AI Playlists 🎵 Blockers 🚫 Strengths 💪

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April 15, 2024

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In This Week’s Tech News

Spotify launches personalized AI playlists that you can build using prompts | TechCrunch

AI playlists will initially become available to users on Android and iOS devices in the U.K. and Australia and will be iterated on in the months ahead.

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Basically your own personal DJ - users can request custom playlists using a prompt like "songs for my cat” and refine the playlist using commands like “less upbeat”.

But what do they mean here by "iterated on"?

It means the feature will be developed and improved over time. This could involve reviewing user feedback, solving any bugs and adding more advanced functionality.

English At Work

Let’s deep dive into the term “blocker” 🚫 

Definition

Example

an issue that prevents progress

I don’t have the login details - this is a blocker for me.

Plural Form

Common Uses

Other Formats

Related Phrases

blockers

progress updates, tech support call

adjective: blocked, verb: block

roadblock (noun)

Interview & CV Tips

“What are your strengths?”

Choose 2-3 keywords to describe your skills in an accurate and concise way, giving an example for each.

Here’s some professional sounding keywords you can use:

versatile = able to adapt easily

resourceful = good at finding ways of solving problems

self-starter = starts tasks without being needed to be told to do so

results-driven = motivated by achieving measurable goals

diplomatic = good at dealing with people without upsetting them

You can use these keywords in your introduction on your CV too, for example:

"Results-driven product manager with 5+ years experience in marketing."

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