While it's great to be kind and cooperative, these agreeable traits can undermine you during negotiations, write Attia Qureshi and John Richardson, who recommend not jumping at the first offer and instead being prepared to consider alternatives and view the process as an opportunity to learn, rather than fearing the failure of not reaching an immediate agreement. "Remember, not getting a deal today is fine. It's all part of the search for the best deal you can make," they write.

Being managed out by an employer can be a subtle process, characterized by shrinking responsibilities, exclusion from meetings and increased criticism, writes organizational psychologist David Burkus. Look for those signs early on, initiate direct conversations with your managers, understand the broader organizational context and evaluate your own performance. "Here's the one upside of being managed out rather than abruptly fired: it gives you time. You're not blindsided. You have a window to prepare, and how you use that window matters," Burkus writes.

The University of Florida has named Stuart Bell as its sole finalist for president, drawing criticism for its closed-door search process and stance against diversity, equity and inclusion. Bell, who previously led the University of Alabama, has the support of Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has been vocal against DEI. However, Sen. Rick Scott has raised concerns about the search's transparency and cost.

The unemployment rate among recent college graduates is rising to 5.6%, with male graduates facing rates similar to those of non-college graduates, according to Federal Reserve data. This trend highlights a shift in the job market, where employers prioritize skills over degrees, and is driving more Gen Z men toward skilled trades.

According to Gartner, AI will begin generating more jobs than it eliminates as early as 2028. However, this transition is expected to disrupt millions of existing careers, as nearly 40% of companies have already removed obsolete roles due to AI. The report emphasizes that while net job creation is likely, many employees will experience significant career upheaval as organizations restructure and adapt to AI-driven workflows.

In higher education, long job searches often feel like a failure of persistence. Usually, advice suggests increasing applications or networking, viewing the search as a linear effort. But for many, stagnation indicates a translation gap rather than a lack of qualifications.

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