You know that your skills are important when you’re looking for a job. You know you need some combination of hard skills and soft skills, and likely some technical skills as well. But when you hear the phrase “analytical skills,” …
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, it quickly disrupted every aspect of work. Offices shut down. Those lucky enough to keep their jobs found themselves working from home, clicking into video meeting after video meeting, some while caring …
A few weeks ago, a co-worker asked me what I thought about an idea another colleague proposed in an online meeting. I was embarrassed to admit that I couldn’t answer—not because I hadn’t thought it over enough, but rather because …
Data science might just be the most buzzed-about job in tech right now, but its pop culture sheen conceals some of the harsh realities of being a fresh graduate in the industry.
The job topped LinkedIn’s yearly Emerging Jobs Report from …
Last year, after a decade of working at small startups, I set my sights on larger, established companies: Series Bs, recent IPOs, and the Fortune 500. Recently married, in my mid-30s, and staring down a global pandemic, I was looking …
Before you start writing your cover letter, read the internship posting carefully. Pay attention to the intern’s primary responsibilities, as well as the desired skills …
Getting laid off can be one of the most difficult situations you'll ever have to deal with in your career. But it doesn't have to be. In fact, it can be one of the best things that ever happened to your …
Any interview can be nerve-racking, but in a virtual environment, it is especially important to approach interviews with a good attitude and to be prepared for anything! After putting together detailed and compelling answers about your background and experience, now …
When Suzy Nicoletti, a successful account manager, was passed over for a promotion, it didn’t make sense to her. “It didn’t fit with the stories I was telling myself,” she says.
Nicoletti sought input from a former colleague, someone more …
Have you ever been asked to do something beyond the scope of your responsibilities? Did you say yes, even though you didn’t think it was a great idea? If you’re uncomfortable with saying no to people, we have good news: …
