Dawn Kawamoto
Staff Reporter at Built In
Expertise: Careers, workplace and tech
Education: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Dawn Kawamoto is a Built In staff reporter covering workplace trends, with a focus on tech workers and HR.
She has written and edited for publications including technology careers site Dice, where she was an Associate Editor, and also CNET, where she was News.com's first business editor and a long-time business tech reporter. While working at CNET, Kawamoto received national journalism awards from Sigma Delta Chi and the distinguished Gerald Loeb Awards.
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Why employees appreciate radical candor if it’s done right. Here’s how to get the information across without offending them.
Developing self-awareness takes work, but here is why it’s important for your career advancement and your company’s performance.
Wondering if a blockchain certification is a right move for you? The chairman of the Global Blockchain Business Council offers insight into what employers are looking for.
10 steps for getting the compensation and career boost you deserve.
How to get a call back and land a job by nailing your interview.
Want to know what to expect during an interview at Slack? We’ll fill you in with tips from hiring managers at the software company.
Here’s how to avoid groupthink minefields and leverage their benefits.
Management is not one size fits all. It pays to know how different styles can work for different employees.
Take these tips from career experts and hiring managers on who and how to ask for a letter of recommendation.
Politely rejecting a job offer without burning bridges takes finesse. Career experts at Zynga, Amazon and top universities offer tips on how to navigate your “no.”
Remote interviews require a slightly different approach than in-person ones. Here’s how to prepare.
Supercharge your career with these short-term career goal ideas from experts.