5 Steps to Make Your Case for an Internal Promotion

Internal hiring makes sense, including when it comes to filling executive-level roles. One 2017 study found internal hiring to be six times more effective than all other sources of hiring, and its popularity may have increased during the pandemic, in …

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How Much Time Should You Spend on Sample Assignments?

Employers are increasingly using sample work assignments to narrow down their list of candidates during the hiring process. It could be as simple as a test that’s part of the online application, or you could be asked to spend several hours …

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How to Tell if an Employer Actually Supports Working Parents (Before You Accept an Offer)

Maybe you’ve got a dream job prospect dangling right in front of you or perhaps you’re feeling ready for a new challenge, a different boss, or a change of scenery and it’s time to find a new gig.

As a …

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5 Tips for Kickstarting an IT Career

As technology continues to evolve and transform our lives, IT workers are more in demand than ever—and IT careers are more rewarding than ever. IT careers now offer great job security, flexible paths, and very attractive salaries. And today, great …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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What Is an Exempt Employee—and How Do You Know if You Should Be Paid Overtime?

When you’re looking at a job offer or just looking at your paycheck, you might come across the terms “exempt” or “nonexempt” to describe your employment status. But what do these terms mean, and how is your exempt or nonexempt …

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Why Fintech Is Growing So Fast and How to Break Into This White-Hot Industry

The financial world is poised for disruption, and cutting edge technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) are just some of the moving pieces on this changing landscape.

Brian Hamilton is the founder and CEO of One, a fintech startup that …

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Tips for Increasing Your Productivity [INFOGRAPHIC]

Did you know that this Sunday, June 20 is World Productivity Day? If you feel like you could get more out of your time, you’re not alone—and this is a great time to assess and tweak your work or study …

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The 4 Pillars Of Job Happiness

Everyone wants a career they love and that brings them happiness or at least job satisfaction. But what makes for the perfect job? While there’s no definite answer, emerging research suggests that four workplace characteristics — realness, collaboration, security, and belonging — …

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UX Design Gamification: 6 UX Principles That Boost User Engagement

User engagement is the ultimate goal of user experience design and is crucial for business success. App developers want users to click, type, swipe, play, buy, and so on. When it comes to a digitally native company, the business’s survival …

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Land the Job: Be Ready for These 15 Potential Final Interview Questions

Congratulations! You’ve made it to the final round of the interviewing process. This is a huge step forward. While it doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ve got the job in the bag already, it does mean that the company is very …

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