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How I used AI to build a Digital Course: Real Example

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How I used AI to build a digital course. Real example: In my quest to find ways to help people get from "I know nothing" to "I know something", here is the step by step method I used to create a digital course. I built a process to "fill your inbox with job request". I've posted about this for many years and have done webinars, spaces, personal coaching and other posts/talks. I thought I would ask AI (Grok for this example) questions on how to create a create a good digital course, what modules and how to price this as a product/service. Below are the results, I formatted the results for easier reading. Grok Prompt:  "act as a digital course creator list the most optimum size by module for a digital course creator" Answer: Creating an effective digital course involves breaking down content into digestible pieces for better learner engagement and retention. Here's a guideline on the optimal sizes for different modules in a digital course: ...

ChatGPT Content Generator: Linkedin Posting Strategy

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Posting on Linkedin can have a beneficial effect on your credibility as a candidate. Think LinkedIn's just for humble-bragging and connection-hoarding? Think again. This professional playground can actually boost your career cred if you play it right. Instead of just lurking, try sharing your brilliant (or at least semi-coherent) thoughts on industry trends. It shows you're not spending all your time binge-watching cat videos – you're actually keeping up with what matters in your field. Here is a ChatGPT prompt I use to research topics to generate post material “I want you to do some research for me Act as an Instagram social media expert marketer Tell me 10 frustrations, 10 desires, and 10 fears That my audience experiences during activity Put the answers in a grid format with X one through 10 And Y axis of frustrations, desires, and fear The audience is [audience] and the activity is [activity] ” Then Audience = job searchers Activity = getting a new tech job Here is a...

LinkedIn Mastery: 5 Must Know tips

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From: https://refer.io/blog/articles/linked-in-mastery-transforming-your-profile-from-meh-to-magnificent 5 MUST-KNOW LinkedIn Profile Tips for Job Seekers! 1. The Art of the First Impression: Picture & Cover Photo Choose a photo where you're not just present but positively beaming with professionalism.     2. Headlines That Turn Heads Your LinkedIn headline is the neon sign that advertises your professional brand.      3. About You: The SEO-Optimized Storyteller   Structure your story. Start with a hook, reel them in with your achievements and skills, and end with a glimpse of your career aspirations.   4. Skillful Showcasing: The Skills Section (and Endorsements) The Skills section on LinkedIn is often  underrated.   Endorsements matter.  They're like the thumbs-up from your professional network.  5. The Power of a Personalized URL Finally, the oft-overlooked hero:  your LinkedIn URL.    A custom URL is like havi...

Standing Out is a Real Challenge in a Crowded Job Market

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Welcome to the modern job hunt, where your resume competes with hundreds in a digital stack. Hiring managers, swamped with 300 to 500 applications per post, might give yours a mere glance before it vanishes. Standing out has become a real challenge in this crowded market. But don't give up. Get strategic. Stuff your resume with relevant keywords, quantify your achievements, and research the company. And don't forget to network. Sometimes, it's who you know that gets your resume past the gatekeepers. The job market's tough, but with the right approach, and sufficient volume, you can still land that interview. I am still on the fence about customizing your resume. What do you think? --- Добро пожаловать в мир современной охоты за работой, где ваше резюме конкурирует с сотнями других в цифровой стопке. Руководители по найму, заваленные 300–500 заявками на каждую вакансию, могут уделить вашему резюме лишь беглый взгляд, прежде чем оно исчезнет. Выделиться стало настоящим в...

