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Here's the one question that Accenture's CEO asks potential staff to see if they make the cut
- Accenture CEO Julie Sweet shared in a podcast interview that she prioritizes candidates who are eager to learn.
- She asks every potential hire, "What have you learned in the last six months?" The question, according to Sweet, helps her assess whether candidates have a growth mindset. She explained that it doesn’t matter if the answer is something simple, like learning to bake a cake—what matters is the willingness to acquire new knowledge.
- If a candidate cannot provide an answer, it signals they may not be committed to learning, a quality Sweet values in her hires.
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How to ace the 3 most commonly asked interview questions
- Why do you want to work here?: Research the company’s mission, recent news, and employee reviews. Find a personal connection to the company’s values and explain how your skills can help solve problems or contribute to key initiatives.
- Tell me about yourself: Deliver a concise elevator pitch that highlights your strengths, relevant experience, and enthusiasm for the role. Tailor your response to the job and provide specific examples of impactful projects or accomplishments.
- What are your strengths and weaknesses?: Back your strengths with examples. For weaknesses, choose one that won’t impact job performance and emphasize your improvement efforts.
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A guide to AI prototyping for product managers
- AI prototyping can revolutionize the way product managers build products, come up with new ideas, and operate.
- Current AI development tools come in three types: chatbots (e.g. Claude, ChatGPT), cloud development environments (e.g. Replit, Bolt, v0, Lovable), and local developer assistants (e.g. GitHub Copliot, Cursor, Windsurf, Zed).
- Chatbots are capable of writing code in response to a question or prompt, best for prototypes that are just one page and don’t have complex design requirements.
- In comparison, cloud development environments require more complex designs and are one step up from chatbots. v0 is capable of writing and hosting both client and server code, Bolt can generate and deploy both client and server code, and Replit allows you to build full-stack applications, including a client, server, and database.
- Local developer assistants are targeted towards people who know how to write code, and they can generate and apply code changes based on prompts. GitHub Copilot is more popular in enterprise environments, and Cursor excels at resolving bugs and troubleshooting issues.
- Building prototypes can be done in two ways: Converting an existing design to a functional prototype and building an idea into a prototype from scratch.
- A comprehensive customer relationship management (CRM) system or 2-D tank game, can be created in less than five minutes, leading to a speedy discovery process by getting interactive examples in customer’s hands as early as possible.
- AI prototyping allows more complex applications to be built than chatbots with the ability to deploy to the cloud and easily share updated iterations over time, changing the speed at which teams can ship.
- Tools and platforms discussed in this article range from Replit, Bolt, v0, Lovable, GitHub Copliot, Cursor, Windsurf, Zed to ChatGPT, Claude, and more.
- If you’re already deep into AI tools or just getting started, AI prototyping offers a collection of battle-tested prompts, real-world examples, and a step-by-step guide that can be put into practice immediately.
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Job Hunting in 2025? Here's What You Need to Know
- Showcase Your Unique Value: Highlight what sets you apart by emphasizing your achievements, problem-solving skills, and adaptability in a rapidly evolving job market.
- Be Authentic: Stand out by being yourself during interviews. Authenticity helps determine if you're a good cultural fit.
- Apply for What You Want: Focus on roles that truly interest you, avoiding wasting time on ones you don’t want.
- Research Companies: Gain insights into company cultures, values, and goals by studying their websites and social media profiles.
- Prepare Well: Tailor your preparation to the specific role you’re targeting, using job descriptions and e-learning resources.
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Why you shouldn’t count on an immediate rush in hiring this January
- As 2025 begins, job seekers may anticipate a hiring surge, but the reality is different. Post-holiday hiring typically picks up two to three weeks into January as companies transition back to full productivity.
- This year, AI is reshaping recruitment, with 70% of companies expected to use AI tools, speeding up hiring processes but also intensifying the need for AI-related skills. However, economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and leadership changes may slow recruitment and increase competition, with sectors like tech seeing a 36% rise in job applicants.
- Job seekers should adapt by networking, enhancing skills, and exploring new opportunities, especially in AI-driven roles.
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TBM 331: Strategy & Decisiveness
- Strategy should not always be viewed through the lens of decisiveness as not every strategic decision is decisive and sometimes a strategic decision may involve indecisiveness.
- While companies that focus entirely on one aspect may seem more successful, most firms have strategies that are less clear-cut.
- Companies don't need a 'purely' inspiring strategy to be decisive; they can diversify and opt for gradual progress if running a narrow strategy is not helping their agenda.
- In reality, the 'best' strategy is rarely perfect and comes with many options and constraints in a sea of bad choices.
- To be strategic, a company needs to focus on the handful of areas where it makes sense to be strategic and where there are a small number of questions that need to be answered.
- The right strategy should take into account the unpredictable nature of business as well as competition, human psychology, and the cumulative effect of past decisions.
- The best strategies acknowledge company's messy realities and embrace flexibility and focus.
- Front-line teams need to be made aware that juggling acts are sometimes the reality of a strategic decision and this fact of life needs to be accepted for the team to move on.
- Individuals and teams need to know when to embrace flexibility and when not to.
- Every day decisiveness with a dash of strategy can indeed take one a long way and help meet the expectations of front-line teams.
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The 4 questions you should ask yourself before saying ‘yes’ to a job offer
- Will I “L.O.V.E.” this new role?: Assess if the role provides growth through learning, expands your network, and adds strategic or operational value.
- Will I learn something new—in content or process—that aligns with my overall career direction?: Look for opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills, whether in content or process, to support long-term career growth.
- Will the new role open access for me to new clusters of professional connections?: Ensure the role helps you build a stronger and more diverse professional network.
