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What Not to Wear to an Interview

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Sure, the idea of dressing like Mark Zuckerberg may be one of the reasons why you’re drawn to the tech industry, but showing up for an interview or to pitch a potential client dressed like Zuck may not be the best out-of-the-gate strategy, so enlist your gut when choosing what to wear. Here’s where a little common sense comes into play.

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How to Get Promoted: 4 Steps to Prepare for the Next Step in Your Career

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Moving up in your company seems like a no-brainer, but many hidden costs are associated with getting a promotion. . Listen to this week’s episode of the rich & REGULAR podcast on the hidden costs of promotions, and keep reading below for tips on mentally preparing so that when the opportunity to move up arises, you’re ready. .

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Chance the Rapper on Achieving Goals as an Independent Artist & Paying It Forward

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On a sunny March day in his hometown of Chicago, Chance the Rapper makes his way to The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center for our interview and his SUCCESS photo shoot. Only in his 20s, Chance had already accomplished major goals he’d set for himself, including hosting and performing on Saturday Night Live and winning Grammys.

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The Art of Subtle Self-Promotion

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However, to keep your career moving forward, you need to practice some self-promotion, too. There’s a big difference between bragging and subtle self-promotion. For instance, “I was just promoted to team lead and got a big raise because I’m the best admin ever!”. Self-promotion is stating a fact. Tips on Self-Promotion.

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Are Additional Certifications Useful in the Workplace?

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The competition for a promotion or an entirely new job is fierce. Do online certificates make interview candidates more appealing? Saxe says, depending on the type of role her company is interviewing for, all education and certifications presented are considered as part of the interview process.

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Dry promotions: Definition, considerations, and guidelines for employers

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Getting a promotion is an exciting event for employees. However, some of that excitement is probably due to the pay raise that they expect will come with the promotion. But sometimes employers offer promotions without an increase in pay, a growing phenomenon called dry promotions. What is a dry promotion?

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Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills: What’s the Difference and Which Do I Need to Build?

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For the individual, superior personal skills provide advantages in job satisfaction and foster the likelihood of promotion. During your interview Likewise, showcase both your hard and soft skills during your job interview. Prepare examples from your experiences that demonstrate these competencies in action.

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