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Paul Bramson Paul Bramson
Updated on June 05, 2024

How to Have an Amazing First Week at Your New Job

Ask lots of questions, avoid office politics and remember that first impressions matter.

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Brian Nordli Brian Nordli
Updated on June 04, 2024

How to Answer ‘Why Do You Want to Work Here?’

It’s not about just saying what you think the employer wants to hear.

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Alex Vakulov Alex Vakulov
Updated on June 04, 2024

How to Attract, Train and Retain Blue Team Cybersecurity Talent

Cybersecurity teams need a good defense. Here’s how to find the players.

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Mamdouh Refaat Mamdouh Refaat
Updated on June 03, 2024

I’m a Data Scientist. Low- and No-Code Tools Don’t Threaten My Job.

Data science will always need human cognition, analytical and discernment skills.

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Ella F. Washington Ella F. Washington
Updated on June 03, 2024

Code Switching at Work Is Complicated. Here’s Why.

It’s a strategy for success. It’s also mentally taxing.

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Mason Farmani Mason Farmani
Updated on June 03, 2024

8 Ways to Handle a Difficult Boss Without Quitting Your Job

Talk to them, talk to your network, set boundaries and document everything.

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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on June 03, 2024

12 Top Time Management Skills and How to Improve Them

Tips for taking back control of your schedule.

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Brennan Nevada Johnson Brennan Nevada Johnson
Updated on May 28, 2024

How to Tell Your Boss to Stop Doing Your Job

Your boss is a micromanager. That stinks. Here’s how to deal.

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Virgile Raingeard Virgile Raingeard
Updated on May 24, 2024

Why Employers Are Separating Pay and Performance Conversations

Pay and performance conversations have long been tied together, but that’s quickly changing. Here’s why employers are separating the conversations and how to make the most out of it.

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Reshma Khilnani Reshma Khilnani
Updated on May 21, 2024

Why a Heavily Regulated Industry Is Great for Your Software Engineering Career

The word “regulation” might scare software engineers who imagine their sleek, elegant products getting bogged down in red tape. But our expert says that image isn’t necessarily true.

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