Happy And Succeeding: For Those Who Have Blind Ambition To Achieve Great Things
White Lies, Omissions And Deception In The Interview Process
When times are tough, people will do things they aren’t proud of. College-educated, white-collar professionals are feeling squeezed. They are confronted with companies in an array of sectors announcing layoffs and hiring freezes. Goldman Sachs predicts that 300 million jobs will be impacted by the ascendancy of artificial intelligence. Continued record-high rates of inflation and increasing costs eat into a worker’s paycheck. And before you know it, it will be summer time—one of the slowest hiring seasons, as people take their vacations.
Cash App Founder’s Death Sprang From Dispute Over Suspect’s Sister
The murder of Cash App creator Bob Lee on a dark San Francisco street sprang from trouble between Lee and accused killer Nima Momeni — who was agitated over Lee’s socializing with Momeni’s sister. This and other new alleged details emerged Friday afternoon with the filing of a motion to detain Momeni without bail, which summarized the initial findings of the investigation into Lee’s death by stabbing at around 2:30 am on April 4.
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Fed Staff Expects Banking Crisis To Cause A Recession This Year
The Federal Reserve’s staff is more worried about the U.S. economy tipping into a recession after the recent banking crisis, the minutes from the central bank’s meeting in March reveal. Economists at the Federal Reserve said they expect a “mild” recession later this year, an escalation from their previous assessment.
Barclays Joins Ranks Of Investment Banks Wielding Jobs Axe
Barclays is joining the ranks of global investment banks taking the axe to jobs amid a slowdown in dealmaking and stock market flotations. Sky News has learnt that the British lender will this week cut more than 100 roles in its investment bank, with sources saying the layoffs would not be confined to a single country or function within the business.
The Blind Ambition Podcast
The Blind Ambition with Jack Kelly provides a candid look into the top companies in business and tech. Go behind the scenes with industry and workplace leaders and explore work culture, what it takes to land a role at these companies, and how to build, scale and thrive in your career. Hosted by Jack Kelly and Rick Chen and presented by the professional social network Blind.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai Warns Society To Brace For Impact Of A.I. Acceleration, Says ‘It’s Not For A Company To Decide’
Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai said “every product of every company” will be impacted by the quick development of AI, warning that society needs to prepare for technologies like the ones it’s already launched. In an interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes” aired on Sunday that struck a concerned tone, interviewer Scott Pelley tried several of Google’s artificial intelligence projects and said he was “speechless” and felt it was “unsettling,” referring to the human-like capabilities of products like Google’s chatbot Bard.
The WFH Party Is Over: JPMorgan Tells Managing Directors They Must Be In The Office Every Weekday
For those working directly under Jamie Dimon, the work from home party is over. JPMorgan has told its managing directors that they now must be in the office every weekday, ending the bank’s hybrid-work practice that arose during the pandemic. Expect all other Wall Street firms to follow suit now that the Covid “emergency” is over and long forgotten.
Bittrex Crypto Exchange Shutters U.S. Operations Due To Regulatory Uncertainty
“Regulatory requirements are often unclear and enforced without appropriate discussion or input, resulting in an uneven competitive landscape,” Bittrex Chief Executive Officer Richie Lai wrote in the statement, explaining that such an environment has made operating in the U.S. unfeasible.
U.S. Treasury Faces A Wave Of Criticism Over Faltering Push To Unmask Anonymous Companies And Track Dirty Money
A landmark U.S. reform to stamp out anonymous companies that hide dirty money is in danger of effectively dying at the hands of the federal agency tasked with implementing it, advocates of the effort warn.
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About Jack Kelly
Jack Kelly is the CEO, founder, and executive recruiter at one of the oldest and largest global search firms in his area of expertise. He has personally placed thousands of professionals with top-tier companies over the last 20-plus years. Jack is passionate about advocating for job seekers. In doing so, he founded a start-up company, WeCruitr, at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. The mission of WeCruitr is to help people in need and make the job search more humane and enjoyable. As a proponent of career growth, Jack shares his insider interviewing tips and career advancement secrets as a Senior Contributor for Forbes. He also covers timely topics related to corporations, high-profile people, Wall Street, politics and other important matters. The pieces offer insight into the news and how it may impact your career. Jack is the author of Happy and Succeeding in Your Job Search and How To Get A Job In Tough Times, as well as the host of Happy And Succeeding In The Future Of Work and cohost of the Blind Ambition podcast.