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As the only black face within a tech company, there is nothing worse than feeling like a token at work Dominique McKinley Law

As a woman who has been the only black face within a tech company, I can attest that there is nothing worse than feeling like a token within your professional environment. Read More

How you feel about your neighborhood depends more on you than anything else John Anderer

As far as what actually influences people’s views on their neighborhood, the study’s authors identified two major factors: personality and perception. Read More

Diaz Nesamoney, CEO of Jivox: Communication of not just the what but the “why” is very crucial for success Lindsay Tigar

“Being a leader creates a great sense of responsibility for the team and the company’s success, and that can sometimes weigh you down.” … Read More

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

40 essential questions to ask your mentor Robert Carnevale

Make sure they’re questions you can’t get relevant answers to from anyone else. To help you get started on your quest, here are forty questions. Read More

Aging in America: Actuaries conclude 7.5% risk of major party presidential candidate dying CW Headley

The recommended rule of thumb for retirement savings is roughly eight times your starting salary saved by age 60. As of 2019, the average, still-working American senior only has about $133,100 stored away. 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

A complete guide to the future of business schmoozing in a post-COVID-19 world Lindsay Tigar

Since bar-hopping through your city and a quick midweek jaunt to their headquarters is pretty much out of the question, how does one continue networking in the age of COVID-19? … Read More

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