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Smart Social Media Helps Jobs Find You
Career planning Digital ArticleHow does a customer-service expert in Seattle catch the attention of a hot San Francisco startup in San Francisco, 700 miles away? The answer these days is likely to involve networking and brand-building on social media’s “fun” sites — even the ones best known for their tweets, pokes and cat videos. It’s been obvious since […] -
Is It Time for a New Job?
Decision making and problem solving Digital ArticleJim, a communications specialist, is sitting opposite me stirring his second coffee. He has declining budgets, repetitive tasks, and an overbearing boss who micromanages his every move. He can’t remember the last time he had a great day at work. He’s shown me a clipping for a lower-paid job which he thinks he won’t get, […] -
How to Write a Personal Essay for Your College Application
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Our Favorite Advice on Work, Change, and Life
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A Jobs Manifesto for Young Europe (and the Rest of the World)
Career planning Digital ArticleEurope’s young people are bearing the brunt of the fallout from the collapse of the financial system and the struggle to save the Euro. In Britain, where I live, youth unemployment has topped one million. In Greece, the rate is nearly 50% — that’s one out of every two young people in the country. The […] -
It’s a Free Agent Nation, Except in Washington
Entrepreneurship Digital ArticleI’ve just been rereading Daniel Pink’s famous 1997 Fast Company article on “Free Agent Nation.” It has withstood the test of time pretty danged well. In 1997, Pink had recently left a job as Vice President Al Gore’s speechwriter to strike out on his own, and discovered (or decided, if you prefer) that he was […] -
The Best Job Candidates Are the Best Storytellers
Stop Googling "job interview tips" and master this skill instead. -
The Third Opinion: How Leaders Can Get the Advice They Really Need
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What Job Description Jargon is Actually Saying
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5 Questions to Ask When Starting a New Job
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To Retire or Not to Retire? That’s the 2008 Question
Career planning Digital ArticleThis year is a demographic watershed, a critical juncture for both individuals and employers. This is the year the first Boomers are officially eligible to retire. Whether you as an individual should retire when your time comes and whether, as a corporate leader, should fight to hold on to the Boomers in your midst are […] -
How to Get on the Shortlist for the C-Suite
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A Tattoo Won't Hurt Your Job Prospects
Leadership & Managing People Magazine ArticleEmployers used to take a dim view of job candidates with body art. But times have changed. New research shows that there's no longer any labor-market... -
Will You Ever Be Taken Seriously?
Career planning Digital ArticleHow to exude executive gravitas — no matter your age.
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Beyond Collaboration Overload: How to Work Smarter, Get Ahead, and Restore Your Well-Being
30.00View Details A plan for conquering collaborative overload to drive performance and innovation, reduce burnout, and enhance well-being. Most organizations have created... -
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How to Be the Best Version of Yourself at Work
Leadership & Managing People Digital ArticleNine ways to bring your A-game. -
Graduates, Here's How to Manage Your Career During This Pandemic
Communication InterviewA discussion with Ravi Venkatesan, UNICEFs Special Representative for Young People and Innovations. -
Career Crush: What Does It Take to Be a Museum Curator?
Limited positions, low salaries, unpaid internships - oh my. -
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How to Be the "Purple Squirrel" Employers are Looking For
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Smart Social Media Helps Jobs Find You
Career planning Digital ArticleHow does a customer-service expert in Seattle catch the attention of a hot San Francisco startup in San Francisco, 700 miles away? The answer these days is likely to involve networking and brand-building on social media’s “fun” sites — even the ones best known for their tweets, pokes and cat videos. It’s been obvious since […] -
Is It Time for a New Job?
Decision making and problem solving Digital ArticleJim, a communications specialist, is sitting opposite me stirring his second coffee. He has declining budgets, repetitive tasks, and an overbearing boss who micromanages his every move. He can’t remember the last time he had a great day at work. He’s shown me a clipping for a lower-paid job which he thinks he won’t get, […] -
How to Write a Personal Essay for Your College Application
Communication Digital ArticleWhat does it take to land in the "accept" (instead of "reject") pile? -
Our Favorite Advice on Work, Change, and Life
Leadership & Managing People Big IdeaThere are times in our lives when our identities as workers collide with who we are as people. That brings up big questions about our purpose, values,...