JOBITY WEEKENDER
Jan. 11, 2025 | A roundup of this week's top hiring news + the founder's take
Welcome to the first-ever JOBITY WEEKENDER—your no-nonsense, approachable guide to what’s been shaking up the hiring world this week.
Whether you’re a job seeker trying to crack the code, an HR pro dodging buzzwords, or just someone who loves a good workplace trend, this is the spot for you.
Here’s the deal: the working world is a lot right now. It’s messy, it’s noisy, and some of it is flat-out ridiculous (you’ve read those job ads). But beneath the noise, there are real stories shaping how we work, hire, and, yes, how we find meaning in what we do. I wade through it, find the headlines that matter, and sprinkle in a little humor to keep things interesting.
Each week when I feel like publishing it (let me know if you want this to be a regular thing), we’ll note 5 top headlines in the hiring space and why you should care.
So sleep in, then brew a strong cup of coffee (or tea, no judgment), and make the WEEKENDER part of your lazy, productive weekend routine.
I’m glad you’re here—let’s dive in!
JOBITY WEEKENDER
1) JPMorgan Chase Joins the 5-Days-a-Week RTO Club—Because Who Needs Work-Life Balance Anyway?
Like many finance giants clinging to the past, JPMorgan is leading the charge back to in-person work. Hope you didn’t get too comfortable, remote workers! Another major company peer-pressured to enter the “Return-to-Work” space.
2) Job Seekers Spill Their Biggest Job Ad ‘Icks’—Spoiler: ‘Hustle’ Isn’t the Buzzword You Think It Is
Turns out, job seekers aren’t exactly charmed by vague salaries, mandatory social media fangirling, or cringy phrases like "winner’s mindset" and "work hard, play hard." (We’re here for the paycheck, not the vibe check.)
AI-related skills are the new gold rush, but instead of chasing shiny platforms like GPT, professionals are flocking to foundational knowledge in prompt engineering and generative AI. Apparently, "knowing your stuff" is trending, and employers are loving the shift from buzzwords to brains. (Pro tip: Adaptability and problem-solving never go out of style, folks.)
4) In 2025, Hiring Is Powered by AI—But Not Without Some Hilarious Glitches
This year, technology is shaping hiring in ways that are equal parts groundbreaking and, frankly, eyebrow-raising. HR pros are using AI to find those mythical perfect candidates, while some job seekers are unleashing AI tools to mass-apply for thousands of jobs at once—because who doesn’t want their resume buried in a virtual pile of 5,000? Spoiler: It’s making hiring a little chaotic.
5) Want to Get Hired in 2025? Be Flexible, Tech-Savvy, and Maybe a Bridge Engineer
The 2025 job market isn’t exactly throwing a wild hiring party, but it’s not all doom and gloom either. Opportunities are out there—especially if you’re open to switching industries or brushing up on skills like AI engineering or, oddly enough, bridge-building. Note: the more adaptable you are, the more likely you’ll land one of these shiny new roles. (Because nothing says career growth like learning to code and supervise construction crews.)
That’s a wrap for this inaugural edition of the JOBITY WEEKENDER.
Did you laugh? Or cry (hopefully not from despair over the job market)? Most importantly, did you find this roundup helpful, insightful, or at least mildly entertaining?
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Becky Gosky, Founder - Jobity