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Web development
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Intern did exactly what he was told, turned off wrong server

A summer intern accidentally powered down the company's primary nameserver, causing panic amongst colleagues.
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Selling Without The Sleaze: What Lawyers Need To Know About Modern Business Development - Above the Law

Lawyers can embrace business development by being clear, trustworthy, and helpful instead of pushy or sales-oriented.
#career-development
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

America's Fastest-Growing Metros for Jobs in 2025

Midsize cities are stealing the spotlight as job markets heat up, professional networks expand, and newcomers fuel growth. These cities aren't the typical large urban centers, but vibrant hubs with growing professional communities and strong momentum.
US news
#networking
Career
fromForbes
5 months ago

How To Build A Network That Will Actually Get You Hired

A strong professional network is crucial for unlocking career opportunities and gaining referrals.
Genuine relationships are key to effective networking.
Relationships
fromForbes
5 months ago

Social Network Mapping: 6 Connections That Can Help Build Support And Influence

Quality networking is more valuable than quick connections.
Superficial connections often lack real human interaction.
A supportive community is essential for professional growth.
Career
fromForbes
5 months ago

How To Build A Network That Will Actually Get You Hired

A strong professional network is crucial for unlocking career opportunities and gaining referrals.
Genuine relationships are key to effective networking.
Relationships
fromForbes
5 months ago

Social Network Mapping: 6 Connections That Can Help Build Support And Influence

Quality networking is more valuable than quick connections.
Superficial connections often lack real human interaction.
A supportive community is essential for professional growth.
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

Why Summer Is The Smartest Season To Build Your Personal Brand

During the summer months, people maintain a casual attitude towards work, allowing individuals to focus on reflecting, creating, and planning their personal brand.
Marketing
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

7 High-Income Skills That Open Doors To $100K Paying Jobs

Developing high-income skills is essential for securing $100,000 paying jobs.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I accepted the first job I was offered out of college and ended up hating it. Quitting led to my dream career.

After graduation, the job search was difficult, filled with rejections that shifted my perception from confident to feeling like an unwanted failure.
Relationships
#online-learning
#mentorship
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago
Startup companies

How a Good Mentor Can Change the Trajectory of Your Business - and Make You Happier at Work | Entrepreneur

fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago
Startup companies

How a Good Mentor Can Change the Trajectory of Your Business - and Make You Happier at Work | Entrepreneur

#design
fromMedium
1 month ago

The Designer's Mindset: 10 Principles I Wish I'd Known Earlier in My Career

I've been doing this for almost 15 years now, and I can't tell you how much I love what I do.
Graphic design
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Skilled Adversaries Can Make Attorneys Grow - Above the Law

While many adversaries operate within predictable patterns, encountering those who go above and beyond can challenge lawyers to elevate their own performance and skillset.
Law
fromHackernoon
4 years ago

This Skill Gap Is Blocking Your Career (And It Has Nothing to Do with AI) | HackerNoon

Interview skills are critical for job success, often more so than technical qualifications alone.
#merger
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Brooklyn's Justice Cheryl Chambers tells Touro graduates success isn't defined by class rank

"I was not at the top of my class. That distinction is not a prerequisite for success, excellence or even happiness in the profession."
NYC politics
#linkedin
fromForbes
1 month ago
Social media marketing

3 Overlooked LinkedIn Features That Boost Visibility By Up To 246%

fromForbes
4 months ago
Social media marketing

How To Systemize Your LinkedIn Like The Top 1%: Grow Your Profile Fast

fromForbes
1 month ago
Social media marketing

3 Overlooked LinkedIn Features That Boost Visibility By Up To 246%

fromForbes
4 months ago
Social media marketing

How To Systemize Your LinkedIn Like The Top 1%: Grow Your Profile Fast

fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

4 Steps to Successfully Navigate Power Dynamics at Work

Power dynamics are inherent in work life; understanding your strengths can aid in navigating them.
Building relationships based on mutual respect is key to overcoming workplace power imbalances.
Clarity in communication about working preferences can foster a more cohesive work environment.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
2 months ago

You're Between B2B Marketing Roles-Now Is The Perfect Time To Learn AI

Investing in AI during career transitions is essential for marketers to stay relevant and competitive.
#product-management
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

5 pieces of popular career advice that you should ignore

The idea of scaling a corporate hierarchy has become outdated for many workers. Many employees prioritize flexibility and personal growth over traditional promotions.
Women in technology
Business intelligence
fromForbes
5 months ago

Council Post: 19 In-Demand Tech Skills Everyone Can (Even Should) Learn

Tech literacy is essential for career growth across all industries as technology evolves.
Professionals should focus on in-demand skills like data analysis and prompt engineering.
Mentorship, online study, and structured classes are effective ways to learn new tech skills.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I started waking up at 5 a.m. to apply for jobs. It helped me land a tech role after a yearlong search.

Waking up early and applying for recent job postings significantly increased Preeti Ladwa's chances of getting hired.
Graphic design
fromClickUp
1 year ago

10 Design Certifications for Professional Growth in 2024

Design certifications enhance professional credibility and open up new career opportunities for designers.
#leadership-development
Mindfulness
fromBig Think
4 months ago

5 ways to avoid the "people-pleaser trap" at work

Over-accommodating behavior and seeking approval can limit effectiveness and lead to burnout.
Understanding and dismantling 'mental cages' is key to effective leadership.
Mindfulness
fromBig Think
4 months ago

5 ways to avoid the "people-pleaser trap" at work

Over-accommodating behavior and seeking approval can limit effectiveness and lead to burnout.
Understanding and dismantling 'mental cages' is key to effective leadership.
fromItsnicethat
2 months ago

POV: Facing upskilling exhaustion

As creatives, we've all chosen to create on a daily basis, but having the time to sit with creative puzzles has started to feel like a luxury.
Digital life
Startup companies
fromWomen 2.0
3 years ago

Tech Founders: 10 Signs You're "Too Late" to Start Working On Diversity

Startups should prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion early, not only when scaling up.
Ignoring DEI efforts can lead to flawed business decisions and hinder growth.
fromYoga Journal
2 months ago

30 Things I've Learned from 30 Years of Teaching Yoga

Your students are your greatest teachers. Reflect on their feedback, understand their needs, and always strive to grow alongside them.
Yoga
#freelancing
Women in technology
fromFast Company
2 months ago

We both froze while giving TED Talks. Here's what it taught us about vulnerability

Embracing vulnerability during public speaking can strengthen audience connection rather than detract from the speaker's credibility.
fromeLearning Industry
2 months ago

L&D Career Strategy Workshop With Holly Owens

iSpring's L&D Career Strategy Workshop aims to equip professionals with the skills and confidence needed to advance their careers in Learning and Development.
Online Community Development
fromTechRepublic
3 months ago

8 Free Career Development Courses From LinkedIn

Upskilling is critical as job-related skills will drastically change in the next five years.
#career-advancement
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Growth hacking

I'm the president of a tech career website and have over 25 years of experience. Here are 5 qualities that can get you promoted faster.

fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Graphic design

I kept getting skipped over for a promotion. Once I moved my desk to a more visible spot in the office, my career took off.

fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Growth hacking

I'm the president of a tech career website and have over 25 years of experience. Here are 5 qualities that can get you promoted faster.

fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Graphic design

I kept getting skipped over for a promotion. Once I moved my desk to a more visible spot in the office, my career took off.

fromClickUp
3 months ago

Marketing Career Path: How to Grow from Beginner to Expert

The mantra in marketing is shifting from 'always be closing' to 'always be helping'.
Marketing careers thrive on creativity and adaptability, combining multiple skills for success.
Building a solid foundation in marketing skills is key to career advancement.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

The career move Cloudflare's CEO wishes he had made out of college

Matthew Prince regrets not taking job offers from major tech firms after college.
He believes experience in big companies could have accelerated his career.
#personal-development
fromeLearning Industry
4 months ago

4 Ways First-Time Managers Can Build Confidence And Succeed

Many first-time managers experience self-doubt, uncertainty in decision making, and difficulty in leading a team effectively.
Mental health
fromMedium
5 months ago

Cybersecurity Certification Roadmap for 2025

It's like leveling up in a video game; you're keeping the bad guys out of our virtual environment instead of battling dragons.
Privacy professionals
Women in technology
fromFast Company
4 months ago

'Conflict mitigation' is now one of the fastest-growing workplace skills in the United States, LinkedIn reveals

Soft skills, especially conflict mitigation, are increasingly essential due to technological and workplace changes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Feeling like an imposter is holding me back at work

Impostor syndrome can indicate personal growth when stepping out of comfort zones, despite the accompanying anxiety.
fromInc
4 months ago

Boost Your Influence: 7 Proven Strategies for a Powerful Personal Brand

A strong personal brand is essential for career advancement and credibility in today's professional environment.
fromHackernoon
5 months ago

Here's Why 80% of Software Engineers Never Become Senior Developers | HackerNoon

When developers blindly copy and paste code without understanding it, they miss the opportunity to grasp fundamental concepts, which stunts their growth in the profession.
Software development
Graphic design
fromMedium
4 months ago

Finding authenticity in design and career

The design industry is rapidly evolving, leaving many designers feeling disconnected and overwhelmed by the emphasis on branding and self-promotion over impact.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

If You Can't Complete These 10 Word Venn Diagrams, You Are Not Smart

Effective communication is essential in fostering relationships and influencing perceptions.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Not sure where to go next in life? These journal prompts can help you figure it out

Every month in 2012, Victor Saad shadowed a different business project he found inspiring, leading to a new career path and the founding of Experience Institute.
US news
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
4 months ago

Is Your Corporate Job Masking Your Inner Mogul? | Entrepreneur

Career stagnation often happens in mid-career due to factors beyond personal control, steering individuals toward entrepreneurship.
fromeLearning Industry
5 months ago

How To Build Your Own 70-20-10 Remote Learning Plan

Before creating a 70-20-10 remote learning plan, take a step back and observe your learning habits.
Online learning
fromEntrepreneur
5 months ago

Why Today's Thought Leaders Are Trapped in Echo Chambers | Entrepreneur

Our hiring philosophy starts with culture fit. We value face-to-face interactions and are committed to fostering diversity of thought.
Startup companies
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