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Lisa Bertagnoli Lisa Bertagnoli
Updated on April 05, 2024

Essential Interpersonal Skills Everyone Should Develop

Sometimes called “soft skills” or “people skills,” these tools are key to creating and maintaining a successful career.

Amy Schultz Amy Schultz
Updated on April 05, 2024

Everyone Needs Design Skills. Here’s Why.

Design skills can boost your marketability in our increasingly visual world.

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Nick Shah Nick Shah
Updated on April 04, 2024

How to Prepare for a Job Interview Run by AI

If a robot is running your screening interview, sell yourself even better.

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Stoyan Mitov Stoyan Mitov
Updated on April 04, 2024

6 Communication Skills Developers Need and How to Develop Them

For a real career advantage, learn to communicate clearly and succinctly.

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Jeff Link Jeff Link
Updated on April 01, 2024

12 Graphic Design Portfolio Tips (and Examples) to Help You Stand Out

Here’s what experts and hiring managers look for in your graphic design portfolio.

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Nguyen Le Nguyen Le
Updated on March 25, 2024

10 Essentials for Your Professional Social Media Profile

Revving up your profile helps you showcase your skills and stand out to recruiters.

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Regina Lawless Regina Lawless
Updated on February 07, 2024

Sometimes, Careers Need a Little Freedom

In this excerpt from her new book, former Meta executive Regina Lawless describes how she reshaped her career and priorities after the untimely death of her husband.

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Alicia Thomas Alicia Thomas
Updated on February 01, 2024

Considering a Job With a Startup? Here’s What a Strong One Looks Like.

If you’re thinking about taking a job at a startup, you need to make sure it’s a solid business that will be around for a while. Our expert tells you what to look for.

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Regina Lawless Regina Lawless
Updated on January 22, 2024

4 Takeaways for Employees From That Viral Layoff Video

Our expert recommends advocating for yourself without arguing and doing some research before hitting the record button.

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Brett Shively Brett Shively
Updated on January 08, 2024

How to Beat Age Discrimination in Tech Hiring

Age discrimination remains a persistent problem in tech hiring. Our expert shares tips for job seekers to circumvent some of the most common problems.

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