TL;DR

Welcome! This is your weekly all-in-one launchpad for 2025 & 2026 opportunities. I'm sharing fresh 2025/2026 job opportunities and introducing our new AI-powered career platform, StandOut, built to organize your job hunt. This week’s edition features top roles from companies like OpenAI and Boeing, a quick tip on taking notes in interviews, and a summary of Google's recent AI announcements from the "Gemini Era."

💡 Founder's Corner: A New Tool for Our Community

Big News: We're Launching StandOut

For the past 6 months, my co-founders and I have been heads-down, planning, building, and talking to anyone who would listen:
• Career Center Directors
• Recruiters
• Founders
• Dozens of students and recent grads

We kept hearing the same thing over and over:

This weekly newsletter was our first step — curating opportunities to help make sense of the noise. But honestly? We knew we could build something better. Something students actually need.

🔥 Today, we're launching StandOut.

The career platform we wish we had.

A single AI-powered hub that brings together Notion’s organization, Glassdoor’s insights, and Handshake’s opportunities, plus brand-new tools built for Gen-Z job seekers that will help them land their dream jobs.

With StandOut, you can:

• Discover: Find tailored roles with AI-powered matching

• Track: Manage applications & interviews like a pro

• Refine: Build confidence with an AI-powered career journal

• Prepare: Access insights, support, and community as you navigate the process.

We didn’t just build this in a vacuum. We’ve spent months grinding behind the scenes because we believe students deserve more than a scattered job search. They deserve structure, clarity, and real tools that actually help.

🔑 StandOut is officially live — and you’re the first to get access.

Check it out here ➔ (https://standout.infuture.ai/)

🚀 Top Job Picks This Week

Apply HERE to get featured as an Intern/Early Career Spotlight!

📂 Browse 500+ Roles by Track

Click below to dive into fresh, application date-posted lists (updated daily!)

🎓 Quick Career Tip of the Week: Guard Against Job Scams on Social Media

Why It Matters Now
As job seekers increasingly turn to Instagram and TikTok, scam activity is accelerating. Experts warn that unsolicited offers and vague postings are on the rise

What You Can Do

1. Validate the source. Cross‑check company names and reach out via official channels (like email or company websites).

2. Spot red flags. Be cautious of requests for payment, personal data, or “guaranteed” hiring.

3. Ask peers. Community feedback from trusted networks can help verify legitimacy.

Pro tip:
Add a quick “scam-check” step to your application workflow. If you believe you’re not submitting directly to the company without your permission, do further research! It’s fast, saves you in the long run, and might save you from exposure to serious deception.

🔍 Deep Dive: What OpenAI’s $200M Defense Deal Means for Your Future

The News
OpenAI has secured a $200 million contract with the U.S. Department of Defense. This is a major move that signals a shift in how AI talent, tools, and innovation are being applied, moving beyond the tech world and into government, security, and public infrastructure.
📰 Read the full story

Why This Matters to You
If you're a student preparing for the workforce or a job-seeker trying to stand out, this moment opens up new opportunities in places you might not expect.

1. The Government is Hiring AI Talent

The U.S. government is actively recruiting people with skills in AI, data science, prompt engineering, and machine learning—not just for research, but for real-world, mission-critical work.

What you can do
Start exploring internships or early-career programs with civic tech organizations, research labs, or federal innovation teams. Look into roles that may require a security clearance, as these can fast-track you into high-impact jobs that are often overlooked.

2. Ethics and Safety Jobs Are Growing

One key reason the government is investing in AI is to ensure it’s developed responsibly. This creates growing demand for professionals in AI ethics, policy, and oversight—fields that welcome students from liberal arts, law, public policy, and philosophy backgrounds.

What you can do
Take courses in responsible AI, algorithmic fairness, or technology and society. You don’t have to be an engineer to work in AI. Showing that you understand the impact of technology on people can be just as valuable.

3. Real-World Projects Matter

This contract isn’t just about defense. It also covers AI applications in logistics, cybersecurity, and healthcare. That means the government wants people who can solve real problems using technology, not just those with perfect technical resumes.

What you can do
Build a small project that solves a real-world problem. Use open data, try automating a repetitive task, or collaborate with others on something meaningful. When you can talk about how you applied your skills to help someone or improve something, interviewers listen.

Final Thought

You don’t need to become a deep learning expert to be part of this AI shift. You just need curiosity, the ability to learn quickly, and a willingness to apply what you know to new challenges. Whether you're technical or not, the door to AI careers in public service is opening wider, and now is the time to get ready.

📌 Takeaway
“OpenAI’s defense contract is a signal: AI is becoming national infrastructure. That means more career paths are emerging across engineering, ethics, and public impact—get in early and build your edge.”

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Thanks for being part of the inFuture.ai community — you’ve got this 💪
— Sriram Maganti | Co-Founder @ inFuture