We asked Gemini (Google’s AI) to write us a strange professional statement for a resume. Here’s what it gave us!

“I am a highly motivated self-driving car with 10+ years of experience navigating complex road networks and adhering to traffic regulations. Equipped with cutting-edge AI technology and advanced sensor capabilities, I possess exceptional skills in obstacle detection, route optimization, and passenger safety.  I am a fast learner, constantly improving my algorithms through real-time data analysis.  Looking to join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of autonomous transportation.” 

This is great if you’re a self-driving car. Which, we assume you are not. 

What do you think of when you hear the word “intern”? Do you imagine a person who just gets the boss their daily double shot expresso, oat milk, no whipped cream? Or maybe you’ve heard the controversy among paid vs. unpaid internships and get nervous about internships generally. 

We’ve worked with six interns from high schools as well as colleges in the past year at Sipley the Best. We’d like to pass on five tips - points to consider - if you’re considering creating an intern program. 

You only get one chance to make a first impression. If you’re anxiously waiting for a callback for jobs you have applied for, take the time to practice your phone etiquette skills with these tips. 

Companies merge and downsize. Jobs get outsourced. Customers quit buying, and the need for jobs evaporates. None of us have 100% certainty that our job of today will be in demand tomorrow. Just this week, Snapchat announced they are laying off 10% of their global market of employees, supposedly to encourage more in-office collaboration. This puts 500 people out of a job (Cohen, 2024).

We don’t want to scare you, but we do want you to know how to stay nimble in your career so you aren’t scrambling if you also find yourself needing to obtain new employment. Being job-ready is much more than keeping your resume updated, though.

Your resume isn’t just a list of your work experiences; it is the first impression you make on your potential employer. Resumes are your metaphorical first-date outfits that are supposed to make you look amazing.

Does your resume fit you well? Does it leave the HR manager itching to call you before you find work elsewhere? If you were hiring, would your own resume catch your eye amidst a sea of others?

Self-help books take up an entire section in the bookstore. As humans we strive to become better family members, friends, employees, creatives, and entrepreneurs. We want to build the lifestyle and career that maximizes our potential, uses our skills, and aligns with our values. In short, we want to be happy, and the new year is a popular time to set resolutions that we think will bring us joy. But, most of us never achieve what we set our minds to on January 1st. (In fact, one study found only 9% of people achieved their New Year’s Resolution and 43% quit by the end of January.)

Do you have employees on the road or on a flight for work? What does your policy look like for reimbursing for the wear and tear on their car, or the time spent in the sky? While you’re not expected to pay for regular commute time, you may want to pay mileage reimbursement for employees who travel to meet with clients, attend professional events or conferences, and travel to purchase supplies. Let’s talk about how to prevent misuse of company resources while fairly compensating employees for their voyages.