💼 the AI job hack that’s actually backfiring

AI mistakes that cost you the job, turning hobbies into income, a hidden gem for marketers, and what perimenopause really looks like.

Subscribe here | Unsubscribe here | #ThirstyThursday Mar 20, 2025 Click the image for the punchline 👆. ✅ Today's Checklist:  AI resume red flags that get you rejected Turn your hobby into cash The underrated tool every marketer needs The first signs of perimenopause (and what to expect) 🔔 ICYMI: We filled the first 100 spots in The A-List (our private Slack community) so we've decided to open up 100 spots! Apply to join our private Slack community here. We will close applications by tomorrow Fri 3/21 @ 11:59PM PT (or when spots run out). QUICK LINKS 🔥 The hidden benefits of working at a 'disaster' company. 🧳 Packing tips from 25 women who travel for work on what's actually worth bringing. 💰 The retirement safeguard you've never heard of. 🏡 Why more professionals are choosing stability over job-hopping. P.S. The free conflict intelligence workshop has moved to Wed 4/2 (was 3/26). Register here. (Recording & materials are exclusive to A-List Slack members.) JOB SEARCHING     AI Resume Red Flags That Get You Rejected Takeaways: AI-generated resumes are becoming easily detectable by recruiters, hindering your chances of standing out. To tailor your resume, leverage the job description by asking ChatGPT to identify key resume highlights, then ensure your summary directly aligns with the role's requirements. Next, ask ChatGPT for soft skills of the role. Then brain dump examples of each soft skill and think about what story you'd like to tell. Use ChatGPT to craft impactful statements that incorporate key phrases from the job description. Watch the IG reel. HR TOOLS     The New Way Smart Companies Do HR   Remember when HR was all about helping people? Not drowning in spreadsheets...or chasing down Dave from accounting about his laptop...or crossing your fingers hoping payroll actually processes correctly. Here's the truth about modern HR: The best teams aren't built on hard work. They're built on smart systems. When a new hire joins your company, here's how it should go: One click. That's it. Rippling takes care of everything else automatically. Software set up: Instantly get all the tools your new hire needs. Payroll configured: Payroll set up without the headache of manual input. Benefits sorted: Automatically enroll them in the right benefits. Security access granted: Secure your new hire's login credentials within seconds. In just 90 seconds, you're done—no more 3-day nightmares. What about keeping everything running smoothly? That's where Paychex comes in. Imagine never worrying about payroll again. No more late-night triple checks: Everything is done on time and accurately. No more tax compliance headaches: Always stay compliant with the latest regulations. No more "where's my paycheck?" messages: Automatic payments mean no more follow-up requests. But the people part? BambooHR makes managing your team feel natural. Performance tracking that actually makes sense: Get a clear view of employee progress and goals. Time-off requests that handle themselves: Employees submit, and the system auto-approves based on your rules. Documents organized and ready when you need them: Easily access employee records and paperwork in seconds. Want to really understand your company culture? HiBob gives you the "X-ray vision" you've always wanted. See how your team is doing in real-time: Get up-to-date insights on morale and engagement. Spot issues before they turn into problems: Identify concerns early with proactive alerts. Build a culture your team actually wants to be a part of—no guesswork necessary: Create a work environment that drives employee retention. What does all this mean for you? More time helping people grow Less time battling spreadsheets Deeper insights into your team And maybe... just maybe... getting home in time for dinner. The tools are ready. The systems are set. The only question is: Are you ready to do HR the smart way? SIDE HUSTLE     Turn Your Hobby Into Cash Takeaways: After you identify what your hobby or interest is, think of all the people who are just like you and find out what their problem/pain point is within that hobby. Find a product, service or brand that solves that problem. Then go to Google and look up their affiliate program. If they have one apply, because it'll pay you a commission for promoting their product, service or brand. Once you're accepted, begin promoting it in various ways like Pinterest, TikTok, IG, YouTube, etc. See the TikTok. LEARNING     The Underrated Tool Every Marketer Needs Takeaways: Use this whiteboard tool to have endless amounts of data at your disposal, but make it easily digestible in a visual format. Creating storyboards, presenting complex campaigns, or anything related to marketing can easily be crafted. Icons, flow charts, graphics, shapes, etc—the offerings are endless! Additionally, the collaborative aspect of it makes it great for sharing with clients and your team to iterate and ideate synchronously and asynchronously. Watch the YouTube tutorial. ANTI-AGING     Is Your Moisturizer Actually Doing Anything?   Ever slather on a product and wonder if it's actually working? With OneSkin, you don't have to guess. Backed by PhD scientists and clinical data, OneSkin's OS-01 peptide is the first peptide proven to reverse skin's biological age by clearing out aging "zombie" cells—the culprits behind fine lines, dullness, and sagging. The results? 96% of users saw firmer, more radiant skin with the OS-01 FACE moisturizer. Lab studies showed the OS-01 EYE cream boosted collagen by 130%—helping skin bounce back like it used to. See the difference yourself—take 15% off with code THEASSIST. Grab your new favorite moisturizer here. DISCLAIMERS: Zonari, A., et al. npj Aging, 2023. Explore more at oneskin.co/claims. HEALTH     The First Signs of Perimenopause (and What to Expect) Takeaways: Perimenopause is a shift in your physiology where hormone changes occur. It's the transition to menopause, when your ovaries gradually stop working. The fluctuations are happening rapidly. You have estrogen increasing at rates that you're not ever used to, creating a sense of estrogen dominance and then rapidly falling. Progesterone levels become more erratic and unpredictable. It's a natural process that can cause a variety of symptoms, including irregular periods, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, trouble with sleep, difficulty concentrating or remembering, and mood swings. See the YouTube short. STAFF PICKS Stuff We're Loving This Week   🌟 Tired of dry, damaged hair? 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