting minutes, action items they can do a lot more with less people now.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fintel-sees-ai-in-enterprise-on-a-three-to-five-year-path\u002F\"\u003EIntel sees AI in enterprise on a 'three to five-year path'\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the same time, there will be a shift toward \"the thinkers, the problem solvers, the people who are creative,\" Malik added. \"AI will take care of the labor, repetitive, or well-defined. But the creative humans will use AI to produce in high velocity and high quality and something really creative. That shift is coming.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-08-05 08:00:15",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Unfortunately, there are no clear-cut 'before-and-after' pictures that graphically illustrate the impact or accuracy of AI.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"f25f87e4-0e9f-41e6-9b18-6aa92b823504",image:{id:"9fcf3cdd-3c8e-4fa3-bb27-fba3174eb498",filename:"gettyimages-1331744969.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-08-05 01:32:57",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"AI cloud concept",credits:"Hiroshi Watanabe\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F08\u002F05\u002F9fcf3cdd-3c8e-4fa3-bb27-fba3174eb498\u002Fgettyimages-1331744969.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2309,height:1299,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"todays-challenge-working-around-ais-fuzzy-returns-and-questionable-accuracy",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Today's challenge: Working around AI's fuzzy returns and questionable accuracy",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"1029c8e8-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"data-management",name:"Data Management",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"1048432a-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"4bbd52b3-12fc-4183-9f2a-1274944fbf8d",slug:"digital-transformation",name:"Digital Transformation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0765e4d4-53d3-4b04-878c-c0532f646fc4",username:"Sabrina Ortiz",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Sabrina",lastName:"Ortiz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"74b6bbc3-0c60-4d1f-9b02-7ee0f003bf11",filename:"screenshot-2024-03-27-at-4-28-37pm.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-03-27 23:36:25",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F27\u002F74b6bbc3-0c60-4d1f-9b02-7ee0f003bf11\u002Fscreenshot-2024-03-27-at-4-28-37pm.png",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Sabrina Ortiz is an editor for ZDNET based in New York City. She covers technology news for ZDNET, specializing in generative AI. Sabrina graduated with a B.A. in Media and Journalism and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.",profile:c,title:"Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2a33198a-27f6-4a84-8fa4-90f80adcd4d0\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"LinkedIn Jobs\" data-image-filename=\"linkedin.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F17\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhether you \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fhow-to-avoid-burnout\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ejust graduated\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or are on the hunt for a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fover-half-of-tech-workers-are-getting-ready-to-switch-jobs-heres-why\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enew job\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, we all know how frustrating the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-job-search-sites-and-apps\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ejob search\u003C\u002Fa\u003E can be. LinkedIn is a great job-hunting tool because of its networking and job search features. Unfortunately, the free version limits connecting with others, viewing who has looked at your profile, and seeing how you compare to others for a job application. The premium tier can help you unlock all those perks and more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-chatgpt-to-build-your-resume\u002F\"\u003EHow to use ChatGPT to build your resume\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith LinkedIn Premium, you can message and connect with anyone, taking networking to a new level. The premium version also lets you see who viewed your profile, which can help you understand who is interested in recruiting you. One of the best features is that it tells you how you fare against the other applicants for a job opening, comparing applicant skills and education levels against other candidates.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, in the AI era, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Flinkedin-premium-subscribers-get-more-ai-powered-job-hunt-tools-heres-whats-new\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELinkedIn has added several AI tools for its premium users\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to help them meet their career goals. These features include a chat interface to help you find jobs using a conversational prompt, receive advice on how to land your next role, and more. Other AI tools can even help you generate application materials and get feedback on your application. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-chatgpt-to-write-a-cover-letter\u002F\"\u003EHow to use ChatGPT to write a cover letter (and why you should)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELastly, the subscription gives you access to LinkedIn Learning, an online learning platform similar to \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"0e06f857-f9b2-4ecb-bd81-8d3539d430bf\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.masterclass.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"MasterClass\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. With LinkedIn Learning, you can access over 22,000 courses by industry experts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELinkedIn offers different membership types: Career, Business, Sales Navigator Core, Recruiter Lite, and more. Premium Career is for an average work professional who is not looking to take advantage of the enterprise offerings, and it costs $29.99 per month or $19.99 per month if you go the annual subscription route.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's how to save on the hefty monthly subscription cost and get LinkedIn Premium for free.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EMethod 1: One-month free trial\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELinkedIn account\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, you automatically qualify for a free trial of LinkedIn Premium. All you have to do is hit the \"Get hired faster, try LinkedIn Premium for free\" button on the left of your homepage. Everyone can take advantage of this feature, and if you have been thinking about taking the $29.99-per-month plunge, the trial is a good way to determine if you want to invest.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fhow-to-use-chatgpt-to-write-excel-formulas\u002F\"\u003EHow to use ChatGPT to write Excel formulas\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy advice is to hold off on starting the LinkedIn Premium trial until you're ready to start your job search so you can take full advantage of the trial.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"87294900-4ce6-44ba-8b49-49bd59b212e9\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"LinkedIn Premium\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2024-06-28-at-10-38-15am.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F28\" data-image-crop=\"521x755+45+36\" data-image-width=\"570\" data-image-height=\"828\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EMethod 2: Military veteran access\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you are an eligible member of the US military community, such as a service member or veteran of the US Armed Forces, you can get access to LinkedIn Premium for free for one year. LinkedIn offers this as a part of its commitment to helping veterans connect with available jobs across the US. The only caveat is that to qualify, you cannot currently have a LinkedIn Premium account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8bea0822-ee33-4a4b-8721-ec37725ee688\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWith LinkedIn Premium, you get access to InMail credits, which let you message anyone regardless of connection; more details on Who's Viewed Your Profile; access to expert-led LinkedIn Learning courses; AI tools; and data on how you compare with others for a job listing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What are the benefits of a LinkedIn Premium membership?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"98bc9e00-4423-412a-a30d-1b0dceb95992\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ELinkedIn Premium memberships have different tiers meant to cater to different audiences. Listed from least expensive to most expensive are Career, Business, Sales Navigator Core, and Recruiter Lite for $30, $60, $100, and $170 per month, respectively.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What does a LinkedIn Premium membership cost?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"934a1dc5-0d27-49e9-bcee-5feb33064d06\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"LinkedIn Premium tiers\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2024-06-28-at-10-56-18am.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"3212\" data-image-height=\"1644\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"aaf4d0e4-b867-49f9-878b-f8f63f1c4668\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou can get temporary access to LinkedIn Premium for free through the methods included above. Unfortunately, at the moment,&nbsp;there is no way to get a permanently free account.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Can I get a LinkedIn Premium membership for free?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-06-28 16:58:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"LinkedIn Premium is one of the best tools to aid in your job search, but it's a hefty investment at $29.99 per month. Here's how to get it for free.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"f13246c0-4d71-4977-96ce-8f34fbd981b1",image:{id:"2a33198a-27f6-4a84-8fa4-90f80adcd4d0",filename:"linkedin.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-01-17 18:12:44",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"LinkedIn Jobs",credits:"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003ELinkedIn's new job collections are visible as soon as you access the Jobs tab.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F01\u002F17\u002F2a33198a-27f6-4a84-8fa4-90f80adcd4d0\u002Flinkedin.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"misc-commerce",hubTopicPathString:"Education^Professional Development",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-get-linkedin-premium-for-free",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to get LinkedIn Premium for free",topic:{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"114c901c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"social-media",name:"Social Media",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"959fd179-8245-11e3-b21f-14feb5ca9861",username:"joemckendrick",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Joe",lastName:"McKendrick",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"aadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae",filename:"joe-mckendrick.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-01-11 16:46:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F11\u002Faadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae\u002Fjoe-mckendrick.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Joe McKendrick is an author and independent analyst who tracks the impact of information technology on management and markets. As an independent analyst, he has authored numerous research reports in partnership with Forbes Insights, IDC, and Unisphere Research, a division of Information Today, Inc. Joe speaks frequently on cloud, data, and enterprise computing topics at industry events and Webcasts. He is co-author, along with 16 leading industry leaders and thinkers, of the SOA Manifesto, which outlines the values and guiding principles of service orientation. In a previous life, Joe served as director of the Administrative Management Society (AMS), an international professional association dedicated to advancing knowledge within the IT and business management fields. He is a graduate of Temple University.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1b78f3be-b452-4ea4-bcb9-781c1d469f6f\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"marchmeena29\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Four blocks with people thinking as icons\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1184303843.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter leading firm \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bcg.com\u002Fpublications\u002F2023\u002Fhow-people-create-and-destroy-value-with-gen-ai\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBoston Consulting Group\u003C\u002Fa\u003E's 2023 report found their IT consultants were more productive using Open AI's GPT-4 tool, the company and other industry giants received backlash from some commentators that one should simply \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-chatgpt\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Euse ChatGPT for free\u003C\u002Fa\u003E instead of retaining consulting services for millions of dollars.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's their reasoning: High-paid consultants will simply get their answers or advice from ChatGPT anyway, so they should avoid the third party and go straight to ChatGPT.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fmaster-ai-with-no-tech-skills-why-complex-systems-demand-diverse-learning\u002F\"\u003EMaster AI with no tech skills? Why complex systems demand diverse learning\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's a valuable lesson to anyone hiring or seeking to get hired for AI-intensive jobs, be it developers, consultants, or business users. The message of this critique is that anyone, even with limited or insufficient skills, can now use AI to get ahead or appear to look like they're on top of things. Because of this, the playing field has been leveled. Needed are people who can provide perspective and critical thinking to the information and results that AI provides.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"2d772bdb-ceb4-44e0-9297-632d2e5179e3\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F2d772bdb-ceb4-44e0-9297-632d2e5179e3\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven skilled scientists, technologists, and subject matter experts may fall into the trap of relying too much on AI for their output -- versus their own expertise. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"AI solutions can also exploit our cognitive limitations, making us vulnerable to illusions of understanding in which we believe we understand more about the world than we actually do,\" according to research on the topic \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fs41586-024-07146-0\"\u003Epublished\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in Nature.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven scientists trained to critically review information are falling for the allure of machine-generated insights, the researchers Lisa Messer of Yale University and M. J. Crockett of Princeton University warn. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Such illusions obscure the scientific community's ability to see the formation of scientific monocultures, in which some types of methods, questions, and viewpoints come to dominate alternative approaches, making science less innovative and more vulnerable to errors,\" their research said. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMesser and Crockett state that beyond the concerns about AI ethics, bias, and job displacement, the risks of overreliance on AI as a source of expertise are only starting to be known. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn mainstream business settings, there are consequences of user over-reliance on AI, from lost productivity and misplaced trust. For example, users \"may alter, change, and switch their actions to align with AI recommendations,\" observe Microsoft's Samir Passi and Mihaela Vorvoreanu in an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fresearch\u002Fuploads\u002Fprod\u002F2022\u002F06\u002FAether-Overreliance-on-AI-Review-Final-6.21.22.pdf\"\u003Eoverview\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of studies on the topic. In addition, users will \"find it difficult to evaluate AI's performance and to understand how AI impacts their decisions.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's the thinking of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fkyallmai\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKyall Mai\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, chief innovation officer at Esquire Bank, who views AI as a critical tool for customer engagement, while cautioning against its overuse as a replacement for human experience and critical thinking.  Esquire Bank provides specialized financing to law firms and wants people who understand the business and what AI can do to advance the business. I recently caught up with Mai at Salesforce's New York conference, who shared his experiences and perspectives on AI. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMai, who rose through the ranks from coder to multi-faceted CIO himself, doesn't argue that AI is perhaps one of the most valuable productivity-enhancing tools to come along. But he is also concerned that relying too much on generative AI -- either for content or code -- will diminish the quality and sharpness of people's thinking. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fbeyond-programming-ai-spawns-a-new-generation-of-job-roles\u002F\"\u003EBeyond programming: AI spawns a new generation of job roles\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"We realize having fantastic brains and results isn't necessarily as good as someone that is willing to have critical thinking and give their own perspectives on what AI and generative AI gives you back in terms of recommendations,\" he says. \"We want people that have the emotional and self-awareness to go, 'hmm, this doesn't feel quite right, I'm brave enough to have a conversation with someone, to make sure there's a human in the loop.'\"  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEsquire Bank is employing Salesforce tools to embrace both sides of AI -- generative and predictive. The predictive AI provides the bank's decision-makers with insights on \"which lawyers are visiting their site, and helping to personalize services based on these visits,\" says Mai, whose CIO role embraces both customer engagement and IT systems.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs an all-virtual bank, Esquire employs many of its AI systems across marketing teams, fusing generative AI-delivered content with back-end predictive AI algorithms. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"The experience is different for everyone,\" says Mai. \"So we're using AI to predict what the next set of content delivered to them should be. They are based on all the analytics behind and in the system as to what we can be doing with that particular prospect.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgenerative-ai-is-the-technology-that-it-feels-most-pressure-to-exploit\u002F\"\u003EGenerative AI is the technology that IT feels most pressure to exploit\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn working closely with AI, Mai discovered an interesting twist in human nature: People tend to disregard their own judgement and diligence as they grow dependent on these systems. \"As an example, we found that some humans become lazy -- they prompt something, and then decide, 'ah that sounds like a really good response,' and send it on.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen Mai senses that level of over-reliance on AI, \"I'll march them into my office, saying 'I'm paying you for your perspective, not a prompt and a response in AI that you're going to get me to read. Just taking the results and giving it back to me is not what I'm looking for, I'm expecting your critical thought.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, he encourages his technology team members to offload mundane development tasks to generative AI tools and platforms, and free up their own time to work closer with the business. \"Coders are finding that 60 percent of the time they used to spend writing was for administrative code that isn't necessarily groundbreaking. AI can do that for them, through voice prompts.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwill-ai-hurt-or-help-workers-its-complicated\u002F\"\u003EWill AI hurt or help workers? It's complicated\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a result, he's seeing \"the line between a classic coder and a business analyst merging a lot more, because the coder isn't spending an enormous amount of time doing stuff that really isn't value added. It also means that business analysts can become software developers.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It's going to be interesting when I can sit in front of a platform and say, 'I want a system that does this, this, this, and this,' and it does it.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-06-27 22:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Wanted: Critical thinkers with perspectives and skills to interpret AI-generated results. (Those with an over-reliance on ChatGPT need not apply.)",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"d71ac7d1-56c3-4548-a254-df29087155f8",image:{id:"1b78f3be-b452-4ea4-bcb9-781c1d469f6f",filename:"gettyimages-1184303843.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-05-21 15:58:56",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Four blocks with people thinking as icons",credits:"marchmeena29\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F05\u002F21\u002F1b78f3be-b452-4ea4-bcb9-781c1d469f6f\u002Fgettyimages-1184303843.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"we-need-bold-minds-to-challenge-ai-not-lazy-prompt-writers-bank-cio-says",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"We need bold minds to challenge AI, not lazy prompt writers, bank CIO says",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"4bbd52b3-12fc-4183-9f2a-1274944fbf8d",slug:"digital-transformation",name:"Digital Transformation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"87ec6ace-0121-41fb-b122-922dab341f69",slug:"finance",name:"Finance",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"959fd179-8245-11e3-b21f-14feb5ca9861",username:"joemckendrick",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Joe",lastName:"McKendrick",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"aadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae",filename:"joe-mckendrick.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-01-11 16:46:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F11\u002Faadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae\u002Fjoe-mckendrick.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Joe McKendrick is an author and independent analyst who tracks the impact of information technology on management and markets. As an independent analyst, he has authored numerous research reports in partnership with Forbes Insights, IDC, and Unisphere Research, a division of Information Today, Inc. Joe speaks frequently on cloud, data, and enterprise computing topics at industry events and Webcasts. He is co-author, along with 16 leading industry leaders and thinkers, of the SOA Manifesto, which outlines the values and guiding principles of service orientation. In a previous life, Joe served as director of the Administrative Management Society (AMS), an international professional association dedicated to advancing knowledge within the IT and business management fields. He is a graduate of Temple University.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3504c097-38f2-42fe-b0d3-9f2bc90c8ddb\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"tolgart\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"erasedmangettyimages-164457474\" data-image-filename=\"erasedmangettyimages-164457474.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F05\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome worry that artificial intelligence will destroy many existing jobs. That's the subject of another article. What's happening on the ground, however, is that AI may be at the core of new roles, especially with organizations pouring increasing amounts of money into the technology, with hopes that it will deliver. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"2d772bdb-ceb4-44e0-9297-632d2e5179e3\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F2d772bdb-ceb4-44e0-9297-632d2e5179e3\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's hard to predict what job titles will emerge over the next couple of years. After all, nobody could have conceived of titles such as \"cloud engineer\" or \"digital sherpa\" a few years back. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe know that data scientists and Python developers are needed to build and maintain AI. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.constellationr.com\u002Fusers\u002Fandy-thurai\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAndy Thurai\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, principal analyst with Constellation Research, suggests we'll see new types of titles in the next few years as well. These titles may sound whimsical now (and Andy meant them to be), but the underlying roles will be needed for vital tasks in budding AI-driven businesses.