The demand for AI skills is increasing, with two-thirds of senior directors and C-suite executives indicating they would not hire candidates lacking these skills. Skills such as prompt engineering and machine learning are particularly valued. "You don't need a PhD in computer science," says Keith Spencer of FlexJobs. "It's important to know how you can use AI in your own work to be more effective, efficient and productive."

Advice from 11 graphic designers about the start of their career is applicable across many industries, including to trust your gut. "Your creative directors, design directors, whoever, are at some point going to tell you to design something you think is ugly. Do it,"says Alixandria Wolfe, design director for Poppins Agency. "Then design something better."

Networking after a job rejection can be effective if approached correctly. When reaching out to a new contact at the company, focus on building a relationship by expressing genuine interest in their role and seeking advice, rather than dwelling on past interview outcomes, writes Carina Clingman of The Collaboratory Career Hub.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to collaborate with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to significantly reduce their workforce and cut down on future hiring. The order exempts public safety and law enforcement jobs and calls for a "DOGE Team Lead" at each federal agency to supervise hiring moves.

Daily leadership habits can help managers build good habits and break bad ones, writes Dave Durand, CEO of Leading Giants, in an excerpt from his book "Leading Giants: A Leader's Guide to Maximum Influence." Durand recommends taking action, finding reasons to believe in your mission, breaking tasks down into three main areas and focusing on your primary responsibilities rather than secondary ones.

Cultural acceptance of napping varies globally, with countries like Spain and Italy embracing mid-afternoon siestas, while in China and Japan napping is seen as a sign of dedication. In contrast, the United States often views napping as laziness. "They rejuvenate me in a way that I'm exponentially more useful and constructive and creative on the other side of a nap," says Marvin Stockwell, founder of PR firm Champion the Cause.

"Heartbreakers Beach Party," a documentary that offers a nostalgic look at Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers during the "Long After Dark" era, is set to make its streaming debut next month. The film was initially released on MTV in 1983, but then it kinda just vanished. This updated version includes restored footage and interviews that offer deeper insight into Petty's creative process and persona. It was directed by Cameron Crowe, who would later go on to find fame directing movies like "Almost Famous." So, I guess you could say Cameron Crowe was Almost Famous when he directed this Tom Petty doc!