Nathaniel Brooks
Careers Editor
Nathaniel Brooks is the Careers Editor at Career and Company, where he leverages over a decade of experience in human resources and career coaching to provide readers with practical advice and insightful analysis. Prior to joining Career and Company, Nathaniel led talent acquisition strategies for a Fortune 500 company, implementing innovative hiring practices that increased employee retention by 15%. He also founded a successful career coaching consultancy, helping hundreds of individuals navigate job transitions and achieve their professional goals. Nathaniel holds an MBA from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business and is a certified career coach.
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12 Ways to Get a Valuable Internship Experience
In well-run internship programs, students not only learn to conduct experiments and grow professional networks but also present their research, transforming a temporary role into a foundational career
Jun 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Investing in Career Platforms for Effective Networking
A single month of LinkedIn Premium Career costs $39.
Jun 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Top 9 Employer Strategies to Attract and Retain Top Talent
Since 2020, Newport News Nuclear BWXT-Los Alamos LLC (N3B) has awarded 21 scholarships totaling an estimated $200,000, with many recipients joining as interns and employees.
Jun 9, 2026 · 6 min read
What Is Skills-Based Hiring and Why Does It Matter for 2026?
In just three years, 32% of the skills required for the average job have changed, yet only 8% of organizations have reliable data on their workforce's current capabilities.
Jun 8, 2026 · 3 min read
UK DWP pilots AI bot to help job seekers find work
Keir Starmer announced a new AI work assistant tool for job seekers, boldly describing it as a “job centre in your pocket,” according to The Guardian .
Jun 8, 2026 · 3 min read
AI hiring tools boost efficiency but raise bias concerns for 2026 talent
At major companies, AI hiring tools are repeatedly screening out job applicants, with researchers specifically finding that Black and Asian candidates are among those disproportionately rejected by th
Jun 8, 2026 · 4 min read
Nestlé's Efforts Transform Supply Chains to Improve Environment
Since 2019, Nestlé Nigeria has partnered to recover over 60,000 metric tons of plastic waste for recycling, a direct move against Africa's waste crisis.
Jun 8, 2026 · 2 min read
Francis Rose's interview techniques: Founder hiring pitfalls
Last month, a prominent Y Combinator alumnus publicly admitted that adopting Francis Rose's '5-Step Behavioral Matrix' led them to pass on a future unicorn founder, citing a 'lack of structured respon
Jun 8, 2026 · 3 min read
Study Finds Women's Brains Face Steeper Cognitive Decline Path
In a recent study, biomarker models accurately predicted cognitive decline in women with 70% accuracy, highlighting specific biological markers like P-tau217, according to USC research .
Jun 8, 2026 · 3 min read
Mark Cuban: AI skills give graduates edge at small firms
Junior employees making a significant impact with AI are receiving substantial compensation at Databricks, in some cases up to $1 million.
Jun 8, 2026 · 2 min read
Top 6 Career Restart Strategies for Job Searching and Skill Development
Despite a steady stream of promotions and clear career prospects, one professional found themselves deeply unfulfilled.
Jun 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Forbes' Top 2 Temporary Staffing Firms in America for 2026
On the day Forbes announced its 2026 list of America's Best Temporary Staffing Firms, Manpower's stock (NYSE: MAN) surged by 5.
Jun 7, 2026 · 3 min read
What Are Ethical AI Principles for Hiring and Recruitment?
In 2018, Amazon's AI software, designed to streamline recruitment, systematically discriminated against women, exposing a stark reality for the promise of unbiased hiring.
Jun 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Government Launches AI Initiatives to Reshape Workforce
Over 1,000 students at Georgia State University are currently enrolled in new AI training courses, part of a national push to rapidly scale the U.
Jun 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Companies Rethink Technical Hiring Practices Beyond Scripted Questions
Only 15% of software engineers believe current interview processes accurately assess real-world skills, according to Developer Survey 2023.
Jun 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Top High-Paying Jobs Least Likely to Be Automated by AI
Software developers, despite being at the forefront of AI innovation, are projected to see 267,700 new jobs by 2034, making it one of the most secure high-paying careers against the very technology th
Jun 6, 2026 · 5 min read
El Paso ISD offers job assistance to educators facing layoffs
El Paso ISD faces an expected $52.
Jun 6, 2026 · 2 min read
Air traffic control staffing shortages cause widespread flight delays
Over 200 flights were delayed, canceled, or diverted at Phoenix Sky Harbor on Thursday afternoon, a stark illustration of America's growing air traffic control crisis, according to 12News .
Jun 6, 2026 · 2 min read
Brands must evolve beyond existing to meet new consumer demands
Millennials and Generation Z now account for a staggering 80 percent of global luxury sector growth, according to Esade .
Jun 6, 2026 · 2 min read
Non-alcoholic beer sales surge, doubling volume and dollar sales
Non-alcoholic beer dollar sales surged by 159% from 2021 to 2025, transforming a niche product into a mainstream contender, according to Brewers Association .
Jun 6, 2026 · 3 min read