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrompt Whisperer: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ECoaxes the best output out of AI models by crafting clever prompts\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHallucination Wrangler: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ETames the AI model when it starts generating nonsensical or off-topic content\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EData DJ:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Mixes and matches datasets to create the perfect training recipe for the AI model\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBias Buster:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Responsible for identifying and mitigating biases in AI algorithms\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESynthetic Sommelier:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Curates and recommends the best AI-generated content for specific purposes\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDigital Puppet Master: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EDesigns and controls AI characters for various applications\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlgorithm Alchemist:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Experiments with different AI techniques to create innovative solutions\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENeural Network Nanny:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Nurtures and trains AI models to reach their full potential\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReality Check Officer:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Verifies the accuracy and authenticity of AI-generated content\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChief Creative Catalyst:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Oversees and inspires a team of AI-powered creatives\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKill Switch Engineer (or AI Tamer):\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Starts pulling cables in case AI is trying to take control (this one is the most realistic job!)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-a-chief-ai-officer-and-how-do-you-become-one\u002F\"\u003EWhat is a Chief AI Officer, and how do you become one?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAcross the business technology landscape, industry movers and shakers are seeing demand growing for a range of new roles to tame the AI beast. Maybe not with Thurai's suggested titles, but charged with the same tasks. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the leadership level, for example, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fanuragiimk\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAnurag Gupta\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, global head of solutions consulting at Revature, sees AI-related leadership roles as \"critical for setting the vision, standards, and roadmap for generative AI projects.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis may include chief AI officers, Gupta told ZDNET. AI product managers are also coming to the fore, \"playing a critical role in helping design, develop, and manage AI-powered products and services.\" Also emerging: \"The need for generative AI engineers continues to rise as organizations apply new techniques to develop, deploy, and maintain AI solutions that solve real-world problems.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftech-giants-hatch-a-plan-for-ai-job-losses-reskill-95-million-in-10-years\u002F\"\u003ETech giants hatch a plan for AI job losses: Reskill 95 million in 10 years\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe common thread for many of AI's new roles can be considered part of the realm of \"AI transformation,\" \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Feightfold.ai\u002Fblog\u002Fcontributor\u002Fskhan\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESania Khan\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Eightfold AI's chief economist and head of insights, told ZDNET. These roles are becoming part of \"teams entrusted with the critical task of selecting the right AI tools for each function and formulating workforce strategies to ensure agility, productivity, and employee engagement.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPreparing to assume such roles requires a change in direction in learning and preparing. Hopefully, this includes being part of an organization that encourages continuous learning. \"Skills-based organizations that consistently assess in-demand skills needed to future-proof the workforce, invest in upskilling\u002Freskilling workers, and recalibrate roles will remain ahead of the curve,\" Khan said. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnfortunately, many organizations won't support such learning -- and even schools and universities can't keep up. \"Finding formal training or relevant qualifications through traditional channels may prove challenging,\" \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Finstrosenberg.ch\u002Fjournal\u002Fbernhard-gademann-at-the-world-summit-ai\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBernhard Gademann\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, president of the Institut auf dem Rosenberg, told ZDNET.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fmore-than-money-open-source-pros-want-these-2-things-from-their-next-jobs\u002F\"\u003EMore than money, open-source pros want these 2 things from their next jobs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"We suggest that individuals embark on a self-directed learning journey, exploring and applying AI in various scenarios and contexts,\" Gademann said. \"With the abundance of information published daily, there are ample opportunities to learn and be inspired. However, this path demands a highly self-motivated mindset, which -- clearly -- is another important future skill.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith technology changing so fast, the time it takes for a technology skill to become obsolete is now less than three years. Gupta urges getting involved with \"hands-on or project-based approaches that offer the opportunity to work on real-world projects and scenarios to master and acquire new skills.\" Such skills not only involve generative AI, but also security and cloud, along with foundational skills \"such as core programming, no code, low code, data science, business analysis, and QA testing.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-06-19 19:30:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Wanted: Bias Buster? Prompt Whisperer? Reality Check Officer? 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She specializes in synthetic media, generative AI, and the impact of tech on journalism. Radhika holds a Masters in Creative Publishing and Critical Journalism from The New School.",profile:c,title:"Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"127eb88e-3776-4f87-b3c0-35e258a2ee00\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"gremlin\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"gettyimages-1149151754\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1149151754.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F01\u002F16\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEducation company Pearson has teamed up with Microsoft to upskill workers for the next era of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eartificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (AI).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn Tuesday, the two companies \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.prnewswire.com\u002Fnews-releases\u002Fpearson-and-microsoft-announce-multi-year-partnership-to-transform-the-future-of-learning-and-work-with-ai-302350602.html?tc=eml_cleartime\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eannounced\u003C\u002Fa\u003E a partnership to create \"a series of copilots, agents and AI tools targeted at helping people develop skills,\" according to a Pearson representative. The idea behind the partnership is to supercharge Pearson's learning tool acumen with Microsoft Azure Cloud, which will help Pearson scale its AI.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fpearson-launches-new-ai-certification-with-focus-on-practical-use-in-the-workplace\u002F\"\u003EPearson launches new AI certification - with focus on practical use in the workplace\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EReaching more learners than ever before\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMicrosoft will build on its current use of Pearson VUE, the company's certification platform, providing more people with the opportunity to access existing certifications through 2029.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Partnering with Microsoft means we can reach more learners than ever before,\" Pearson CEO Omar Abbosh said in the release. \"By blending Microsoft's AI leadership and Pearson's trusted enterprise skilling and learning services, we can bring enterprise learners precisely what they need to forge ahead in their careers and help them to realize the life they imagine.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe partnership will also benefit Pearson employees internally, who will use Microsoft 365 Copilot globally.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthis-free-ai-training-from-ibm-could-boost-your-resume-in-10-hours\u002F\"\u003EThis free AI training from IBM could boost your resume in 10 hours\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen asked, Pearson did not elaborate on the nature of the copilots or upskilling tools, only that they \"will help workers and employers identify and build the skills needed for new and enhanced roles in an AI-driven world.\" The companies framed the partnership as a way for organizations to develop employee skills in a professional world where the common use of AI is an expectation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPearson did not share any specifics on price or availability of the new certifications, which the company says will develop in the coming months. You can learn more about current Microsoft resources \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fc212.net\u002Fc\u002Flink\u002F?t=0&l=en&o=4340162-1&h=576796374&u=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2Faiskillsnavigator&a=AI+Skills+Navigator+page\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and Pearson's generative AI certificate \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fpearson-launches-new-ai-certification-with-focus-on-practical-use-in-the-workplace\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2025-01-16 17:17:59",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The list of AI certifications keeps growing. 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He has also served as co-chair of the annual AI Summit in New York since 2021. He has authored numerous research reports in partnership with Forbes Insights and Unisphere Research, a division of Information Today, Inc. Joe speaks frequently on AI, cloud, data, and enterprise computing topics at industry events and Webcasts. In a previous life, Joe served as director of the Administrative Management Society (AMS), an international professional association advancing knowledge within the IT and business management fields. He is a graduate of Temple University.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"0648d12a-b7ad-47e0-b313-9905f0b38400\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"J Studios\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"money\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1391530834.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2025\u002F01\u002F14\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProfessionals and managers working directly with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F#link={\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eartificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (AI) solutions are seeing their compensation shoot upward. These workers also experience greater job satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's the word from Dice's latest tech salaries \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dice.com\u002Ftechnologists\u002Febooks\u002Ftech-salary-report\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ereport\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, based on the responses of 2,835 tech professionals conducted in the fall of 2024. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-fastest-growing-jobs-in-the-ai-powered-economy\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe fastest-growing jobs in the AI-powered economy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EMore opportunities\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe research also shows how tech workplaces are evolving. Women respondents, who trailblazed in a male-dominated field, say that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwomen-to-outpace-men-in-gen-ai-use-by-2025-research-predicts\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eopportunities and workplace cultures\u003C\u002Fa\u003E have opened up. Female professionals who have worked in tech for more than two decades are 1.5 times more likely than men to say tech culture has improved over the past 20 years (64% versus 46%).\u003Cbr\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ESalary and rate increases\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe average technology professional now earns $112,521 a year across all disciplines, reflecting a 1.2% year-on-year increase. IT executives and managers lead the pack by a wide margin, earning almost $170,000 annually on average. Developers tend to earn close to $130,000 annually. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere are the average annual earnings by job title: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIT management (CEO, CIO, CTO, VP, and director): $168,345\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESoftware developer: $128,386\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProject manager: $121,237\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOther IT: $114,423\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBusiness analyst\u002Fintelligence analyst: $102,500\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EQA engineer\u002Ftester: $96,917\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESystems administrator: $93,783\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EData analyst: $83,990\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIT support: $67,746\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHelpdesk technician\u002Fcomputer or desktop support specialist: $57,234\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the same time, salaries and rates of increase vary considerably by specific skill areas. It comes as no surprise that compensation for AI and cloud-related skills is rising quickly. Salaries for people skilled in natural language processing rose 21% over the past year, followed by increases for those with Amazon and AWS-related capabilities. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F15-ways-ai-saved-me-time-at-work-in-2024-and-how-i-plan-to-use-it-in-2025\u002F\"\u003E15 ways AI saved me time at work in 2024 - and how I plan to use it in 2025\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere are the skills that had the largest average salary increases over the past year: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENatural language processing: $131,621 (+21%)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAWS CodeWhisperer: $117,821 (+16%)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAmazon Redshift: $134,103 (+15%)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBigQuery: $120,434 (+15%)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECOBOL: $130,243 (+15%)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERuby: $136,920 (+13%)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAI: $130,277 (+12%)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBlockchain: $113,143 (+12%)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOracle eBusiness: $121,227 (+12%)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EApplication delivery: $123,336 (+11%)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOverall, AI skills command nearly an 18% premium over other tech roles. \"We expect to see managers and executives at the top of the salary charts,\" the survey authors said. \"The arrival of artificial intelligence as a critical business capability is creating another significant compensation disparity within tech roles.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhy-ethics-is-becoming-ais-biggest-challenge\u002F\"\u003EWhy ethics is becoming AI's biggest challenge\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe report authors said professionals in senior roles are more likely to be involved in AI work, which partially explains the disparity in salaries. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"4914532\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHigher job satisfaction\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETech professionals involved in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-isnt-the-next-big-thing-heres-what-is\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAI initiatives\u003C\u002Fa\u003E also have \"notably higher job satisfaction compared to their counterparts, even when controlling for salary levels,\" the Dice team said in their analysis. \"This satisfaction gap persists even as non-AI focused roles see salary increases, suggesting that involvement in AI work may offer intangible benefits beyond monetary compensation.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgenerative-ai-is-now-an-must-have-tool-for-technology-professionals\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGenerative AI is now a must-have tool for technology professionals\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe good news is the Dice authors said that high wages aren't the preserve of AI masters: \"Keep in mind that you don't need to necessarily master the nuances of deep learning; for many in the tech industry, getting a solid handle on prompt engineering is more than enough to unlock the benefits of AI.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EThe Goldilocks Zone\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe survey also suggests a \"Goldilocks Zone\" for job hopping -- not too frequently, not too static, but a more rewarding middle ground. Professionals who changed jobs six to nine times over their careers showed the highest earning potential, with average salaries reaching approximately $142,000. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMeanwhile, professionals who changed jobs 10 or more times saw a decline in average compensation. The authors said this drop indicates that \"excessive job hopping might eventually impact earning potential. Strategic job changes -- neither too few nor too many -- may be the best pattern for salary growth.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile perspectives on workplace culture vary, \"the sense of improved gender equity and remote work flexibility is reshaping tech workplaces in ways that would have been hard to imagine two decades ago,\" the survey's authors said. \"These mixed responses from seasoned tech professionals tell an important story: we are making progress, but there is still work to do.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2025-01-14 13:17:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"A new tech salaries report suggests that working with AI boosts both pay and satisfaction - but it also cautions that excessive job hopping can work against you.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"8cb6162f-2068-41ec-a037-e09f845dc35b",image:{id:"0648d12a-b7ad-47e0-b313-9905f0b38400",filename:"gettyimages-1391530834.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2025-01-14 13:11:42",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"money",credits:"J Studios\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2025\u002F01\u002F14\u002F0648d12a-b7ad-47e0-b313-9905f0b38400\u002Fgettyimages-1391530834.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Home & Office^Work Life^Productivity",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"these-tech-skills-drove-the-biggest-salary-increases-over-the-past-year",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"These tech skills drove the biggest salary increases over the past year",topic:{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fb7a83c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"amazon",name:"Amazon",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"9d3e6108-0023-11e4-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"innovation",name:"Innovation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"35e7efdb-10d7-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Mark Samuels",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Mark",lastName:"Samuels",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"a31d923b-7b4c-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",filename:"marksamuels.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2014-11-18 11:27:16",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2014\u002F11\u002F18\u002Fa31d923b-7b4c-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57\u002Fmarksamuels.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Mark Samuels is a business journalist specialising in IT leadership issues. Formerly editor at CIO Connect and features editor of Computing, he has written for various organisations, including the Economist Intelligence Unit, The Guardian, The Times, The Sunday Times and Times Higher Education.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributor",bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"fc13fe22-bd82-4617-a4d6-57d5d2b1109c\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Eugene Mymrin\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"gettyimages-1950805446.jpg\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1950805446.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F11\u002F11\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBusiness leaders recognize that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdata-is-the-missing-piece-of-the-ai-puzzle-heres-how-to-start-filling-the-gap\u002F\"\u003Estrong foundations\u003C\u002Fa\u003E are essential for any company exploiting \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\"\u003Eartificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (AI). Your business could jeopardize the whole project if it doesn't sort its data strategy before explorations begin. In short, if you put garbage in, you'll get garbage out.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-level-up-your-job-in-the-emerging-ai-economy\u002F\"\u003EHow to level up your job in the emerging AI economy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESo how can professionals create the foundations to help their organization \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffive-ways-to-use-ai-responsibly\u002F\"\u003Euse AI safely and successfully\u003C\u002Fa\u003E? Three business leaders detail their top tips for building an effective strategy for exploiting emerging technology.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E1. Put your people first\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClaire Thompson\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Furldefense.com\u002Fv3\u002F__https:\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fclaire-thompson-dataanalytics\u002F__;!!BfIZgRvxoUc!h_XI6sWGT8fbTLYbfFvT_5MykIETDJmfXeO_Veq0hDr84T68ym_x03BLP78Gg1wTrD0XFLsFLqV6BqJtjR_UhdkvqQ$\"\u003E,\u003C\u002Fa\u003E group chief data and analytics officer at insurance giant L&G, said a strategic approach to information is crucial for any company that wants to innovate: \"I always say data foundations are important for whatever you do next.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShe told ZDNET that strong foundational elements link rules and regulations to dollars and cents.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Make it clear how the data strategy will drive tangible value -- why is it important, for example, that your email addresses are up to date and accurate so that you can do targeted digital communications?\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThompson recognized that many people don't want to get bogged down in a long-term strategic plan that defines the technology, processes, people, and rules required to manage information assets. However, she said the planning stage is critical to reaping the benefits of technologies like AI.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I can understand why people might say governance is boring,\" she said. \"But in today's digital organizations, where people want to do straight-through processing, it becomes even more critical that your data is good quality. So, all roads are leading to governance.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-your-business-can-best-exploit-ai-tell-your-board-these-4-things\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow your business can best exploit AI: Tell your board these 4 things\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOne key element of Thompson's strategy at L&G is a close working relationship between her data team and the IT department. Effective collaboration relies on clarity about the skills each party brings to the relationship.