• They do not understand what it means to work at home. We always had a requirement that our work from home staff had alternate child care arrangements.... Does your work have any policies? 2.5 is a tough age to keep out of trouble.  more

  • Never accept for someone to look after your child when you are still alive. Just get a nanny and watch him from your home.

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  • On a training to retraining on your company policy, rules and regulations can easily impact on the difference between wish and value. Give a week of ... observation and then apply any motivational approach to a talk, it works well for change in mind() teach ,consoles and impact motivation) more

  • This person was hired for a reason- God obviously touched someone’s heart in order for this to occur. To stifle his ambition to talk with people is... inhuman- slavery has long since been outlawed where someone’s ambition to express themselves has been rejected. The answer to this “Problem” is to sit with him (someone who has compassion) and give him a few talking points to integrate into his normal speech pattern. With practice, he will not only be fine, he will become an asset. The firm will be the recipient of the resultant good will the clients will have. more

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  • There is no shame in hardwork. Second, it will make you independent. You create your own CV whats goes on it is entirely upto you. Just go for it.

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What to do when job makes you depressed


Please don't tell me to just leave etc. Job hunting for over a year not landed anything, hence very depressed. (I don't say that lightly either I have been diagnosed with moderate depression by a psychiatrist previously, and things feel worse atm)

I deal with extreme micromanagement and toxic managers who love to blame and pressure you. Bad working procedures, little to no guidance or... training, very low salary, days with high workload (done so much unpaid overtime).

I sometimes worry my friends/family will think I'm crazy or exaggerating because they wouldn't believe how bad the working conditions are. Also I imagine 'normal' people with career prospects wouldn't stand for it and simply land another job. A lot of my colleagues also very unhappy, some are immigrants from countries with harsher working conditions

I also have autism but not been given any reasonable adjustments as I'd have to go through one of the toxic managers to ask for this who will likely see it as an unfair advantage and it will make her resent me even more. I really don't have any energy to survive more of her wrath, I try hard to dissociate from my job situation.

I'm constantly tearful from work, struggle to eat 3 basic meals a day due to the work stress. Today I was so overwhelmed made a small mistake but in my defence I had extra workload put on me since the minute I logged on, back to back calls in morning, no lunch or break until 3pm. ASD makes me struggle with heavy workload which involves juggling multiple priorities too but I don't have reasonable adjustments.

I am already dreading work on Monday and daydream of being hit by a bus because at least I'd have time off work. I'm writing this at 03:50 and I've barely noticed it's so late because my head has been so overwhelmed, I can't think of sleep.
 
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  • First, I would pray and ask God if you believe in God or whatever you believe in that works for you. That the situation changes for your good. He... could remove the person causing the problem or upgrade your position. Never know.  more

  • Start your own business. Take a look at franchising. 80% still going after 10 years. DM me.

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Job Search & Placement Assistance Based on My Experience


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  • If you weren’t aware this situation could arise, you should have been. Now it’s awkward for you, the greedy person and your boss. How you resolve this... now, after the fact, will determine whether or not you remain employed. The problem is further exacerbated by you actually performing the requests presented to you. I see only one way out: continue on as though nothing is out of the ordinary- you are merely doing your job. As for pay, I’m not sure how you are paid, either hourly or salaried. If hourly, it’s easy- simply present your hours to accounting. If salaried, also easy- refuse to work only the hours you are salaried for. Either of these choices will bring the issue to the person who can resolve it- the Boss. more

  • clearly you have brought up the matter because these tasks are out of your JD. You should address the issue to the HR and request to be assigned to... another manager, incases of accidents who will be liable, is it the company or the manager, what if an accident happens in that vehicle with his family in it? what if something happens and the dog attacks you or someone else. please just talk to the HR about this matter asap. more

Yesterday, I Got the Job Offer ,After 8 Months of Doubt


This is a personal update reflecting on my job-hunting journey, self-doubt, and resilience over the past eight months. I'm sharing this for anyone navigating rejection, waiting, or imposter syndrome.

Yesterday, I got the job offer.

Before the excitement kicked in, there was silence. Relief. A moment to breathe. It felt like the end of a season I wasn't sure I would survive, let alone learn... from.

For over eight months, I was unemployed.

Eight months of applications. Waiting. Refreshing my inbox. Wondering what more I needed to fix.

This wasn't just a job hunt. It was a confrontation with my confidence.

The Part No One Prepares You For

I redid my CV more times than I can count. Each rejection convinced me there was something missing.

Maybe my experience wasn't strong enough.

Maybe my portfolio didn't meet the standard.

Maybe I wasn't telling my story well.

Or maybe quietly, painfully,I just wasn't good enough.

Imposter syndrome didn't whisper. It took over.

I compared myself constantly. I questioned my growth. I looked at other designers and wondered how they seemed so sure while I felt like I was barely holding myself together.

Still, I showed up.

Not confidently.

Not consistently motivated.

But honestly, and that mattered.

Waiting Changes You

Being without work does something to your identity, especially when your craft is tied to how you see yourself.

I questioned my path. I considered shrinking my ambitions. Some days, I wondered if choosing this career had been a mistake.

Yet, even in doubt, I kept refining my portfolio. Rewriting case studies. Applying again. Believing, sometimes reluctantly,that this season wasn't a verdict on my ability.

Sometimes growth looks like survival.

When It Finally Happened

When the offer came yesterday, it wasn't loud.

It was grounding.

Relief before celebration.

Validation before excitement.

Not because the job suddenly made me worthy, but because it reminded me that the version of me who kept going, even when exhausted and unsure, was never wrong to try.

I didn't become capable yesterday.

I was always capable,I just lost sight of it while waiting.

If You're Still There

If you're in the middle of a long job search, feeling behind, discouraged, or invisibleplease hear this:

Your struggle is not a reflection of your worth.

Your doubt does not cancel your skill.

Your timeline is not broken.

This chapter humbled me. It stretched me. It taught me patience, self-trust, and compassion,for myself and for others fighting quiet battles.

Yesterday, I got the job offer.

But long before that, I proved something even more important to myself:

Even when I doubted myself, I still showed up.

If this resonated with you, feel free to leave a comment or share it with someone who might need it today.
 
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The college football happiness rankings


Loving a college football team can fill your Saturdays with a full slate of feelings: anticipation, joy, fellowship, maybe even some well-earned swagger.

And pain. So much pain.

It's the inevitable, incalculable price of fandom. Fans are tortured by high expectations, and their level of satisfaction is disproportionately skewed by recent results. So The Washington Post sought to calculate... precisely how happy -- or miserable -- fans of each major program should be based on their team's résumé.

The rankings span 70 teams and consider more than a dozen metrics, including national championships, playoff appearances, conference titles, winning percentage, wins over ranked opponents and other markers of success. The goal: measure how fans would feel if they abandoned their irrational disposition and focused on how the performance of their team compares to other programs.

Take Texas. Over the past five years, the Longhorns have won more than 70 percent of their games, an improvement from the previous five years. They've beaten 15 ranked opponents, reached the College Football Playoff twice and won a conference title.

Keep in mind, this doesn't factor in how well the team performed compared to expectations -- the Longhorns missed this year's playoff after starting the season as the country's top-ranked program -- but rather how its success stacks up within the group of 70 major programs.

The Post analyzed decades of data from the website Sports Reference to build these rankings. For each metric, we determined how each school compared to the best and worst programs, and those scores combined to power the overall rankings. We analyzed the teams from the four major conferences, plus Notre Dame, which plays as an independent, as well as Washington State and Oregon State, the Pac-12 schools left behind by conference realignment.

