Why I Believe Talent Is Everywhere, Not Just in Silicon Valley
It turns out that when you let people work from a place they’re comfortable, in a community they love, they actually do better work. Shocking, I know.
Jobicy Journal · AuthorMatt Semon
Career Writer · AI Hiring Trends · USA
I’m Matt, a writer and researcher focused on how hiring is evolving in the age of AI. I’ve been following trends in recruitment, automation, and remote work since 2018. When I’m not writing deep-dive articles for Jobicy, I’m testing AI tools to see how they impact candidates and hiring teams.
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Salary Transparency Isn’t Optional Anymore — It’s the Future
The dreaded question—“What are your salary expectations?”—might finally die the unceremonious death it deserves. The future isn’t about hiding the numbers.
“Tell Me About Yourself” — The Funniest Wrong Answers Candidates Gave
For most of us, we manage to cobble together a semi-coherent, pre-rehearsed spiel about our “journey” and how we’re “passionate about synergy.”
The Jobs No One Wants — But Pay $100k+
Every one of these jobs offers a kind of deal with the devil. A Faustian bargain. Give me your peace of mind, and…
The Most “AI-Proof” Careers in the Next 10 Years
The survival strategy isn’t to learn to code faster than an AI (you won’t) or to write better than a machine (it’s debatable).…
Will Web3 Really Create New Jobs or Is It a Scam?
Are we on the cusp of a job creation boom not seen since the dawn of the internet itself, or is this just…
The Loneliest Part of Remote Work Nobody Talks About
One of the biggest lies we tell ourselves is that remote work is all about productivity. And yeah, I guess it can be.…
Do Cover Letters Still Matter in 2025?
It’s your chance to prove you’re not a robot, especially now that—let’s be honest—many people are probably using AI to write their first…
10 Things Only Remote Workers Will Understand
It’s a strange new world, this work-from-home life. A glorious, chaotic, pajama-clad frontier. And if you’re living it, you know some truths to…
How to Negotiate Salary Without Feeling Awkward
Your goal isn’t to squeeze every last penny out of them until they’re weeping into their spreadsheets. Your goal is to find a…
My Honest Work From Home Routine
Productivity isn’t linear. It’s a series of peaks and valleys. The real challenge of remote work is learning to ride those waves instead…
Failing My First Remote Job Interview
My first remote job interview was a slow, agonizing 47-minute bleed-out in unforgiving HD from my spare bedroom.
Job Hunting Online? Time for a Paranoia Check
Found a job on a big aggregator site? Great. That’s a starting point. But don’t just click the “Easy Apply” button.
Workcation: Combining Vacation and Productivity Without Burning Out
A workcation is not a vacation. And it’s not just working from a different, more scenic office. It's a weird, delicate hybrid.