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A 26-year-old CEO and former Googler breaks down the worst job hunting advice 20-somethings get

"I've definitely heard that young people are told by career services sometimes, 'Only apply to thre…

Áine Cain   


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A startup CEO and former Googler says these 4 mistakes make you seem unqualified in a job interview

"I've easily conducted over 200 job interviews in the past 12 months," says Liz Wessel, CEO and cof…

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How one company is fixing the most annoying thing about applying for a job

She says WayUp decided to push this feature for two reasons. "The first - we take our user feedback…

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A former Googler who is now CEO of her own startup shares the best piece of advice she ever received

"Well, it wasn't explicit advice - it was kind of an observation that someone made to me," the 25-y…

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A CEO and former Googler shares her biggest networking pet peeve

"I would say have a goal when you're meeting with someone," Wessel told Business Insider. "Even if …

Áine Cain   


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A CEO and former Googler explains 3 steps for crafting the perfect cold email

"'Former Flying Dolphins swimmer-turned-Penn-student-Model-Congress-lover wants to talk to you' - s…

Áine Cain   


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An ex-Googler-turned-startup CEO shares the best question to ask the hiring manager at the beginning of a job interview

Wessel believes if you want to break the ice, then asking a question like "What have you been worki…

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A CEO and former Googler explains the 2 worst interview mistakes young people make

"Most people don't realize that they should follow up as soon as possible," Wessel said. "This a ti…

Áine Cain   


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Here's the cold LinkedIn message that prompted a CEO to give the sender a job

I spent six years at Seamless.com, working closely with amazing leaders like Jason Finger (who you …

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One CEO and former Googler says this is the No. 1 biggest mistake job seekers make

"I think that people are generally far too modest," she says. "If there's ever a time to brag, it's…

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This cold email from a Twitter employee to the head of HR got the sender her dream job. Here's exactly why the message stood out among a sea of requests.

Duyn kept these thoughts mostly to herself. But while making a cup of tea one day in the London off…

Shana Lebowitz   


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The ultimate guide to figuring out how (and if) to start your own company

This won't work every time, but Goldin recommends writing to a company founder and saying something…

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A startup CEO and former Googler says these 4 mistakes make you seem unqualified in a job interview

You might think it's endearing to admit to nerves in an interview, says Wessel. But the truth is, i…

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A former Amazon exec who just raised $4 million for her algorithmic beauty startup explains exactly how she knew it was time to pursue her business idea

NakedPoppy's origin story recalls advice from Liz Wessel, founder and CEO of WayUp, which is a job …

Shana Lebowitz   


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The best advice an ex-Googler turned startup CEO has for people in their 20s is just 2 words

"For example, I have a few friends who went to work in finance after college purely because it was …

Jacquelyn Smith   


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3 websites a smart job hunter checks every day

Whether you want to build a strong profile from scratch, or just need to make some smaller tweaks, …

Áine Cain   


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The best advice a CEO and former Googler has for people in their 20s is just 2 words

"For example, I have a few friends who went to work in finance after college purely because it was …

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6 tips for getting a stranger to read your emails, from an ex-Googler who now runs her own business

"We had a combined four years of full-time work experience, so there were often times that employee…

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A startup CEO and former Googler shares 4 tips for landing a job right after college

"Think about the job you're trying to get; is there another job that's similar that might be easier…

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The best advice a startup CEO and former Googler has for people in their 20s is just 2 words

"For example, I have a few friends who went to work in finance after college purely because it was …