I receive a lot of messages from people looking for help and advice on getting a job in tech, and in data and analytics specifically. Unfortunately the hiring/recruiting process is incredibly broken and your online job application is most likely dead on arrival. Don’t fear. There are several things you can do to turn things in your favor.
Read MoreThe era of mindless consumption is waningFor twenty of the last thirty years, the economy grew, unemployment shrank and everything from real estate to retail was buoyed. We bought, built, tailored, and spent - partly because we could, partly because credit was cheap and entirely because it was in-vogue. Things have changed. Retail needs to change as well.
Read MoreRegardless of the motivations behind this latest development, Uber's situation is one more important reminder that growth cannot cure all ails. Growth brings with it increased attention and sheds more light on whatever mission, culture, practices an organization or individual embodies - good, bad, or ugly.
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