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Before Day 1: Taking Advantage of the In-Between

Tom Spencer

With your new-found free time upon securing a job, consider learning a new skill or two. If you are returning to school, take a wildly different class than your course of study. Pursue a minor in entrepreneurship or management, complete a certificate in sustainability, or take a physical education class. Start Consulting.

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The Right Way to Check Someone’s References

Harvard Business

After all, she says, the goal with any reference check is to “go beyond simply verifying facts” on a resume. Begin by saying something like, “We are seriously considering Mary to be a project manager here. Case Study #1: Solicit feedback from team members to focus your questions. Stick to the facts.