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Lisa Bertagnoli Lisa Bertagnoli
Updated on April 25, 2024

Send Your Career Questions to Built In’s Advice Column

We’ll find the answers from experts on everything from starting a new job to dealing with colleagues.

Sara Radkiewicz Sara Radkiewicz
Updated on April 25, 2024

3 Lessons From My Accidental Journey to the Perfect Job

Serendipity led me into a job that gives me a sense of purpose and fulfillment. Here are three things I’ve learned from my experience.

Taylor Blake Taylor Blake
Updated on April 25, 2024

4 Reasons Companies Should Focus on Upskilling During the Economic Downturn

If you’re thinking of cutting your L&D budget to minimize costs — not so fast.

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Sunny Betz Sunny Betz
Updated on April 25, 2024

How to Give Your Two-Week Notice the Right Way

Moving to a new company is exciting, but don’t let it distract you from paying your dues at your current role. These tech pros share their tips on how to give your two-week notice and quit your job — the right way.

Dawn Kawamoto Dawn Kawamoto
Updated on April 25, 2024

How These Tech Companies Get More Women Into Leadership

Here are a few strategies to implement on your own team.

Duncan James Duncan James
Updated on April 24, 2024

Corporate Learning Is Broken. Here’s How We Fix It.

In the tech-driven economy, the world of boring, click-through training videos won’t suffice. Fortunately, there’s a better way to build a learning program.

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Jillian Kaplan Jillian Kaplan
Updated on April 24, 2024

The Art of the Subtle Brag

You are the one responsible for making sure others know how amazing you are — and how they can be, too.

Janet T Phan Janet T Phan
Updated on April 24, 2024

5 Pieces of Advice on Being an Effective Mentor in STEM Fields

Mentors are crucial for career success, most of all for women and minority candidates. Prospective mentors should keep these five things in mind while sharing their experience.

Yale Reardon Yale Reardon
Updated on April 24, 2024

What’s the Key to Success in Sales? Your Mindset.

Sales is a tough job that involves hearing the word “no” a lot. Here’s how to handle it without losing your cool.

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Brian Nordli Brian Nordli
Updated on April 24, 2024

How to Make the Leap From Sales Rep to Manager

Job performance isn’t everything. Here’s what you can do to prepare yourself for a manager role.