Top 10 Chinese Job Boards for IT Job Seekers

 Here are the top ten Chinese job boards commonly used by IT job seekers: 51job (前程无忧) : One of the largest job boards in China, 51job provides a wide range of job listings, including IT positions. It also offers resume writing, career counseling, and other job-seeking services. Zhaopin (智联招聘) : Zhaopin is another leading job portal in China, providing job listings in various fields, including IT. It offers advanced search options and a user-friendly interface for job seekers. Liepin (猎聘) : Liepin focuses on mid to high-end job opportunities, including many in the IT sector. It connects job seekers with headhunters and recruiters for personalized job matching. BOSS Zhipin (BOSS直聘) : This job platform emphasizes direct communication between job seekers and employers. It's popular among IT professionals for its convenience and speed in connecting candidates with hiring managers. ChinaHR (中华英才网) : ChinaHR has been a well-known job portal in China for years. It offers a variety of job ...

Top 10 Job Search Sites for Russians | Топ-10 сайтов для поиска работы для россиян

Note: I've used AI to translate, if there are errors send the correction to andy@40x50.com Here are the top ten job search websites commonly used by Russian speakers: English  HeadHunter (hh.ru) - One of the largest job portals in Russia, offering a wide variety of job listings across different industries and locations. Rabota.ru - A popular job search site that features job postings from various fields and provides career advice and resume-building tools. SuperJob.ru - A well-known platform in Russia for job searching and recruiting, offering job listings, company reviews, and career tips. Zarplata.ru - A site that not only provides job listings but also features salary surveys, allowing users to compare their earnings with market standards. Avito Rabota - Part of Avito, a popular classifieds website in Russia, Avito Rabota specializes in job ads and is widely used by both employers and job seekers. Job.ru - A comprehensive job search platform offering a range of job opportu...

Stay Ahead of Layoffs: Leveraging the WARN Website for Job Security

WARN website: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/layoffs/warn In today's ever-changing job market, staying informed is crucial. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) website is a valuable tool for employees concerned about potential layoffs. Here's how you can use it to your advantage: Monitoring for Potential Layoffs Access the WARN database: Visit your state's Department of Labor website to find the WARN notices. Search strategically: Look for notices filed by your employer or companies in your industry. Set up alerts: Some state websites allow you to set up email notifications for new WARN filings. Understand the timeframe: WARN notices typically provide at least 60 days' notice for significant layoffs. Read between the lines: Even if your company isn't listed, industry-wide trends can signal potential issues. Preparing for a Job Search If you spot warning signs on the WARN website, it's time to take action: Update your resume: Highlig...

Should you consider Magic 8-ball thinking?

  Excerpt below from  https://www.nngroup.com/articles/ai-magic-8-ball/   Should Designers Consider Magic-8-Ball Thinking When Building AI Features? Intentionally or unintentionally exposing users to AI hallucinations introduces the possibility that they feel disappointed and confused. In the worst situations, those feelings could metastasize into lower engagement or abandonment of the entire product. While AI hallucination rates are still high enough to be an ongoing issue, professionals designing for AI integrations can add features to help users check or trace where outputs are coming from.  When implementing a genAI feature into a product, conduct user research to identify the likelihood that users will engage with magic-8-ball thinking in the context of your implementation. If your product’s implementation of AI includes generating text-based content, consider adding features to prevent magic-8-ball thinking.  Examples of such features include: Annotating g...

AI: Magic 8-ball Thinking

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Excerpt below from  https://www.nngroup.com/articles/ai-magic-8-ball/   What Is Magic-8-Ball Thinking? In her recent talk at the Rosenfeld Advancing Research Conference,  Savina Hawkins , an ex-Meta strategic UX researcher and founder of  Altis, an AI-driven customer-insights product , coined the term “magic-8-ball thinking” to refer to taking a genAI output at face value, trusting it and acting upon it.  Magic 8-ball thinking is the tendency to accept AI-generated insights uncritically, treating them as truth rather than probabilistic output based on training data and model weights.  A magic 8-ball  is a plastic ball styled like an oversized cue ball, containing a floating 20-sided die with different statements on each side, often used to seek advice or predict fortunes. Simply put, magic 8-ball thinking occurs when users stop verifying answers they receive from genAI products and trust the answer instead.  Users of genAI products are...