Careers

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Job Prep

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What Is an Informational Interview and Why Should I Be Asking for One?
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March 21, 2022
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How to Prepare for a DEI Career
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March 21, 2022

Career Change

Is It Time to Change Careers?

March 30, 2022
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These Career Changers Got Off to a Rocky Start — Here’s What They Learned

March 23, 2022
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Changing Careers: A Step-by-Step Guide

January 11, 2023
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Career Coach Shares Lessons From Dramatic Career Changes

March 23, 2022
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A New Era of Working Dads

May 18, 2022
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Are Associate Degrees Underrated?

March 30, 2022
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What Counts as a Tech Job?

September 15, 2022
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Top Non-Technical Jobs to Get at a Tech Company

November 4, 2022
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How to Optimize Your LinkedIn

April 20, 2022
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Career Guidance

What Kim Kardashian Got Wrong About Work, According to Mental Health Advocates

March 30, 2022
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Should You Quit Your Job or Change Careers?

March 24, 2022
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How to Tell a Boss You’re Quitting Without Burning Bridges

October 18, 2022
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Are There Exclusive Benefits of Working in Tech?

March 24, 2022
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Don’t Feel Connected With Your Work Team? What To Do Next

March 22, 2022
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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Jobs Explained

March 29, 2022
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Making an Elevator Pitch (With Examples)

April 6, 2022
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How to Spot a Good Employer

March 21, 2022
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Should You Put Your Vaccination Status on Your Resume?

April 5, 2022
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5 Takeaways from the Great Resignation for Workers in 2022

March 22, 2022
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Will Employers Treat Workers Better After the Great Resignation?

March 25, 2022
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Is Job Hopping a Bad Thing?

March 22, 2022
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Didn’t Get the Raise You Wanted? What to Do Next

December 13, 2022
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Why Networking Feels Gross and Why You Should Do It Anyway

December 15, 2022
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Wait, Don’t Quit — You May Already Have a Dream Job

March 30, 2022
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What It’s Like to Work in DEI

March 24, 2022
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All Things Careers

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Women-Dominated Careers Where Men Still Earn Higher Salaries
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July 1, 2022
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Do Wardrobe Costs Prevent People From Moving Up in Their Careers?
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July 1, 2022
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5 Strategies for Salary Negotiation as a Latina
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June 30, 2022
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The Best and Worst States to Start Your Career
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June 30, 2022
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How Saying No May Help Build Your Career
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June 29, 2022
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Tips for Working Dads Who Want to Have It All
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June 27, 2022
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How to Handle Your First Performance Review
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June 27, 2022
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Are American Women Overeducated? Maybe Matt Gaetz Is Onto Something.
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June 24, 2022
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10 Rules for Negotiating a Job Offer
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June 23, 2022

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