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"You need a hand-in-glove partnership. Technology is hugely important to what we do in the data space, and we can't do our work without the cloud environments, the data warehousing, and the tooling. Data is held in all the applications that the IT team maintains,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F3-ways-to-help-your-staff-use-generative-ai-confidently-and-productively\u002F\"\u003E3 ways to help your staff use generative AI confidently and productively\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"We're trying to ensure we do data quality by design. That's about ensuring we embed the design philosophy into our core systems. The more you can do that work, the more it stops the ripple effect of poor data quality further down the line and prevents any remediation effort.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThompson said the data they collect will push customer experiences in new directions: \"How do we start to build personalization into our mobile applications? How do we start to build that into our asset management? How can you automate trades and use AI to support that process?\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E2. Master your transactional data\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJon Grainger, CTO at the legal firm DWF, said there's no time like the present when it comes to creating a data strategy. Smart business leaders focus on the foundational elements for data use long before they think about how to exploit AI and machine learning.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I always say the best time for a data strategy is four years ago,\" he said. \"It's a supertanker piece of work. Ultimately, there aren't many shortcuts. There is a view that says, 'Well, if it's going to take that long, why bother?' And I think that's why many folks haven't been able to get to grips with their data.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGrainger told ZDNET he wants his firm to build a reputation for delivering great experiences through a digital transformation -- and a data strategy is a crucial component of that approach. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-digital-transformation-everything-you-need-to-know-about-how-technology-is-changing-business\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWhat is digital transformation? Everything you need to know\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe joined DWF in late 2022 and enacted a new strategy based on cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) products and open application programming (API) interfaces. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EData at the firm covers a range of entities, such as cases, partners, clients, and internal business processes, including billing and financials.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"The data strategy is all about ensuring transactional data -- the source of truth -- is mastered in those sections.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F98-of-small-firms-are-using-ai-tools-to-punch-above-their-weight\u002F\"\u003E98% of small firms are using AI tools to 'punch above their weight'\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe aim is to help the organization move quickly but not to the detriment of quality or cost.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Each SaaS product has a clear identity on the enterprise map,\" Grainger said, explaining the fine points of his data strategy. \"That identity is driven by the data you master in each area.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe said the \"absolute minimum requirement\" to get onto the firm's target architecture is well-developed APIs that DWF can access and use.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGrainger said SnapLogic technology ensures a solid and reliable connection between services, API, and users.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fagile-development-can-unlock-the-power-of-generative-ai-heres-how\u002F\"\u003EAgile development can unlock the power of generative AI - here's how\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Invariably, you'll get 15 different spellings of a particular address, and the technology can see that pattern and correct it,\" he said. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It can also do something called enrichment. So it might take someone's reference, go off to an API, come back, and say, 'This is the right information.'\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGrainger said the data strategy also focuses on the models DWF creates to answer its key business questions. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn combination with the firm's concentration on SaaS products and APIs, the business has solid foundations to explore emerging technology.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It turns out you're setting yourself up pretty well for generative AI if you've got all those elements in your data strategy.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E3. Work with your industry peers\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENic Granger, director of corporate and CFO at North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA), said a great data strategy goes beyond internal working practices and spans organizational boundaries.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENSTA collects data from the oil and gas sector. Granger's team has created digital platforms that allow industry, government, academia, or other interested parties to access data openly.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs part of that work, she chairs the Offshore Energy Digital Strategy Group (DSG), a specialist body formed in late 2022 to create a collaborative effort across UK public bodies that deal with data collection in oil, gas, and renewables.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ffuture-of-computing-must-be-more-sustainable-even-as-ai-demand-fuels-energy-use\u002F\"\u003EThe future of computing must be more sustainable, even as AI demand fuels energy use\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It was recognized that we needed a cohesive digital data strategy across the offshore energy sector,\" she told ZDNET. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"There were good pockets of excellence across the industry in data management and digital technologies, but they weren't necessarily talking together. So that was a big priority for us.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to UK government departments, the DSG is supported by other contributors, including the Open Data Institute and Technology Leadership Board.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-fall-of-intel-how-gen-ai-helped-dethrone-a-giant-and-transform-computing-as-we-know-it\u002F\"\u003EThe fall of Intel: How gen AI helped dethrone a giant and transform computing as we know it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGranger said this collaborative approach has paid dividends: \"We've got the data strategy now, and it's about working on three key streams of work.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe first stream focuses on data, standards, and principles: \"Making sure the underlying quality of the data is good because we're all working on the same basis.\" The second stream looks to create common data toolkits and interoperability, said Granger.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It shouldn't matter if you're working in an offshore energy company or on a project in an oil and gas company, you should have data that's useable across the platforms. That work is all about, 'How do you get that data from A to B without duplication?'\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-best-ai-for-coding\u002F\"\u003EThe best AI for coding in 2024\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe third workstream focuses on cross-sector digitalization: \"That's about ensuring the data and digital skills are there across the industry, and ensuring the sector complies with cybersecurity best practice.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith these data foundations in place, it's much easier to start thinking about how to make the most of emerging technologies.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Our focus is on ensuring we're making the data accessible and in the right formats for others to use AI and machine learning,\" said Granger.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-12-03 14:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Explorations into artificial intelligence must first establish a strong base. 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Here are 3 strategies executives employ",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0feec2d0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"big-data",name:"Big Data",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"959fd179-8245-11e3-b21f-14feb5ca9861",username:"joemckendrick",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Joe",lastName:"McKendrick",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"aadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae",filename:"joe-mckendrick.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-01-11 16:46:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F11\u002Faadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae\u002Fjoe-mckendrick.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Joe McKendrick is an author and independent analyst who tracks the impact of information technology on management and markets. He has also served as co-chair of the annual AI Summit in New York since 2021. He has authored numerous research reports in partnership with Forbes Insights and Unisphere Research, a division of Information Today, Inc. Joe speaks frequently on AI, cloud, data, and enterprise computing topics at industry events and Webcasts. In a previous life, Joe served as director of the Administrative Management Society (AMS), an international professional association advancing knowledge within the IT and business management fields. He is a graduate of Temple University.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9df9ff2e-8f7e-441b-96ab-7a489bdc0c6f\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Constantine Johnny\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"light bulbs\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1337749377-1.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F10\u002F14\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EArtificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthe-data-skills-gap-keeps-getting-bigger-heres-how-one-company-is-filling-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edata analytics skills\u003C\u002Fa\u003E are in hot demand but cannot deliver business success in isolation. Domain expertise is vital to success, so professionals \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fif-you-want-a-career-in-ai-start-with-these-5-steps\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Easpiring to a career in AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E must extend their learning beyond technology.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's the word from Tendü Yogurtçu, PhD, chief technology officer at Precisely, who advocates for such expanded roles.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F3-ways-to-build-strong-data-foundations-for-ai-implementation-according-to-business-leaders\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E3 ways to build strong data foundations for AI implementation, according to business leaders\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"We need more people to run AI, but also we need more people to pair with those AI and data skills with domain-specific skills,\" she said to ZDNET at Precisely's recent Trust 24 event at Drexel University in Philadelphia. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"In order to harness the best language models -- whether small or large -- we need to have domain experts who can provide that deep expertise, to make the most trusted outcome.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShe said to think about an insurance company that manages location data, suggesting \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-skills-or-ai-enhanced-skills-what-employers-need-could-depend-on-you\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAI skills\u003C\u002Fa\u003E alone will not add value to this data: \"Eighty percent of data has a location attribute. If you are an insurance company, and you are trying to price with the right risk levels, it's very important to understand the property boundaries, the difference between two properties, and whether you are close to the water line to make an assessment.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-level-up-your-job-in-the-emerging-ai-economy\u002F\"\u003EHow to level up your job in the emerging AI economy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELikewise, AI and technology skills alone will not deliver success in healthcare, where deep domain expertise in medical procedures is required. AI skills alone also cannot deliver success in financial analysis or factory assembly. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis situation explains why Yogurtçu urged professionals or students seeking careers in AI and related technologies to add another area of expertise. Industry experts agree that members of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgenerative-ai-now-requires-developers-to-stretch-cross-functionally-heres-why\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAI teams need a cross-section of both business and technical skills\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"In the case of AI-suggested outputs, there is potential for contextual misunderstanding, biased results, or hallucinations,\" Junaid Saiyed, CTO at Alation, told ZDNET. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-your-business-can-best-exploit-ai-tell-your-board-these-4-things\u002F\"\u003EHow your business can best exploit AI: Tell your board these 4 things\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It is essential to have domain experts or humans in the loop to verify AI suggestions -- an approach aptly summarized as 'Machine Suggested, Human Verified.' Effective human oversight requires clear monitoring roles and transparency in AI models for easy interpretation.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe domain expert or user \"with the most knowledge about a situation or initiative should have the authority to overrule or reverse AI decisions,\" said Saiyed. \"However, it is essential that anyone within the organization can highlight issues through a transparent governance process to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis requirement for a blend of domain expertise and AI skills was recently highlighted in an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.accenture.com\u002Fus-en\u002Finsights\u002Fstrategic-managed-services\u002Freinvent-operations-with-genai\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eanalysis\u003C\u002Fa\u003E by consultant Accenture. While \"machines automate and augment human work for major business processes,\" organizations can employ an \"internal talent marketplace for on-demand collaboration, where dynamic project teams can rotate on and off projects as per strategic needs.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Accenture authors recommended that companies keep evolving technology and domain-specific roles to move forward. The key to this approach is implementing a domain-centric approach to data modernization. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F3-ways-to-help-your-staff-use-generative-ai-confidently-and-productively\u002F\"\u003E3 ways to help your staff use generative AI confidently and productively\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Reinvention-ready companies have centralized data governance and a domain-centric view of data modernization,\" they stated. \"This creates a strong data foundation that is ready for AI-led reinvention.\" Part of this process is ensuring \"people have a clear understanding of how to create, handle, and consume data.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe analysis also said it's important to \"put people at the center of reinvention,\" the Accenture authors urged. \"In the age of AI, that means reshaping the workforce so that new roles align to business needs as the technology evolves. It means offering comprehensive training to workers so they can thrive in their roles and take full advantage of the power of gen AI. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It means reinventing work and rethinking processes and entire workflows to gain a clear view of where gen AI can have the most impact in serving customers, supporting people, and achieving business outcomes.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-10-15 10:24:49",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"To ensure AI is trustworthy, deep domain expertise is needed. Here are the skills you need.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"64c2744c-8215-44c2-ade4-e962ca557677",image:{id:"9df9ff2e-8f7e-441b-96ab-7a489bdc0c6f",filename:"gettyimages-1337749377-1.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-10-14 21:59:55",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"light bulbs",credits:"Constantine Johnny\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F10\u002F14\u002F9df9ff2e-8f7e-441b-96ab-7a489bdc0c6f\u002Fgettyimages-1337749377-1.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"want-to-work-with-ai-make-sure-you-level-up-your-domain-expertise",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Want to work with AI? Make sure you level up your domain expertise",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"6505e7f5-fbe1-4bd9-bccb-a33c685ef3d9",slug:"business-management",name:"Business & Management",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"959fd179-8245-11e3-b21f-14feb5ca9861",username:"joemckendrick",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Joe",lastName:"McKendrick",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"aadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae",filename:"joe-mckendrick.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-01-11 16:46:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F11\u002Faadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae\u002Fjoe-mckendrick.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Joe McKendrick is an author and independent analyst who tracks the impact of information technology on management and markets. He has also served as co-chair of the annual AI Summit in New York since 2021. He has authored numerous research reports in partnership with Forbes Insights and Unisphere Research, a division of Information Today, Inc. Joe speaks frequently on AI, cloud, data, and enterprise computing topics at industry events and Webcasts. In a previous life, Joe served as director of the Administrative Management Society (AMS), an international professional association advancing knowledge within the IT and business management fields. He is a graduate of Temple University.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"c47e46e5-3907-4a06-bee6-d1635dcf08bb\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"MicroStockHub\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Tech Decline Concept\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-2158856887.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F09\u002F27\" data-image-crop=\"2235x1255+0+0\" data-image-width=\"2235\" data-image-height=\"1341\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe past year has been a relatively tough one for the tech sector and job stability, especially hiring prospects, but there's more to the story within this forever-churning market.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA new survey of 910 technology professionals and employers, published by Dice, finds strong undercurrents of both short-term pessimism and long-term optimism for the tech job market. In addition, those working in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F#link={\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eartificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (AI) are far more confident in their career prospects than other IT pros. Surprisingly, tech professionals aren't fully on board with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-generative-ai-and-why-is-it-so-popular-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\"\u003Egenerative AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (gen AI).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-level-up-your-job-in-the-emerging-ai-economy\u002F\"\u003EHow to level up your job in the emerging AI economy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese findings are based on two separate surveys conducted by Dice. The first was based on responses from 520 fully employed U.S. technology professionals, coupled with responses from 390 human resources professionals.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany tech professionals are concerned about their short-term prospects -- 31% remain cautiously optimistic about the economic conditions over the next year, unchanged year-over-year. An equal percentage of tech professionals harbor pessimistic views. Younger tech professionals, those aged 18 to 34, are the least likely to hold an optimistic view of the economy, at only 20%.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn fact, only four in ten tech professionals express confidence in finding a new role that meets their expectations -- a significant decline from previous years. Still, around 80% of tech professionals expect the tech industry to continue its growth trajectory over the next five years, the survey shows. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F98-of-small-firms-are-using-ai-tools-to-punch-above-their-weight\u002F\"\u003E98% of small firms are using AI tools to 'punch above their weight'\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERegarding any downturns in tech hiring, \"what we found tells a more nuanced story,\" the study's authors explained. \"As expected in a tough climate, the economic outlook among tech professionals is more negative than in previous years. Equally concerning, many of them feel their bargaining power slipping away and are reluctant to take risks.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the same time, while fewer tech professionals feel confident about finding new roles, an increasing number are still actively pursuing new job opportunities. This year, 39% of tech professionals are engaged in job searches, up seven percentage points from 32% in 2023. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition, the desire to switch employers has grown, with 67% considering a change this year, compared to 60% last year.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe survey also found that technology professionals aren't fully onboard with gen AI. \"Overall, tech professionals are hesitant about the adoption of AI tools into their workflow,\" the survey's authors report. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-digital-transformation-everything-you-need-to-know-about-how-technology-is-changing-business\u002F\"\u003EWhat is digital transformation? Everything you need to know about how technology is changing business\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAccording to the survey, \"just over a third of tech professionals say that they never use gen AI tools, a slightly larger portion than the 30% who use it at least once a week.\" This is mainly voluntary, as only 8% say their companies restrict its usage. The age group most likely to use gen AI at least once a week is the 18-34 group, at 38%.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E40% of tech professionals believe that AI will significantly impact their work in the next year, while only 8% predict it will have no impact. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAI professionals are more confident than other tech professionals in terms of career advancement. A majority of AI professionals, 58%, are confident about advancement, compared to only 36% of other tech professionals. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt also looks like employers will be struggling to hold on to their talent. A significant portion of AI professionals, 73%, intend to change jobs over the coming year, compared to 65% of general tech professionals. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F3-ways-to-help-your-staff-use-generative-ai-confidently-and-productively\u002F\"\u003E3 ways to help your staff use generative AI confidently and productively\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAI professionals are also gravitating towards the big tech companies than their broader tech counterparts, At least 29% of AI professionals want to work for big tech, compared to 18% of general tech professionals. \"This is possibly due to an interest in being part of higher-budget, higher profile AI projects or because they feel more confident in their hireability in general,\" the Dice authors surmise. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EDelivering value is another matter within mainstream companies -- and often, AI projects may just be for sure. Just over half of AI professionals feel the AI projects they are working on are strategically valuable to their company. One-third believe their AI-related projects are \"primarily used to show stakeholders the company is doing something with AI.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-09-27 18:56:35",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Dice survey shows that tech professionals bruised by a sour job market remain optimistic, but they aren't completely sold on the use of generative AI in the workplace.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"544436f5-90d7-4543-b791-4559c0a676ff",image:{id:"c47e46e5-3907-4a06-bee6-d1635dcf08bb",filename:"gettyimages-2158856887.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-09-27 14:02:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Tech Decline Concept",credits:"MicroStockHub\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F09\u002F27\u002Fc47e46e5-3907-4a06-bee6-d1635dcf08bb\u002Fgettyimages-2158856887.