34-year-old quit her 6-figure tech job to go to pastry school in France

34-year-old quit her 6-figure tech job to go to pastry school in France

Valerie Valcourt is living what some might consider the dream life: The 34-year-old former executive assistant quit her tech job over a year ago and now makes pastries in the South of France. She recently went viral on TikTok for posting her experience of changing careers in her 30s: “Don’t let society try to trick … Read more

AI impacting jobs could lead to higher salaries, top talent CEO says

AI impacting jobs could lead to higher salaries, top talent CEO says

Westend61 | Westend61 | Getty Images The artificial intelligence boom has sparked concerns and controversy around employment, mounting fears that AI will replace jobs or affect pay, as it optimizes processes and requires a lower skill level from employees. But, if your job is affected by AI, your salary might actually increase, Sander van’t Noordende, … Read more

Could resumes soon be a thing of the past? Experts give their verdict

Could resumes soon be a thing of the past? Experts give their verdict

Resumes are often integral to job applications, but as skills-based hiring is on the rise, could they become obsolete? Srdjanpav | E+ | Getty Images More often than not, the first step of a job application is submitting your resume. That’s your basic person details, education, job experience. And perhaps a section on volunteering work, … Read more