The rankings do not consider the unquantifiable, such as a messy head coach departure (Mississippi) or a particularly controversial playoff snub (Notre Dame). They focus on a team's on-field performance and postseason accomplishments. To account for fans' fickle attitudes, recent seasons factored in slightly more. Programs rise and fall, so the rankings change depending on the time period you select.

Over the past five years, no team's fans have had more reason to be happy than Georgia. The Bulldogs have more wins and have defeated more top-10 opponents than any other program. They're the only team with multiple national titles during this stretch.

Ohio State and Michigan, the other recent champions, join Georgia near the top of the rankings. In our formula, national championships counted three times more than any other metric.

Alabama and Oregon have the next-best résumés, with plenty of big wins and sustained relevance to keep their fan bases placated in the absence of national titles. (Alabama moves to the No. 1 spot in the rankings when considering a longer time period, so its fans should be happy enough.)

The average major program has six wins against ranked opponents over the past five years. These top-tier programs each have at least a dozen, with Georgia (25) and Alabama (21) far ahead of their peers.

What's one of the quickest ways to infuse joy into your fan base? Accomplish what most other teams fail to do. The programs on the next tier, according to our formula, have each reached the playoff at least once. Apart from Washington, which gave its fans an excitement boost by reaching a national championship game, the other four teams have been consistently solid, ranking in the top 25 for at least 60 weeks during this stretch.

Then there's the murky middle -- dozens of teams that have been decent but not great, leaving their fans longing for postseason success. They might be unhappy, but they shouldn't be miserable.

At the very bottom of our rankings for the past five years are Auburn, Nebraska, Virginia Tech, Northwestern and Stanford. They've won, at most, an average of 5.4 games per season, and their records against ranked opponents are abysmal. Auburn, Virginia Tech and Stanford are starting over with new coaches in 2026 -- often the fate of struggling programs.

Our rankings focus on performance during each time period. But one piece of the formula considers how the team's winning percentage has changed from the previous stretch of the same length. That hurt teams like Auburn, which dropped from a .641 record from 2016 to 2020 to a .435 mark over the past five years -- one of the largest declines. Not long ago, Stanford went 10 straight years with at least eight wins each season. Lately, the team's winning percentage has plummeted.

Happiness can be heavily influenced by how well your team is performing compared to its biggest rival. It hurts more when your team is floundering while the program you hate is cruising to another playoff berth.

Auburn won a national title in the 2010 season led by the performance of Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Cam Newton. (The premier individual award is worth a small bump in our formula.) But the past five years have been dreadful. Not only does Auburn have among the worst résumés, its archrival Alabama has had the fourth-best overall performance. (And Auburn's other rival, Georgia, topped the field in our rankings.)

Some measures of success matter more depending on whom you ask. Maybe you'd rather your team be consistently solid, holding on to a top-25 ranking most weeks. Or perhaps you're content with the thrill of several big wins over top-tier opponents, even if your team's overall record was disappointing.

It's easy for fans to get caught up in specific weaknesses. Over the past five years, Penn State tied to win the eighth-most games across all major programs. But the Nittany Lions were slightly below average for wins against top-10 opponents (two) and record against ranked teams (.304).

Oregon has been among the best in all measures of season-long success. Since 2000, the Ducks have won nearly 75 percent of games, and they're one of the few programs with a winning record against ranked teams. They are consistently ranked in the AP poll and have spent the fifth-most weeks in the top 10. Oregon's overall résumé is the seventh best in our rankings over this long stretch.

But can you truly be happy without a national title?

With three national titles since 2000, LSU's fans should be among the happiest when they think of the 21st century as a whole. But over the past five years, with no playoff appearances and a below-average winning percentage against ranked teams, the Tigers are closer to the middle of the pack. Other teams have swung in the opposite direction: Indiana, long a Big Ten bottom-feeder, ranks 17th for its performance over the past five years, which includes three losing seasons and two standout runs to the playoff.

No team has it all. Even fans of the best teams will find reasons to complain, because there will always be more games that could have been won and more titles that slipped out of grasp. But college football is defined by another immeasurable feeling: hope. If this season, or the last five, or even the last 10 have been miserable, maybe next year will be better.
 
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The Thai job market explained: What employers really look for today


Over the past few years, Thailand's job market has undergone a noticeable transformation. Navigating a tightening economy, rising operational costs, rapid AI integration, and shifting workforce expectations have all fundamentally reshaped how organisations hire. Today, recruitment is no longer just about filling vacancies -- it has become a strategic decision closely tied to business... sustainability.

As a job platform connecting employers and job seekers, Thai Job observes these shifts from both sides of the market. The signals are clear: employers are becoming more selective, more practical, and increasingly focused on long-term value.

The job market as a reflection of the economy

Looking at labour market trends entering 2026, Thailand's economy is stabilising but remains highly competitive, with growth distributed unevenly across industries. While some sectors remain cautious about expansion, others, particularly digital services and marketing, continue to hire steadily.

This uneven recovery has led employers to prioritise "value for money" when hiring. Recent labour market insights suggest that over 60% of Thai organisations have adjusted their recruitment criteria, placing greater emphasis on practical skills and job readiness rather than formal academic qualifications alone.

In other words, hiring a new employee today is a strict ROI calculation. Employers are looking beyond degrees to assess 'Speed to Value' -- how quickly a candidate can contribute under tighter budget constraints

What Thai employers value more than ever

Job posting trends on Thai Job indicate a clear shift in employer expectations. Many organisations now focus less on educational background and more on skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace.

In fact, more than 70% of job postings on the platform explicitly list hands-on skills or relevant work experience as key selection criteria. Candidates who can demonstrate practical knowledge, familiarity with tools, and an understanding of workplace systems tend to stand out more than those with polished résumés but limited real-world exposure.

Problem-solving and analytical thinking have also become essential. Employers increasingly seek professionals who can identify issues, propose solutions, and make informed decisions, capabilities that are critical as businesses navigate rapid change.

Mindset matters: Attitude as a hiring factor

Beyond skills, mindset plays a growing role in hiring decisions. Thai employers value candidates who are open to learning, flexible, and willing to grow alongside the organisation. In a labour market where long-term job security is no longer guaranteed, individuals with a growth mindset are often seen as long-term assets.

Behavioural insights from applications on Thai Job show that candidates who clearly communicate their career goals and demonstrate an understanding of business direction tend to receive more positive responses than those seeking stability alone.

Hiring reality vs. candidate expectations in 2026

Employers and candidates operate in the same job market, but often with very different priorities.

Employers in 2026 are focused on efficiency and leanness. With stabilised but cautious budgets, hiring is treated as a critical business manoeuvre rather than a routine expansion.

Many candidates, however, still prioritise salary, flexibility, and work-life balance. While these expectations are valid, they do not always align with what employers urgently need.

This gap helps explain a common frustration in Thailand's job market: high application volume but few interview callbacks. In many cases, the issue is not capability -- but misalignment.

Understanding this reality allows professionals to position themselves more effectively and reduce hiring mismatches.

What employers rarely say out loud

Some hiring decisions are shaped by factors rarely stated in job descriptions.

A well-written résumé may not move forward if it fails to show a clear, real-world impact. Employers look for evidence of application, not just credentials.

Communication is another silent filter. Clear, structured communication often matters more than technical excellence, as poor communication slows teams and increases operational risk.

Learning speed also matters. In fast-moving organisations, slow adaptation becomes a cost. Employers, therefore, value candidates who learn independently and adjust quickly.

These insights are not criticisms, but they reflect how businesses operate under pressure.