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:"2235x1255+0+0",typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2235,height:1341,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"73-of-ai-pros-are-looking-to-change-jobs-over-the-next-year",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"73% of AI pros are looking to change jobs over the next year",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"4bbd52b3-12fc-4183-9f2a-1274944fbf8d",slug:"digital-transformation",name:"Digital Transformation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"959fd179-8245-11e3-b21f-14feb5ca9861",username:"joemckendrick",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Joe",lastName:"McKendrick",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"aadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae",filename:"joe-mckendrick.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-01-11 16:46:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F11\u002Faadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae\u002Fjoe-mckendrick.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Joe McKendrick is an author and independent analyst who tracks the impact of information technology on management and markets. He has also served as co-chair of the annual AI Summit in New York since 2021. He has authored numerous research reports in partnership with Forbes Insights and Unisphere Research, a division of Information Today, Inc. Joe speaks frequently on AI, cloud, data, and enterprise computing topics at industry events and Webcasts. In a previous life, Joe served as director of the Administrative Management Society (AMS), an international professional association advancing knowledge within the IT and business management fields. He is a graduate of Temple University.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1fbfbf76-d281-45f3-96ac-4c4bbe80b885\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"rob dobi\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"person working through tech door\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1688828858.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F09\u002F26\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1413\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EArtificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (AI) -- as with cloud computing a few years prior -- is upending the economics of information technology. In many ways, AI has \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-engineering-is-the-next-frontier-for-technological-advances-what-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe power to make technology much more efficient\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The challenge, however, is helping people and organizations \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwelcome-to-the-ai-revolution-from-horsepower-to-manpower-to-machine-power\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emove to the next level\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and adapt to the new AI reality.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI had the opportunity to discuss the evolving tech economy with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.keystone.ai\u002Four-people\u002Fsusan-athey\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDr. Susan Athey\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, who was recently appointed chief scientific advisor to Keystone Strategy. Athey is also an economics professor at Stanford University and former chief economist for Microsoft.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fin-a-surprise-twist-meta-is-suddenly-crushing-apple-in-the-innovation-battle\u002F\"\u003EIn a surprise twist, Meta is suddenly crushing Apple in the innovation battle\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It's hard to fully capture quantitatively the benefits of being more nimble and being able to add more features and do more projects, and do experimentation and innovation that you might have not otherwise done,\" said Athey. She sees opportunities ahead if people and organizations are properly prepared. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It's difficult and expensive to build and deploy AI-driven systems, but the net result is technology infrastructures and applications that deliver more quickly and efficiently. Operating these systems may be a little easier once they're up and running,\" she said. \"Relative to machine learning that I've done the last 16 to 17 years in industry, this latest round is easier to maintain, and requires less complex coding.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOverall, she continued: \"I feel like we're seeing the convergence and finally seeing the payoff of lots of investments that we've collectively made as an industry over time. People have learned how to make modular code. They've learned a lot of the optimization, which used to be very finicky and is now this very high-performing, general-purpose optimization routine. The newest algorithm can just plug into those optimization routines.\"  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a result of this transformation, Athey said technology professionals need to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Ffrom-ai-trainers-to-ethicists-ai-may-obsolete-some-jobs-but-generate-new-ones\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erethink their roles and careers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \"I think that coding has gotten easier. My students at Stanford are probably writing 80% of their code using Copilot,\" she said. \"It's good at finding syntax errors and writing tedious code. Knowing a particular language is less important. I coded in like 10 different languages since I started my career.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F3-ways-to-help-your-staff-use-generative-ai-confidently-and-productively\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E3 ways to help your staff use generative AI confidently and productively\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut while these technologies help with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-grows-into-its-role-as-development-and-testing-assistant\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emore straightforward coding processes\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Athey said higher-level architectural skills -- \"structure and how things should be done\" -- are required for technology projects. In addition, the AI economy will also demand \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-skills-or-ai-enhanced-skills-what-employers-need-could-depend-on-you\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eevaluation and logical-thinking\u003C\u002Fa\u003E capabilities. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"We put out thousands of computer science and engineering students at Stanford every year. They all are very good at downloading a data set from the web and doing stuff with it. Training stuff, optimizing stuff, predicting stuff, classifying stuff, comparing model A to model B, and comparing their performance. However, they have very, very little training in asking, 'What does it mean? How would you know when or why it is doing well? What are the weaknesses? What kind of data would help improve it?'\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe challenge with AI models is that \"they are going to be giving you wrong answers a share of the time,\" Athey said. \"We don't have the science to know when is it giving you wrong answers and when is it giving you right answers. Like maybe you don't have enough young people in your data sets. You try to hallucinate more of them. But that may or may not actually help you learn more about young people. I need to assess that I'm not just hallucinating those features of young people. And that's not built in. And the model doesn't know -- it won't tell you. The model has no way to know that directly.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-your-business-can-best-exploit-ai-tell-your-board-these-4-things\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow your business can best exploit AI: Tell your board these 4 things\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAthey said the bottom line is that today's and tomorrow's technology professionals will handle and pipe in the data that fuels \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-can-mean-big-business-benefits-but-these-obstacles-must-be-cleared-first\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAI-driven enterprises\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \"In using the new kinds of AI, there's a bit of learning about the value of your data. What's the value of external data sources? What initiatives have you tried before, or that didn't work because you didn't have enough data? Are there initiatives that you could try again now?\" She said part of the challenge is that AI models may need to consume \"historical unstructured messy data.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EExecutives and professionals need to be versed \"in the next layer of analysis that requires a lot of logical thinking. It requires understanding statistics and conditional expectations. You need mathematical framing. To ask, 'What does it mean for this to be right? And to give an accurate answer too?'\" And right now, that level of critical thinking, and the tools to support it, are still in short supply, said Athey.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-09-27 08:51:30",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Higher-level architectural skills are needed for technology projects, and the AI economy requires evaluation and logical-thinking capabilities.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"d1a97a05-6c24-4da2-a6da-d40ba036213b",image:{id:"1fbfbf76-d281-45f3-96ac-4c4bbe80b885",filename:"gettyimages-1688828858.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-09-26 23:12:19",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"person working through tech door",credits:"rob dobi\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F09\u002F26\u002F1fbfbf76-d281-45f3-96ac-4c4bbe80b885\u002Fgettyimages-1688828858.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1413,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Business^Digital Transformation",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-level-up-your-job-in-the-emerging-ai-economy",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to level up your job in the emerging AI economy",topic:{id:"4bbd52b3-12fc-4183-9f2a-1274944fbf8d",slug:"digital-transformation",name:"Digital Transformation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"4bbd52b3-12fc-4183-9f2a-1274944fbf8d",slug:"digital-transformation",name:"Digital Transformation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"926c7fe3-bac7-46e3-b421-bf633d90ee73",slug:"productivity",name:"Productivity",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"959fd179-8245-11e3-b21f-14feb5ca9861",username:"joemckendrick",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Joe",lastName:"McKendrick",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"aadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae",filename:"joe-mckendrick.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-01-11 16:46:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F11\u002Faadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae\u002Fjoe-mckendrick.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Joe McKendrick is an author and independent analyst who tracks the impact of information technology on management and markets. As an independent analyst, he has authored numerous research reports in partnership with Forbes Insights, IDC, and Unisphere Research, a division of Information Today, Inc. Joe speaks frequently on cloud, data, and enterprise computing topics at industry events and Webcasts. He is co-author, along with 16 leading industry leaders and thinkers, of the SOA Manifesto, which outlines the values and guiding principles of service orientation. In a previous life, Joe served as director of the Administrative Management Society (AMS), an international professional association dedicated to advancing knowledge within the IT and business management fields. He is a graduate of Temple University.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"9fcf3cdd-3c8e-4fa3-bb27-fba3174eb498\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Hiroshi Watanabe\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"AI cloud concept\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1331744969.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F08\u002F05\" data-image-width=\"2309\" data-image-height=\"1299\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt has become difficult to set realistic expectations about \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eartificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E -- and this could ultimately confuse efforts to understand the actual value of AI efforts. As the use of technology increases, it means changes in the career landscape for technology professionals, favoring more creative thinkers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's the word from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fajm.ai\u002Fabout\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAjay Malik\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, former head of architecture and engineering of Google's Worldwide Corporate Network, and currently CEO of Secomind.ai, who sees a rocky road ahead in the AI space. Perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of AI at this point is setting realistic expectations, he said in a recent \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=E2xaV7OyEdY\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epodcast\u003C\u002Fa\u003E hosted by \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thomaserl.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThomas Erl\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, president of Arcitura Education. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fis-photoshops-new-text-to-image-as-good-as-midjourney-and-dall-e-we-test-it-and-see\u002F\"\u003EPhotoshop vs. Midjourney vs. DALL-E 3: Only one AI image generator passed my 5 tests\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor starters, there isn't enough measurement or awareness of the potential gains AI is delivering, Malik said. Decision-makers \"want to be sure that all the information that they will use internally, or for interacting with customers, is accurate,\" he said. \"How will companies measure the accuracy of what AI is doing? So AI did something, how do you always know it's accurate? How can you trust it 100%?\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis weighs on how well business goals can be achieved through AI, Erl said. \"If organizations are not successful or if they stumble, or if they invest in AI systems that end up resulting in loss instead of growth, that may postpone or change the outcome of how AI might impact their workforce. They might think, 'this didn't work out, let's go back to human workers.'\" But the opportunity is real and we should prepare ourselves for whatever the impact will be.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnfortunately, there are no clear-cut \"before-and-after\" pictures that graphically illustrate the impact or accuracy of AI, Malik said. To address this, \"they need to design built-in verification, built-in explainability, and built-in checks and balances to see if the AI's answer is correct.\" This includes \"an alternative path, mechanism, model that provides a technique so that they can verify the answer.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe key is understanding what exactly the AI system is producing, Malik advised. \"Don't use AI as a black box that you depend upon without even thinking. We are not there today.\" In addition, businesses cannot rely on services such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-chatgpt-and-why-does-it-matter-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChatGPT\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, as responses need to be accurate and free of hallucinations. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-powered-narrative-attacks-a-growing-threat-3-defense-strategies-for-business-leaders\u002F\"\u003EAI-powered 'narrative attacks' a growing threat: 3 defense strategies for business leaders\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstead, he advises, AI systems should have \"checks and balances built in, verifying the answers, verifying the data, and offering explainability. There is a term for it called \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ibm.com\u002Ftopics\u002Fexplainable-ai.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EXAI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, or explainable AI.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are also profound implications for technology-oriented career growth, Malik continued. \"There is a big resource shift coming,\" he said. Those employees who use AI will become lot more valuable than the employees who do not use AI.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAI's impact will be felt in the types of jobs and roles that will flourish in the months and years to come. \"Even in software, even in programming, even in testing, a lot of those jobs will get eliminated  -- not today, but over time,\" Malik predicted. \"This is work which the AI can do -- very junior level work or very repetitive redundant level of work.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis will especially apply to coder-level jobs, versus higher-level software engineering jobs, he continued. \"Coders are just coding based on some known facts, and programming uses more thinking. In my own company, we see 20 to 25 times higher productivity because of using AI for supporting coding, for supporting meetings, meeting minutes, action items they can do a lot more with less people now.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fintel-sees-ai-in-enterprise-on-a-three-to-five-year-path\u002F\"\u003EIntel sees AI in enterprise on a 'three to five-year path'\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the same time, there will be a shift toward \"the thinkers, the problem solvers, the people who are creative,\" Malik added. \"AI will take care of the labor, repetitive, or well-defined. But the creative humans will use AI to produce in high velocity and high quality and something really creative. That shift is coming.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-08-05 08:00:15",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Unfortunately, there are no clear-cut 'before-and-after' pictures that graphically illustrate the impact or accuracy of AI.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"f25f87e4-0e9f-41e6-9b18-6aa92b823504",image:{id:"9fcf3cdd-3c8e-4fa3-bb27-fba3174eb498",filename:"gettyimages-1331744969.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-08-05 01:32:57",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"AI cloud concept",credits:"Hiroshi Watanabe\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F08\u002F05\u002F9fcf3cdd-3c8e-4fa3-bb27-fba3174eb498\u002Fgettyimages-1331744969.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2309,height:1299,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"todays-challenge-working-around-ais-fuzzy-returns-and-questionable-accuracy",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Today's challenge: Working around AI's fuzzy returns and questionable accuracy",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"1029c8e8-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"data-management",name:"Data Management",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"1048432a-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"4bbd52b3-12fc-4183-9f2a-1274944fbf8d",slug:"digital-transformation",name:"Digital Transformation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0765e4d4-53d3-4b04-878c-c0532f646fc4",username:"Sabrina Ortiz",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Sabrina",lastName:"Ortiz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"74b6bbc3-0c60-4d1f-9b02-7ee0f003bf11",filename:"screenshot-2024-03-27-at-4-28-37pm.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-03-27 23:36:25",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F27\u002F74b6bbc3-0c60-4d1f-9b02-7ee0f003bf11\u002Fscreenshot-2024-03-27-at-4-28-37pm.png",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Sabrina Ortiz is an editor for ZDNET based in New York City. She covers technology news for ZDNET, specializing in generative AI. Sabrina graduated with a B.A. in Media and Journalism and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.",profile:c,title:"Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"2a33198a-27f6-4a84-8fa4-90f80adcd4d0\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"LinkedIn Jobs\" data-image-filename=\"linkedin.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F01\u002F17\" data-image-width=\"1920\" data-image-height=\"1080\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhether you \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fhow-to-avoid-burnout\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ejust graduated\u003C\u002Fa\u003E or are on the hunt for a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fover-half-of-tech-workers-are-getting-ready-to-switch-jobs-heres-why\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enew job\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, we all know how frustrating the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-job-search-sites-and-apps\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ejob search\u003C\u002Fa\u003E can be. LinkedIn is a great job-hunting tool because of its networking and job search features. Unfortunately, the free version limits connecting with others, viewing who has looked at your profile, and seeing how you compare to others for a job application. The premium tier can help you unlock all those perks and more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-chatgpt-to-build-your-resume\u002F\"\u003EHow to use ChatGPT to build your resume\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith LinkedIn Premium, you can message and connect with anyone, taking networking to a new level. The premium version also lets you see who viewed your profile, which can help you understand who is interested in recruiting you. One of the best features is that it tells you how you fare against the other applicants for a job opening, comparing applicant skills and education levels against other candidates.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, in the AI era, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Flinkedin-premium-subscribers-get-more-ai-powered-job-hunt-tools-heres-whats-new\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELinkedIn has added several AI tools for its premium users\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to help them meet their career goals. These features include a chat interface to help you find jobs using a conversational prompt, receive advice on how to land your next role, and more. Other AI tools can even help you generate application materials and get feedback on your application. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-chatgpt-to-write-a-cover-letter\u002F\"\u003EHow to use ChatGPT to write a cover letter (and why you should)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELastly, the subscription gives you access to LinkedIn Learning, an online learning platform similar to \u003Cspan data-shortcode=\"commercelinkshortcode\" data-id=\"0e06f857-f9b2-4ecb-bd81-8d3539d430bf\" data-raw-url=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.masterclass.com\u002F\" data-link-shortcode-text=\"MasterClass\" data-use-monetization=\"true\" data-edition=\"us\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E. With LinkedIn Learning, you can access over 22,000 courses by industry experts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELinkedIn offers different membership types: Career, Business, Sales Navigator Core, Recruiter Lite, and more. Premium Career is for an average work professional who is not looking to take advantage of the enterprise offerings, and it costs $29.99 per month or $19.99 per month if you go the annual subscription route.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's how to save on the hefty monthly subscription cost and get LinkedIn Premium for free.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EMethod 1: One-month free trial\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you have a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELinkedIn account\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, you automatically qualify for a free trial of LinkedIn Premium. All you have to do is hit the \"Get hired faster, try LinkedIn Premium for free\" button on the left of your homepage. Everyone can take advantage of this feature, and if you have been thinking about taking the $29.99-per-month plunge, the trial is a good way to determine if you want to invest.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fhow-to-use-chatgpt-to-write-excel-formulas\u002F\"\u003EHow to use ChatGPT to write Excel formulas\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy advice is to hold off on starting the LinkedIn Premium trial until you're ready to start your job search so you can take full advantage of the trial.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"87294900-4ce6-44ba-8b49-49bd59b212e9\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"LinkedIn Premium\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2024-06-28-at-10-38-15am.