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30 Questions you’ll get in your next data scientist job interview Ashley Jones

When a company is hiring a data scientist, they’ll often rely on technical skills evaluations, hands-on projects, and questions about your data scientist portfolio in addition to asking common interview questions about a potential hire’s job history, execution of soft skills, and how they may fit within the company culture. Read More

8 phrases you should never say in an interview Lindsay Tigar

While it may be a while before you’re in-person again, your interview communication skills still matter via video, too. Here, professionals recommend the phrases you should never say while chatting with a hiring manager or recruiter, and provide alternative instead: … Read More

How to have a tough conversation with your boss during a pandemic Rachel Weingarten

When you’re all working from home though, it can be a bit more complicated to raise important issues, much less mull over them for a while- or revisit if things become awkward. That said, there are some conversations that are too important to postpone. Read More

7 ways to get a promotion this summer Robert Carnevale

Here are seven ways to get a promotion this summer—or at least get some positive attention for being a good employee. Read More

Can you really learn a language from an app? This is what experts found out John Anderer

Researchers from Michigan State University set out to answer that question by studying the educational benefits of Babbel, a popular subscription-based language learning app. Read More

How to improve diversity hiring at your company Lindsay Tigar

To address the race disparity within your company, get started with these strategies and tactics recommended by Black leaders across the country. Read More

The email format you need to get noticed by recruiters Ashley Jones

The tone of your email, the subject line, content, and even your signature all matter when emailing a recruiter. Read More

This is the next global language John Anderer

A new study has proclaimed that there will soon be a new global language on the world scene. We dive into the potential of this, here. Read More

A complete guide to how to talk about racism at work right now Lindsay Tigar

Black professionals may also be afraid to put their employment at risk to address racism head-on. Here, inspiring—and powerful—Black leaders shed insight and guide how to talk about racism at work, right now. And more importantly: why the discussions need to start and continue ASAP: … Read More

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Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

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The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

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7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.