by John Macdonald | Aug 29, 2025 | AI, The250
By 2026, one in three companies expects AI to run their entire hiring process. So what does that mean? It means resumes will be judged by patterns, not potential. It means interviews will be scored by tone and keywords, not by chemistry, curiosity,... by John Macdonald | Aug 25, 2025 | AI, The250
Have you ever tried to dig a hole with a shovel, digging bar, and clam-shell post-hole digger? It’s a miserable experience that takes a long time, rarely produces the depth you want, and likely leaves you with bloody knuckles and a sore back. At least that’s... by John Macdonald | Aug 19, 2025 | AI, The250
When I receive an envelope in the USPS mail and it has the word “Important” stamped on the front, I immediately toss it in the trash without ever opening it. Because if there’s one thing you can be sure of, any letter containing a rubber-stamped “Important” is... by John Macdonald | Aug 15, 2025 | AI, The250
For the last couple of years, I’ve referred to AI (mostly ChatGPT) as a “greenhorn intern.” It’s a smart kid who knows a lot of stuff but doesn’t really know how to work in the world. It requires a lot of hand-holding, micromanagement, oversight, and, quite frankly,... by John Macdonald | Aug 12, 2025 | AI, The250
The phone book. The school yearbook. The college course catalog. The glossy, colorful map of downtown with the buildings numbered. The map at the entrance to the mall. All directories from an earlier time. Directories you hold in your hand or touch with your fingers.... by John Macdonald | Aug 10, 2025 | AI, The250
Key findings from a recent survey by monster.com. 67% of 2025 grads say 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. is a thing of the past (up from 55% in 2024). 64% view five-day workweeks as outdated (versus 54% last year). 59% think full-time office work is outdated (up from 54%). 59%...