Jared Wilkening - UThrive Pathways LLC

07/21/2026

Worth a read: employers are increasingly valuing the ability to find solutions over deep technical expertise, especially as AI accelerates how fast industries innovate. Curiosity and adaptability are winning out over resumes packed with credentials.

If you’re entering the job market, the takeaway is simple. Depth of knowledge matters less than it used to. What matters more is how quickly you can figure things out when the tools and the landscape keep changing. Start building with what’s relevant to your field now, and put that on your resume before anyone asks you to.

An AI talent chief says employers increasingly value curiosity, adaptability and AI skills over years of experience as the technology reshapes the job market

07/18/2026

Deciding your career path and/or launching yourself into the professional workforce can feel overwhelming. Trust me, I've lived every version of it.

Pursuing Electrical Engineering Technology set the foundation for a career that started in technical sales and eventually led to product management. Then came a layoff, a pivot into a new industry, an MBA in Finance along the way, and a path back that led to leading a product portfolio. Nothing about it followed a straight line.

That's the idea behind UThrive Pathways. If you, a student, or anyone you may know would appreciate help navigating the next steps in your path, I'd love to help. Message me or email me at [email protected]!

01/10/2026

Parents: Your child has more career options than ever.

If college is in their future, aligning the right major with a growing career is a critical decision. Do not allow your student to select a major they do not fully understand for a career they know nothing about. Now is the time to create clarity, direction, and confidence in their future.

Message me to learn how we can support your student in building a clear path to success.

01/02/2026

A new NBC News poll found that 63% of Americans say a four-year college degree isn’t worth the cost, reflecting growing concern over rising tuition and student debt.

Don’t get caught without a plan, reach out for guidance on how to achieve the best ROI when choosing an undergraduate path!

The latest NBC News poll shows two-thirds of registered voters down on the value proposition of a degree. A majority said degrees were worth the cost a dozen years ago.