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The Interview Prep Cheat Sheet: What Hiring Managers Really Want To Know
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Getting hired is all about inspiring confidence. A look at how to tell the right story about your work experience.
How To Jumpstart Your Creative Career in a Bad Economy
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When times are tough, it's not enough to play the waiting game. A shortlist of resources to help you take action and get your career into gear.
Marjane Satrapi: On Artistic Freedom, Fame & Finishing No Matter What
Sometimes being an artist is your only choice. We talk to Persepolis filmmaker and author Marjane Satrapi about the rewards of choosing the path of most resistance.
Layering: Multitasking That Actually Works
Multitasking isn't all bad. Find out what activities you can layer on top of each other to save time without cutting effectiveness.
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Fred Wilson: 10 Ways to Be Your Own Boss
You don't have to raise tons of venture capital to be your own boss. Seasoned investor Fred Wilson outlines 10 ways to make a living doing what you love.
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On Criticism, Cynicism & Sharpening Your Gut Instinct
Criticism is valuable. Cynicism is toxic. Can you trust your gut to tell the difference?
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Op-Ed: Accepting Less to Have More
"Emails, chats, texts, games, pads, pods, and clouds have become a leash jerking us out of our quiet time." Designer James Victore on getting back on the right path.
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Vision Without Obstruction: What We Learn From Steve Jobs
Self-doubt, short-term expectations, bureaucracy. How can we pursue bold ideas without letting these everyday obstacles get in the way?
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On Keeping It Simple
You can't have productivity without simplicity. Tips on reducing brain clutter so you can focus on the work that really matters.
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Need-To-Know: Generation Flux, Start-Up of You, Technology Heartbreak
Who will thrive in the new economy? Why doesn't brainstorming really work? How come our devices make us feel so empty inside? Your monthly 99% need-to-know...
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Pat Kiernan: On Curation Tactics, Getting Up Early & Calling It Done
How do you filter through the noise and craft your own story? NY1 morning anchor Pat Kiernan discusses his curation process & how he has so much energy at 5am.
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The Rhythms of Work vs The Rhythms of Creative Labor
Are all types of work created equal? We think not. Rote work may have a predictable rhythm, but creative labor marches to its own drummer.
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Scott Belsky: Don't Let Your Genius Go Unnoticed
Contrary to popular belief, talent does not always get noticed. Behance's Scott Belsky breaks down the necessity of self-marketing.
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