Every week we ship an email newsletter featuring the region’s most exciting career opportunities. We’ve lovingly called it This Week in Jobs (aka TWIJ — “twidge.”). Below is this week’s edition; it’s meant to live in your inbox. Sign up for the newsletter here.
Move over RiRi; there’s a new mega-billionaire in town.
According to “Forbes” latest rankings, Taylor Swift has surpassed artist and entrepreneur Rihanna to become the world’s richest female musician. Swift’s reported net worth is a breezy $1.6 billion, partly thanks to her lucrative global tour and royalties.
Rihanna has made a name for herself beyond music with Fenty Beauty and Savage x Fenty lingerie, netting a cool $1.4 billion.
Of course, to the average person, these figures are seriously mind-boggling. But don’t be deterred. You might not be on “Forbes” wealth rankings, but you can cash in on some of the opportunities listed below.
The News
Looking for tech community events this month? Here’s a rundown of virtual and in-person gatherings for October.
Speaking of hiring, here’s why the one-click job listings took over hiring pages and how they make hiring harder for the roles.
The newest “How I Got Here” spotlights UPenn educator Boon Thau Loo, who founded two startups over the past decade while continuing to teach at the School of Engineering and Applied Science.
Both gubernatorial candidates in Delaware have entrepreneurial backgrounds. How could this shape the future of the state for the better?
Technology is creating opportunities for independence among Puttsburg’s elderly and disabled community.
VA Senator Mark Warner calls for more protections around AI and technology during a Virginia Tech AI- summit.
The Jobs
Client Spotlight
Are you a senior technologist looking for a new role? Berkadia CTO Gary Mumford explained the firm’s hiring philosophy: “At Berkadia, we attract and retain senior technologists through our culture which encourages us to truly see people as people, with unique needs, challenges, and objectives. We challenge our team, granting them the freedom to experiment, innovate, and learn, while treating them with dignity and respect. Additionally, we offer competitive compensation, foster a collaborative and inclusive culture, and provide opportunities for professional growth and leadership development. Berkadia provides the space and infrastructure for ideas to flourish, enabling our technologists to chart a path for the future of our company and lead the evolution of the commercial real estate industry.” Explore job opportunities at the CRE firm here.
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The End
May you be rich in opportunities! Bye for now.
