Technology

In today's fast-paced world where efficiency is key, automation has become the new reality. From robots to artificial intelligence, workplace automation is shaking up industries worldwide, leaving no job untouched and causing significant disruption on a global scale.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere—from help desk chatbots to predictive text on our smart phones to Siri and Alexa. It’s used every day to make our lives easier, to shortcut once tedious tasks.

Fintech, short for financial technology, is a blanket term used to describe new technologies that aim to improve and automate the delivery of financial services. These technologies include payment processing and money transfers to investment and lending platforms, among other services.

Soon after Elon Musk acquired Twitter this past October, approximately half of the social media giant’s staff was laid off. Meta, Stripe, and Amazon also recently laid off large portions of their staff.

One of the most exciting trends in fintech is the way the industry is changing the payments landscape. In the past, making a payment usually meant going to the bank and withdrawing cash or writing a check.

If you’re looking for work in the booming but competitive tech industry, you need to ensure that you have the right skills and abilities—and be able to highlight what sets you apart from other candidates. So, whether you’re an aspiring tech newcomer or experienced professional, here are five key skills that will impress hiring managers and make you stand out from the crowd.

Gen Z is the name given to people born between 1997 and 2012. This means that the youngest members of Gen Z are now 19 years old and the oldest are 25.

Next week, Firsthand will be hosting its second annual Women in STEM Virtual Career Fair. The fair will provide women studying science, technology, engineering, or math or already in STEM roles with the opportunity to meet with employers, find new and exciting jobs, learn career lessons, expand their professional networks, and engage with event sponsors.

On August 24th, Firsthand will be hosting its second annual Women in STEM Virtual Career Fair. Women who are studying science, technology, engineering, or math or who are already in STEM roles are encouraged to attend.

This August, Firsthand will provide an exciting opportunity for women interested in science, technology, engineering, or math roles with its Women in STEM Virtual Career Fair. The fair will offer attendees the opportunity to engage with employers in STEM fields, find exciting new careers, expand their networks, and gain valuable insider knowledge from featured guests.

Data science is one of the fastest-growing career paths. And if you're looking to land a job in data science engineering this year, you'll need to be able to answer the following six interview questions—which cover a wide range of topics, including machine learning, statistics, and database design.

On August 24th, Firsthand will be hosting its second annual Women in STEM Virtual Careers Fair. The fair is an excellent opportunity for women who are studying science, technology, engineering, or math or already in STEM roles to engage with employers, seek out new and exciting jobs, learn valuable career lessons, and expand their professional network.

In the recent H-1B visa lottery, 483,927 applications were filed for only 85,000 available visas. This means that more than 80 percent of applicants wanting an H-1B visa, which allows internationals to work in the U.S.

ESG in the U.S. is not a novel idea.

If you’re looking for a new job, here are three ways to use social media to stand out from the crowd and increase your chances of getting hired. 1.

Social networks are huge parts of our lives. They allow us to connect with old friends, find new friends, and share our personal views.

Digital marketing is one of the fastest-growing careers, as digital marketing specialists are in high demand. Here are the three most common paths to take if you’re interested in pursuing a career in this red-hot field.

On Friday, February 11, Firsthand held its first annual MBA Virtual Career Fair. The fair was geared toward first- and second-year MBA students looking to prepare for and find internships and full-time positions.

On Friday, February 11, Firsthand held its first annual MBA Virtual Career Fair. The fair was geared toward first- and second-year MBA students looking to prepare for and find internships and full-time positions.

On Friday, February 11, Firsthand held its first annual MBA Virtual Career Fair. The Fair was geared toward first- and second-year MBA students looking to prepare for and find internships and full-time positions.

I’m a cybersecurity specialist. My job is to protect digital data and prevent it from being lost or stolen.

On February 11, Firsthand will host an MBA Virtual Career Fair for first- and second-year MBA students looking to prepare for and find internships and full-time positions. You can register for this free fair here, and learn more about it below.

Digital marketing professionals are in high demand. From SEO specialists to social media marketers, there are endless opportunities for those pursuing digital marketing careers.

In this edition of Shaping the Future of STEM, incoming college intern Allison Huckins, who is majoring in chemical engineering at Michigan State University, interviews Yen Ling Low, divisional vice president of Scientific and Medical Affairs for Abbott Nutrition Research and Development. Listen as Yen Ling and Allison discuss pursuing your passion for STEM in the professional world.