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Job interviewsDigital ArticleThree approaches to help you ace this classic interview question.A Simple Way to Introduce Yourself
CommunicationAdviceThink: present, past, future.38 Smart Questions to Ask in a Job Interview
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Motivating peopleDigital ArticleDon’t pretend you have all the answers. Do be prepared to deal with the messy emotions people may be experiencing.Don't Focus on Your Job at the Expense of Your Career
Leadership & Managing PeopleDigital ArticleFour strategies to balance short- and long-term success.15 Rules for Negotiating a Job Offer
Leadership & Managing PeopleMagazine ArticleThe author, a professor of negotiation at Harvard Business School, offers 15 specific pieces of advice for job candidates: (1) Don't underestimate the...How to Write a Cover Letter
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