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F28\" data-image-crop=\"521x755+45+36\" data-image-width=\"570\" data-image-height=\"828\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EMethod 2: Military veteran access\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you are an eligible member of the US military community, such as a service member or veteran of the US Armed Forces, you can get access to LinkedIn Premium for free for one year. LinkedIn offers this as a part of its commitment to helping veterans connect with available jobs across the US. The only caveat is that to qualify, you cannot currently have a LinkedIn Premium account.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFAQs \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"8bea0822-ee33-4a4b-8721-ec37725ee688\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EWith LinkedIn Premium, you get access to InMail credits, which let you message anyone regardless of connection; more details on Who's Viewed Your Profile; access to expert-led LinkedIn Learning courses; AI tools; and data on how you compare with others for a job listing.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What are the benefits of a LinkedIn Premium membership?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"98bc9e00-4423-412a-a30d-1b0dceb95992\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003ELinkedIn Premium memberships have different tiers meant to cater to different audiences. Listed from least expensive to most expensive are Career, Business, Sales Navigator Core, and Recruiter Lite for $30, $60, $100, and $170 per month, respectively.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"What does a LinkedIn Premium membership cost?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"934a1dc5-0d27-49e9-bcee-5feb33064d06\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Screenshot by Sabrina Ortiz\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"LinkedIn Premium tiers\" data-image-filename=\"screenshot-2024-06-28-at-10-56-18am.png\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F28\" data-image-width=\"3212\" data-image-height=\"1644\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"cnetlisticle\" data-id=\"aaf4d0e4-b867-49f9-878b-f8f63f1c4668\" data-edition=\"us\" data-description=\"\u003Cp\u003EYou can get temporary access to LinkedIn Premium for free through the methods included above. Unfortunately, at the moment,&nbsp;there is no way to get a permanently free account.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-hed=\"Can I get a LinkedIn Premium membership for free?\" data-imagegroup=\"{}\" data-merchantoffers=\"[]\" data-usepricing=\"true\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-06-28 16:58:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"LinkedIn Premium is one of the best tools to aid in your job search, but it's a hefty investment at $29.99 per month. Here's how to get it for free.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"f13246c0-4d71-4977-96ce-8f34fbd981b1",image:{id:"2a33198a-27f6-4a84-8fa4-90f80adcd4d0",filename:"linkedin.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-01-17 18:12:44",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"LinkedIn Jobs",credits:"Maria Diaz\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003ELinkedIn's new job collections are visible as soon as you access the Jobs tab.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F01\u002F17\u002F2a33198a-27f6-4a84-8fa4-90f80adcd4d0\u002Flinkedin.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:1920,height:1080,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"misc-commerce",hubTopicPathString:"Education^Professional Development",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"how-to-get-linkedin-premium-for-free",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"How to get LinkedIn Premium for free",topic:{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"114c901c-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"social-media",name:"Social Media",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"959fd179-8245-11e3-b21f-14feb5ca9861",username:"joemckendrick",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Joe",lastName:"McKendrick",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"aadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae",filename:"joe-mckendrick.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-01-11 16:46:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F11\u002Faadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae\u002Fjoe-mckendrick.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Joe McKendrick is an author and independent analyst who tracks the impact of information technology on management and markets. As an independent analyst, he has authored numerous research reports in partnership with Forbes Insights, IDC, and Unisphere Research, a division of Information Today, Inc. Joe speaks frequently on cloud, data, and enterprise computing topics at industry events and Webcasts. He is co-author, along with 16 leading industry leaders and thinkers, of the SOA Manifesto, which outlines the values and guiding principles of service orientation. In a previous life, Joe served as director of the Administrative Management Society (AMS), an international professional association dedicated to advancing knowledge within the IT and business management fields. He is a graduate of Temple University.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1b78f3be-b452-4ea4-bcb9-781c1d469f6f\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"marchmeena29\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Four blocks with people thinking as icons\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1184303843.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAfter leading firm \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bcg.com\u002Fpublications\u002F2023\u002Fhow-people-create-and-destroy-value-with-gen-ai\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBoston Consulting Group\u003C\u002Fa\u003E's 2023 report found their IT consultants were more productive using Open AI's GPT-4 tool, the company and other industry giants received backlash from some commentators that one should simply \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-chatgpt\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Euse ChatGPT for free\u003C\u002Fa\u003E instead of retaining consulting services for millions of dollars.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere's their reasoning: High-paid consultants will simply get their answers or advice from ChatGPT anyway, so they should avoid the third party and go straight to ChatGPT.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fmaster-ai-with-no-tech-skills-why-complex-systems-demand-diverse-learning\u002F\"\u003EMaster AI with no tech skills? Why complex systems demand diverse learning\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere's a valuable lesson to anyone hiring or seeking to get hired for AI-intensive jobs, be it developers, consultants, or business users. The message of this critique is that anyone, even with limited or insufficient skills, can now use AI to get ahead or appear to look like they're on top of things. Because of this, the playing field has been leveled. Needed are people who can provide perspective and critical thinking to the information and results that AI provides.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"2d772bdb-ceb4-44e0-9297-632d2e5179e3\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F2d772bdb-ceb4-44e0-9297-632d2e5179e3\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven skilled scientists, technologists, and subject matter experts may fall into the trap of relying too much on AI for their output -- versus their own expertise. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"AI solutions can also exploit our cognitive limitations, making us vulnerable to illusions of understanding in which we believe we understand more about the world than we actually do,\" according to research on the topic \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fs41586-024-07146-0\"\u003Epublished\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in Nature.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven scientists trained to critically review information are falling for the allure of machine-generated insights, the researchers Lisa Messer of Yale University and M. J. Crockett of Princeton University warn. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Such illusions obscure the scientific community's ability to see the formation of scientific monocultures, in which some types of methods, questions, and viewpoints come to dominate alternative approaches, making science less innovative and more vulnerable to errors,\" their research said. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMesser and Crockett state that beyond the concerns about AI ethics, bias, and job displacement, the risks of overreliance on AI as a source of expertise are only starting to be known. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn mainstream business settings, there are consequences of user over-reliance on AI, from lost productivity and misplaced trust. For example, users \"may alter, change, and switch their actions to align with AI recommendations,\" observe Microsoft's Samir Passi and Mihaela Vorvoreanu in an \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.microsoft.com\u002Fen-us\u002Fresearch\u002Fuploads\u002Fprod\u002F2022\u002F06\u002FAether-Overreliance-on-AI-Review-Final-6.21.22.pdf\"\u003Eoverview\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of studies on the topic. In addition, users will \"find it difficult to evaluate AI's performance and to understand how AI impacts their decisions.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's the thinking of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fkyallmai\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKyall Mai\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, chief innovation officer at Esquire Bank, who views AI as a critical tool for customer engagement, while cautioning against its overuse as a replacement for human experience and critical thinking.  Esquire Bank provides specialized financing to law firms and wants people who understand the business and what AI can do to advance the business. I recently caught up with Mai at Salesforce's New York conference, who shared his experiences and perspectives on AI. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMai, who rose through the ranks from coder to multi-faceted CIO himself, doesn't argue that AI is perhaps one of the most valuable productivity-enhancing tools to come along. But he is also concerned that relying too much on generative AI -- either for content or code -- will diminish the quality and sharpness of people's thinking. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fbeyond-programming-ai-spawns-a-new-generation-of-job-roles\u002F\"\u003EBeyond programming: AI spawns a new generation of job roles\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"We realize having fantastic brains and results isn't necessarily as good as someone that is willing to have critical thinking and give their own perspectives on what AI and generative AI gives you back in terms of recommendations,\" he says. \"We want people that have the emotional and self-awareness to go, 'hmm, this doesn't feel quite right, I'm brave enough to have a conversation with someone, to make sure there's a human in the loop.'\"  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEsquire Bank is employing Salesforce tools to embrace both sides of AI -- generative and predictive. The predictive AI provides the bank's decision-makers with insights on \"which lawyers are visiting their site, and helping to personalize services based on these visits,\" says Mai, whose CIO role embraces both customer engagement and IT systems.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs an all-virtual bank, Esquire employs many of its AI systems across marketing teams, fusing generative AI-delivered content with back-end predictive AI algorithms. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"The experience is different for everyone,\" says Mai. \"So we're using AI to predict what the next set of content delivered to them should be. They are based on all the analytics behind and in the system as to what we can be doing with that particular prospect.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgenerative-ai-is-the-technology-that-it-feels-most-pressure-to-exploit\u002F\"\u003EGenerative AI is the technology that IT feels most pressure to exploit\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn working closely with AI, Mai discovered an interesting twist in human nature: People tend to disregard their own judgement and diligence as they grow dependent on these systems. \"As an example, we found that some humans become lazy -- they prompt something, and then decide, 'ah that sounds like a really good response,' and send it on.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen Mai senses that level of over-reliance on AI, \"I'll march them into my office, saying 'I'm paying you for your perspective, not a prompt and a response in AI that you're going to get me to read. Just taking the results and giving it back to me is not what I'm looking for, I'm expecting your critical thought.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, he encourages his technology team members to offload mundane development tasks to generative AI tools and platforms, and free up their own time to work closer with the business. \"Coders are finding that 60 percent of the time they used to spend writing was for administrative code that isn't necessarily groundbreaking. AI can do that for them, through voice prompts.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwill-ai-hurt-or-help-workers-its-complicated\u002F\"\u003EWill AI hurt or help workers? It's complicated\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a result, he's seeing \"the line between a classic coder and a business analyst merging a lot more, because the coder isn't spending an enormous amount of time doing stuff that really isn't value added. It also means that business analysts can become software developers.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"It's going to be interesting when I can sit in front of a platform and say, 'I want a system that does this, this, this, and this,' and it does it.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-06-27 22:00:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Wanted: Critical thinkers with perspectives and skills to interpret AI-generated results. (Those with an over-reliance on ChatGPT need not apply.)",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"d71ac7d1-56c3-4548-a254-df29087155f8",image:{id:"1b78f3be-b452-4ea4-bcb9-781c1d469f6f",filename:"gettyimages-1184303843.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-05-21 15:58:56",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Four blocks with people thinking as icons",credits:"marchmeena29\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F05\u002F21\u002F1b78f3be-b452-4ea4-bcb9-781c1d469f6f\u002Fgettyimages-1184303843.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"we-need-bold-minds-to-challenge-ai-not-lazy-prompt-writers-bank-cio-says",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"We need bold minds to challenge AI, not lazy prompt writers, bank CIO says",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"4bbd52b3-12fc-4183-9f2a-1274944fbf8d",slug:"digital-transformation",name:"Digital Transformation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"87ec6ace-0121-41fb-b122-922dab341f69",slug:"finance",name:"Finance",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"959fd179-8245-11e3-b21f-14feb5ca9861",username:"joemckendrick",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Joe",lastName:"McKendrick",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"aadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae",filename:"joe-mckendrick.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-01-11 16:46:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F11\u002Faadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae\u002Fjoe-mckendrick.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Joe McKendrick is an author and independent analyst who tracks the impact of information technology on management and markets. As an independent analyst, he has authored numerous research reports in partnership with Forbes Insights, IDC, and Unisphere Research, a division of Information Today, Inc. Joe speaks frequently on cloud, data, and enterprise computing topics at industry events and Webcasts. He is co-author, along with 16 leading industry leaders and thinkers, of the SOA Manifesto, which outlines the values and guiding principles of service orientation. In a previous life, Joe served as director of the Administrative Management Society (AMS), an international professional association dedicated to advancing knowledge within the IT and business management fields. He is a graduate of Temple University.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"3504c097-38f2-42fe-b0d3-9f2bc90c8ddb\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"tolgart\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"erasedmangettyimages-164457474\" data-image-filename=\"erasedmangettyimages-164457474.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F05\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome worry that artificial intelligence will destroy many existing jobs. That's the subject of another article. What's happening on the ground, however, is that AI may be at the core of new roles, especially with organizations pouring increasing amounts of money into the technology, with hopes that it will deliver. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"2d772bdb-ceb4-44e0-9297-632d2e5179e3\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F2d772bdb-ceb4-44e0-9297-632d2e5179e3\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's hard to predict what job titles will emerge over the next couple of years. After all, nobody could have conceived of titles such as \"cloud engineer\" or \"digital sherpa\" a few years back. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe know that data scientists and Python developers are needed to build and maintain AI. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.constellationr.com\u002Fusers\u002Fandy-thurai\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAndy Thurai\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, principal analyst with Constellation Research, suggests we'll see new types of titles in the next few years as well. These titles may sound whimsical now (and Andy meant them to be), but the underlying roles will be needed for vital tasks in budding AI-driven businesses.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrompt Whisperer: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ECoaxes the best output out of AI models by crafting clever prompts\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHallucination Wrangler: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003ETames the AI model when it starts generating nonsensical or off-topic content\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EData DJ:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Mixes and matches datasets to create the perfect training recipe for the AI model\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBias Buster:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Responsible for identifying and mitigating biases in AI algorithms\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESynthetic Sommelier:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Curates and recommends the best AI-generated content for specific purposes\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDigital Puppet Master: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EDesigns and controls AI characters for various applications\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlgorithm Alchemist:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Experiments with different AI techniques to create innovative solutions\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENeural Network Nanny:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Nurtures and trains AI models to reach their full potential\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReality Check Officer:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Verifies the accuracy and authenticity of AI-generated content\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChief Creative Catalyst:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Oversees and inspires a team of AI-powered creatives\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKill Switch Engineer (or AI Tamer):\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Starts pulling cables in case AI is trying to take control (this one is the most realistic job!)\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-a-chief-ai-officer-and-how-do-you-become-one\u002F\"\u003EWhat is a Chief AI Officer, and how do you become one?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAcross the business technology landscape, industry movers and shakers are seeing demand growing for a range of new roles to tame the AI beast. Maybe not with Thurai's suggested titles, but charged with the same tasks. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt the leadership level, for example, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fanuragiimk\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAnurag Gupta\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, global head of solutions consulting at Revature, sees AI-related leadership roles as \"critical for setting the vision, standards, and roadmap for generative AI projects.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis may include chief AI officers, Gupta told ZDNET. AI product managers are also coming to the fore, \"playing a critical role in helping design, develop, and manage AI-powered products and services.\" Also emerging: \"The need for generative AI engineers continues to rise as organizations apply new techniques to develop, deploy, and maintain AI solutions that solve real-world problems.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftech-giants-hatch-a-plan-for-ai-job-losses-reskill-95-million-in-10-years\u002F\"\u003ETech giants hatch a plan for AI job losses: Reskill 95 million in 10 years\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe common thread for many of AI's new roles can be considered part of the realm of \"AI transformation,\" \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Feightfold.ai\u002Fblog\u002Fcontributor\u002Fskhan\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESania Khan\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, Eightfold AI's chief economist and head of insights, told ZDNET. These roles are becoming part of \"teams entrusted with the critical task of selecting the right AI tools for each function and formulating workforce strategies to ensure agility, productivity, and employee engagement.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPreparing to assume such roles requires a change in direction in learning and preparing. Hopefully, this includes being part of an organization that encourages continuous learning. \"Skills-based organizations that consistently assess in-demand skills needed to future-proof the workforce, invest in upskilling\u002Freskilling workers, and recalibrate roles will remain ahead of the curve,\" Khan said. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUnfortunately, many organizations won't support such learning -- and even schools and universities can't keep up. \"Finding formal training or relevant qualifications through traditional channels may prove challenging,\" \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Finstrosenberg.ch\u002Fjournal\u002Fbernhard-gademann-at-the-world-summit-ai\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBernhard Gademann\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, president of the Institut auf dem Rosenberg, told ZDNET.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fhome-and-office\u002Fwork-life\u002Fmore-than-money-open-source-pros-want-these-2-things-from-their-next-jobs\u002F\"\u003EMore than money, open-source pros want these 2 things from their next jobs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"We suggest that individuals embark on a self-directed learning journey, exploring and applying AI in various scenarios and contexts,\" Gademann said. \"With the abundance of information published daily, there are ample opportunities to learn and be inspired. However, this path demands a highly self-motivated mindset, which -- clearly -- is another important future skill.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith technology changing so fast, the time it takes for a technology skill to become obsolete is now less than three years. Gupta urges getting involved with \"hands-on or project-based approaches that offer the opportunity to work on real-world projects and scenarios to master and acquire new skills.\" Such skills not only involve generative AI, but also security and cloud, along with foundational skills \"such as core programming, no code, low code, data science, business analysis, and QA testing.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-06-19 19:30:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Wanted: Bias Buster? Prompt Whisperer? Reality Check Officer? Across industries, demand is surging for a range of new roles to tame the AI beast.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"55de3637-f31b-4d59-84e2-65a4f1d40d4a",image:{id:"3504c097-38f2-42fe-b0d3-9f2bc90c8ddb",filename:"erasedmangettyimages-164457474.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-06-05 19:05:57",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"erasedmangettyimages-164457474",credits:"tolgart\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F06\u002F05\u002F3504c097-38f2-42fe-b0d3-9f2bc90c8ddb\u002Ferasedmangettyimages-164457474.