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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on November 06, 2024

14 Signs of a Bad Manager

Micromanagement, vague feedback and inconsistent communication are all telltale signs of an ineffective boss — the result of which is higher employee turnover and lower productivity.

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Cora Gold Cora Gold
Updated on November 05, 2024

How Much Do Freelance Writers Make? What to Know Before You Start.

With time and persistence, you can create a freelance writing career that’s both personally and financially rewarding.

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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on October 31, 2024

First Day at Work: 10 Essential Tips

The first day at a new job is an exciting time, but it’s full of unknowns. Here’s what you can expect on the first day and some advice for making a good first impression with your team.

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Akshay Kumar Akshay Kumar
Updated on October 30, 2024

50 Top JavaScript Interview Questions With Example Answers

Review these common JavaScript interview questions and answers and practice your coding fundamentals with this guide to ace your next interview.

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Emily Shaw Emily Shaw
Updated on October 30, 2024

How to Make Sure Everyone Can Read Your Resume

Whether a human or machine is reviewing your resume, these tips will help you optimize it.

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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on October 30, 2024

How to Write a Resume With No Job Experience

Wondering how to write a resume with no experience? Here are some tips on what to include — like a professional summary, education details and relevant activities — as well as advice on what details to leave out of your resume.

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Andres Lares Andres Lares
Updated on October 30, 2024

5 Tips for Countering a Lowball Salary Offer

Be prepared to walk away if the offer doesn’t meet your expectations.

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Lisa Bertagnoli Lisa Bertagnoli
Updated on October 25, 2024

Coaching and Mentoring: What’s the Difference?

Your tech career can benefit from coaching and mentoring. Here’s when to seek both.

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Lisa Bertagnoli Lisa Bertagnoli
Updated on October 25, 2024

Looking for a Career Change? How 4 Professionals Got Into Tech.

These professionals chose tech as a second career. Here’s how they did it, and what you can learn from them.

Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on October 24, 2024

How to Cancel an Interview

Canceling or rescheduling an interview can be inconvenient for an employer, but you can stay in their good graces by politely notifying them as soon as possible.

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