Annie Hedgpeth
@anniehedgie.bsky.social
December 20, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Reposted by Annie Hedgpeth
The Junior Hiring Crisis, by @anniehedgie.bsky.social (@peoplework.bsky.social):
https://people-work.io/blog/junior-hiring-crisis/
#hiring #engineeringmanagement #career #community
https://people-work.io/blog/junior-hiring-crisis/
#hiring #engineeringmanagement #career #community
The Junior Hiring Crisis
AI isn’t replacing everyone. It’s removing the apprenticeship ladder. Here’s what that means for students, early-career professionals, and the tech industry’s future.
people-work.io
December 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The Junior Hiring Crisis, by @anniehedgie.bsky.social (@peoplework.bsky.social):
https://people-work.io/blog/junior-hiring-crisis/
#hiring #engineeringmanagement #career #community
https://people-work.io/blog/junior-hiring-crisis/
#hiring #engineeringmanagement #career #community
I cannot wait.
Here's our year end review! We're really proud of what we've built and how it's helping people to get clear on their careers. Great things are happening, and GA in January!
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December 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I cannot wait.
The act of training juniors develops skills in the trainers that they couldn’t get otherwise. The practice of investing in juniors benefits the entire team.
people-work.io/blog/junior-...
people-work.io/blog/junior-...
December 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The act of training juniors develops skills in the trainers that they couldn’t get otherwise. The practice of investing in juniors benefits the entire team.
people-work.io/blog/junior-...
people-work.io/blog/junior-...
AI is like an HGTV show from the early 2000s. If you mention that you like trains, suddenly your bedroom is a caboose.
It magnifies whatever context you give it. In this post, I use Mitchell Hashimoto as the poster-child for how to do it right.
people-work.io/blog/ai-magn...
It magnifies whatever context you give it. In this post, I use Mitchell Hashimoto as the poster-child for how to do it right.
people-work.io/blog/ai-magn...
AI Magnifies Your Clarity...or Confusion
Your company's success with AI may not happen how you think. It will merely amplify the culture that already exists. Less about tech, more about clarity and empathy.
people-work.io
December 12, 2025 at 2:47 PM
AI is like an HGTV show from the early 2000s. If you mention that you like trains, suddenly your bedroom is a caboose.
It magnifies whatever context you give it. In this post, I use Mitchell Hashimoto as the poster-child for how to do it right.
people-work.io/blog/ai-magn...
It magnifies whatever context you give it. In this post, I use Mitchell Hashimoto as the poster-child for how to do it right.
people-work.io/blog/ai-magn...
Students don't have to lose hope in this job market! Just get intentional about building relational intelligence in parity with your skillset. This works for folks of all ages. :)
See the full post in the first comment.
See the full post in the first comment.
December 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Students don't have to lose hope in this job market! Just get intentional about building relational intelligence in parity with your skillset. This works for folks of all ages. :)
See the full post in the first comment.
See the full post in the first comment.
We're setting ourselves up for a timing mismatch at best if we continue to replace juniors with AI. This is obviously bad for juniors, but it's bad for teams.
Read the full post, and tell me what you think. What's your team doing? AI full bore, continuing to invest in juniors, a little of both?
Read the full post, and tell me what you think. What's your team doing? AI full bore, continuing to invest in juniors, a little of both?
December 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
We're setting ourselves up for a timing mismatch at best if we continue to replace juniors with AI. This is obviously bad for juniors, but it's bad for teams.
Read the full post, and tell me what you think. What's your team doing? AI full bore, continuing to invest in juniors, a little of both?
Read the full post, and tell me what you think. What's your team doing? AI full bore, continuing to invest in juniors, a little of both?
The apprenticeship ladder is breaking down, and we may want to rethink what we're doing to contribute to that.
Here is the full post for more context: people-work.io/blog/junior-...
Studies referenced:
digitaleconomy.stanford.edu/wp-content/u...
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Here is the full post for more context: people-work.io/blog/junior-...
Studies referenced:
digitaleconomy.stanford.edu/wp-content/u...
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
December 2, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The apprenticeship ladder is breaking down, and we may want to rethink what we're doing to contribute to that.
Here is the full post for more context: people-work.io/blog/junior-...
Studies referenced:
digitaleconomy.stanford.edu/wp-content/u...
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Here is the full post for more context: people-work.io/blog/junior-...
Studies referenced:
digitaleconomy.stanford.edu/wp-content/u...