Skills in demand amid economic uncertainty

Data from job listings on Thai Job highlight several skill sets that cut across industries. AI fluency, digital adaptability, and data-driven decision-making are repeatedly mentioned. Employers now expect staff to leverage AI tools to increase personal productivity and speed.

Employers also value skills that improve efficiency, such as performance-driven marketing, cross-functional collaboration, and data-informed decision-making. These capabilities help organisations remain competitive in a volatile economic environment.

Language proficiency and cross-market understanding are gaining importance as well, particularly for companies looking to expand regionally or engage with international partners.

How employers evaluate 'value' in the first 90 days

Employers typically assess new hires in stages.

First 30 days: How quickly does the employee understand systems, tools, and expectations?

By 60 days: Can they contribute with less supervision and communicate effectively within the team?

By 90 days: Do they create measurable value through problem-solving, collaboration, or process improvement?

Employees who demonstrate initiative, alignment with business goals, and consistent progress build trust early and increase their long-term growth potential.

A global shift with local context

Similar hiring trends can be observed globally, where employers increasingly prioritise skills, adaptability, and measurable business impact over formal credentials alone. Thailand's job market follows this broader direction while adapting to its own economic structure and industry mix.

Understanding Thailand's labour market, therefore, requires both a global lens and local insight -- something increasingly important for international professionals and organisations operating in the country.

Signals the job market is sending to professionals

Today's Thai job market does not indicate a lack of opportunities, but it signals a change in the nature of work. Professionals who continuously upskill and adapt gain access to more options, while career security increasingly depends on individual capabilities rather than organisational promises.

Platforms like Thai Job therefore serve not only as job listings, but also as reflections of market demand, helping professionals understand what employers truly expect at different stages of economic change.

What this means for employers

For employers, hiring in 2026 requires greater clarity.

Unclear job descriptions attract misaligned candidates and increase recruitment costs. Clear expectations reduce friction and improve hiring outcomes.

Employer branding is now as important as compensation. Candidates evaluate leadership style, growth opportunities, and workplace culture before applying.

Successful hiring today is less about speed and more about alignment. This is where Thai Job helps bridge expectations between employers and talent.

Who does this matter for?

These insights are relevant not only to Thai professionals but also to international talent, expatriates, regional employers, and global businesses seeking to understand how hiring decisions are made in Thailand today.

From an employer's perspective, recruitment in 2025 is less about expanding headcount and more about securing talent that can deliver real results from day one.

Understanding the market gives you an advantage

Ultimately, understanding Thailand's job market means understanding the economy from an employer's perspective. Professionals who grasp these dynamics can plan their careers more strategically and adapt more effectively.

In an era where hiring decisions go far beyond academic credentials, access to accurate, up-to-date labour market insights becomes a true competitive advantage. This is where Thai Job aims to play a role, helping bridge understanding between employers and talent in Thailand's evolving job market.

Key takeaways for professionals in 2026:

* Demonstrable skills matter more than credentials alone

* Employers value adaptability and real business impact

* Continuous upskilling is the new form of career security

In 2026, it's not just the most polished résumé that wins; it's the ability to demonstrate immediate impact, leverage technology for efficiency, and solve problems autonomously.
 
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Harriette Cole: I think I made a big mistake in quitting my job like that


DEAR HARRIETTE: I quit my job just four months after starting because it wasn't what I expected, and now I'm struggling more than I ever imagined to find a new one.

I honestly thought I had built enough connections in my industry to help me land a position quickly, but everyone has gone silent. I'm updating my résumé constantly, applying to jobs every day and reaching out to old contacts, but... nothing is moving.

I'm starting to worry that the short stint on my résumé is hurting me and that I made a huge mistake by leaving before securing something else. I feel like people in my network are judging me for quitting so soon, even if they don't say it outright.

My savings are dwindling, and the longer I go without work, the more anxious and embarrassed I feel. I'm trying to stay positive and keep my routine, but I'm losing confidence and questioning my decisions.

How do I bounce back from this and get my job search back on track? What can I do to rebuild my professional momentum and stop feeling like I sabotaged my own career?

-- Bad Move

DEAR BAD MOVE: As you are experiencing, for a lot of people, leaving a job quickly earns them a reputation for being unreliable.

That, in turn, can make it more difficult for people in your network to want to vouch for you. Their reputation is at stake as well as yours when they make recommendations.

That said, since dollars are dwindling, cast your net more broadly. Look in fields outside of where you've been focusing. Find temporary holiday work -- anything to tide you over as you refresh your search. Go to industry mixers if you learn of any, and network with new people.

Take that last job off of your résumé so that it is no longer a talking point when you are describing your career path.

DEAR HARRIETTE: When the government shutdown happened and all those people lost their SNAP benefits, I felt so bad for them.

Millions of people who get support from the government just to have money to eat were told they would not be getting any more help. As I understand it, the benefits were restored in the nick of time.

My issue is how people in my peer group reacted to this. Quite a few "friends" laughed and said things like, "Those freeloaders need to get a job," or "I don't want to be paying for somebody else's food," or "Those are my hard-earned tax dollars." Some people went so far as to say that people who use SNAP should be deported. It was nuts.

After a bit, I stopped talking. I didn't want to believe that my friends would not care about people who can't afford to feed themselves in our country. What do you say when people make comments like that?

-- Where Is Compassion?

DEAR WHERE IS COMPASSION?: Choose your battles. You can decide to take on your friends and challenge them on their ideas about caring for their fellow human. You can speak to the individuals who made the most egregious comments and probe to find out why they were so venomous.

Or you can decide not to fight with them but to know where people stand and, over time, align yourself more with people who share your values.
 
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10 Best AI Interview Helpers for 2026


Getting a job interview is hard. Clearing it is even harder, especially in tech roles where interviews test not just your skills, but also how you explain your thinking.

For a long time, interview preparation meant reading common questions or practicing answers on your own. That is no longer enough.

As we move closer to 2026, artificial intelligence has changed how interviews work. Many... companies now use AI tools to screen resumes, analyze responses, and standardize interviews. Research shows that nearly 87 percent of companies already use AI in some part of their hiring process.

Because hiring has changed, interview preparation also needs to change.

This is where AI interview helpers come in.

These tools are built for job seekers. They help you practice real interview questions, improve how you answer, and get feedback instantly. Instead of guessing what went wrong, you can clearly see what to fix before your actual interview.

AI interview helpers are tools that help you prepare for interviews using artificial intelligence. They simulate real interview situations and give feedback on your answers, communication, and clarity.

Most AI interview helpers can:

Think of them as 24/7 virtual interview coaches designed to boost confidence, reduce anxiety, and help you perform at your best.

As the name suggests, Final Round AI is your ultimate companion to get you through the final and most crucial stage of the hiring process. This tool is a game-changer for job seekers, offering a comprehensive suite of features that cover every aspect of interview preparation.

Final Round AI's standout feature is its Interview Copilot, which provides real-time, undetectable assistance during live interviews. Imagine having a secret tool that transcribes the conversation, analyzes the questions, and suggests well-structured, personalized answers on the fly. It's like having an expert in your ear, guiding you through the toughest questions.

But that's not all. Final Round AI also offers an AI Resume Builder that helps you craft a perfect, ATS-friendly resume in minutes. Their AI Mock Interview tool allows you to practice with realistic questions and get instant feedback on your performance, helping you to identify and work on your weak spots. The platform is incredibly user-friendly and has received rave reviews for its effectiveness in helping candidates land their dream jobs.

Interview Sidekick is another excellent AI-powered tool that acts as your real-time assistant during interviews. It listens to the conversation, transcribes it, and provides you with structured, context-aware response suggestions to keep you calm and focused.

