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Ghosted After an Interview? Here’s Why Companies Do It

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You research the company, prepare for the interview and show up looking the part. You send the thank you note and even have a few follow-up interviews, which you think went well. You send a follow-up email to check in. Why do companies ghost you after an interview? And then, you wait. Maybe another one.

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8 Steps to Climb Your Way Up to the C-Suite

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Making it from one level to the next might require a multifaceted approach that includes education, training, networking and volunteering within your company, in addition to playing to the strengths in your personality, Ogle says. She had grown up in New York’s inner city and was proud of her “grind” and determination. When Shawn M.

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Unlearning Silence in the Workplace: How to Speak Up at Work

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But some workplace experts are speaking up and encouraging employees to do just the same in 2024; perhaps the only “resolution” you will need this year is some real talk. What assumptions do we hold about where and when we’re allowed to speak up? What have we experienced as the costs of speaking up in the past?

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The SUCCESS Interview: Francois Reihani and the Power of Building a Business Focused on Giving Back

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Editor’s Note: The SUCCESS Interview tests the foundational principles of this 125-year-old personal and professional development magazine against modern realities. And when you’re growing up at that same age, you’re thinking, I’m going home with my parents and they’re having to stay out here. That would wrap it up for you.

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Overqualified and Interviewing

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I knew with my experience and overqualifications the interview committee would want to know why I would be willing to take a pay cut and less work responsibilities. Be familiar with names of those interviewing you and department heads you’d work with. Ask questions during the interview.

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The Success Interview: Magdalena Ye?il on Inclusivity, Female Leadership and Finding Male Allies in the Workplace

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Born and raised in Istanbul, she says growing up as a Christian kid in a Muslim country was great training for navigating Silicon Valley as a woman: “I learned how to adjust to being other.” CM: You ended up at Stanford and switched paths several times, ultimately landing on electrical engineering. You cannot give up.

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5 Ways to Include Soft Skills on Your Resume

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Based on your assessment, rate the skills from most to least important, and compare the necessary skills against your experience and training. Career website Indeed.com recommends including 10 to 30 skills on your resume, with soft skills taking up no more than half the list.

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