career advice
Coverage of career advice in the Nexus archive.
- OpenAI’s chief economist says copying successful people’s careers is bad advice
OpenAI's chief economist Ronnie Chatterji argues that replicating the career paths of successful individuals is 'relatively bad advice' due to context-dependent economic conditions and omitted struggles. He emphasizes that skills like coding, AI understanding, judgment, and resilience will remain valuable as AI reshapes the job market.
- I quit National Geographic to make TikToks. It was the best career move I ever made.
Erin McGoff left National Geographic in 2022 to focus on her TikTok channel, providing career advice to women. She advocates for including AI familiarity on resumes and highlights the rise of self-employment, particularly among parents.
- The Chipotle COO's job involves taste-testing guacamole. He has a simple hack for finding your dream job.
Chipotle COO Jason Kidd taste-tests guacamole as part of his role and advises job seekers to 'say yes' to challenging opportunities. He emphasizes taking on disliked tasks and gaining diverse experience early in one's career to accelerate growth and promotion.
- The career advice we've all heard — but shouldn't always follow
The article challenges common career advice such as 'follow your passion' and 'apply to many jobs,' arguing these strategies may not be effective. Experts suggest focusing on aligning emotional needs with work and prioritizing networking over mass applications. Employers often overlook most applications, making targeted connections more valuable.
- How Micron aims to break through the risk cycle that has spooked investors for decades
The article discusses Micron's strategy to overcome investor concerns related to risk cycles. It also highlights additional topics in the Weekend Reads section, including Medicare, GLP-1s, tech stocks, and career advice.
- Why Jeffrey Epstein took suicide-victim son of 'peace diplomats' under his wing, lavishing him with cash, career advice and a $5million inheritance
Jeffrey Epstein provided financial support, career advice, and a $5 million inheritance to the son of 'peace diplomats', raising questions about his motives and connections.