The tool has an extensive question bank with over 10,000 real interview questions from top companies, allowing you to practice with relevant material. The AI learns from your resume and job description to provide personalized advice, and it works seamlessly across all devices and interview formats.

Coming from the tech giant itself, Google Interview Warmup is a free AI-powered tool designed to help you practice for your interviews. It's an excellent choice for beginners or anyone looking for some general practice.

The tool asks you a series of questions and then provides insights into your answers. It doesn't grade you, but it highlights the job-related terms you use, the words you use most frequently, and the talking points you cover. This helps you to become more aware of your communication style and refine your answers.

Sensei AI is a real-time interview copilot that provides instant, tailored answers during live interviews. It's designed to be undetectable, so you can use it with confidence.

The tool allows you to upload your resume and job description to generate personalized responses that align with your experience and the role you're applying for. It supports over 30 languages and offers a coding copilot for technical interviews.

Vervoe takes a different approach to interview preparation by focusing on skills-based assessments. The platform uses AI to create and auto-grade tests that simulate real-world job tasks.

This allows you to showcase your practical skills rather than just your ability to answer questions. Vervoe's AI-powered grading system provides a fair and objective evaluation of your abilities, giving you a clear understanding of your strengths and weaknesses.

Interviewing.io offers a unique opportunity to practice mock interviews with experienced engineers from top tech companies like Google, Facebook, and Amazon. The platform allows you to conduct anonymous interviews, so you can get honest feedback without any bias.

While not strictly an AI tool in the same vein as the others on this list, the platform provides an invaluable service for those preparing for technical interviews. The feedback you receive from seasoned professionals is incredibly valuable and can help you to improve your performance significantly.

LeetCode is a household name for anyone preparing for a software engineering interview. The platform has a massive database of coding problems that have been asked in real interviews at top tech companies.

Their mock interview feature allows you to simulate a real coding interview, with a timed environment and a selection of questions that are commonly asked for a specific role or company. This is an excellent way to practice your problem-solving skills under pressure.

HackerRank is another popular platform for technical assessments and interview preparation. They have recently introduced AI-powered mock interviews to help developers prepare for the modern, AI-assisted hiring process.

These mock interviews simulate the experience of a real technical interview, complete with an AI assistant that provides real-time coding assistance and suggestions. This helps you to get comfortable with the tools and workflows that you are likely to encounter in a real-world interview.

VMock is a comprehensive career acceleration platform that uses AI to help you with your resume, LinkedIn profile, and elevator pitch.

The platform provides instant, personalized feedback on your resume, helping you to optimize it for ATS and impress recruiters. It also offers a video interview preparation tool that analyzes your body language, enunciation, and the content of your answers.

Beyz AI is an AI interview assistant that provides real-time suggestions and allows you to customize its behavior based on your interview style.

The tool is designed to be your a personal interview coach, helping you to stay confident and articulate during your interview. It offers real-time answer suggestions, auto-translation, and a cheat sheet integration to help you prepare.

AI interview helpers are redefining how candidates prepare for job interviews. Whether you're a fresh graduate or an experienced professional, the right AI interview preparation tool can give you a decisive edge in 2026.

By combining mock interviews, real-time feedback, and personalized coaching, these tools help you practice smarter, not harder.

If you're serious about landing your dream job, now is the time to embrace AI-powered interview preparation.
 
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Marco Richrath: thyssenkrupp's Transformative Trajectory & Technical Talent | OREACO


thyssenkrupp's Transformative Trajectory & Technical Talent

thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG, a titan in the global steel industry, is embarking on a significant leadership transition, signaling a resolute commitment to its transformative trajectory. In an extraordinary meeting, the Supervisory Board of thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG announced the appointment of Dr.-Ing. Marco Richrath, 53, as the new... Chief Operations Officer, or COO, of the company. This pivotal appointment, effective January 1, 2026, underscores the company's strategic intent to fortify its operational & technological leadership as it navigates a complex industrial landscape marked by decarbonization mandates & technological innovation. Dr. Richrath brings an impressive pedigree to his new role, having previously served as Senior Vice President Chemicals & Products for Europe & Africa at Shell plc, based in Rotterdam. His extensive background, particularly his experience with reorganization & operational transformation processes, is precisely what thyssenkrupp Steel seeks to leverage in its ongoing industrial concept implementation & production network realignment. Ilse Henne, Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board of thyssenkrupp Steel, articulated this strategic rationale, stating, "With Dr. Marco Richrath, we are gaining an experienced manager with extensive strategic & technical expertise. In particular, his experience with reorganization & operational transformation processes will help us to implement our industrial concept consistently & to realign our production network. We are looking forward to working with him." This statement highlights the critical importance of Richrath's proven ability to manage & transform large-scale industrial operations, a skill set honed during his tenure at Shell, where he notably managed & transformed Germany's largest refinery in the south of Cologne. His doctorate in engineering further solidifies his technical acumen, providing a robust foundation for overseeing the operational & technological management of thyssenkrupp Steel's entire production. This strategic infusion of external, yet deeply relevant, technical talent is poised to be a significant catalyst in driving thyssenkrupp Steel's ambitious goals for sustainable & efficient steel production, ensuring its continued prominence in a rapidly evolving global market.

Richrath's Resplendent Résumé: Operational Orchestration's Overture

Dr.-Ing. Marco Richrath's resplendent résumé serves as an overture to his anticipated operational orchestration at thyssenkrupp Steel, highlighting a career steeped in strategic leadership & profound technical expertise. His appointment as Chief Operations Officer is not merely a change in personnel; it represents a deliberate strategic move by thyssenkrupp to inject a proven track record of industrial transformation into its core leadership. Prior to joining thyssenkrupp Steel, Dr. Richrath held the influential position of Senior Vice President Chemicals & Products for Europe & Africa at Shell plc, a role that demanded extensive strategic oversight & operational dexterity across a vast & complex portfolio. This experience at a global energy behemoth has endowed him with a unique perspective on managing large-scale, capital-intensive operations, particularly in sectors undergoing significant technological & environmental shifts. His professional journey began at thyssenkrupp Uhde, providing him with an early grounding in the broader thyssenkrupp ecosystem, before he transitioned to various managerial positions within the Shell Group, both in Germany & internationally. A standout achievement during his time at Shell was his successful management & transformation of Germany's largest refinery, located south of Cologne. This undertaking involved not only optimizing existing operations but also navigating complex technological upgrades, environmental regulations, & market dynamics, all while maintaining high standards of safety & efficiency. Such a demanding role provided invaluable experience in driving large-scale industrial reorganization & implementing operational excellence. His doctorate in engineering further underpins his technical prowess, ensuring that his strategic decisions are informed by a deep understanding of the underlying processes & technologies in steelmaking. This combination of strategic vision, operational acumen, & technical depth positions Dr. Richrath as an ideal candidate to lead thyssenkrupp Steel's production network through its current phase of realignment & decarbonization. His arrival heralds a new chapter of operational orchestration, promising to infuse the company with renewed vigor & efficiency as it pursues its ambitious industrial concept.

