HeyJaredCareer Blueprint
Feeling a little overwhelmed by all the talk about AI and the future of work? You’re not alone. That’s exactly why I created Career Blueprint—a podcast where we cut through the tech buzz and get real about what’s actually changing in our careers.Here, we talk about the ways…
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The Quarter-Life Crisis Is a Real Thing (And You’re Not Behind) (opens the original)
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There is a specific kind of panic that can hit in your 20s: everyone else seems to have it figured out, and you feel behind. In this episode, Carrie and Brittany unpack the quarter-life crisis as a transition problem - moving from the highly structured world of school into adult life, where the path, feedback, rewards, and timeline suddenly stop being obvious. The episode cites a 2017 LinkedIn study and a 2025 Cambridge study as evidence that this feeling is common, then turns the anxiety into s
Ask for a Raise (Even in a Weird Economy) (opens the original)
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Asking for a raise can feel personal, but the approval process is not. In this episode, Carrie and Brittany break down what actually happens behind the scenes when compensation changes: manager budgets, HR salary bands, market data, job titles, timing, and the case you have to make for the value you bring. It is built for anyone who knows they are ready for more money but is not sure how to ask without handing a manager an easy no. You will hear why cost-of-living arguments rarely move the decis
What Employers Actually Want in 2026 (It’s Not Your Degree) (opens the original)
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You have the degree. You have the GPA. So why aren’t employers calling you back? Because the hiring market has changed, and what got you in the door five years ago is no longer enough. In 2026, employers are prioritizing demonstrated skills over diplomas, and most job seekers have no idea how to position themselves for this shift. Carey O’Connor breaks down the rise of skills-based hiring and what it actually means for your job search. Around 44% of jobs in the U.S. still require a college degre
How Fortune 500 Companies Are Actually Using AI (opens the original)
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Every headline says AI is replacing workers. But what are Fortune 500 companies actually doing with AI right now? The answer might surprise you. Most major corporations are still running small pilot projects in limited areas of their business, and the gap between what tech companies are doing and what the rest of the economy looks like is enormous. Carey O’Connor breaks down the real state of AI adoption across industries, using data from Deloitte, Accenture, and Gallup’s workplace research. Bec
Should You Help AI Learn Your Job? (opens the original)
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Every time you use an AI tool at work, you might be teaching it how to do your job. Should you be worried? The biggest unspoken tension in the modern workplace is not whether AI will replace jobs. It’s whether you’re actively helping it replace yours... right now, today, with every prompt you write and every workflow you hand over. Carey O’Connor breaks down the real difference between working alongside AI and quietly training your own replacement. Because there’s a growing ecosystem of companie
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