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Do Interns Secretly Rule the World?

Do interns secretly run the world’s largest tech companies? Who’s gone from intern to CEO? Find out below! Takeaways: Steve Jobs began at HP at the age of 12. Tom Hanks began as an intern at a theatre festival. Vmware pays their interns the best out of all the tech companies. RELATED: iDo Internships Really Lead…

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How to Do Your Thesis Anywhere in the World

In this article I’ll tell you about the things I did to get solid offers from IKEA, Willys, and Tetra Pak to do my master’s thesis in marketing for them. These are some of the most elite retailing companies in Sweden. Just to let you know, I did my master’s thesis on the topic of…

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How to Sell Yourself in an Interview Without “Selling” at All

For any company that has a winning attitude, nothing matters more than getting the right people in the right positions. Therefore, as a job applicant, during the interview process you must make a compelling case that you are intelligent, competent, autonomous and knowledgable in the desired areas. However, it’s a catch-22: if you come across…

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How to Turn Any Conversation in Your Favor

When in a conversation, you want to turn in your favor. Why not use our 9 simple hacks below to do that? Takeaways: Give others power through persuasion. Ask for more than you want. Be the first to sacrifice. RELATED: How to Use Basic Persuasion to Get You a Job

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How to Make Your Time Count During a Job Hunt

Whether you are a recent graduate looking to take the first step towards an exciting career, or you are already working full-time and have decided that it’s time to move onto something new; we have some top tips to ensure you are using your time wisely in order to achieve the results you want. In…

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5 Steps to Transition from Corporate to Freelance

Transitioning from life at a corporate firm to going freelance can be a big life change. We’ve pooled five top tips to help you make that transition as smooth as possible. Do you have any others? Let us know in the comments below! 1) Write a plan of action: Write a business plan for yourself…

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How to Stay Positive When You Hate Your Job

We’ve all been there, hunched over computer screens watching the clock, and waiting for another terrible work day to end. You dislike the management, the company culture, or the lack of meaningful work on your desk. In short: you hate your job. But no matter how much the job sucks, quitting might not always be…

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20 Ways to Turn Off an Interviewer

The interview is like a first-date. You are checking out the company and the people you meet with and they are evaluating you. You are both looking for some sign that this may lead to another date, or even a long-term relationship. During an interview, a similar evaluation is occurring. Are you doing things to turn off…

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21 Secrets to Nailing Your Next Job Interview

You’ve got a job interview coming up, but how can you NAIL it? Do you know the true secrets for preparation, what to do during and following up the interview? Here are the 21 secrets you need (courtesy of our friends at College Atlas) – shhhh…. Takeaways: Make sure you research the company – website,…