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Brian Nordli Brian Nordli
Updated on April 15, 2024

What Are Soft Skills?

From empathy to curiosity, here’s how to learn and practice nontechnical abilities.

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Brennan Nevada Johnson Brennan Nevada Johnson
Updated on April 15, 2024

6 Tips for Managing the Stress of a Job You Hate

A side hustle and knowing when it’s time to leave can help ease the pain.

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Alexandria Jacobson Alexandria Jacobson
Updated on April 15, 2024

11 Ways to Improve Employee Work Performance

Managers! Here are tips for helping an underperforming employee.

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David Ryan Polgar David Ryan Polgar
Updated on April 15, 2024

How to Build a Career in Responsible Tech

A better, more inclusive, more just tech future starts by opening the tech economy to people from a wide range of professional backgrounds. Here’s how to do that.

Zach Servideo Zach Servideo
Updated on April 15, 2024

Want to Recession-Proof Your Career? Become a Utility Player.

The best way to prepare for a constantly changing economic landscape is to diversify your skillset and make yourself indispensable.

Lisa Bertagnoli Lisa Bertagnoli
Updated on April 15, 2024

How the Hiring Process Actually Works

This guide to the hiring process helps demystify the resume-to-offer pipeline.

Sandra Moran Sandra Moran
Updated on April 15, 2024

5 Things New Grads Need to Know About the Job Market

Now is an excellent time to enter the workforce.

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Cindy McGovern Cindy McGovern
Updated on April 15, 2024

How to Sell Successfully When the Product Is You

Create. Live. Sell. Combine all three to build a powerful personal brand.

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Nellie Wartoft Nellie Wartoft
Updated on April 15, 2024

Is an MBA Worth It?

An MBA can boost a career, but it costs time and money. Here’s how to decide whether to head back to school.

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Lisa Bertagnoli Lisa Bertagnoli
Updated on April 15, 2024

Informational Interviews: The Secret to Career Advancement

These exploratory sessions can help with the job hunt. Here’s how to make the most of them.