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"whats-stranger-than-ai-these-new-job-roles-with-titles-that-are-so-tbd",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"What's stranger than AI? These new job roles - with titles that are so TBD",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"4bbd52b3-12fc-4183-9f2a-1274944fbf8d",slug:"digital-transformation",name:"Digital Transformation",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"35e7efdb-10d7-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"Mark Samuels",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Mark",lastName:"Samuels",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"a31d923b-7b4c-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",filename:"marksamuels.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2014-11-18 11:27:16",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2014\u002F11\u002F18\u002Fa31d923b-7b4c-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57\u002Fmarksamuels.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Mark Samuels is a business journalist specialising in IT leadership issues. Formerly editor at CIO Connect and features editor of Computing, he has written for various organisations, including the Economist Intelligence Unit, The Guardian, The Times, The Sunday Times and Times Higher Education.",profile:c,title:b,bio:b,bureau:"AU",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"dd555ef5-a700-433b-bc0c-a4ee6388528f\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"shunli zhao\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"rainbow-bridge-at-night-gettyimages-1212460137\" data-image-filename=\"rainbow-bridge-at-night-gettyimages-1212460137.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"2119\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERakuten Group's commitment to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eartificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (AI) starts at the top. CEO Hiroshi Mikitani is determined to give the global company a leading edge in emerging tech and has created a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fglobal.rakuten.com\u002Fcorp\u002Fnews\u002Fpress\u002F2024\u002F0226_02.html\"\u003Epartnership with OpenAI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to develop tailored AI solutions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDebra Bonomi is a learning and development (L&D) manager at Rakuten Advertising, a subsidiary affiliate marketing juggernaut. She told ZDNET how this relationship pays dividends. Rakuten has worked with OpenAI to develop a private implementation of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-chatgpt-and-why-does-it-matter-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChatGPT\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for staff across the business, much to the delight of the company's CEO.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhens-the-right-time-to-invest-in-ai-4-ways-to-help-you-decide\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWhen's the right time to invest in AI? 4 ways to help you decide\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"He's communicating to every business within Rakuten that AI will invert everything,\" she said. \"He's focused on changing our mindset -- this technology will change our organization. AI will change what we focus on, how we focus on it, and our job descriptions.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"2d772bdb-ceb4-44e0-9297-632d2e5179e3\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F2d772bdb-ceb4-44e0-9297-632d2e5179e3\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHaving a CEO who sees the potential power of emerging technology is an important starting point. However, reaping the benefits of AI depends on employees embracing the tools. So what's the best way to help staff -- who might be fearful of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-generative-ai-and-why-is-it-so-popular-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egenerative AI's impact\u003C\u002Fa\u003E -- to use the tech to boost productivity?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat's where Bonomi comes in. As head of L&D, she was tasked with creating a framework to help 800 people in her department embrace and exploit AI. She worked with Utah-based \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.elblearning.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EELB Learning \u003C\u002Fa\u003Eand created a three-stage program -- foundations, certifications, and tasks. The program's success means it's spread beyond the confines of L&D.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"I scheduled a meeting with ELB and their team walked me through their framework,\" she said. \"It was the most comprehensive program I'd seen. We now have all these other leaders looking to join in and wanting to roll out certification company-wide. I'm working with leaders in various countries to push this program out across the organization.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fagile-development-can-unlock-the-power-of-generative-ai-heres-how\u002F\"\u003EAgile development can unlock the power of generative AI - here's how\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBonomi explained how the three-stage training process helps people across Rakuten to upskill in AI.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EStage 1: Foundations\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile it's easy for people to believe everyone is aware of generative AI, Bonomi says the reality is different. Many people need to be taught the basics.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWhat is AI?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E What are the types of AI? How does a large language model work? What's the difference between \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-ai-chatbot\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChatGPT and other tools\u003C\u002Fa\u003E? We covered all the things to level-set everyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBonomi's foundation training for her L&D team began in late 2023. Stage one helped staff appreciate the opportunities AI brings and the risks in ethics and security.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fbest-ai-chatbot\u002F\"\u003EThe best AI chatbots: ChatGPT, Copilot and worthy alternatives\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore the program started, 78% of employees felt uncomfortable using AI. Today, 86% of staff feel comfortable applying prompt-engineering skills. Bonomi describes the AI education process as a \"journey.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Just last week, I had an all-hands meeting, and I created a slide to show how organizations have been built historically -- they've been built for survival,\" she said. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"But with AI, we're inverting that approach. Businesses will be built for growth and sustainability, and we must think about what that shift means and how tasks will change.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EStage 2: Certifications\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith the foundations to help people understand AI, some employees are building on this platform and moving to stage two.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBonomi took ELB's three-hour prompt-engineering workshop and broke it into three one-hour sessions focused on the following areas: using ChatGPT and prompt engineering, bringing multiple layers into conversations with an agent, and applying the technology to case study tasks. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F4-ways-to-help-your-organization-overcome-ai-inertia\u002F\"\u003E4 ways to help your organization overcome AI inertia\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShe then ran one-hour labs with ELB to hone staff knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Anyone who came to training could come to a lab,\" she said. \"People could just come in and ask ELB anything in these labs. People used their knowledge and learned from each other. It was great. Then we shared those learnings across the company, so people who didn't attend the workshops could still learn.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe workshops and labs are bolstered through certification: \"The second level is about training and developing the skills you need to use AI tools. We're establishing certifications to show people have acquired knowledge.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EStage 3: Tasks\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBonomi said she expects people to start entering stage three this year. At this final level, the people who have been trained and certified will move on to task-specific use cases.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"They're going to identify a test by building agents within ChatGPT that directly impact their business or the company, and there'll be capstone projects,\" she said. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"But this stage won't be just made up of capstone projects. It'll be, 'Create a strategic roadmap for your business unit and that type of thing.'\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-will-change-the-role-of-developers-forever-but-leaders-say-thats-good-news\u002F\"\u003EAI will change the role of developers forever, but leaders say that's good news\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBonomi said it's at this third level that Rakuten will expose and explore potential role changes due to the introduction of AI.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"This stage is all about saying, 'OK, now you know how to use ChatGPT and leverage it. How will you start embedding the technology into the organization and your role?' At that point, we'll work with HR reps to help us with the process.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ETaking AI to the next level\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBonomi wants to keep finding new ways to expand the program. Rather than focussing on ChatGPT in isolation, the aim is to ensure Rakuten employees are \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdo-employers-want-ai-skills-or-ai-enhanced-skills-that-could-depend-on-you\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Econfident using all forms of AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"As we roll out these workshops and training -- and I have conversations or support sessions with teams, and I start to see what's holding people back and the additional training they need -- the more I see that the sky is no longer the limit,\" she said.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fbeyond-programming-ai-spawns-a-new-generation-of-job-roles\u002F\"\u003EBeyond programming: AI spawns a new generation of job roles\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"No one is fully aware of what other AI upgrades are coming. My long-term strategy is to continue to reach out to ELB as all these ideas appear.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBonomi said Rakuten is beginning to see how employees can use generative AI as a personal assistant to help boost productivity. It's something she sees in her role, too.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"All those things I hated doing, I can't wait to have AI do them for me so that I can spend more time on the creative areas, strategy, and collaboration.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHer advice for other business leaders who want to boost their company's AI skills is to create a training program.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-a-chief-ai-officer-and-how-do-you-become-one\u002F\"\u003EWhat is a Chief AI Officer, and how do you become one?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Jump on AI now. Learn while the rest of us learn, so you're not left behind and can be part of growing AI. In the all-hands meeting I mentioned earlier, I ended that session with a quote from my teams, 'Imagine what it's like not to try to predict the future but instead be a part of creating the future,\" she said. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"That's what AI is doing for us. All those things that you'd wanted to do to your organization to make it more efficient and cohesive and collaborative, AI is the vehicle that can make those changes happen.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-06-18 19:30:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"The CEO embraced AI but employees were uneasy. What now? Rakuten's three-stage program could be your path to success, too.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"6db943c5-8647-43f3-b1cd-69664a843863",image:{id:"dd555ef5-a700-433b-bc0c-a4ee6388528f",filename:"rainbow-bridge-at-night-gettyimages-1212460137.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-06-10 15:34:10",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"rainbow-bridge-at-night-gettyimages-1212460137",credits:"shunli zhao\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F06\u002F10\u002Fdd555ef5-a700-433b-bc0c-a4ee6388528f\u002Frainbow-bridge-at-night-gettyimages-1212460137.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2119,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"3-ways-to-help-your-staff-use-generative-ai-confidently-and-productively",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"3 ways to help your staff use generative AI confidently and productively",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"57b89c3b-5b67-4357-bd53-58c9f516a044",slug:"business",name:"Business",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"863fe219-de4d-4c2d-9e95-55e19301075a",slug:"education",name:"Education",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"0765e4d4-53d3-4b04-878c-c0532f646fc4",username:"Sabrina Ortiz",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Sabrina",lastName:"Ortiz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"74b6bbc3-0c60-4d1f-9b02-7ee0f003bf11",filename:"screenshot-2024-03-27-at-4-28-37pm.png",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-03-27 23:36:25",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F27\u002F74b6bbc3-0c60-4d1f-9b02-7ee0f003bf11\u002Fscreenshot-2024-03-27-at-4-28-37pm.png",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Sabrina Ortiz is an editor for ZDNET based in New York City. She covers technology news for ZDNET, specializing in generative AI. Sabrina graduated with a B.A. in Media and Journalism and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.",profile:c,title:"Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"69612abf-97f4-4452-bdfc-8b57a945de8a\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Jason Hiner\u002FZDNET\" data-image-alt-text=\"Apple Park signage 2024\" data-image-filename=\"apple-park-signage-2024.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F06\u002F10\" data-image-width=\"2048\" data-image-height=\"1152\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe rise of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eartificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E has made it even more critical for employees to upskill, with a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F66-of-leaders-wouldnt-hire-someone-without-ai-skills-report-finds\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erecent Microsoft study\u003C\u002Fa\u003E showing that 66% of leaders wouldn't hire someone without AI skills. Apple is trying to address that with its latest initiative.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn Tuesday, Apple \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.apple.com\u002Fnewsroom\u002F2024\u002F06\u002Fapple-developer-academy-introduces-ai-training-for-all-students-and-alumni\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eannounced\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that it will train thousands of Apple Developer Academy students, mentors, and alumni in \"technologies and tools that take advantage of artificial intelligence (AI)\" via a new core curriculum.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F6-reasons-why-ios-18-makes-the-iphone-16-a-must-upgrade-for-me\u002F\"\u003E6 reasons why iOS 18 makes the iPhone 16 a must-upgrade for me\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe custom-built curriculum will teach learners how to build, train, and deploy machine learning models across Apple's device ecosystem. Courses span the fundamentals of AI technologies and frameworks, CoreML, and more.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStudents will learn through a guided curriculum and project-based assignments, with the assistance of hundreds of mentors and over 12,000 alumni, according to Apple. Starting this fall, Apple will offer the curriculum in 18 Developer Academies in six countries: Brazil, Indonesia, Italy, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and the US.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"At Apple, we see coding as a universal language and believe in empowering developers, creators, and entrepreneurs across the world with tools and technologies that will allow them to create phenomenal experiences,\" Susan Prescott, Apple's VP of Worldwide Developer Relations, said in a statement.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fheres-every-iphone-model-that-will-support-apples-latest-ai-features-for-now\u002F\"\u003EHere's every iPhone model that will support Apple's latest AI features (for now)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStudents enrolled in the course will also have access to Apple's latest tools, including Xcode 16, the company's IDE for creating applications, and Swift Assist, a companion tool for coding tasks in Xcode 16. You can sign up for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdeveloper.apple.com\u002Facademies\u002F\"\u003EApple Developer Academies\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for free.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis education push follows Apple's recent announcements at its Worldwide Developer's Conference, at which the company unveiled \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-apple-intelligence-everything-to-know-about-ai-features-coming-to-iphones-macs-and-ipads\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EApple Intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, its new \"personal intelligence\" system that infuses generative models throughout the Apple device ecosystem.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow that Apple is all in on AI, it makes sense for the company to invest more into its developer community and train the next professionals to help carry its AI projects forward. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-06-18 16:39:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Apple continues to dig deeper into the world of AI.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"dd50a72c-1334-4899-9d66-2260f9c6b961",image:{id:"69612abf-97f4-4452-bdfc-8b57a945de8a",filename:"apple-park-signage-2024.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-06-10 03:40:06",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Apple Park signage 2024",credits:"Jason Hiner\u002FZDNET",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F06\u002F10\u002F69612abf-97f4-4452-bdfc-8b57a945de8a\u002Fapple-park-signage-2024.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2048,height:1152,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"news",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"apple-now-offers-ai-training-for-thousands-of-students-and-alumni",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"Apple now offers AI training for thousands of students and alumni",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"0fbd54d0-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"apple",name:"Apple",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"9a23272b-10d6-11e4-9732-00505685119a",username:"David Gewirtz",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"David",lastName:"Gewirtz",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"de4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945",filename:"david-gewirtz.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2022-08-05 15:19:52",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2022\u002F08\u002F05\u002Fde4475ef-be59-4858-beb8-6f7696c85945\u002Fdavid-gewirtz.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"In addition to hosting the ZDNET Government and ZDNet DIY-IT blogs, David Gewirtz is an author, U.S. policy advisor, and computer scientist. He is featured in The History Channel special The President's Book of Secrets, is one of America's foremost cyber-security experts, and is a top expert on saving and creating jobs. He is also director of the U.S. Strategic Perspective Institute as well as the founder of ZATZ Publishing.\r\n\r\nDavid is a member of FBI InfraGard, the Cyberwarfare Advisor for the International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals, a columnist for The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, and has been a regular CNN contributor, and a guest commentator for the Nieman Watchdog of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. He is the author of Where Have All the Emails Gone?, the definitive study of email in the White House, as well as How To Save Jobs and The Flexible Enterprise, the classic book that served as a foundation for today's agile business movement.",profile:c,title:"Senior Contributing Editor",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"cd5d7219-aafb-4735-bc6b-de289e54cdab\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Malte Mueller\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"People studying a brain machine\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-2040944306.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F13\" data-image-width=\"2070\" data-image-height=\"1449\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESince I've been covering the new boom in AI, I've been getting reader letters asking how to grow into that industry. This letter from Rick is representative of many of them:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI just read your articles pertaining to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhave-10-hours-ibm-will-train-you-in-ai-fundamentals-for-free\u002F\"\u003Efree AI courses at IBM\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-took-this-free-ai-course-for-developers-in-one-weekend-and-highly-recommend-it\u002F\"\u003EOpenAI, and Deep Learning\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and wanted to see if you could offer some advice. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'm trying to transition from my industry of life science to big tech. I want to continue to learn more about AI and its applications, with the focus on becoming a product manager who can showcase knowledge and use cases for it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDo you have any suggestions for an experienced product manager, with very little machine learning experience, starting out on what to learn in the AI\u002FML space to become marketable? I'm going to start by taking \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhave-10-hours-ibm-will-train-you-in-ai-fundamentals-for-free\u002F\"\u003Ethe free courses from IBM\u003C\u002Fa\u003E as you mentioned. I would love to work with engineering and development teams on crafting products utilizing these technologies specifically. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat stands out about Rick's letter is that he's experienced as a product manager, but his field is life sciences rather than traditional tech. This experience is important because he does have skills that can transfer into other fields. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhave-10-hours-ibm-will-train-you-in-ai-fundamentals-for-free\u002F\"\u003EHave 10 hours? IBM will train you in AI fundamentals - for free\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI also receive letters from readers who don't mention experience or pre-existing skills, but just see that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fdo-you-like-asking-chatgpt-questions-you-could-get-paid-a-lot-for-it\u002F\"\u003Eprompt engineers are raking in the big bucks\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and want to be part of the windfall. I mention this because a lot of less experienced folks see stories about app developers making millions or prompt engineers making six-figure incomes and think that just one course, or just wanting it hard enough, will get them the gig. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"2d772bdb-ceb4-44e0-9297-632d2e5179e3\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F2d772bdb-ceb4-44e0-9297-632d2e5179e3\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBack when I taught entry-level programming, about half my students wanted to program. The other half wanted programming jobs because they paid well. Unfortunately, that second set of students wasn't all that willing to apply themselves to the craft. They just thought that the mere fact that they took a course in programming would get them a job. And it might have. But without demonstrable skills, that job wouldn't have lasted more than a few weeks.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fmy-5-favorite-ai-tools-for-work\u002F\"\u003EThanks to my 5 favorite AI tools, I'm working smarter now\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy point here is that you have to be willing to do the work, and you also have to be able to bring something to the job. Rick seems willing to do the work, and he has skills he can bring to the job. Below are the five steps I'd recommend Rick -- and anyone interested in pivoting to AI work -- take. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E1. Identify your current skills \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is important if you want to switch careers. What skills do you already have? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a product manager, Rick undoubtedly has some people-wrangling skills. Product managers have often been described as CEOs without the authority or the pay. That's because they need to manage and cajole people from multiple disciplines and departments. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe probably has some serious writing skills. Writing a product requirements spec is not a trivial task. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fis-prompt-engineer-displacing-data-scientist-as-the-sexiest-job-of-the-21st-century\u002F\"\u003EIs prompt engineer displacing data scientist as the 'sexiest job of the 21st century'?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDepending on what kind of product manager he is, he might also have marketing communications skills. By this, I mean the ability to write promotional copy describing his products for prospects, not just the implementation teams. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs an experienced product manager, he probably also has strong project management skills, strong organization skills, and some level of product knowledge (in his case, for life science-related offerings). \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E2. Identify skills that might transfer\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERick might not be aware of this, but he has skills that are particularly well-suited to the world of AI. Prompt engineering (the writing of instructions for generative AI tools) is much more about structuring requests in natural language than it is about writing code. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsix-skills-you-need-to-become-an-ai-prompt-engineer\u002F\"\u003E6 skills you need to become an AI prompt engineer\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf a product manager can do anything, it's writing clearly articulated specifications that take into account known constraints. That's already very close to prompt engineering. He'll have to learn the particular nuances of prompt engineering and how to battle those constraints, but he's in the perfect place to move into that role. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F5-essential-traits-that-tomorrows-ai-leader-must-have\u002F\"\u003E5 essential traits that tomorrow's AI leader must have\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe also understands development teams, projects, and the product management process, which is as important to tech companies as it is to life science businesses. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat about if you're not a product manager? What skills do you have that might transfer?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBack in the old days of AI, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgenerative-ai-filled-us-with-wonder-in-2023-but-all-magic-comes-with-a-price\u002F\"\u003Eexpert systems were built by modeling specific expertise\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of subject matter experts. But today's large language models pull information from vast tracts of information, often straight off the internet. If you have a domain-specific expertise that's valuable, say medical knowledge or petroleum modeling, or even how a house is constructed, that knowledge may be valuable to AI companies trying to break into those industries.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-chatgpt\u002F\"\u003EHow to use ChatGPT\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDon't assume that knowledge needs to be high-tech or super high-end. If you're a teacher, you have expertise in teaching and communicating knowledge, as well as the fields you teach in. If you're a parent, you sure have experience with the real ins-and-outs of raising kids. If you have warehouse experience, go to the front of the supply chain line.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo be clear, just because you know something doesn't mean you're instantly going to get an AI gig in that area. But make sure you are aware of the subjects you're strong in, and make sure you communicate those subjects as part of your transfer search.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELet's go back to that teacher example. Teaching involves breaking down information into understandable chunks, creating lesson plans, and creating validation procedures to ensure students have learned the material. That's very valuable in the AI process as well.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F6-ai-tools-that-can-supercharge-your-everyday-life-and-work\u002F\"\u003E6 AI tools to supercharge your work and everyday life\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat about if you're a good salesperson? Sales skills are perhaps the most important skills anyone can have because selling pays for our salaries. Learn about the AI business, especially the types of prospects and sales cycles. And then present yourself to an engineering-driven company desperate for sales skills. Here's a hint: most engineers don't have a clue how to sell.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat if you don't have so-called professional skills? What if you're a secretary or administrative assistant? If you're smart, can apply yourself, and can learn, you also have an opportunity here. All companies need strong organizational skills and the ability to structure and manage projects. Do the learning tasks outlined in this article, do the resume-building tasks described at the end, and you might be able to change that title from administrative assistant to logistics manager for an AI company.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwill-ai-hurt-or-help-workers-its-complicated\u002F\"\u003EWill AI hurt or help workers? It's complicated\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat about if you're a coder, but not familiar with AI coding? Coding skills are hugely important. Just focus on the next section and train yourself on how your coding skills can use AI. Build a project or two. I talk about that in-depth next.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E3. Train yourself\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut, Rick says he doesn't know the AI field. He doesn't know the business of AI (all the players, how they relate, their competitive landscape). He doesn't really know how it all works. And he's never done any actual AI work. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe first is very easy to improve on. Read publications like ZDNET. Read voraciously about the AI industry. In fact, the very best way you can learn about a business you want to move into is to consume all the trade materials you possibly can. Read constantly. If you put in an hour of reading every day for six months, all of it centered on your desired target industry, you'll build a strong familiarity with that industry. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-took-this-free-ai-course-for-developers-in-one-weekend-and-highly-recommend-it\u002F\"\u003EI took this free AI course for developers in one weekend and highly recommend it\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETaking the free courses is also a good idea. But it's very important not to just consume the material, but to do the exercises. The \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fi-took-this-free-ai-course-for-developers-in-one-weekend-and-highly-recommend-it\u002F\"\u003EChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers\u003C\u002Fa\u003E course offered by \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopenai.com\u002F\"\u003EOpenAI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (the folks who make \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-chatgpt-and-why-does-it-matter-heres-everything-you-need-to-know\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChatGPT\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.deeplearning.ai\u002F\"\u003EDeepLearning\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (an education provider) has a hands-on simulator where you can construct prompts with code, and play with them. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwill-ai-take-programming-jobs-or-turn-programmers-into-ai-managers\u002F\"\u003EWill AI take programming jobs or turn programmers into AI managers?\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhave-10-hours-ibm-will-train-you-in-ai-fundamentals-for-free\u002F\"\u003EIBM course\u003C\u002Fa\u003E has a module where you can use IBM's tool to do some project work. Use it and practice with it. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Funlock-ai-secrets-transform-your-skills-with-amazons-free-ai-learning\u002F\"\u003EAmazon, too, has free courses\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that include hands-on experience. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI'll be spotlighting more free courses. Take them. Take as many as you possibly can. Give yourself time to really work the assignments and learn the material. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThen, get yourself a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgpt-3-5-vs-gpt-4-is-chatgpt-plus-worth-its-subscription-fee\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChatGPT Plus\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-use-midjourney-to-generate-amazing-images-and-art\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMidjourney\u003C\u002Fa\u003E account. You'll spend about $30\u002Fmo, but you'll have access to more powerful tools than just the free stuff. Use those tools. A lot. Experiment. Learn their limits and explore their strengths. Become comfortable with what they can do and how they fall short. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fyou-can-build-your-own-ai-chatbot-with-this-drag-and-drop-tool\u002F\"\u003EYou can build your own AI chatbot with this drag-and-drop tool\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy point here is simple: make yourself knowledgeable. If you want to get a job in a field where you don't possess the experience, expertise, or credentials, you won't get anywhere without any of them. Fortunately, AI is a field that doesn't require board certification or a specific terminal degree. But it does require knowing stuff. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E4. Build yourself some AI resume points \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy the time you're ready to ask for a job interview, make yourself into someone who can answer those interview questions with confidence and competence. When asked, \"Show me what you've built with AI,\" have something you're proud to show off. When asked about the future of AI, have enough knowledge to clearly articulate all the issues, opportunities, and concerns. When asked about the strengths and weaknesses of offerings by Amazon, Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and others, know enough to be able to answer. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgenerative-ai-now-requires-developers-to-stretch-cross-functionally-heres-why\u002F\"\u003EGenerative AI now requires developers to stretch cross-functionally. Here's why\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnother thing that will make you more attractive to hiring managers in the AI space is some experience in the AI space. Now, obviously that's the Catch-22 that's existed with jobs since there were jobs. Hiring managers want folks with experience, but how are you supposed to get experience without the job? \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWell, here's how: Be creative. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor someone in product marketing, there are two clear ways to add some fairly easy line items to your resume. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe first is a writing a blog or a newsletter. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-to-start-your-own-substack-newsletter\u002F\"\u003EStarting a Substack is super easy\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Write about marketing and business observations involving the AI industry. Deconstruct products and strategies of the various AI players. Even talk about your journey into learning more about AI. Use your product marketing background to provide weight to your discussion. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-ai-is-transforming-organizations-everywhere\u002F\"\u003EAI is transforming organizations everywhere. How these 6 companies are leading the way\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, for those of you not of the product marketing ilk, find how you can relate what you do know to AI and write about it. Experiment with the AI tools you do have and see how they might apply to your unique set of skills. Let yourself tinker, but ultimately, you want to do something you can put up on LinkedIn that has the word \"AI\" in it. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESpeaking of that, especially for our product marketing friend Rick, find an AI Kickstarter project or a small AI startup, and offer to be a part-time advisor. You can offer services like looking over their marketing plans and offering advice or editing, or you can offer to write some marketing copy. The point is, if you don't require payment, and put in a few hours a week, you can start relating with folks in the AI field. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgenerative-ai-now-requires-developers-to-stretch-cross-functionally-heres-why\u002F\"\u003EGenerative AI now requires developers to stretch cross-functionally. Here's why\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENow, here's the trick that will better help you move the job needle: Agree to do these services in return for giving you a title associated with the company. It doesn't have to be a line title, like \"marketing manager.\" It can simply be \"advisor.\" The point is, you want to be able to legitimately list on your LinkedIn profile something like, \"Advisor, Happy Valley AI Enterprises,\" or something similar. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E5. Give it six months \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI know. Now that you've decided you want to transition into AI, you want the gig tomorrow. Well, pal, that's not going to happen. But if you give yourself six months, and you work it seriously, you'll have a pretty good chance of moving into this new field. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPut in an hour each day. Make sure you read relevant articles every day. Do some project work and tinkering in the field every few days. Make AI part of what you do. Try using AI in your current job, just to see how it can fit in. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Funlock-ai-secrets-transform-your-skills-with-amazons-free-ai-learning\u002F\"\u003EI spent a weekend with Amazon's free AI courses, and highly recommend you do too\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe point here is that by the end of six months, make it so that AI isn't this new thing you want to move into, it's this thing that you're already very familiar with and use as a matter of your daily activities. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThat way, by the end of the six months, you're not asking to \"move into AI,\" but to \"use your AI skills and knowledge in the AI field.\" That'll come across as much more powerful to hiring managers.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWhat to consider when working in AI \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA career in AI could be rewarding for a number of reasons. You get to help push the limits of technology almost into the realm of science fiction. AI is definitely the new hotness, so it's in high demand. That, in turn, means those with strong AI credentials can demand competitive salaries. In some cases, the work also can make a big impact across the board, and it's undeniably exciting.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F66-of-leaders-wouldnt-hire-someone-without-ai-skills-report-finds\u002F\"\u003E66% of leaders wouldn't hire someone without AI skills, report finds\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut keep in mind that a career in AI also comes with challenges. It's a moving target, so you need to be learning constantly and your skills could prove to be out of date six months after you learned them. There are tremendous ethical concerns and missteps that are possible at every stage along the value chain. Because the field is moving so fast, it's also likely to be a very high pressure career. And, of course, there's the question of job security. Will you engineer yourself right out of a job as you integrate AI into your organization?\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere. That'll get you thinking. Good luck.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ELet us know how it goes\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFeel free to share your journey of exploration and transformation in the comments below. Or, even better, share it in your new blog or Substack. Good luck. Be strong. Be curious. What do you think? Let us know if Rick's path seems like it might be similar to yours. Did you learn anything you can put to use? What ideas do you have that I didn't share? Let us know in the comments below.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EYou can follow my day-to-day project updates on social media. Be sure to subscribe to my weekly update newsletter \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fadvancedgeekery.substack.com\u002F\"\u003Eon Substack\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and follow me on Twitter at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003E@DavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Facebook at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002Fdavidgewirtz\"\u003EFacebook.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, on Instagram at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u002F\"\u003EInstagram.com\u002FDavidGewirtz\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and on YouTube at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fuser\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\"\u003EYouTube.com\u002FDavidGewirtzTV\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F635210bb-41ff-11e4-b6a0-d4ae52e95e57\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-06-17 19:45:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"Your existing skills can help open doors in the booming AI field. Here's what you need to know and do before you pivot.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"e67af935-a5b9-404f-b45d-c25aca246730",image:{id:"cd5d7219-aafb-4735-bc6b-de289e54cdab",filename:"gettyimages-2040944306.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-05-13 17:04:07",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"People studying a brain machine",credits:"Malte Mueller\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F05\u002F13\u002Fcd5d7219-aafb-4735-bc6b-de289e54cdab\u002Fgettyimages-2040944306.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2070,height:1449,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Innovation^Artificial Intelligence",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"if-you-want-a-career-in-ai-start-with-these-5-steps",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"If you want a career in AI, start with these 5 steps",topic:{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"959fd179-8245-11e3-b21f-14feb5ca9861",username:"joemckendrick",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Joe",lastName:"McKendrick",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"aadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae",filename:"joe-mckendrick.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-01-11 16:46:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F11\u002Faadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae\u002Fjoe-mckendrick.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Joe McKendrick is an author and independent analyst who tracks the impact of information technology on management and markets. As an independent analyst, he has authored numerous research reports in partnership with Forbes Insights, IDC, and Unisphere Research, a division of Information Today, Inc. Joe speaks frequently on cloud, data, and enterprise computing topics at industry events and Webcasts. He is co-author, along with 16 leading industry leaders and thinkers, of the SOA Manifesto, which outlines the values and guiding principles of service orientation. In a previous life, Joe served as director of the Administrative Management Society (AMS), an international professional association dedicated to advancing knowledge within the IT and business management fields. He is a graduate of Temple University.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"52202bf8-e0ec-49b2-a281-c1fb6de170fd\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Constantine Johnny\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"Wooden figures in line with one that looks different\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-1333464867.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA job ad appeared recently for an \"AI competency leader,\" which was a role that involved, \"collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategies that leverage generative \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-is-ai-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-artificial-intelligence\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eartificial intelligence\u003C\u002Fa\u003E techniques across various domains.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese kinds of adverts -- for job roles that were unheard of even a year ago -- are likely to become the norm in the AI era. While \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Feveryone-wants-responsible-ai-but-few-people-are-doing-anything-about-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eeveryone in business wants to make the most of AI\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, it's going to take more than development or data science skills to make the most of emerging technology. There's a raft of responsibilities that are essential to AI efforts, from training algorithms to overseeing ethics.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENew types of job roles are springing up across the business landscape, as observed by those in the industry.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"2d772bdb-ceb4-44e0-9297-632d2e5179e3\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F2d772bdb-ceb4-44e0-9297-632d2e5179e3\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClose to seven in ten business leaders believe the rise of generative AI will lead to the emergence of new roles, including AI auditors, AI ethicists, and prompt engineers, a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.capgemini.com\u002Finsights\u002Fresearch-library\u002Fgenerative-ai-in-organizations\u002F\"\u003Ereport\u003C\u002Fa\u003E out of Capgemini found. \"We see roles emerging in AI management and digital transformation that focus on governance, strategy, stakeholder engagement and policy around AI integration,\" Doug Ross, vice president and US generative AI Leader at Sogeti, part of Capgemini, told ZDNET. \"Understanding how to implement trusted AI, including building solutions that are ethical, explainable, de-biased, stable and legally compliant will be important as LLMs and generative technologies become more integrated into critical business processes.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fwhat-to-know-about-mistral-ai-the-company-behind-the-latest-gpt-4-rival\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat to know about Mistral AI: The company behind the latest GPT-4 rival\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThere are two levels of AI positions becoming apparent, says \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdirectory.seas.upenn.edu\u002Frobert-ghrist\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERobert Ghrist\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, associate dean for undergraduate education at the University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. \"The first is what you might call an AI specialist, someone who is broadly trained in AI from machine learning to neural nets, large language models, and more,\" he explains.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe second category of AI jobs is more closely fused to broad-based business and managerial roles. \"This is a more interesting class of jobs in the form of 'AI plus X', where 'X' is a variable such as law, medicine, or education,\" Ghrist continues. \"These will be more abundant yet harder to fill, requiring core expertise plus AI implementation skills.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhave-10-hours-ibm-will-train-you-in-ai-fundamentals-for-free\u002F\"\u003EHave 10 hours? IBM will train you in AI fundamentals - for free\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fis-prompt-engineer-displacing-data-scientist-as-the-sexiest-job-of-the-21st-century\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPrompt engineering\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is also seen as a hot new job in the AI era. However, its long-term future as a professional pursuit is uncertain, says \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Ftonyleesf\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETony Lee\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, CTO at Hyperscience: \"I see it as a skill and expertise that is valuable and distinct. Is it a full-time job though? I'll leave that to the hiring company to decide.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhile \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fsix-skills-you-need-to-become-an-ai-prompt-engineer\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eprompt-engineering skills\u003C\u002Fa\u003E are in demand now, Lee says the future might look different: \"It's a new way to interface with a computer that requires different skills. But as the interface becomes more conversational and more human-like, it remains to be seen if this is a new career path or just a point-in-time opportunity.