AI careers, smarter models, and a glimpse at what’s coming - The power of people building newsletter

AI is moving fast, and this edition is packed with what matters right now. From OpenAI’s latest models to stories from the cybersecurity frontline, we’re diving into how tech is evolving and what that means for the people building it.

You’ll also find a look at how AI is being used in recruitment, a community helping you stay ahead in your AI career journey, and a glimpse at what's coming next at hackajob.

📌 For tech professionals

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By joining, you’ll get:

• AI updates that matter – See how one of the UK’s fastest-growing SaaS companies is putting AI to work
• Early access – Be the first to hear about new roles, events, and tool launches at OneAdvanced
• A smart network – Connect with others solving real-world problems with AI

Don't miss out! Join the community today.

🧠 New from OpenAI: smarter models for real-world tasks

OpenAI’s o3 and o4-mini models are here, and they’re seriously capable.

o3 is their most advanced reasoning model yet. It uses tools like web browsing, Python, and image analysis, all on its own, to solve complex tasks. It's smart enough to know when and how to use each tool, a major step toward agent-like AI.

o4-mini is faster and more cost-effective, with standout performance in math, code, and data science tasks. It’s built for high-volume workloads that still demand solid reasoning.

Why this matters: More control, better performance, and the power to build richer, smarter apps, whether you're shipping tools for users or building workflows for yourself.

🎧 New on The DevLab Podcast: two big stories in cybersecurity

From student to teacher: how learning never stops in cybersecurity: Athena, Developer and Instructional Engineer at MANTECH , shares her journey into cybersecurity and how continuous learning (plus navigating imposter syndrome) helped her grow in the field.

Watch it here or listen to it here.

Cybersecurity: past, present, future: Mike, Technical Director at MANTECH , walks us through the evolution of cybersecurity, from niche specialism to mission-critical discipline. He shares insights on AI’s growing impact, cyber readiness, and how orgs can stop sleepwalking into risk.

Watch it here or listen to it here.

✨ Trend to watch: vibe coding

Coding tools are starting to respond not just to what you type, but how you work. Vibe coding is all about creating dev environments that adapt to your rhythm, energy, and flow.

That might mean smarter suggestions when you're in deep focus, or more guidance when the pace slows down. Some tools are experimenting with tracking your patterns and adjusting in real time.

It’s still early, but the idea is simple: make your tools feel more like a collaborator than a command line.

📌 For tech employers

Our next major product release is just around the corner…

If you’re new to hiring on hackajob, here’s the deal: employers easily connect with relevant and interested tech talent. AI surfaces high-quality matches based on real experience, context, and preferences. Not just keywords and scraped data. Curious how it works for your team? Book a quick demo to see it in action.

Without giving too much away, this upcoming release gives recruiters more freedom and flexibility than ever. No matter how niche your requirements.

🤖 AI for recruiters: practical prompts, tools & daily use cases

In our latest LinkedIn Live, we broke down how AI is being used right now inside real recruitment teams.

With insights from:

• Tom Kenward, Talent Acquisition Lead @ Microsoft
• Victoria Davies, Head of Product @ hackajob
• Sam Berthoud, VP of Talent Solutions @ hackajob

They covered how AI is transforming hiring manager briefs, internal communication, and sourcing and shared the prompts and workflows recruiters use daily to reach hiring goals faster.

📺 Watch the replay here if you missed it.

💬 Got ideas or something worth sharing?

Reply in the comments or DM us, we’re always keen to hear what’s resonating with you.

See you in the next issue 👋

The hackajob team