Supervisory Board's Sagacious Selection: Strategic Synergy's Sentinel

The Supervisory Board's sagacious selection of Dr.-Ing. Marco Richrath as Chief Operations Officer represents a strategic synergy's sentinel, meticulously chosen to guide thyssenkrupp Steel through its impending industrial metamorphosis. The extraordinary meeting convened to make this appointment underscores the critical importance the board places on securing leadership capable of navigating the intricate challenges & opportunities confronting the steel industry. Ilse Henne, Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board of thyssenkrupp Steel, articulated the profound rationale behind this decision, emphasizing Richrath's extensive strategic & technical expertise. Her statement, "With Dr. Marco Richrath, we are gaining an experienced manager with extensive strategic & technical expertise. In particular, his experience with reorganization & operational transformation processes will help us to implement our industrial concept consistently & to realign our production network. We are looking forward to working with him," encapsulates the board's vision. They are not merely filling a vacancy; they are strategically deploying a leader whose proven capabilities in large-scale industrial transformation are a sine qua non for the company's future success. Richrath's background at Shell, particularly his role in managing & transforming Germany's largest refinery, provides a direct parallel to the scale & complexity of the operational challenges at thyssenkrupp Steel. The board's choice reflects a clear understanding that the consistent implementation of their industrial concept, which includes significant decarbonization efforts & technological upgrades, requires a COO who can seamlessly integrate strategic vision with meticulous operational execution. This appointment is a sentinel, guarding the strategic synergy between the company's long-term goals & its day-to-day operational realities. It ensures that the ambitious plans for a realigned production network, embracing new technologies & sustainable practices, will be steered by a hand experienced in bringing such complex transformations to fruition. The Supervisory Board's sagacious selection is therefore a pivotal moment, setting the stage for a period of dynamic change & strategic advancement for thyssenkrupp Steel.

CEO's Centralized Command: Strategic Development's Stewardship

The Chief Executive Officer's department at thyssenkrupp Steel is poised for a significant structural evolution, centralizing command over strategic development, innovation, & sales management, thereby establishing a clear stewardship for the company's future trajectory. During the transitional period, Dr. Marie Jaroni, the Chief Executive Officer, had temporarily overseen the Production division. However, with Dr.-Ing. Marco Richrath's imminent arrival as COO, the CEO's focus will now pivot entirely to these critical strategic functions. This realignment is a deliberate move to streamline decision-making & enhance the company's agility in responding to market dynamics & technological advancements. The CEO's department will henceforth be responsible for the overarching strategic development & transformation of the company. This includes charting the long-term vision, identifying growth opportunities, & ensuring that all operational & technological initiatives align with the broader corporate objectives. Furthermore, the area of innovation will fall directly under the CEO's purview, underscoring its paramount importance in a rapidly evolving industry. This direct oversight is crucial for fostering a culture of continuous improvement & for accelerating the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, particularly those related to decarbonization & sustainable steelmaking. The full spectrum of sales management activities will also be centralized within the CEO's department, ensuring a cohesive & strategically aligned approach to market engagement & customer relations. To fortify this aspect, Georgios Giovanakis will assume responsibility for Sales as a member of the extended Management Board, reporting directly to the CEO. This structure ensures that sales strategies are intrinsically linked to the company's strategic development & innovation pipeline, creating a powerful synergy between product development, market positioning, & customer delivery. This centralized command structure under the CEO's stewardship is designed to provide clear direction, foster accountability, & accelerate thyssenkrupp Steel's journey towards a more sustainable, innovative, & market-responsive future.

Production's Pivotal Pivot: Realignment's Resolute Resolve

thyssenkrupp Steel's production network is undergoing a pivotal pivot, driven by a resolute resolve for realignment that aims to optimize efficiency, embrace sustainable practices, & integrate cutting-edge technologies. Dr.-Ing. Marco Richrath, as the newly appointed Chief Operations Officer, will be directly responsible for the operational & technological management of the company's entire production, a mandate that places him at the forefront of this transformative endeavor. The "industrial concept" mentioned by Supervisory Board Chairwoman Ilse Henne refers to a comprehensive strategy to modernize & decarbonize thyssenkrupp's steelmaking processes. This includes significant investments in technologies that reduce CO₂ emissions, such as hydrogen-based direct reduction processes, & the integration of electric arc furnaces. The realignment of the production network is not merely about incremental improvements; it involves a fundamental rethinking of how steel is produced, from raw material inputs to finished products. This will entail optimizing logistics, enhancing process automation, & ensuring that all production units operate in a highly efficient & environmentally responsible manner. Richrath's extensive experience in managing & transforming large industrial facilities, such as Germany's largest refinery, provides him with an invaluable skill set for this complex task. His role will involve orchestrating the seamless transition to new production methodologies, managing technological upgrades, & ensuring operational continuity throughout the transformation. The resolute resolve for realignment is driven by both environmental imperatives & economic necessities. In an increasingly carbon-constrained world, steel producers must drastically reduce their carbon footprint to remain competitive & meet regulatory demands. This pivot in production is therefore a strategic imperative, designed to future-proof thyssenkrupp Steel's operations & solidify its position as a leader in sustainable steelmaking. It represents a commitment to innovation & a willingness to embrace radical change to achieve long-term viability & environmental stewardship.

Innovation's Impetus: Technological Transformation's Tenet

Innovation's impetus at thyssenkrupp Steel is now firmly established as a core tenet of its technological transformation, directly overseen by the Chief Executive Officer's department. This strategic centralization underscores the company's recognition that continuous innovation is a sine qua non for navigating the profound shifts occurring within the global steel industry, particularly the urgent imperative of decarbonization. The CEO's direct responsibility for the area of innovation signifies a proactive approach to fostering a culture where new ideas are not only encouraged but systematically integrated into the company's strategic development. This will involve significant investment in research & development, exploring novel steelmaking processes, advanced materials, & digital technologies that can enhance efficiency & reduce environmental impact. The impetus for innovation is particularly strong in the realm of green steel, where thyssenkrupp is actively pursuing technologies such as hydrogen-based direct reduction, carbon capture & utilization, & the electrification of its processes. These technologies represent a radical departure from traditional, carbon-intensive blast furnace steelmaking & require sustained innovation to bring them to commercial scale & optimize their performance. Furthermore, innovation extends beyond process technology to include product development, creating new, high-performance steel grades that meet the evolving demands of industries such as automotive, construction, & renewable energy. The CEO's direct oversight ensures that innovation efforts are closely aligned with market needs & the company's strategic goals, preventing the fragmentation of research initiatives & accelerating the commercialization of breakthroughs. This tenet of technological transformation is not merely about adopting existing solutions; it's about pioneering new ones, positioning thyssenkrupp Steel at the forefront of the industry's evolution. By placing innovation at the heart of its strategic command, thyssenkrupp is signaling its unwavering commitment to leveraging technological advancements as a primary driver for sustainable growth & long-term competitiveness in a rapidly changing world.

Sales' Strategic Stewardship: Market Mastery's Mandate

Sales' strategic stewardship within thyssenkrupp Steel is undergoing a significant restructuring, with its full spectrum of activities now centralized under the Chief Executive Officer's department, signaling a clear mandate for market mastery. This strategic realignment is designed to ensure that sales efforts are not merely transactional but are deeply integrated with the company's overarching strategic development & innovation initiatives. By placing sales directly under the CEO's purview, thyssenkrupp aims to foster a more cohesive & responsive approach to market engagement, allowing for quicker adaptation to evolving customer needs & industry trends. Georgios Giovanakis, as a member of the extended Management Board, will assume direct responsibility for Sales, reporting to the CEO. This appointment underscores the critical importance of strong sales leadership in translating the company's technological advancements & sustainable product offerings into tangible market success. The mandate for market mastery involves several key facets. Firstly, it requires a deep understanding of customer requirements & market dynamics, enabling the company to tailor its products & services to specific industry demands. This includes identifying emerging trends, anticipating future needs, & proactively engaging with key clients across various sectors. Secondly, strategic sales stewardship involves effectively communicating the value proposition of thyssenkrupp's low-emission steel products & innovative solutions. As the company invests heavily in decarbonization, its sales teams will play a crucial role in educating customers about the environmental benefits & performance advantages of these new materials, thereby driving adoption & fostering a preference for sustainable steel. Thirdly, it encompasses optimizing sales channels, strengthening customer relationships, & expanding market reach, both domestically & internationally. This integrated approach ensures that sales strategies are not developed in isolation but are intrinsically linked to the company's strategic vision, innovation pipeline, & production capabilities. The centralization of sales under the CEO's department, with Georgios Giovanakis leading the charge, is a powerful declaration of thyssenkrupp Steel's commitment to achieving market mastery, ensuring that its transformative industrial concept translates into sustained commercial success & reinforces its leadership position in the global steel industry.

