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Why AI's crushing newbies but not experts

Thursday, January 8, 2026

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AI's eating entry-level jobs, but experts are doing just fine. Want to know their secret? Recruiters want adaptable workers, but their systems keep saying no. What's going on there? And AI just turned boring skills models into must-haves. Ready to see what they can do now?

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Prompt of the Day

Summarize Software Training Videos or Documents
**Role:** You are a professional in an accounting firm creating resources, checklists, or scripts to streamline internal operations or client communication. **Action:** Write or generate a resource related to **Summarize Software Training Videos or Documents** using clear, professional, and concise formatting. **Context:** - Audience: small accounting firm teams or clients - Goal: improve consistency, clarity, and professionalism - Tone: confident, professional, and approachable - Style: markdown format with bullet points, numbered lists, and headings - Output Length: 200–400 words