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Two powerful LinkedIn Premium features that may make the subscription worth it

If you sign up for LinkedIn Premium, not only do you get AI support and career services, but you also get a special button you can put on your profile and all-you-can-eat training courses.

The top ten highest-paid tech skills can make you a lot of money - here's how much

It might be time to consider adding one of these skills to your resume.

February 21, 2024 by Sabrina Ortiz in Professional Development

Want to work in AI? How to pivot your career in 5 steps

Your existing skills can help open doors in the booming AI field. Here's what you need to know - and do.

February 7, 2024 by David Gewirtz in Artificial Intelligence

I'm taking AI image courses for free on Udemy with this little trick - and you can too

Here's how to learn everything you need to know about Midjourney, DALL-E 3, and more in the next few weeks without paying a dime.

February 2, 2024 by David Gewirtz in Artificial Intelligence

How to add a new credential to your LinkedIn profile, and why you should

Maximize your LinkedIn impact: When you've completed a training and earned a certificate or credential, let the world know. Here's how.

January 22, 2024 by David Gewirtz in Professional Development

Data is the missing piece of the AI puzzle. Here's how to fill the gap

Technology professionals and industry leaders are sounding an alarm that organizational data might not be ready to support growing AI ambitions.

January 15, 2024 by Joe McKendrick in Innovation

Soon, every employee will be both AI builder and AI consumer

"Standardized tools and platforms as well as advanced low- or no-code tech may enable all employees to become low-level engineers," suggests a recent report.

December 29, 2023 by Joe McKendrick in Artificial Intelligence

Is prompt engineer displacing data scientist as the 'sexiest job of the 21st century'?

With the world abuzz with generative AI, prompt engineers are in demand -- huge demand. But there's a big problem: availability.

December 18, 2023 by Joe McKendrick in Artificial Intelligence

Math and business development: Why the 2 divergents skills matter in an AI world

For roles heavily immersed in building AI applications, it's time to shore up basic math skills. And for more right-brained roles, business development skills are the top requirement.

November 16, 2023 by Joe McKendrick in Artificial Intelligence

Generative AI's 'revolution in productivity' is retrenching software developer roles

Generative AI means more productivity, but will that help software developers succeed or displace their roles? ZDNET explores the mixed reactions.

November 8, 2023 by Joe McKendrick in Artificial Intelligence

Overseeing generative AI: New software leadership roles emerge

Most software leaders will manage generative AI efforts by 2025, Gartner predicts. This trend has implications for their roles that go well beyond application development.

October 30, 2023 by Joe McKendrick in Artificial Intelligence

Want the most productive developers money can buy? Microsoft's got the answer

Developer productivity is in the eye of the beholder. Here's what Microsoft productivity analysts found that works.

October 23, 2023 by Joe McKendrick in Developer

Everything you need to work remotely: The best laptops, desks, monitors, and more

Whether you're fully remote or hybrid worker, or you travel for work a lot, ZDNET has found everything you need to create the best remote work setup.

October 19, 2023 by Gabriela Pérez Jordán in Home & Office

Want more productivity? Help everyone think like a developer

Corporate or workplace culture is almost impossible to change. Instead, the head of Nasdaq DevOps calls for a systematic, engineering approach to software development.

October 12, 2023 by Joe McKendrick in Developer

LinkedIn just added AI-powered coaching and recruiting tools to make your job easier

From coaching you on leadership skills to shortlisting a list of ideal candidates, LinkedIn's new AI tools have you covered.

October 3, 2023 by Sabrina Ortiz in Artificial Intelligence

5 ways to step up and become a manager

Moving into a more senior position can help you gain influence in work and boost your pay. Here are five ways to do it.

August 22, 2023 by Mark Samuels in Business & Management