Giovanakis's Guiding Hand: Commercial Cohesion's Cornerstone

Georgios Giovanakis's guiding hand in Sales is poised to become commercial cohesion's cornerstone at thyssenkrupp Steel, ensuring that the company's ambitious strategic development & innovative product offerings translate into robust market performance. His appointment as a member of the extended Management Board, directly responsible for Sales & reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, signifies a deliberate move to elevate the commercial function to a position of paramount strategic importance. Giovanakis's role will be instrumental in forging a seamless link between the company's technological advancements, particularly in low-emission steelmaking, & its market penetration strategies. This will involve not only driving sales volumes but also cultivating strong, long-term relationships with key customers, understanding their evolving needs, & positioning thyssenkrupp Steel as a preferred partner for sustainable steel solutions. His leadership will be crucial in ensuring that the value proposition of thyssenkrupp's green steel products, such as those produced through hydrogen-based direct reduction or with reduced CO₂ footprints, is effectively communicated & realized in the market. This includes navigating the complexities of emerging green markets, where customer demand for sustainable materials is growing rapidly, & differentiating thyssenkrupp's offerings from competitors. Furthermore, Giovanakis will be tasked with optimizing the company's sales channels, leveraging digital tools, & enhancing the overall customer experience. His guiding hand will ensure that sales teams are equipped with the necessary knowledge & resources to effectively articulate the benefits of thyssenkrupp's innovative products & services. This focus on commercial cohesion is a critical component of the company's broader transformation. It ensures that the significant investments in operational realignment & technological innovation are complemented by a powerful & strategically aligned sales engine. Giovanakis's leadership will thus be a cornerstone in driving thyssenkrupp Steel's commercial success, reinforcing its market leadership, & ensuring that its journey towards sustainable steelmaking is economically viable & globally competitive.

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Key Takeaways

Dr.-Ing. Marco Richrath has been appointed COO of thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG, effective January 1, 2026, bringing extensive experience in industrial transformation from Shell plc.

Richrath will oversee operational & technological management, crucial for implementing thyssenkrupp's industrial concept & realigning its production network towards decarbonization.

The CEO's department will centralize strategic development, innovation, & sales management, with Georgios Giovanakis leading Sales, ensuring cohesive leadership for the company's transformation.
 
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Review: 'All's Fair' Doesn't Hold Up in Court - North Dallas Gazette


By De'Shane Frye

NDG Contributing Writer

Here in North Dallas, we often find ourselves praising strong film and television. Good storytelling deserves recognition when it delivers. However, sometimes a project misses the mark. With Hulu's All's Fair, the issues are difficult to ignore. If a legal drama is good, it's good. When it's bad, it might be time to call a lawyer. That unfortunate reality... defines this Kim Kardashian-led series.

To start on a positive note, All's Fair features an impressive cast. Legendary actress Glenn Close brings her usual gravitas to the screen, while Niecy Nash delivers a confident and charismatic performance. Their talent is unquestionable, and their résumés speak for themselves. Unfortunately, the script they are working with fails to match their ability. Even accomplished performers can only elevate weak material so far.

The show's central problem begins with its lead casting. Fame alone does not automatically translate into acting range, particularly in scripted television. Hollywood has made this mistake many times, and All's Fair falls into the same trap. Kim Kardashian faces an uphill battle as the series' main protagonist, and even that assessment may be generous. While she is undeniably successful and globally recognizable, her performance struggles to anchor a scripted drama.

Acting is not Kardashian's strongest skill, and the series highlights this limitation repeatedly. Rather than feeling like a carefully constructed legal drama, All's Fair often resembles reality television with a grittier tone. That tonal confusion is one of the show's most frustrating flaws. The series never seems to decide what it wants to be. Is it a legal drama driven by high-stakes cases, a sharp comedy, or a reality-adjacent character showcase? The lack of clarity undermines the narrative and leaves viewers unsure of what they are watching.

The tonal inconsistency becomes especially damaging because it disrupts the audience's emotional investment. One moment demands seriousness, while the next undercuts it entirely. This is not nitpicking. It is a fundamental storytelling issue. A show that does not understand its own identity cannot fully connect with its audience.

As of December 16, 2025, All's Fair holds a paltry 3 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. That number feels harsh when considering the performances of Glenn Close and Niecy Nash, who remain clear standouts. Based on their contributions alone, the series earns a 2 out of 5 rating, equivalent to a 40 percent approval.

Despite critical reception, All's Fair has found an audience. The series was renewed for a second season after drawing 3.2 million viewers in its first three days, averaging approximately 1.06 million viewers per day. It also holds a 65 percent audience approval rating, suggesting that while critics may be unconvinced, fans are responding more positively.

At the very least, viewers are watching, and many appear to enjoy what they see. Whether that support translates into meaningful improvement in season two remains to be seen.
 
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Skills that open opportunities: How veterans and people with disabilities in Ukraine are becoming modern tech specialists


Veterans and Ukrainians with disabilities are learning modern, skilled trades through the Skills for Inclusion project. Active in 13 regions with more than 350 students, the initiative does more than offer retraining -- it helps people regain confidence in themselves. How does the training work, and what do trainees say about it? Read the story on Rubryka.

Reality without opportunities

When... returning to civilian life, many Ukrainian soldiers find themselves in a different reality. While they were gone, their world had changed. Their old jobs are no longer available to them, or their companies have shut down due to war. They, as veterans, also changed: dealing with physical or psychological trauma, they often struggle to find direction.

People with disabilities, who for years have been told that there are "no opportunities" for them, are also finding it difficult to find their place in the job market and society. They often feel undervalued and underestimated.

These Ukrainians want to earn a living, but besides that, they want to feel capable, helpful, and needed.

A program that helps bring back prospects

The Skills for Inclusion project supports those who want to start a new chapter in life and learn a new profession. It doesn't just teach technical skills, but helps people regain faith in their own abilities. Trainers and teachers collaborate with psychologists, coaches, and recruiters to support their students as they embark on new paths.

The most important achievement of the initiative isn't the certificates, but the renewed sense of independence, possibilities, and control over their own lives that trainees gain.

The Skills for Inclusion: Workplace-Based Learning to Activate Vulnerable Groups project is implemented by the nonprofit Ukrainian Professional Development with financial support from the European Union, Germany, Poland, Estonia, and Denmark as part of the multi-donor initiative Skills4Recovery. It is carried out by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Solidarity Fund PL (SFPL).

Retraining as a social necessity

Since 2013, Ukrainian Professional Development has been helping people find employment, upgrade their skills, learn new professions, and achieve financial independence. The organization supports people with disabilities and works with youth, civic initiatives, and government institutions.

After Russia launched its full-scale invasion, like many nonprofits, Ukrainian Professional Development adjusted its work to the war, expanding support for displaced Ukrainians, residents of de-occupied territories, those affected by the war, and people discharged from military service.

