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Which Connections Really Help You Find a Job?
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The Quitter’s Playlist
Job search Digital ArticleHaving quit my full-time job and redirected my career nine months ago, I now meet lots of people who have done the same or are on the verge of it. Music is a common refuge among this restless group — the songs we listen to as we struggle with life-changing decisions, with lyrics that offer […] -
How to Write a Thank You Email After an Interview
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The Ethics of Resume Writing
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Racing for Growth: An Interview with PerkinElmer's Greg Summe
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Improve Your Résumé by Turning Bullet Points into Stories
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The Ethics of Resume Writing
Business ethics Digital ArticleYou are an up and coming leader and have just found the perfect stretch job opportunity. How much can you “dress up” your resume to make yourself as strong a candidate as possible without crossing the ethical line of deception? Consider a few conflicting thoughts: Over 50% of people lie on their resume. A Monster.com […] -
Leading Change When Business Is Good: The HBR Interview--Samuel J. Palmisano
Leadership & Managing People Magazine ArticleLou Gerstner's was a hard act to follow. As CEO in what were arguably IBM's darkest hours, Gerstner brought the company back from the brink. After nearly... -
Should You Put World of Warcraft on Your Resume?
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How to Manage a Job Offer When You're Still Interviewing Elsewhere
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Straight Talk
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How to Answer "What Are Your Strengths and Weaknesses?"
Leadership & Managing People Digital ArticleAdvice and examples to help you craft an authentic answer to this common interview question. -
8 Tips for Conducting an Excellent Remote Interview
Leadership & Managing People Digital ArticleIt's time for hiring managers to refresh their skills. -
E-Procurement at Schlumberger
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Business Case Against Revolution: An Interview with Nestle's Peter Brabeck
Leadership & Managing People Magazine ArticleOne of the world's most enduring companies, Nestle epitomizes everything that today's high-flying, headline-grabbing companies are not. It respects technology... -
Connecting Maverick Minds
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How to Get a Job Without Experience
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Stay-at-Home Moms Are Half as Likely to Get a Job Interview as Moms Who Got Laid Off
Leadership & Managing People Digital ArticleAnd the numbers for stay-at-home dads are almost as bleak. -
Struggling at the (Computer) Games of Life
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Stay Confident During Your Job Search by Focusing on the Process, Not the Outcome
Leadership & Managing People Digital ArticleConcentrate on the specific tasks ahead of you.
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Amy Kelly's Written Interview
Organizational Development Case Study8.95View Details Presents former Self-Assessment and Career Development student Amy Kelly's response to the "Written Interview" assignment. -
Vikram Singh's Written Interview
Organizational Development Case Study8.95View Details Presents former Self-Assessment and Career Development student Vikram Singh's response to the "Written Interview" assignment. -
HBR Guide to Your Job Search
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HBR Guide to Smarter Networking
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Skills-First Hiring at IBM
Organizational Development Case Study8.95View Details This case reviews IBM's efforts to widen its hiring funnel and broaden its talent pool. -
Recent Facts About MBA Job Searches
Leadership & Managing People Case Study15.05View Details Presents data on Harvard Business School MBA job searches from 1997 to 2002. Includes color exhibits. -
Derek Aguirre
Management Case Study8.95View Details Derek Aguirre is the executive director of a nonprofit organization in Detroit, Michigan that uses the sport of squash as a vehicle to support young people... -
HBR Guide to Better Recruiting and Hiring
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Recruitment of a Star
Organizational Development Case Study8.95View Details Details power dynamics that unfold in the firm when one of its best and brightest threatens to leave. It focuses on the dynamics of attracting, hiring,... -
Senreve
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Name Your Price: Compensation Negotiation at Whole Health Management (C)
Leadership & Managing People Case Study5.00View Details Supplements the (A) and (B) cases. -
Customer Visits for Entrepreneurs
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Public Entrepreneurs? Picking a Path
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When and Who to Tell: The Long Goodbye
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Glints: Linking Youths and Jobs
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Different Strokes: New York City's Not-So-Warm Welcome
Management Case Study9.95View Details Mei-Ling Liu has come a long way from her humble beginnings in a small town on the coast of Taiwan. She is in New York City to interview for an assistant... -
Truebird - An AlleyCorp Venture
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Shahana Patel
Leadership & Managing People Case Study8.95View Details Shahana had just received a job offer from a trendy global startup in India, but she was getting married in five months and wanted to negotiate for a... -
Hiring Successful Professionals: One Process-Multiple Goals
Organizational Development Case Study8.95View Details The best hiring practices help professional firms attract successful employees, equip newcomers with critical support networks, increase the firm's diversity... -
Name Your Price: Compensation Negotiation at Whole Health Management (B)
Leadership & Managing People Case Study5.00View Details Supplements the (A) case.
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Amy Kelly's Written Interview
Organizational Development Case Study8.95View Details Presents former Self-Assessment and Career Development student Amy Kelly's response to the "Written Interview" assignment. -
Vikram Singh's Written Interview
Organizational Development Case Study8.95View Details Presents former Self-Assessment and Career Development student Vikram Singh's response to the "Written Interview" assignment. -
HBR Guide to Your Job Search
44.00View Details Land the job of your dreams. You're ready to take the next step in your career. But securing the right role can take a lot of work--and a lot of time... -
Which Connections Really Help You Find a Job?
Job search ResearchAn analysis of 20 million LinkedIn profiles sheds light on the power of casual relationships. -
The Quitter’s Playlist
Job search Digital ArticleHaving quit my full-time job and redirected my career nine months ago, I now meet lots of people who have done the same or are on the verge of it. Music is a common refuge among this restless group — the songs we listen to as we struggle with life-changing decisions, with lyrics that offer […] -
HBR Guide to Smarter Networking
44.00View Details Make the connections that will help you succeed--and advance faster. Networking doesn't stop once you've landed the job. Building a high-quality, diverse... -
How to Write a Thank You Email After an Interview
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Christine vs. Work: How to Answer the Question, “Tell Me About Yourself”
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The Ethics of Resume Writing
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5 Tips to Help You Get Hired Right Now
Job search AdviceTailor your resume. Always.