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Companies replace junior eng positions with AI
+
Senior engineers have been excused from mentorship responsibilities
+
Companies optimize for immediate results
=
A systemic issue that no one person can fix
But here's what I think we can do about it:
people-work.io/blog/junior-...
+
Senior engineers have been excused from mentorship responsibilities
+
Companies optimize for immediate results
=
A systemic issue that no one person can fix
But here's what I think we can do about it:
people-work.io/blog/junior-...
The Junior Hiring Crisis
AI isn’t replacing everyone. It’s removing the apprenticeship ladder. Here’s what that means for students, early-career professionals, and the tech industry’s future.
people-work.io
December 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Companies replace junior eng positions with AI
+
Senior engineers have been excused from mentorship responsibilities
+
Companies optimize for immediate results
=
A systemic issue that no one person can fix
But here's what I think we can do about it:
people-work.io/blog/junior-...
+
Senior engineers have been excused from mentorship responsibilities
+
Companies optimize for immediate results
=
A systemic issue that no one person can fix
But here's what I think we can do about it:
people-work.io/blog/junior-...
I learned a long time ago that I needed an extra dose of intentionality to keep up with relationships because of my forgetfulness. But that's okay. Forgetfulness doesn't have to get in the way of showing I care.
November 29, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I learned a long time ago that I needed an extra dose of intentionality to keep up with relationships because of my forgetfulness. But that's okay. Forgetfulness doesn't have to get in the way of showing I care.
I won't lie; I've probably done all of these networking faux-pas in my life at some point. But when we can label them, hopefully it prevents us from repeating the same mistakes.
Let's laugh at ourselves and then move forward. :)
Let's laugh at ourselves and then move forward. :)
November 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I won't lie; I've probably done all of these networking faux-pas in my life at some point. But when we can label them, hopefully it prevents us from repeating the same mistakes.
Let's laugh at ourselves and then move forward. :)
Let's laugh at ourselves and then move forward. :)
Reposted by Annie Hedgpeth
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November 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Today's college students need to be intentional about creating their own opportunities, bc we can already see that they are given fewer of them than we (gen x) were.
www.youtube.com/shorts/gt4Xx...
www.youtube.com/shorts/gt4Xx...
Students, Create Your Own Opportunities!
YouTube video by People Work App
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Today's college students need to be intentional about creating their own opportunities, bc we can already see that they are given fewer of them than we (gen x) were.
www.youtube.com/shorts/gt4Xx...
www.youtube.com/shorts/gt4Xx...
Been talking to a lot of college kids lately about networking, and I really want them all to know that the best way they can start is by looking for ways to add value, and don't wait for permission.
Great for all of us to remember, really.
youtube.com/shorts/NeKu2...
Great for all of us to remember, really.
youtube.com/shorts/NeKu2...
Networking by adding value
YouTube video by People Work App
youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Been talking to a lot of college kids lately about networking, and I really want them all to know that the best way they can start is by looking for ways to add value, and don't wait for permission.
Great for all of us to remember, really.
youtube.com/shorts/NeKu2...
Great for all of us to remember, really.
youtube.com/shorts/NeKu2...
Don't wait for permission to create value in your career, even before it starts! Look for opportunities to give & build your network with trust & authenticity.
I originally did this video for college students, but it's so applicable for our whole careers.
youtu.be/V2dqT2lQlTA
I originally did this video for college students, but it's so applicable for our whole careers.
youtu.be/V2dqT2lQlTA
Networking In College
YouTube video by People Work App
youtu.be
November 18, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Don't wait for permission to create value in your career, even before it starts! Look for opportunities to give & build your network with trust & authenticity.
I originally did this video for college students, but it's so applicable for our whole careers.
youtu.be/V2dqT2lQlTA
I originally did this video for college students, but it's so applicable for our whole careers.
youtu.be/V2dqT2lQlTA
I did this YT reaction video to this recent CS graduate's very honest and raw video on the state of junior hiring for CS roles. It's exactly what we've been talking about lately, so I'm really curious what my tech friends think about junior hiring right now. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HOm...
Reaction: A "cooked" Computer Science grad's perspective
YouTube video by People Work App
www.youtube.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I did this YT reaction video to this recent CS graduate's very honest and raw video on the state of junior hiring for CS roles. It's exactly what we've been talking about lately, so I'm really curious what my tech friends think about junior hiring right now. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HOm...
The elephant in the networking room is that networking is seen as using people. I get it.
