Why Anthropic and OpenAI have replaced Google as the most coveted tech employers
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Ana Altchek, Stephen Council
Summary
The article examines how Anthropic and OpenAI have surpassed Google as the most desirable employers in the tech industry. It explores why top talent is flocking to these AI companies, including factors like cutting-edge work, compensation, prestige, and the shift in status symbols within tech. The piece includes perspectives from job applicants, current Big Tech workers, and career coaches about the changing landscape of tech employment.
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Anthropic and OpenAI are the new top-end employers.
We spoke to applicants, Big Tech workers, and job coaches about why they're so in demand.
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