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How to Interview with Your Whole Self

It's natural that interviewing can sometimes feel unnatural, as it can often be difficult to know “who you're supposed to be” during an interview. You might think that you need to interview in a certain way and try to be …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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How to Make Your Voice Heard in the Workplace (Especially as a Woman or Minority)

Have you ever sat silently as a coworker talked for 47 of the 50 minutes allotted for a meeting? Have you mentioned an idea only to be ignored or have someone else say it later and get credit? It can …

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5 Reasons You Should Write a Cover Letter—Even When the Job Description Says It’s Optional

We get it. Writing a cover letter for every application is hard. So when you come across the words “cover letter optional” on a job posting, you might feel a weight lift off of you. After all, your application just …

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What Size Company Is Right for You? Here’s What I’ve Learned Going From Startups to a Fortune 500 Company

Last year, after a decade of working at small startups, I set my sights on larger, established companies: Series Bs, recent IPOs, and the Fortune 500. Recently married, in my mid-30s, and staring down a global pandemic, I was looking …

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The Takeoff Interview: Jim McKelvey (Co-founder of Square, Founder of Invisibly, and Author of The Innovation Stack)

Jim on how Square fought off Amazon, his new book “The Innovation Stack,” starting Square with his former intern Jack Dorsey, what it means to be an entrepreneur, and more.

Interview Guest: Jim McKelvey (Twitter: @2000F)
Role: Co-Founder of Square; …

By Kelli Delfosse
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WashU CNX

WashU CNX is a mentor-focused online community where you can build connections with fellow students, alumni, and friends of the university …