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AI Is Your First Boss: Why Skills-Based CVs Are Beating Job Titles in Today’s Hiring Game

By NEW YORK TREND / August 11, 2025 / Comments Off on AI Is Your First Boss: Why Skills-Based CVs Are Beating Job Titles in Today’s Hiring Game

In today’s job market, the first reviewer of your application is often not a human but an AI-powered system, fundamentally changing how candidates should approach their CVs. According to a recent article from career platform Zety, traditional CV formats focused on job titles are losing ground to skills-first storytelling that aligns better with algorithmic screening.…

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Seafood, Soul, and Sweet Success: Ka-wana Jefferson’s Flavor-Filled Mission with Sweet Catch BK and Lost Borough Ice Cream

By Ann Brown / August 6, 2025 / Comments Off on Seafood, Soul, and Sweet Success: Ka-wana Jefferson’s Flavor-Filled Mission with Sweet Catch BK and Lost Borough Ice Cream

Brooklyn-based hospitality entrepreneur and proud HBCU graduate Ka-wana Jefferson is making waves in the culinary world with her two standout brands: Sweet Catch BK, a fast-casual seafood and soul food eatery in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, and Lost Borough Ice Cream, known for its creative and culturally inspired frozen treats. Jefferson, who holds two psychology degrees,…

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Emmitt Smith’s 4 13 Solutions, Inc. Breaks Ground on Victory Village, a New Retail Hub in Lexington, SC

By NEW YORK TREND / August 1, 2025 / Comments Off on Emmitt Smith’s 4 13 Solutions, Inc. Breaks Ground on Victory Village, a New Retail Hub in Lexington, SC

A major step in the evolution of Lexington’s commercial landscape began on June 23 with the official groundbreaking ceremony for Victory Village, the town’s newest shopping destination. Spearheaded by Dallas-based 4 13 Solutions, Inc., the project is being led by NFL Hall of Famer turned real estate entrepreneur Emmitt Smith, who serves as Co-Founder and…

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Uncovering the Ancient Roots of Umbrian Wine: A Groundbreaking Research Project

By NEW YORK TREND / August 1, 2025 / Comments Off on Uncovering the Ancient Roots of Umbrian Wine: A Groundbreaking Research Project

A new research initiative is casting fresh light on the origins of one of Italy’s most treasured cultural products: wine. Titled “Radici: The Echo of Origins,” the project seeks to explore and enhance the deep historical and cultural roots of Umbrian wine, tracing its journey from ancient times to the present day. Led by Umbria…

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Nation’s Leading Drone Makers in High Demand as Global Drone Usage Soars

By NEW YORK TREND / July 29, 2025 / Comments Off on Nation’s Leading Drone Makers in High Demand as Global Drone Usage Soars

As drone usage increases across both military and civilian sectors worldwide, demand is surging for innovative unmanned aerial systems (UAS) developed in North America. Draganfly Inc., a leading drone solutions and systems developer, has announced the first deliveries of its Flex FPV (First Person View) systems to a major U.S. military prime contractor supporting land…

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Invest Fest 2025 Announces Star-Studded Lineup Featuring Magic Johnson, Issa Rae, Jack Dorsey and More

By NEW YORK TREND / July 27, 2025 / Comments Off on Invest Fest 2025 Announces Star-Studded Lineup Featuring Magic Johnson, Issa Rae, Jack Dorsey and More

Earn Your Leisure’s Invest Fest is returning to Atlanta for its fifth annual celebration of financial empowerment, innovation and culture — and the 2025 lineup is its most star-studded yet. Set to take place August 22–24 at the Georgia World Congress Center, Invest Fest 2025 will welcome over 50,000 attendees and feature a powerhouse lineup…

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Is Delaying Pay Rises Driving Employees Away? Nearly Half of Employers Say Yes

By NEW YORK TREND / July 27, 2025 / Comments Off on Is Delaying Pay Rises Driving Employees Away? Nearly Half of Employers Say Yes

New research from global talent firm Robert Walters suggests that companies holding back on pay raises may be paying a different kind of price: their employees. According to the firm’s 2025 survey, 49% of U.S. business leaders have seen an uptick in employee turnover after delaying or reducing salary increases for white-collar workers. As companies…

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ALEC Unveils New Labor Policy Rankings: Which States Are Winning And Which Are Falling Behind

By NEW YORK TREND / July 27, 2025 / Comments Off on ALEC Unveils New Labor Policy Rankings: Which States Are Winning And Which Are Falling Behind

The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has released a new report, “States That Work: A Labor Policy Roadmap Across America,” offering a state-by-state breakdown of labor policy performance and its impact on economic mobility and worker freedom. The publication, positioned as a guide for lawmakers, evaluates how each of the 50 states supports pro-worker and…

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Janelle Harris: The Powerhouse Behind She Exist/He Exist Magazines

By Ann Brown / July 25, 2025 / Comments Off on Janelle Harris: The Powerhouse Behind She Exist/He Exist Magazines

Janelle Harris, the visionary founder and CEO of She Exist and He Exist Magazines, has carved out a reputation as a dynamic force in both business and media. With more than 18 years of industry experience, Harris is recognized globally for her ability to transform start-ups into thriving multi-level businesses, influencing sectors as diverse as…

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The Cost of Coerced Confessions: Freed Member of Marquette Park 4 Gets Candid About Wrongful Incarceration

By NEW YORK TREND / July 22, 2025 / Comments Off on The Cost of Coerced Confessions: Freed Member of Marquette Park 4 Gets Candid About Wrongful Incarceration

Troshawn McCoy was just 17 when his life was irreversibly altered by a coerced confession. After hours of relentless interrogation without legal representation, McCoy says he confessed to a double murder he didn’t commit—believing cooperation would set him free. Instead, it sealed his fate. “It was a situation where they wore you down,” McCoy said.…

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