"Today, education, retraining, and social support are not just individual demands -- they are a social necessity," says the organization's team. "The war has touched every one of us: some have lost their homes, some have lost their loved ones, and some -- both. We also hear stories of people who lost their jobs because of the war and need immediate support. Ukraine's labor market is changing as well -- the country urgently needs technical specialists for recovery and development."

These challenges were the catalyst for launching the Skills for Inclusion project. For those returning from military service, as well as for people with disabilities, working and earning a living in difficult times is fundamental -- it's about independence, confidence, and a familiar rhythm of life.

What the program offers

The project offers Ukrainians who have been discharged from military service and those with disabilities the opportunity to retrain or upgrade their qualifications, and find employment in construction, logistics, agriculture, and the service sector.

The following professions are available for training:

* electrician and electromechanic;

* multi-skilled machine operator (CNC);

* automotive electronics diagnostics and repair specialist;

* agricultural drone operator;

* cashier;

* radio communications and electronics specialist;

* tractor operator;

* industrial maintenance mechanic.

Before launching the program, the nonprofit's team analyzed the labor market and selected professions that are currently in high demand in Ukraine. The organization has seen steady demand for these specific roles from industrial companies.

The labor shortage has become even more acute after many specialists were drafted into the army following the full-scale invasion. The program's goal is not only to meet market needs but also to promote these professions and raise their prestige.

"In times of war and rapid change, skilled trades offer real opportunities. They are always in demand and allow people to acquire practical, needed skills quickly. That's why we wanted to give people the tools and support to step into a new profession with confidence and feel stable about the future," says project manager Nataliia Kruhla.

What participants receive:

* retraining or advanced training (40% theory, 60% hands-on practice);

* support from an integration coach, recruiter, and psychologist (if needed);

* help with writing a résumé and preparing for interviews;

* financial support during training;

* a state-recognized certificate after completing the program;

* assistance with job placement.

From intention to profession

Today, the project provides training in 13 regions and cooperates with 26 vocational education institutions in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Poltava, Vinnytsia, Rivne, Ternopil, Khmelnytskyi, Chernivtsi, Sumy, Lviv, and Ivano-Frankivsk regions.

The nonprofit and educational institutions where training takes place make sure that information about the program is regularly posted on their websites, social media, and in the media to reach as many people as possible. They also share details with the communities of veterans and people with disabilities, Employment Center groups, and on popular Telegram and Facebook channels that offer opportunities for local communities.

"Anyone who belongs to the target groups -- people discharged from military service and people with disabilities -- can apply," says Anna Yatsyshyn, the project's communications manager. "Registration happens through an online form, after which the team calls every candidate to understand their expectations, help them choose a training path, and answer all their questions. The criteria are simple: you need to belong to the target group, be ready to learn, and want to apply the acquired skills in real work."

Training lasts from one to six months, depending on the specialty. Most students live in the cities where the training takes place. If someone from another community needs housing, the program's team tries to provide accommodation, for instance, by reaching out to a dormitory.

Another important part of the program is employment support. Trainees work with an integration coach and a recruiter; together, they refine résumés, prepare for interviews, and select job openings in their field, so that new knowledge translates into new opportunities.

The team supports each student throughout the entire journey, from adapting and learning to resolving issues and finding a job. This support begins with a simple conversation, where the team listens carefully and attentively. Some people have returned from the front and are seeking stability, while others have struggled to find work for a long time and fear they won't be able to cope. The pace and format of training are tailored to each person's circumstances.

Psychological support is a crucial component of this journey as well. Often, it becomes the bridge that helps people overcome exhaustion, anxiety, and self-doubt, opening space for new experiences and professional growth.

"We try to avoid learning for the sake of learning," explains Nataliia Kruhla, describing the project's philosophy. "Our goal isn't just to train people -- it's to create a long-term effect: from education to employment, improved well-being, and career growth for each participant."

Effectiveness isn't just about numbers

At the moment, 358 people -- 312 men and 46 women -- are taking part in the program. Among them are 166 people with disabilities, 93 have combat veteran status, and another 99 are both veterans and have a disability. So far, 36 participants have successfully completed their training and taken their first step into a new profession.

Still, the nonprofit's team measures success not only in numbers, but in how the people who come to learn actually change.

"For us, it's important to hear from students that they feel more confident, see real prospects, and are ready to move forward. We take into account their feedback, their personal stories of change, and how the support and training help them regain stability and a sense of footing in life. That is the indicator of our effectiveness," says project manager Nataliia Kruhla.

"Life doesn't end at 45. And after returning from war, life goes on"

That's how veteran Oleksandr Hoian puts it. His war story began in 2014, when he was living with his family in Khrustalnyi, Luhansk region, a city that has been under Russian occupation for 11 years. During the intense fighting in the region, Oleksandr lost his wife and child. Wounded, he was taken to Russia.

With the help of friends, a year later, he managed to reach Kyiv and then Kharkiv.

"Now this city has become my home. This is where I'm building my future. Even after the full-scale invasion began, I never left Kharkiv: first I joined the Territorial Defense, and later became a regular serviceman," Oleksandr says.

Serving as a sniper, he was wounded, received a disability, and underwent surgery to have an artificial hip joint implanted. Now Oleksandr is walking with a cane and preparing for another operation. Still, none of these challenges stopped him from learning a new profession.

In the Skills for Inclusion program, Oleksandr Hoian trained as a lathe operator.

"I knew for sure that I had to try. This profession is very in demand right now, and I already have some experience working with metal," the veteran explains.

Oleksandr says the training fully met his expectations: a lot of new information, and even more fascination with modern technologies and how computerized the industry has become. During classes, many things from his university years and previous engineering experience came back to him. He adds that almost as soon as the course started, he began tracking open job listings.

"My motivation is to get a stable job. And I already know where I want to work -- I'm in talks about a position with the Kharkiv metro. I feel that this choice is the right one. This is my kind of work," the veteran says with confidence.

Oleksandr Hoian believes that every challenge makes him stronger. Throughout his life, he has always chosen to fight -- for his country, for his life, and for his future. He leaves no place for fear or judgment on his path. Oleksandr's advice to fellow veterans is simple: "Learn. Master new professions. Overcome the fear that holds you back."

Moving forward and overcoming any circumstances

29-year-old trainee Serhii Parkhomenko, a native of Donetsk, left the city as a teenager right after it was occupied and settled elsewhere in the Donetsk region. In 2017, he joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine and served until the summer of 2025. He was discharged from military service due to a war-related disability.

Serhii is married and has two children. In 2023, because of the war, he moved his family to the safer city of Dnipro. Their home in the Donetsk region is now at the epicenter of hostilities. He says that his family's well-being and his children's future motivated him to try something new and look for his calling in modern professions. In the Skills for Inclusion project, he chose to train as an agricultural drone operator.

"My life experience told me that sitting around and waiting for opportunities isn't worth it. You have to go after them. I talked to different people in our city who work on integrating veterans into civilian life. At the regional administration, they told me about a project for veterans where you can learn to operate agricultural drones. I liked the idea, because I had already been thinking about connecting my professional future with this kind of technology," Serhii Parkhomenko shares.

The veteran is convinced that agricultural drones are the future because they're helpful to farmers. He plans to gain as much hands-on experience as possible now to become a true professional in this field.

Overall, Serhii and his family have decided to live and plan their future in Ukraine. As he puts it himself, it is his homeland -- this is where he is needed, and where he belongs.

Women in the war and in "male professions" are about strength, resilience, and motivation

45-year-old Yana from Zaporizhzhia was discharged from military service. The project team says her story shows that women in the army, and in so-called "male professions," make those choices consciously and from a place of strength.

