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Skill or Degree: Rethinking the Future of Work

Whether the job market is cooling – or it isn’t –those with tech skills still will be greatly in demand. As in: Skills will be at a premium and interest ... Read more
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Importance of a True Brand

It is really an exciting time right now, for me personally and for our company. There is a tremendous amount energy and enthusiasm around the launch of the Dexian brand ... Read more
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Job Searching: How to Stay Positive

Let’s say you looked for a new position in the last two years. Did you apply for a position and hear back immediately from a hiring manager or recruiter? Did ... Read more
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If You Were Laid Off in Tech This (Might Be) Why

Thousands of IT pros working for large national/international companies have received pinks slips in recent months: in January, CNBC reported that Google, Meta, Amazon and others had laid off 104,000 ... Read more
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What the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Could Mean for the Tech Industry

Unless you’ve been living the Van Winkle life, you’ve no doubt heard about the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) on March 10. The news roiled Wall Street, of course. ... Read more
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Maruf’s Take: Business Performance & Kindness

It has been a long time since I’ve picked up a book to read that has so acutely aligned with not only my approach to leadership and business, but also ... Read more
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Thousands of Tech Sector Layoffs: Myth Busted!

You know the headlines: tens of thousands of IT professionals have lost their jobs across the country in recent months. How many is “tens of thousands?” Several thousand in 2022 ... Read more
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5 Awesome Benefits of Being a Contract Employee

​Many people are nervous about transitioning from a 9-5 job with one employer to a contract position with many employers. And that’s understandable—after all, if you’re not in the know, ... Read more
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How To Make Lasting Connections At Temporary Jobs

​It’s your first week of work on a six month assignment. You know you’ll be gone in six months, and the full-time employees likely know you’ll be gone in six ... Read more
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How to Write a Winning Technical Resume

​The trickiest type of resume to master is the technical resume, as it needs to follow specific rules and practices that don’t apply to other resumes. Here are the dos ... Read more
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Top Mistakes New Managers Make: Part 2

​In the first part of this series, we discussed the pitfalls managers often stumble into during their first months on the job—not giving enough positive feedback, being too diplomatic around ... Read more
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Your Checklist Before Leaving a Job: Part 1

​Whether you’re a consultant wrapping up your current assignment or a full-time employee leaving your role, there are several steps you should take before your last day. Not only will ... Read more
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Top Mistakes New Managers Make: Part 1

​Being a manager is incredibly challenging. Being a new manager? Well, it’s a hard, rocky road—and almost everyone stumbles multiple times. Fortunately, knowing the common tripping points will help you ... Read more
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4 Interview Questions to Determine a Company’s Culture

​It’s always important to get a sense of an organization’s culture during the interview. Culture fit can mean the difference between looking forward to Monday morning and dreading it. That ... Read more
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Quitting Responsibly: 4 Signs It’s Time

​Quitting is usually seen as a sign of failure. If you start a project and give up halfway through, the fault lies with you—not the project or the obstacles surrounding ... Read more
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How to Create a World-Class LinkedIn Profile in 10 Minutes Per Day

​There’s never a perfect time to perfect your LinkedIn profile. When you’re in the middle of a challenging consulting job, your online presence is probably the last thing you want ... Read more
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4 Big Job Search Mistakes That’ll Hold You Back

​Getting a job can feel like a monumental task—and for consultants, it’s a monumental task that must be faced on a regular basis. Unfortunately, mistakes are all too common. Let’s ... Read more
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The No-Fail Formula for Delivering Memorable Interview Answers

​Interviewers tend to hear the same types of lines over and over again, like: “I’m passionate about my work.” “I think outside the box.” “My go-getter personality helps me set ... Read more
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How to Run Better One-on-Ones

​A one-on-one meeting can be a fantastic opportunity to get on the same page with someone else, brainstorm ideas, resolve issues, and strengthen your professional relationship. But it can also ... Read more
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The 3 Things Every Professional Can Learn from Customer Support

​Customer support representatives are some of the most diplomatic professionals on Earth. It makes sense; they spend roughly 40 hours per week helping angry, anxious, and confused people solve their ... Read more
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