Don't get stuck in this traffic, please
..If you want to ball in tech this year!
Hello, Buddy!
I’m not sure I know why this top-rated copywriter decided to share his secrets. But take, anyway.
And yes, happy new year!!!
Hope you’ve been circling back nicely? 😄
In Today’s Email:
JOBS OF THE WEEK
This Is Where The Money Is
Technical Project Manager at CareerBuddy
Backend Engineer at Moniepoint
Copywriter at SHEIN
Visual & Graphic Designer at Nathan James
Technical Writer at Trimble
Head of Design at MailerLite
Product Management Intern at Vial
There are a ton of other top job openings sitting pretty here!
THE BIG GIST
There’s Traffic Jam On These Corporate Streets!
If getting a better job is on your list of goals for the year, there’s gist!
In short, the job market right now? E choke. Well, according to Business Insider.
But here’s what’s really happening:
Too many job seekers, not enough jobs.
Applying is now as easy as one click, so employers are getting flooded with CVs.
Put it all together, and it’s one big traffic jam.
But don’t let that scare you!
Business Insider has pulled advice (+new rules) from recruiters and HR experts on how to cut through the noise and land that job this year.
TECH AMEBO
Did You Know That:
While you were busy tearing that innocent chicken, Nigeria slapped Meta with a massive $220 million fine over the holidays
Getty and Shutterstock are collabo-ing for a $3.7 billion deal. Here’s what that means for you as a creative
Sam Altman’s sister filed a sexual abuse lawsuit against him
Opay want to dash you money… don’t shout, don’t shout
5 MINS WITH X
Ordered Jollof Rice, Got Beans & Plantain!
From “let me try my luck” to landing the job! This Gen Z in tech shares their story, salary gist, and not-so-solicited advice for their younger self. Keep reading for more.
..I like the work I do but some days, it’s like I signed up for jollof rice and they served me beans and plantain. Don’t get me wrong, the plantain is sweet, but it’s not what I was expecting.
They said I’d be… Continue reading
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Top Resources For You
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