But what if it could be different? What if we could approach it as community building with a give-first mentality?
But what if it could be different? What if we could approach it as community building with a give-first mentality?
October 21, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The elephant in the networking room is that networking is seen as using people. I get it.
But what if it could be different? What if we could approach it as community building with a give-first mentality?
But what if it could be different? What if we could approach it as community building with a give-first mentality?
In case you forgot to sign up for @peoplework.bsky.social 's newsletter, I'll drop it here for you. :) It's full of goodies to help you with your people work! (+ a free download link)
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October 1, 2025 at 7:59 PM
In case you forgot to sign up for @peoplework.bsky.social 's newsletter, I'll drop it here for you. :) It's full of goodies to help you with your people work! (+ a free download link)
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Reposted by Annie Hedgpeth
We take engineering excellence very seriously. We know everyone says that, but...we really do. Read for yourself. :)
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September 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
We take engineering excellence very seriously. We know everyone says that, but...we really do. Read for yourself. :)
people-work.io/about/engine...
people-work.io/about/engine...
This Saturday we presented our business model at @colorado.edu Leeds School of Business.
If you can partner with your local university, do it. So rewarding for everyone involved.
people-work.io/blog/busines...
If you can partner with your local university, do it. So rewarding for everyone involved.
people-work.io/blog/busines...
Buffing Up Our Business Model at CU Leeds School of Business
We had the honor and anxiety of presenting our Business Model Canvas at CU Boulder's Leeds School of Business. Here's why, if you get the chance, you should, too.
people-work.io
September 29, 2025 at 12:54 PM
This Saturday we presented our business model at @colorado.edu Leeds School of Business.
If you can partner with your local university, do it. So rewarding for everyone involved.
people-work.io/blog/busines...
If you can partner with your local university, do it. So rewarding for everyone involved.
people-work.io/blog/busines...
When a manager accuses you of something that clearly represents you in a negative light, you’re in a very dangerous situation that warrants your complete attention. Here's a post about how to navigate this tricky situation.
people-work.io/blog/navigat...
people-work.io/blog/navigat...
Navigating Workplace Accusations
When a manager accuses you of something that clearly represents you in a negative light, you’re in a very dangerous situation that warrants your complete attention. Learn how to navigate this tricky s...
people-work.io
September 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM
When a manager accuses you of something that clearly represents you in a negative light, you’re in a very dangerous situation that warrants your complete attention. Here's a post about how to navigate this tricky situation.
people-work.io/blog/navigat...
people-work.io/blog/navigat...
When soon-to-be university graduates practice curiosity during networking events, it can lead to a give-first approach to networking that sets them up for an advantage when they'll need it most.
people-work.io/blog/give-fi...
people-work.io/blog/give-fi...
Give-First Approach to Networking
When soon-to-be university graduates practice curiosity during networking events, it can lead to a give-first approach to networking that sets them up for an advantage when they'll need it most.
people-work.io
September 23, 2025 at 7:50 PM
When soon-to-be university graduates practice curiosity during networking events, it can lead to a give-first approach to networking that sets them up for an advantage when they'll need it most.
people-work.io/blog/give-fi...
people-work.io/blog/give-fi...
It's so ironic when people are afraid to give negative product feedback because they fear hurting the relationship, but the opposite is the most true! I want the negative feedback. Give me all the gory details! I'm more offended if you withhold it from me.
September 19, 2025 at 4:24 PM
It's so ironic when people are afraid to give negative product feedback because they fear hurting the relationship, but the opposite is the most true! I want the negative feedback. Give me all the gory details! I'm more offended if you withhold it from me.
This is why I hate when people say that vacation is the cure for burnout: people-work.io/blog/burnout...
Burnout: Are You Treating the Symptoms or the Root-Cause
I propose that the key to fighting burnout is to find out how you lost all the agency you had in your job or maybe even in your whole career. Did you ever even have it? If not, why?
people-work.io
September 12, 2025 at 10:27 PM
This is why I hate when people say that vacation is the cure for burnout: people-work.io/blog/burnout...
In today's job market, it's easy to feel like you have no control. Maybe you stay in a job you hate because you fear there's nothing else. Maybe you’re struggling to find something at all because you don't stand out.
September 4, 2025 at 1:34 PM
In today's job market, it's easy to feel like you have no control. Maybe you stay in a job you hate because you fear there's nothing else. Maybe you’re struggling to find something at all because you don't stand out.