{"id":30475,"date":"2026-07-29T10:34:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T14:34:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/?p=30475"},"modified":"2026-07-29T10:34:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T14:34:47","slug":"essential-reading-from-mbamissions-career-coaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/essential-reading-from-mbamissions-career-coaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Reading from mbaMission\u2019s Career Coaches: July 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are getting ready for business school, looking to change jobs, or wanting to excel in your current role, we think you will appreciate these recent career-related articles that caught our attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/essential-reading-from-mbamissions-career-coaches\/#%e2%80%9c%e2%80%98brutal_a_growing_tribe_of_jobless_techies_is_lost_in_silicon_valleys_new_reality%e2%80%9d_%e2%80%93_los_angeles_times\" >\u201c\u2018Brutal\u2019: A Growing Tribe of Jobless Techies Is Lost in Silicon Valley\u2019s New Reality\u201d \u2013 Los Angeles Times&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/essential-reading-from-mbamissions-career-coaches\/#%e2%80%9cthe_fastest_way_to_land_a_job_in_2026%e2%80%9d_%e2%80%93_forbes\" >\u201cThe Fastest Way to Land A Job in 2026\u201d \u2013 Forbes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/essential-reading-from-mbamissions-career-coaches\/#%e2%80%9chow_people_are_really_using_ai_in_2026%e2%80%9d_%e2%80%93_harvard_business_review\" >\u201cHow People Are Really Using AI in 2026\u201d \u2013 Harvard Business Review&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/essential-reading-from-mbamissions-career-coaches\/#%e2%80%9clinkedin_top_companies_2026_the_50_best_employers_to_grow_your_career_in_the_us%e2%80%9d_%e2%80%93_linkedin_news\" >\u201cLinkedIn Top Companies 2026: The 50 Best Employers to Grow Your Career in the U.S.\u201d \u2013 LinkedIn News&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/essential-reading-from-mbamissions-career-coaches\/#%e2%80%9c2026s_most_critical_career_skill_managing_up%e2%80%9d_%e2%80%93_forbes\" >\u201c2026\u2019s Most Critical Career Skill: Managing Up\u201d \u2013 Forbes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%e2%80%9c%e2%80%98brutal_a_growing_tribe_of_jobless_techies_is_lost_in_silicon_valleys_new_reality%e2%80%9d_%e2%80%93_los_angeles_times\"><\/span>\u201c\u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/money\/markets\/brutal-growing-tribe-of-jobless-techies-is-stuck-in-silicon-valley-s-new-reality\/ar-AA23ymM0\">Brutal\u2019: A Growing Tribe of Jobless Techies Is Lost in Silicon Valley\u2019s New Reality\u201d <\/a>\u2013 <em>Los Angeles Times&nbsp;<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article highlights the ongoing impact of layoffs across Silicon Valley while offering practical insights for navigating today\u2019s challenging job market. With hiring processes taking longer than ever, job seekers must remain persistent and patient to ultimately be successful. The piece emphasizes the importance of continuous skill development and of clearly communicating how your experience addresses a hiring manager\u2019s specific needs. (<em>Read time: three to four minutes<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%e2%80%9cthe_fastest_way_to_land_a_job_in_2026%e2%80%9d_%e2%80%93_forbes\"><\/span>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/robinryan\/2026\/03\/03\/the-fastest-way-to-land-a-job-in-2026\/\">The Fastest Way to Land A Job in 2026<\/a>\u201d \u2013 <em>Forbes<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amid constant discussion about AI\u2019s role in the job search process, many candidates become overly focused on trying to outsmart applicant tracking systems. This article argues that the fundamentals still matter most: demonstrating measurable value and results. It provides actionable advice for showcasing your impact on your resume, in your LinkedIn profile, and during interviews. (<em>Read time: three to four minutes<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%e2%80%9chow_people_are_really_using_ai_in_2026%e2%80%9d_%e2%80%93_harvard_business_review\"><\/span>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2026\/06\/how-people-are-really-using-ai-in-2026?\">How People Are Really Using AI in 2026<\/a>\u201d \u2013 <em>Harvard Business Review<\/em>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As employers increasingly ask candidates how they use AI in both their professional and personal lives, understanding real-world adoption trends is becoming essential. In a longitudinal study, Marc Zao-Sanders and Sara Biuk analyzed more than 12,000 AI use cases, uncovering both productivity gains and growing concerns about overreliance on these tools. (<em>Read time: four to five minutes<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%e2%80%9clinkedin_top_companies_2026_the_50_best_employers_to_grow_your_career_in_the_us%e2%80%9d_%e2%80%93_linkedin_news\"><\/span>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/linkedin-top-companies-2026-50-best-large-employers-grow-zupfe\/\">LinkedIn Top Companies 2026: The 50 Best Employers to Grow Your Career in the U.S<\/a>.\u201d \u2013 <em>LinkedIn News<\/em>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the past decade, LinkedIn has published annual rankings of top employers. Beyond identifying leading companies, this resource offers valuable insights into employee experiences, links to open positions, and visibility into connections within your network who work at these organizations. While most featured employers are large companies, LinkedIn plans to release its annual list of top start-ups later this summer. Follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/newsletters\/get-hired-6533762436728713216\/\">Get Hired newsletter<\/a> to get access. (<em>Read time: one to three minutes<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%e2%80%9c2026s_most_critical_career_skill_managing_up%e2%80%9d_%e2%80%93_forbes\"><\/span>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/melodywilding\/2026\/01\/02\/2026s-most-critical-career-skill-managing-up\/\">2026\u2019s Most Critical Career Skill: Managing Up<\/a>\u201d \u2013 <em>Forbes<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Managing up is about far more than maintaining a strong relationship with your manager. It involves understanding leadership priorities, communicating your contributions, and shaping how key stakeholders perceive your value. These skills can increase your visibility for promotions, stretch assignments, and opportunities tied to business-critical initiatives. The conversations that build these relationships also showcase capabilities, such as communicating in real time, thinking on your feet, and reading the room, which are skills that AI cannot replicate. 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