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Jan252024 by Paul LinusNo Comments

12 pioneering jobs in generative AI era

Career

Generative AI is changing the job game and instead of fretting about losing jobs, let us get pumped about the exciting new opportunities it is creating. In this article titled ‘12 Pioneering Jobs in Generative AI Era’, we will explore the emerging roles in the generative AI era, check out the skills needed and see how these jobs are making waves across various industries. It is all about embracing the future of work with generative AI. 1. AI Prompt Engineer (AP Engineer) Imagine a wizard who knows the magic words to get exactly what they want from generative AI applications. Meet the AP Engineers – these are the folks who make sure the AI says just what we want it to. Instead of being coding wizards, they rock at talking and thinking hard, paying super close attention and analyzi...

Oct262022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

How to prepare for job interviews

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For those seeking a job, the prospect of an interview can be simultaneously thrilling and terrifying. Job interview skills are best acquired through preparation and practice. To get ready for an interview, job seekers must familiarize themselves with their potential employers and with their own backgrounds. They should practice answering common job interview questions and plan the logistics of the interview day in advance. Research the Job Interviewees need to research the industry, the organization, and the position itself. They may begin by researching current events and trends in their selected field and continue on to read about the organization specifically. Middlebury College's career services website advises interviewees to "Learn as much as possible about the size, locati...

Sep92022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Unemployment effects and ways to solve money problems

Career

Recently a growing number of Americans have experienced job loss due to recessions, downsizing, and business restructuring bent on financial survival. Loss of employment and financial difficulties rank amongst the more severe stressors that people encounter. Economically our jobs are all on fault lines, the financial outlook for many is grim and for some devastation has already been felt. It is a difficult time of year regardless of your employment or lack of but when you lose a job mere weeks before Christmas and the New Year it is felt that much harder. Emotional Stress and Unemployment Research since the 1930s reveals that unemployment has major effects on individuals' and families' emotional and physical health. Researchers have found strong relationships between unemployment...

Jun142022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Some self-employment jobs booming during recession

Business

The self-employed, like everyone else, are feeling the weight of the recession on their shoulders -- at least, some of them are. A few self-employment industries are booming while others are struggling to make ends meet. Maybe now is the right time for some work at home professionals to branch out into new (read: money-making) career fields? Professionals who are already thinking of making a change may want to gravitate toward the few self-employment jobs that are growing in spite of the financial crisis. Struggling for Self-Employment Many industries are declining as more people struggle to meet their financial burdens and strive to find new ways to make money. Many self-employment jobs attached to the housing industry, for example, are markedly down. Real estate agents, constru...

May152022 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Is there retirement after self employment

Finance

Isn’t everyone aiming toward some form of retirement? For the self-employed, the future might feel a little bit more uncertain. Does having no employer mean having no security? Not necessarily- but independent contractors have to plan (more) for the future. The economy is uncertain right now, and the future always is. Self-employed professionals who independently find their own jobs will not necessarily be provided a retirement plan by any employer or government. Is there retirement after self-employment? Yes- but the professionals, as was the case with their careers, must create this plan for themselves. Self Employment and Social Security The U.S. government provides, at least at present, social security for senior citizens (persons aged sixty-five or older). This is put in ...

Nov272021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

How to calculate taxes withheld from a paycheck

Business

The law requires employers to withhold income taxes from employees’ paychecks. The tax withheld depends on the type of tax. The employee can generally control federal income tax withholding because it is largely based on his filing status, income and number of allowances. However, the government sets the Social Security and Medicare tax amounts. Figuring payroll taxes can be confusing, but once the process is understood, the withholding can be determined. Federal Income Taxes on a Paycheck Use Form W-4 and the IRS withholding tax tables to determine federal income tax withholding. The filing status and number of allowances from are on the W-4. Then, use the withholding tax tables (Circular E) for the appropriate tax year to perform the calculation. If the employee has 10 or fewer...