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15 TED talks that offer career advice you've probably never heard before

Rachel GillettAug 31, 2016, 21:09 IST

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We all know the conventional career advice: Confidence is important. Dress for the job you want. Be authentic (but not too authentic). Follow your dreams (but also make a living). Don't be afraid to negotiate your salary, always use spell check, and once and for all, stop eating lunch at your desk.

But often some of the most valuable advice is the stuff that doesn't get repeated ad nauseam.

Thankfully, unconventional thinking is at home on the TED stage, and there are plenty of talks that feature some insightful, if not counterintuitive, career wisdom.

Here are some of the best talks: