career transition

AI’s rapid advance in 2025 is rewriting what employers value: a growing set of routine digital tasks that once guaranteed steady work are now reliable targets for automation, and the result is a clear signal to learners, career shifters, and training programs about what to stop prioritizing and...

Cracking the code to landing a coveted role at one of the world’s major technology companies is a dream for many aspiring software engineers. As hiring standards soar and competition intensifies amid economic uncertainty in the tech sector, actionable insights from insiders have never been more...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the employment landscape, with certain professions facing significant disruption while others remain relatively insulated. A recent study by Microsoft has identified 40 occupations most susceptible to AI integration and 40 that are least...

As Microsoft readies itself for another round of significant layoffs—reportedly affecting more than 9,000 employees—the company’s evolving relationship with artificial intelligence (AI) has come under a fresh, unexpected spotlight. This time, talk of AI dominance isn’t focused solely on...

In the wake of Microsoft's recent layoffs affecting approximately 9,000 employees, a LinkedIn post by Matt Turnbull, an executive producer at Xbox Game Studios Publishing, has ignited significant controversy. Turnbull suggested that those impacted by job losses could utilize AI tools like...

Here’s a summary of the recent news article about Xbox producer Matt Turnbull suggesting ChatGPT and Copilot prompts for laid-off Microsoft staff: Background: Following massive layoffs at Microsoft’s Xbox division, Matt Turnbull, Executive Producer at Xbox Games Studios Publishing, suggested in...

In early July 2025, Microsoft announced a significant reduction in its workforce, laying off approximately 9,000 employees, many from its Xbox gaming division. This move, part of a broader restructuring strategy, has ignited widespread debate, not only due to the scale of the layoffs but also...

In recent days, as the tech sector grapples with yet another wave of mass layoffs, Microsoft has again found itself at the center of controversy. The technology giant, already under scrutiny for the sheer scale of its workforce reductions—laying off 9,000 staff this week alone, on top of more...

The gaming industry, long celebrated for its creativity and resilience, now finds itself grappling with a wave of uncertainty characterized by sweeping restructurings, record profits juxtaposed with mass layoffs, and the encroaching influence of artificial intelligence. Against this turbulent...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the professional landscape, compelling young individuals to reassess their career trajectories. This shift is particularly evident among recent graduates who are integrating AI tools into their job search processes and reconsidering their...

As digital transformation accelerates worldwide, the surging demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions is reshaping industries and labor markets alike. Nowhere is this impact more evident than in Australia, where a groundbreaking initiative—Microsoft and TAFE NSW’s...

In an era defined by growing digital complexity and persistent cyber threats, South Australia’s largest electricity distributor, SA Power Networks, has taken a bold step in workforce innovation. The company has launched its first “cyber security kickstart” program, aimed specifically at...

It all came full circle on a sunny April day in Tempe, Arizona, when Patrick Peterson — three-time All-Pro, eight-time Pro Bowler, and perhaps the last cornerback in America who could both track a gazelle on a deep post and shut down his Twitter notifications at halftime — officially retired as...

When you think of quarterbacks who have shaped NFL history, it's tempting to jump straight to the names splattered across every highlight reel: Brady, Montana, Manning. But before Tom Brady became New England's perennial savior, the original chosen one—at least for the Patriots—was Drew Bledsoe...

Walking away from the gridiron is never as simple as packing a duffel bag or unplugging a Gatorade cooler, especially when you're Travis Kelce—a man whose personality and mustache both belong in the annals of NFL history. But after the Kansas City Chiefs' dispiriting loss to the Philadelphia...

DUT Alumnus Someleze Diko’s journey from the lecture halls of Durban University of Technology (DUT) to the cutting edge of Microsoft’s cloud innovations is an inspiring case study for ICT students and professionals alike. With a robust background in information technology earned through both...

A Journey of Innovation and Leadership Andy Jassy’s remarkable rise from an Ivy League graduate to one of the most influential tech CEOs captures the essence of modern leadership in the digital age. As the former founder of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the visionary CEO of Amazon, Jassy’s life...

The journey from a traditional software engineering role to a cybersecurity powerhouse at Microsoft is a tale of passion, persistence, and the willingness to pivot when opportunity knocks. Ankit Masrani’s story—recently highlighted by Business Insider—illustrates that transformation perfectly...

I'm presently exploring a position as a software engineer at one of the large software firms (Microsoft, Apple, Google, and so on), where I'd eventually like to work on product development, but I'm concerned going directly for that sort of job would be pretty difficult. So, what are people's...

Waitress Kayleigh Barker should probably consider a career change as she has a phobia of tomatoes. She runs at the sight of one, which can be pretty tricky when someone orders a salad. ‘If there a tomato on my plate I will not go anywhere near it, I can’t even look at it,’ said the...