Hello, At the end of the day, it’s all about jobs, jobs, jobs! However, a job applicant for a senior sales role had to first answer 50 questions in 15 minutes. On Reddit, he posted how a company required him to undergo a speedy IQ test. But he isn’t a lone ranger. Others also told stories of how they couldn’t land a job despite years of experience because they failed the test. Talk about jumping hurdles! Going ahead, engineering graduates will have to worry about a lot more than just an IQ exam. A new study by Gartner revealed that by 2027, 80% of software engineers will need to upskill to remain relevant in an AI-integrated world. ICYMI: How TeamLease EdTech is addressing India’s skills gap by collaborating with universities and corporates. While AI may be a threat to jobs, a person in the US used a free AI tool to apply for 2,483 jobs at a rate of 17 jobs an hour! The free tool, AI Hawk, automatically entered the person’s bio, generated resumes, wrote customised cover letters, and checked all the necessary boxes before filing the paperwork on their behalf. Back in India, a 23-year-old entrepreneur is trying to solve for job search for freelancers. Yaseen Ammaar created sniff, a tool which primarily focuses on unofficial channels like private groups on Telegram, Discord, and WhatsApp for job listings, tapping into hidden job opportunities. Time to apply now. In today’s newsletter, we will talk about - Inside G42's AI plan for India
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Here’s your trivia for today: Which famous author did Mahatma Gandhi correspond to when he was in South Africa?
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