👋 Welcome, Jobseekers

• 📊 Poll: Would you consider working on AI in the automotive industry?

• 📈 Trends & Data: 2024 JOLTS Report: Encouraging Signs of Stabilization

• 🤖 Prompt of the Week - Creating a personal branding statement for your LinkedIn headline

• 📉 Layoff Report: Microsoft, Scribe, Altruist, SolarEdge, Level

• 🔧 Jobseeker Tools: ResumeStudio, BetterPic, Wyspa

• ♠︎ Ethics Roulette: Zuck pulls the plug on fact checking

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Interested in working on AI in the automotive industry?

Check out some of these companies leading the charge!

1. Waymo LLC – A subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., Waymo is at the forefront of developing autonomous driving technology, aiming to make transportation safer and more accessible: https://waymo.com.

2. NVIDIA Corporation – Renowned for its AI computing technology, NVIDIA provides advanced hardware and software solutions that power autonomous vehicles and enhance AI capabilities in the automotive sector: https://nvidia.com.

3. Applied Intuition – Specializing in simulation and software tools, Applied Intuition supports the development and testing of autonomous vehicle systems, enabling safer and more efficient deployment of self-driving technologies: https://appliedintuition.com.

4. Aurora Innovation – Focused on delivering self-driving technology for freight and passenger transport, Aurora collaborates with industry leaders to create a robust and scalable autonomous driving platform: https://aurora.tech.

Encouraging Signs of Stabilization in the Job Market: What You Need to Know

The November 2024 Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) report brought a sigh of relief to job seekers and employers alike. While challenges persist, the data suggests that the labor market might be on a path toward equilibrium.

🔢 Key Insights:

• Job Openings: Steady at 9.5 million, indicating sustained demand across sectors.

• Quit Rate: Holding at 2.4%, showing worker confidence remains stable.

• Layoffs: Slightly down to 1.3 million, reflecting cautious hiring trends and fewer terminations.

• Hiring Rate: Edged up to 4.2%, a positive sign for job seekers actively applying.

🚀 How Does This Affect You?

For tech job seekers, stabilization in layoffs is a glimmer of hope amidst an otherwise turbulent landscape. Hiring managers are cautiously optimistic, making this a prime time to polish your resume and prepare for opportunities.

AI Prompt of the Week

Create a personal branding statement for my LinkedIn headline that combines my expertise in [specific skill or field, e.g., machine learning or SaaS development], my passion for [specific interest, e.g., improving user experiences], and my vision for the future of [industry, e.g., tech innovation]. Keep it concise, impactful, and engaging.

Example Output:

"Empowering businesses with AI-driven insights | Passionate about building scalable solutions | Innovating the future of tech ecosystems"

Why it Works:

This prompt helps you craft a standout LinkedIn headline that goes beyond the usual buzzwords, making your profile immediately appealing to recruiters. It’s personal, forward-looking, and a great way to differentiate themselves in a crowded job market.

Try the Prompt Out!

• Microsoft Plans Company-Wide Performance Based Layoffs

• Scribe Therapeutics becomes latest CRISPR company to announce layoffs

• Altruist lays off 10% of its staff, despite 300% revenue jump, to get 'best possible people'

• SolarEdge Technologies to lay off 400 employees globally

• Fintech Startup Level Abruptly Shuts Down

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Zuck pulls the plug on fact checking

This week, Zuck made headlines by going full-throttle on free speech only to yank his AI influencers offline faster than a failed startup at demo day. The takeaway? Tech has a huge responsibility to use AI wisely—one bad move and it’s either robot overlords or eternal meme chaos.

Here’s the game: 

Drop your pick or a wild idea in the comments—who’s building the next big thing, and who’s just avoiding Zoom meetings forever? Spin responsibly.