Yana has served in the Armed Forces since 2021, although she had dreamed of joining the military ever since she was a girl. Her parents insisted that she choose a "more feminine profession." Yana earned a higher medical degree and later worked as a pediatrician in hospitals in her hometown.

Four years ago, she made a deliberate decision to join the military. She admits that her husband did not accept this choice, and they divorced. Her sons, however, were proud of her then and remain proud that their mother is a soldier.

From 2021 until this year, Yana worked as a doctor at a battalion medical post. She has now been discharged from military service due to health reasons. After returning to civilian life, she encountered prejudice toward former service members.

"After I was discharged, I immediately started looking for a doctor's position. I sent out my résumé and even received a job offer in another region. I was ready to relocate, but once the employer found out about my military background, I was rejected. It's painful when you're an educated person with extensive practical experience, and they aren't willing to take you onto the team simply because you're a veteran," Yana recalls bitterly.

But she didn't give up. Over time, she remembered her long-standing interest in technology and her experience repairing cars. In a veterans' support chat, Yana saw an announcement about retraining. In the Skills for Inclusion project, she is now learning the profession of an electrical equipment mechanic.

"Even during my service, I often drove around the sector myself, and there were times when I had to repair the vehicle on the spot. So this training is a chance not only to retrain, but also to fulfill another dream that I had put away in a drawer," Yana says.

She notes that the profession of auto electrician is in high demand on the job market. Perhaps her next achievable dream will be starting her own business. As Yana puts it, you only get one life, and it's meant to be lived now.

Inclusion is not charity, but an investment in a strong economy

Veterans and people with disabilities still face barriers in the labor market, says Ukrainian Professional Development. The first issue is a lack of properly equipped workplaces, combined with the unwillingness of some employers to adapt them to employees' needs. This problem applies both to physical accessibility and a team's soft skills, the ability to work with someone who has returned from war or needs certain accommodations.

"At the same time, we see positive momentum. More and more companies are openly stating they are ready to hire veterans and people with disabilities. They are redesigning spaces, adapting schedules, and changing management approaches. This isn't widespread yet, but the trend is there -- and it's growing stronger," says project manager Nataliia Kruhla.

The project sees its role as working with both trainees and employers. For example, in collaboration with the State Employment Service, the team is developing a guide for employers that explains, in practical and respectful terms, how to integrate veterans and people with disabilities into the workplace.

Together with the nonprofit Dostupno.UA, the organization assesses the accessibility of educational facilities to see what still needs to be improved so that learning is comfortable for all participants. In collaboration with educational institutions, they provide the necessary equipment and materials for modern, user-friendly learning.

"For us, it's important not only to teach a person a profession, but also to change the environment so that they can work and study on equal terms," Nataliia Kruhla says.

The project's initiators want to convey a message: creating proper conditions for the education and employment of veterans and people with disability is not just about helping them. It's about returning people who can and want to work back into the economy. Access to professions, training, and support should be the norm, not an exception or a heroic one-off project.

"We're taking a step in that direction. And we hope this becomes a systemic state policy," the project manager adds.

Nataliia Kruhla also notes that the project has helped trainees not only to find a profession, but also to rethink who they are. And that is one of its best outcomes. Just as importantly, the project is changing attitudes toward skilled trades themselves.

"These professions were long considered 'secondary.' But today, they are the foundation of economic resilience. Energy, logistics, construction, agriculture -- without these sectors, a country can't function. And society is starting to realize that. Our project emphasizes that: a skilled trade is about qualification, responsibility, and decent pay, not 'something in the background,'" Kruhla says.

According to her, the team often hears participants say, "As a child, I always dreamed of working with technology, but..." -- followed by dozens of reasons why that dream had to be postponed. Now, when the war often makes people put life off for later, this project empowers participants to return to their roots.

Learning is also always about community. Many trainees have been through life-altering experiences: military service, injuries, forced displacement, and adapting to disability. When they meet others with similar stories, they gain support and feel that they are not alone.

The Skills for Inclusion project, which supports Ukrainians discharged from military service and those with disabilities, is ongoing and will continue through May 2026. The nonprofit says the support from partners, employers, and organizations -- those who are willing to help create accessible conditions for training, internships, and employment for program members -- is especially vital. Joining forces allows the project to bring even greater impact.
 
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WANTED: SOFREP Has an Immediate Opening for a Military Writer


This is a paid shot at telling the truth the hard way, under real deadlines and real scrutiny, for an audience that knows the difference between lived experience and borrowed valor.

CAN YOU HANDLE THE TRUTH?

This is not a slot for a hobbyist. This is not a résumé ornament. This is a paid, part-time writing position with an immediate opening.

Immediate. As in right the f*** now. No messing... around.

We are hiring before the end of the year, and we are looking for someone who already knows how the sausage is made because they have been inside the grinder.

So...If you have a military background or time in a three-letter agency, keep reading. This could be your dream opportunity.

THE MISSION

We write hard stories for people who can spot bullshit at a hundred yards. War, intelligence, national security, culture at the sharp end of the spear...that's our AO.

You will write fast, clean, and with authority. This is not press release fluff or recycled headlines. This position entails original work that carries weight because the audience knows when a writer has been there and when they have not.

You will be trusted with real topics, real deadlines, and real accountability.

WHO YOU ARE

You have worn a uniform, held a clearance, or operated inside systems that most people only read about. You write with bite, confidence, and a sense of controlled chaos. You understand dark humor, professional standards, and why accuracy matters when the stakes are high. You know what it means when we tell you "the only easy day was yesterday."

You do not need hand-holding. You do not need permission to tell truth to power.

WHY THIS MATTERS

Opportunities like this do not come around often. This is a chance to write for the best in the business, reach a serious audience, and put your voice where it belongs.

If you have been waiting for a place that gets it, this is it.
 
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Five things to do before every job interview


Preparing for a job interview is not just about choosing the right outfit or updating your résumé. It is about presenting the best version of yourself that reflects confidence, competence, and preparation.

Whether you are a first-time job seeker or a professional changing careers, knowing what to do before every job interview can help you stay calm, make a lasting impression, and improve your... chances of getting hired.

In this article, Tribune Online takes a look at five essential things to do before every job interview.

A common mistake many candidates make is attending an interview without knowing much about the organisation. Take time to visit the company's website and read about its mission, culture, and recent achievements. This helps you tailor your responses to align with their goals and values.

Showing that you have done your homework demonstrates genuine interest and professionalism, which employers notice immediately.

Understanding what the role demands gives you a clear sense of how to present your experience. Review the job posting, identify the key skills required, and prepare examples that show you have them.

Doing this not only helps you answer questions with precision but also allows you to highlight how your strengths fit the position.

As the saying goes, "practice makes perfect." Interviews can be unpredictable, but some questions are almost always asked. Rehearse responses to questions such as "Tell us about yourself" or "Why should we hire you?" so you can speak confidently and naturally.

You can record yourself or practise with a friend or family member to refine your tone, body language, and timing. Confidence often comes from familiarity, and practice helps you stay composed.

The way you dress is often the way you will be addressed. Your appearance and organisation can create a strong first impression before you even speak. Choose clothes that match the company's culture and make sure they are clean and well-fitted.

Gather your important documents, such as your CV, certificates, and other necessary papers, and arrange them neatly in a folder. If the interview is virtual, ensure your background is tidy, your device is charged, and your internet connection is stable.

A calm mind performs better than a tired one. Get enough rest the night before your interview and plan your route early so you can arrive on time. For virtual sessions, log in a few minutes early to test your microphone and camera.

Take a few deep breaths before the interview begins. Confidence and composure often make as strong an impression as your answers.
 
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