- Will I enjoy crafting the new role?: Ask if you’ll enjoy shaping the role, making it an enjoyable and fulfilling experience, even with the challenges.
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Here Are The Top 5 Skills To Learn In 2025
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: AI and ML are crucial for job evolution, with companies embracing automation and creating new roles.
- Cloud Computing: With cloud adoption accelerating, expertise in cloud platforms is essential for businesses transitioning to hybrid models.
- Cybersecurity: As cybercrime costs soar, cybersecurity skills are critical, with millions of unfilled roles expected by 2025.
- Data Analysis: Organizations need skilled data analysts to drive insights and optimize decision-making.
- Digital Marketing: With digital ad spending soaring, mastering digital marketing is crucial for engaging online audiences.
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Here’s why January is one of the best months for job hunting
- Fresh Budgets: Companies start the year with renewed hiring budgets, creating more opportunities for job seekers.
- New Goals: Organizations align hiring with new annual strategies, making it an excellent time for talent acquisition.
- Less Competition: Many candidates wait until later in the year, giving proactive applicants an edge.
- Rapid Responses: Hiring managers prioritize recruitment early in the year to meet business goals.
- Seasonal Trends: Post-holiday enthusiasm drives both employers and job seekers to focus on career advancements.
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5 steps to take in 2025 if you didn't get the job or promotion you wanted in 2024
- Reflect on Where You Are: Assess what went well and what didn’t. Identify facts versus personal narratives to reset your path.
- Reset Your Goals: Adjust your strategies. Seek manager feedback for promotions or create a roadmap to target dream companies.
- Learn New Skills: Analyze job descriptions, acquire relevant skills or certifications, and explore affordable learning platforms like Coursera.
- Connect with New People: Use LinkedIn to network thoughtfully with professionals at your target companies.
- Tap Into Your Network: Seek referrals, résumé reviews, or accountability support from trusted connections.
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5 Career-Boosting New Year Resolutions for 2025
- Up-skill and Learn New Technologies: Stay ahead by mastering emerging tools, such as AI, cloud computing, or data science, to boost your technical proficiency.
- Network Strategically: Attend industry events, join professional groups, and expand your online presence to build meaningful connections.
- Seek Feedback for Growth: Regularly request feedback from peers and mentors to identify areas for improvement and enhance your performance.
- Prioritize Work-Life Balance: Maintain a healthy balance to ensure long-term career success and avoid burnout.
- Set Clear Career Goals: Define measurable, achievable goals for the year, tracking progress to stay motivated and on course.
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Don't ignore these 'red flags' during a job interview
- Salary Transparency: Avoid companies that don't disclose salary ranges, as it may indicate pay inequality.
- Rescheduled Interviews: Frequent rescheduling can signal the company's lack of prioritization of recruitment.
- Irrelevant Personal Questions: Questions about family life or personal matters can be a sign of unprofessionalism.
- Disrespectful Behavior: Interviewers who are rude or dismissive may reflect a toxic work culture.
- Evasive Responses: If the interviewer is vague or inconsistent about the role’s details, it could indicate misleading job descriptions or internal issues. Trust your instincts to make the best decision.
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Ace the ATS: How to write a resume that passes the bot test
- Use Relevant Keywords: Tailor your resume to the job description, incorporating keywords related to skills, tools, and experiences.
- Stick to Simple Formatting: Avoid graphics, tables, and unusual fonts. Use standard headings like "Experience" and "Education."
- Submit the Right Format: Opt for Word documents or plain PDFs.
- Include Contact Details in Text: Ensure phone numbers and email addresses are not in headers or footers.
- Focus on Clarity: Use bullet points and straightforward language to describe your achievements.
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Your favorite ideas of 2024
- ADPList, a platform for pre-vetted Senior Design Leaders for 1:1 calls, has revealed its most popular designs, inside career hints, and advice for designers in 2025.
- ADPList revealed that it has organized a record 300+ meetups in cities around the world in 2024, along with its first AI Summit in December 2024, which welcomed over 2k virtual attendees.
- ADPList's Ambassadors Program launched in 17 different countries in 2024, with over 85 ambassadors, and the company is still recruiting for more ambassadors globally.
- Designers who want to design excellent products can learn from the proven successful design tactics of companies like Figma, Airbnb, Notion, Spotify, and Miro.
- Guidelines on designing onboarding features from companies like Figma, Duolingo, and more, as well as product-monetization lessons shared by the world’s most downloaded education app, Duolingo
- Learn from experienced design leaders from companies like Meta, Airbnb and more with their advice on designing products.
- A guide to managing your career, understanding career ladders, knowing when to leave a job, and mastering the skills required to become a senior product designer.
- Insights into how to succeed at design interviews, give feedback at work, persuade your team with design narrative, and give clear feedback without hurting anyone's feelings.
- Top career tricks for breaking into tech easier and managing your job search, such as what to include in your portfolio and how to succeed during design interviews.
- Advice on improving your taste and skills from companies such as Apple, Netflix, and Meta, along with tips on storytelling and staying focused in a distracted world.
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Indian IT hiring in 2025: The jobs that will be in biggest demand
- Indian IT hiring is set to recover in 2025 after a 7% decline in 2024. Economic improvements and advancements in AI and cybersecurity are expected to drive 15-20% job growth.
- Specialized tech roles, particularly in AI and Machine Learning, are projected to rise by 30-35%, with demand surging in Tier 2 cities (48% growth). Mid- to senior-level positions saw a 35% increase, while fresh graduate hiring slowed due to delayed onboarding.
- Companies are focusing on upskilling to meet evolving demands, and Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are contributing significantly to the hiring boost.
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