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELooking deep into the future -- let's say a year or two in internet time -- new roles focused on AI application adoption and management might come to the fore. These roles include positions such as, \"AI trainers, AI auditors, and AI ethicists,\" says \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.qlik.com\u002Fblog\u002Fnick-magnuson?page=1&limit=9&author=Nick%20Magnuson\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENick Magnuson\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, head of AI for Qlik. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"These roles really focus on the heart of AI -- its data  -- while helping ensure the ethical use of the technology. AI trainers prepare and adjust the technology models, while AI auditors and AI ethicists ensure an organization's data is not only accurate and trusted, but also reinforce the integrity of the AI and scale it across the business.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fis-ai-in-software-engineering-reaching-an-oppenheimer-moment-heres-what-you-need-to-know\u002F\"\u003EIs AI in software engineering reaching an 'Oppenheimer moment'? Here's what you need to know\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, it's also important to consider how \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fthese-are-the-jobs-most-likely-to-be-taken-over-by-ai\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAI is overtaking many of the lower-level tasks\u003C\u002Fa\u003E associated with IT development and management. Interestingly, Ghrist says that trend should be welcomed. \"Nobody likes eliminating jobs, but AI usurping low-level tasks is good news. I both believe and hope that many tasks will be made obsolete by AI, starting with the most tedious, repetitive, and low-level,\" he says. \"Examples include low-level coding, updating legacy code, and implementing SDKs.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEarly in his career, Ghrist \"worked in a magnetic-tape library for a mainframe computer and I am so happy that job no longer exists,\" he recounts. \"Now it's done a billion times faster by a one-ounce, $15 flash drive.\"    \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhat's already clear is that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fartificial-intelligence-poised-to-seriously-ramp-up-devops-and-other-forms-of-collaboration\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAI is poised to ease and automate a range of development tasks\u003C\u002Fa\u003E while still creating fresh opportunities for human talent. \"Software engineering has gone from where developers wrote code from scratch, to the Stack Overflow era, and now to full AI-generated code,\" says Lee. \"Yet during this journey, the demand for top talent has only grown. I do not expect this demand to decrease, even as AI takes on more of the mechanical work.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA critical, in-demand area is \"skilled workers who can analyze data and train LLMs,\" says Lee. \"As more technical tasks are automated, the demand for human oversight in training data will be extremely relevant to ensure the technology can continue to complete complex tasks.\"  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESogeti's Ross expects to see skills such as data analytics, machine learning, and human-centered design \"especially important for developing AI that complements the workforce. Combining technical expertise with a big-picture understanding of the business (people, processes, and organizational challenges) will be especially useful to manage change.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFundamental skillsets such as software engineering, cybersecurity, cloud architecture, and project management remain in high demand, Ross added. \"As new technologies integrate deeply into business models, skills for developing digital solutions, managing IT systems holistically and leading transformation efforts will remain important,\" he predicts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBernard Golden, a futurist, recently compiled a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fpulse\u002F12-new-jobs-generative-ai-era-bernard-marr-z7bge\u002F\"\u003Elist\u003C\u002Fa\u003E of the new types of jobs likely to emerge around AI:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGenerative design specialist: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\"This role will become increasingly popular across fields like architecture, product design, and engineering. Because generative AI can be used to create almost limitless design variations, experts will be needed to guide the AI and interpret its outputs to achieve optimal designs.\"\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAI input and output manager:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E This strategic role \"will become increasingly important as companies grapple with considerations around data privacy, copyright, AI explainability, and AI bias.\"\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAI content reviewer\u002Fcontent auditor: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \"Human reviewers will be needed to assess the quality, accuracy, and appropriateness of AI-generated content.\"\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAI trainer:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \"These are professionals specialize in teaching and refining AI models.\"\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAI maintenance engineer:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Oversees the updating of AI models, \"ensuring systems run efficiently, and troubleshooting issues.\"\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAI security specialist: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EOversees the defense of systems \"against the malicious use of AI – and potentially harness AI to mitigate threats.\"\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAI instructor\u002FAI literacy educator:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Helps \"teach individuals about AI's workings, benefits, and challenges emerging.\"\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAI ethicist\u002FAI ethics officer:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Will \"create and implement guidelines that govern an organization's ethical, safe use of AI systems.\"\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAI compliance manager\u002FAI compliance officer: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EEnsures \"the business is acting within legal frameworks.\"\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAI personality designer:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \"Dedicated to creating engaging, likable 'personalities' for generative AI entities,\" to \"make interactions with generative AI tools feel more human-like.\"\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fhow-ai-is-transforming-organizations-everywhere\u002F\"\u003EAI is transforming organizations everywhere. How these 6 companies are leading the way\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAreas where managerial skills \"will continue to shine and add value are around tasks dealing with ambiguity and supervising AI, creative tasks that require intuition and context, and roles that require cross team collaboration,\" Lee adds.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMagnuson says it's important to note how effective AI deployments require a range of skills that typically aren't held by a single person. \"Finding a capable head of AI that has both technical prowess and creative experience is crucial,\" he says. \"This leader will be able to assemble an AI team that checks all the boxes, and typically includes data scientists and machine-learning engineers that work alongside legal, IT, and HR teams.\"  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELee says an example of such interdisciplinary collaboration might involve, \"a front-end engineer sitting with a designer and a product manager to solve a usability problem. This is a challenge for AI today, as the human aspect of the usability problem is still best understood and solved by other humans.\"    \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, there's no room for complacency. Ghrist says professionals should recognize there are no skills \"for which we have an exclusive monopoly.\" He continues: \"AI will be able to augment all hard and soft skills in tech -- no exceptions. Co-evolution is the key: We work together and adapt. As such, the most valuable skill is adaptability.\"  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-will-have-a-big-impact-on-jobs-this-year-heres-why-that-could-be-good-news\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAI will have a big impact on jobs this year. Here's why\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, certain foundational skills will remain exactly that -- foundational. \"Skills -- from mathematics and computer science -- will always be relevant as a precursor to specialized AI knowledge,\" says Ghrist. \"Coding will always be important, not because you will be coding, but because you will be managing a team of AI coders, and, like any good manager, you need to know enough to guide the team.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnything associated with math and computer science, \"supercharges all other technical work, now and to come,\" says Ghrist. Along with foundational capabilities, soft skills such as \"communication, empathy, creativity, ambition, and more are increasingly of value.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProfessionals looking to advance in their careers should seek out courses and training programs, or focus on areas that incorporate AI skills. \"I would encourage all professionals to gain a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of AI, including machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing,\" says Magnuson. \"Learning about AI and how it works is important for everybody -- not just technical people -- akin to how the internet is something we all have to understand.\"  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGhrist advises professionals to focus on math and computer science, as \"without them, the rest is a black box of action without understanding.\" A second learning priority must be \"the soft skill of adaptability,\" he continues. \"As AI tech increases super-linearly, the most difficult thing for most companies is going to be how to keep up. The best way for a professional to stay current is to have a well-curated social media feed -- ignore the politics. Search for updates on the state of the art.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs Ghrist concludes: \"'More math and more Twitter' is eccentric advice, but we are in strange times.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"c1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002Fc1c64b97-f918-4f5b-acae-43981f87d8e6\" data-float=\"none\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E",gallery:c,category:c,children:c,contentType:b,contentUrl:b,coreImages:c,date:c,datePublished:{created:c,date:"2024-06-17 19:43:00",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},description:"AI is overtaking many of the lower-level tasks associated with IT development and management. Here's why that could be a good thing.",filterKey:c,filterLabel:c,genreGroups:c,icon:b,nodeId:b,subCategory:c,id:"1632dc1b-1c51-43cb-80f1-603eebf694a9",image:{id:"52202bf8-e0ec-49b2-a281-c1fb6de170fd",filename:"gettyimages-1333464867.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2024-05-21 16:03:15",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:"Wooden figures in line with one that looks different",credits:"Constantine Johnny\u002FGetty Images",caption:"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E",path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2024\u002F05\u002F21\u002F52202bf8-e0ec-49b2-a281-c1fb6de170fd\u002Fgettyimages-1333464867.jpg",cropGravity:o,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:2121,height:1414,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},label:b,metaData:{typeTitle:"analysis\u002Fopinion",hubTopicPathString:"Education^Professional Development",relatedItems:[]},name:b,promoTitle:b,section:b,slug:"from-ai-trainers-to-ethicists-ai-may-obsolete-some-jobs-but-generate-new-ones",startYear:c,summary:b,title:"From AI trainers to ethicists: AI may obsolete some jobs but generate new ones",topic:{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},topics:[{id:i,slug:"professional-development",name:"Professional Development",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:a,topicPath:[]},{id:"1029c8e8-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"data-management",name:"Data Management",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"1048432a-ec91-11e3-95d2-02911863765e",slug:"enterprise-software",name:"Enterprise Software",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"3414bf30-82eb-4a6a-a561-f193482f1643",slug:"artificial-intelligence",name:"Artificial Intelligence",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]},{id:"5d68ddc2-d682-11e4-9a74-d4ae52e95e57",slug:"developer",name:"Developer",typeName:"content_topic",uuid:b,primary:d,topicPath:[]}],hubTopicPathString:c,type:"content_article",typeName:b,url:b,isSponsored:d},{author:{id:"959fd179-8245-11e3-b21f-14feb5ca9861",username:"joemckendrick",profileUrl:c,email:c,firstName:"Joe",lastName:"McKendrick",jobTitle:c,dateCreated:{created:c,date:c,timezone:c,updated:c,published:c},image:{id:"aadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae",filename:"joe-mckendrick.jpg",dateCreated:{created:c,date:"2020-01-11 16:46:27",timezone:"UTC",updated:c,published:c},alt:c,credits:c,caption:c,path:"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Fa\u002Fimg\u002F2020\u002F01\u002F11\u002Faadf959a-c685-4b4b-b144-e92dc3ac4cae\u002Fjoe-mckendrick.jpg",cropGravity:c,crop:c,typeName:"content_image",imageUrl:c,width:c,height:c,bucketPath:c,bucketType:c,title:c},socialProfileIds:c,authorBio:"Joe McKendrick is an author and independent analyst who tracks the impact of information technology on management and markets. As an independent analyst, he has authored numerous research reports in partnership with Forbes Insights, IDC, and Unisphere Research, a division of Information Today, Inc. Joe speaks frequently on cloud, data, and enterprise computing topics at industry events and Webcasts. He is co-author, along with 16 leading industry leaders and thinkers, of the SOA Manifesto, which outlines the values and guiding principles of service orientation. In a previous life, Joe served as director of the Administrative Management Society (AMS), an international professional association dedicated to advancing knowledge within the IT and business management fields. He is a graduate of Temple University.",profile:c,title:"Contributing Writer",bio:b,bureau:"US",awards:b,expertise:b,authorDisclosure:c},body:"\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"image\" data-uuid=\"1649833a-cddd-4b32-a2be-5362abf1ad74\" data-size=\"large\" data-float=\"none\" data-image-caption=\"\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\" data-image-credit=\"Yuichiro Chino\u002FGetty Images\" data-image-alt-text=\"AI brain\" data-image-filename=\"gettyimages-2148156996.jpg\" data-image-date-created=\"2024\u002F05\u002F21\" data-image-width=\"2121\" data-image-height=\"1414\" data-image-do-not-crop=\"false\" data-image-do-not-resize=\"false\" data-image-watermark=\"false\" data-lightbox=\"false\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe new types of jobs that are emerging around artificial intelligence aren't necessarily the technical or data science roles we keep hearing about. Jobs with no direct connection with AI technology are also being reshaped by AI. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor technology-focused individuals, the AI age is creating some \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fbeyond-programming-ai-spawns-a-new-generation-of-job-roles\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Einteresting new job roles\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, but don't throw out those tried-and-true coding and integration skills just yet. Rather, AI may make what is considered \"traditional\" technology activities move faster and more productively. For business users, an ability to leverage AI will be crucial, but also requires a greater emphasis on people skills. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAI is at the core of many evolving technology roles, of course. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Ftech-giants-hatch-a-plan-for-ai-job-losses-reskill-95-million-in-10-years\u002F\"\u003ETech giants hatch a plan for AI job losses: Reskill 95 million in 10 years\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"Currently, we are seeing a high demand for AI-focused roles,\" says \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.accenture.com\u002Fus-en\u002Fabout\u002Fleadership\u002Fyusuf-tayob\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EYusuf Tayob\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, group chief executive of Accenture Operations. That creates an ongoing need for training both within and outside of IT departments, he says. \"For example, at Accenture, 600,000 of our people to date have received training on the fundamentals of AI, and we're also training people to work effectively with AI-infused processes and use AI equitably and without bias.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"pinbox\" data-uuid=\"2d772bdb-ceb4-44e0-9297-632d2e5179e3\" data-uri=\"\u002Fapi\u002Fcomponent\u002Feditorial\u002F2d772bdb-ceb4-44e0-9297-632d2e5179e3\" data-float=\"right\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIndustry leaders advise becoming familiar with the range of opportunities that working with AI offers. \"It's a great time to gain skills that will help companies make decisions about how to integrate and apply AI, and how to make it sustainable,\" says \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.chase.com\u002Fdigital\u002Fresources\u002Fnext-at-chase\u002Ftalent-culture\u002Fmeet-gill-haus\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGill Haus\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, chief information officer at JPMorgan Chase. \"We'll see an increase in jobs on AI, ML, and generative AI, but we also will see how AI will make existing roles more effective and efficient by removing tedious tasks.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMany of the new skills associated with the rise of AI were explored in a recent study of CEO's views toward AI skills development by Nada Sanders and John Wood, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhbr.org\u002F2023\u002F11\u002Fthe-skills-your-employees-need-to-work-effectively-with-ai\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epublished\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in Harvard Business Review. \"While technical skills get more press, it is these uniquely human skills that companies need -- and find to be in short supply in today's marketplace,\" they observe.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cdiv data-shortcode=\"newsletter\" data-id=\"2051361\" data-copy=\"ZDNET Tech Today\" data-image=\"{"id":null,"alt":null}\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe human skill most critical is the ability \"to understand context -- which AI tools lack,\" the researchers state. In particular, there are two categories of human skills that leaders see as critical in AI-intensive environments. \"First are effective interpersonal skills, such as basic conflict resolution, communication, skills of disconnecting from emotions, and even mindfulness practices. Second is domain expertise, with a focus on preserving that knowledge among experienced talent and developing it among young inexperienced workers.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA fusion of technical acumen and business savvy may be necessary in many cases. This includes engaging in efforts to achieve \"integration across all functions of the enterprise, with horizontal communication and AI as the enabling layer -- in other words, getting rid of silos,\" according to Sanders and Wood. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlong with boosting current tasks and roles, new types of jobs are emerging, says \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Fbrianlanehart\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBrian Lanehart\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, president, CTO, and co-founder at Momnt. \"All tend to have something to do with data, data exploration, and data analysis. I think we'll see more job titles that emphasize data-focused roles, seeking employees who are well-versed in the latest AI tools and technologies. For example, there may be someone on the product team who understands ChatGPT for more efficient user interfaces.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELanehart adds: \"People in this field must be comfortable using Copilot to code faster and more efficiently, Looking ahead, there are other tools coming out that will allow a solutions architect to describe a problem -- or even an idea for how to solve a problem -- to an AI platform, and it will produce an elastically scalable and implementable diagram.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Feducation\u002Fprofessional-development\u002Fbeyond-programming-ai-spawns-a-new-generation-of-job-roles\u002F\"\u003EBeyond programming: AI spawns a new generation of job roles\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt's not just the ability to build AI applications, but also use AI-based tools to perform and deliver their work.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\"We seek engineers who are using AI in their daily roles and can effectively use such tools to make the quality or efficiency of the team increase,\" says Lanehart. \"That depth of understanding and usage is what will differentiate mid-level engineers from more senior roles.\" \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStill, employers are looking beyond what were once steadfast technology skills. \"The modern skillset that we are recruiting for is vastly different from what we used to want,\" says Lanehart. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore, the criteria for tech hiring was, \"Can the person code in Python? Can they commit their code? Can they pull their code?\" Lanehart relates. \"Today, we want to know whether they can use a Copilot-type tool to improve code or code faster and more efficiently. We want teams to use AI tools to help generate various test cases. We want quality assurance engineers to use AI to evaluate more thoroughly.\"  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fworkers-with-ai-skills-can-expect-higher-salaries-depending-on-their-role\u002F\"\u003EWorkers with AI skills can expect higher salaries - depending on their role\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA combination of business and basic technology skills is critical to employers. \"Don't write off coding skills, mobile, digital, backend, machine learning -- they all will continue to be in demand,\" says JPMorgan Chase's Haus. In addition, skills in demand include \"data, cloud computing, software engineering, customer experience and digital design and product management. AI and gen AI will require more of those skills.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWorking in the AI era also calls for tried-and-true business and career skills, such as \"curiosity, collaboration, and a focus on solving customer problems,\" Haus continues. Chase's practice, he adds, is to \"hire technologists with software engineering experience. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBut you don't need a four-year computer science degree to get a job in software engineering at Chase. \"We value many different skills, including determination, resiliency, and adaptability, Haus says. \"We celebrate past experiences that broaden our team's ability to create solutions that meet the unique needs of our customers.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlso: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002Fai-taking-on-more-work-doesnt-mean-it-replaces-you-here-are-12-reasons-to-worry-less\u002F\"\u003EAI taking on more work doesn't mean it replaces you. Here are 12 reasons to worry less\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EImportantly, AI alone cannot deliver solutions -- that's up to the people using AI. \"Completely communicating an entire application request to something like ChatGPT that will generate all the code requires a level of understanding of the tool and its functionality,\" says Lanehart. \"That can only be achieved by fully embracing and emerging oneself into the tech to learn it and apply it to the business.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EJPMorgan Chase addresses some of these new requirements through two events. This includes DEVUP, a conference by engineers, for engineers, \"all about cross-functionality, ideation, and knowledge sharing,\" says Haus. A second event, AI Summit \"brings together employees to discuss the novel research and AI and ML use cases that are driving innovation across the firm.\"\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo achieve successful AI implementations, \"talent must be familiar with AI capabilities and know how best to utilize them,\" Sanders and Wood point out. \"However, AI is an evolving technology, and that necessitates a business add slack to the system to allow opportunity for learning. Implementation also requires differentiation between 'deep work' and 'shallow work,' with the latter assigned to AI. 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