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You'll get a rejection email with feedback if you don't get hired at this company
Consulting firm Forward sends feedback to all applicants, including info about the chosen candidate.
Ana Altchek
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I once took a nearly 50% pay cut for a better work-life balance. It was worth it.
A client service manager who wanted better work-life balance chose to take a 50% pay cut so she cou…
Melissa Drake
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I'm a first-gen college grad who went on to be president at Comcast. I couldn't have done it without mentors.
By having mentors who nurtured his potential, Steve White says he learned to see mistakes and setba…
Steve White
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We're Opendoor execs who took paternity leave. It didn't just improve our personal lives it made us better leaders.
CTO Ian Wong and VP of engineering Mark Kinsella say leading by example sends a message that employ…
Ian Wong and Mark Kinsella
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4 ways you can show your boss your leadership potential as a young employee
"Simply speaking up more can elevate your colleagues' perception of your competence and confidence,…
Harrison Monarth
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Tweaking your voice's tone and rhythm can make you a more influential leader — here's how, according to 2 linguistics experts
Vocal resonance, varying voice arcs, and good rhythm will help make your speech more impactful, say…
Raúl Sánchez and Dan Bullock
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I quit corporate real estate to join a CBD startup. I had to start at the bottom, but it was worth it.
Ellese Symons, now a VP, says she's happier and more fulfilled working toward a vision she believes…
Ellese Symons
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How to write a personal mission statement that guides and motivates you
A personal mission statement is a great tool to have handy when pitching investors, potential hires…
Eloise Skinner
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5 ways leaders can retain working moms and set them up for success
Ditch assumptions and focus on results to help working moms stay productive and happy, HR consultan…
Christy Pruitt-Haynes
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A 7-point checklist to prepare for holiday PTO so you can truly unplug during your time off
Time-management expert Anna Dearmon Kornick says it's crucial to start planning a few weeks ahead, …
Anna Dearmon Kornick
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I've been a school-bus driver for 28 years. It's one of the hardest things I've ever done, but I love it.
"I've always liked my job," bus driver Pearl Cline told Insider. "Every day I get the kids to schoo…
Sarah Jackson
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I grew a multimillion-dollar massage business practicing 'servant leadership' — here's how it works
"Our managers are accountable for their direct reports' happiness and needs," says Rachel Beider, w…
Rachel Beider
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Dell computers founder Michael Dell on the 2 things he looks for when hiring and his best career advice
Michael Dell started Dell computers from his dorm room. "At the core of success is curiosity, learn…
Dan Schawbel
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I pay my own employees a $400 bonus to use and review our product - here's why it's worth every penny
"When our employees are also users, they can really pinpoint issues that otherwise we might miss," …
Sarah Smith
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I finally quit my finance job to become a full-time musician - here's how I'm making the jump
Dane Drewis tried to become a full-time musician a few years ago but fell back on his finance degre…
Phil Rosen
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3 blind spots holding back your career growth and how to rewire them
Tech advisor Victoria Song says blind spots include acting like an employee instead of an owner and…
Victoria Song
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How to recover after making a bad decision at work, according to an executive coach
Instead of running away, you can reset someone's negative impression by learning from the mistake, …
Harrison Monarth
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I quit my 10-year career as a bank manager when I felt the 'real me' slipping away. Becoming an entrepreneur saved me.
"I knew I was on a slippery slope of falling away from who I was and who I wanted to be," says entr…
Rahkim Sabree
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Kevin O' Leary of 'Shark Tank' on what the show taught him about investing - and the advice from his mom that he swears by
"Everybody can save ... and if you put that money into the market, you'll end up quite wealthy when…
Dan Schawbel
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I quit my job without giving notice. Here's why you shouldn't feel obligated to stay if a job is hurting your mental health.
"I stuck around long enough to see the termination notice go out, and then I logged off with a sigh…