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Walking the city, walking the world

Seth Godin Blog

Perhaps 40 went to a famous college, maybe 10 played competitive sports. They were older and younger than the average ‘target market’ for most products. But what we see when we look at the media or at a stack of resumes doesn’t accurately represent the world as it is. A few were in wheelchairs.

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Once You Get the Job, Does Networking End?

Tom Spencer

This means you want to keep your current job title and description up to date online as well as keeping your resume polished. When engaging in discussion with someone new, talk about careers and ideas, not simply sports scores and viral videos. Make many conversations and make them count. The Bottom Line.

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Why Companies Should Add Class to Their Diversity Discussions

Harvard Business

As a banker asked to evaluate a series of resumes said, “ Anyone who plays squash I love.” For example, what are elite sports? What are working-class sports? They sent fictitious resumes to 316 offices of the top 147 law firms in 14 cities, from fake law students looking for a prestigious summer associate position.

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Job Hub: Tesla Motors Jobs and Culture

Management Consulted

Tesla Motors first gained widespread attention following its production of the Tesla Roadster, the first fully electric sports car. After submitting your initial application with your resume/CV, cover letter, and other supporting documents, HR typically will respond to your application within a few days.

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7 Networking Mistakes to Avoid

Tom Spencer

When it comes to recruiting the three big criteria are: networking, application package (cover letter, resume, and transcript), and interview. DO follow-up on my replies and build with natural conversation (good topics to mention are sports, food, and travel). The smoother it is, the better. Poor body language.

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Does Your Company Know What to Do with All Its Data?

Harvard Business

Each presents distinct opportunities for profit and competitive advantage, from product improvements to new revenue streams to possible industry game changers. Innovate products, services, and processes. Use data to uncover hidden insights, and use those insights to create or improve products, services, and processes.

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From STEM PhD to Federal Consulting: An Interview with Josh

Management Consulted

The University of Vermont had a strong sports nutrition program and I decided to go back to school and learn how to be a better athlete. – Crafting a government consulting resume and preparing for job interviews. Even to this day, it is not something that I ever had a strong desire to achieve.