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As competition for jobs intensifies and entry-level roles become scarce, you might think that directly messaging a recruiter on LinkedIn can give you an edge. But approach it the wrong way, and your recruitment process might end before it begins.👇 buff.ly/41kCaFk

Do you have a coworker who constantly seeks the spotlight, dominates discussions, or takes credit for the team’s achievements? buff.ly/4f3j6jb

Here is why recruiters ghost.👇 buff.ly/3RKD4Gq

Have you heard of the Rain Man fallacy?🃏 Companies looking to "leverage" neurodiverse workers, will point to stereotypes of genius or superhuman skill.👇 buff.ly/3N76Xgf

We speak to Hilke Schellmann, an Emmy-winning investigative journalist and assistant professor of journalism at New York University. In her latest book, The Algorithm: How AI Decides Who Gets Hired, Monitored, Promoted, and Fired and Why We Need to Fight Back Now, she brings her expertise to the critical examination of AI hiring tools.👇 buff.ly/3Pat07e

“I was labeled aggressive, unapproachable unfriendly, all these sorts of things. From now on, I’m gonna start being myself.” Is it possible to be truly yourself at work? 👇 buff.ly/4fafIlG

Have you had new job stress? 😬 But it's the unknown we fear. We speak to psychologists and leadership coaches on how to conquer new job stress.👇 buff.ly/3AIUGsC

"Throughout my life, I grappled with the concept of belonging, trying to understand what it meant for me." Do you ever feel like an outsider in your life?👇 🟡 buff.ly/3MVsgl9

How do you get that first position when you don't have experience? In the workplace, entry-level jobs are falling by the wayside as they are replaced by internships and mid-level positions. Don't be discouraged! There are things you can do!👇 buff.ly/3Mz84FC

What should you expect when you become a working parent?👇 buff.ly/3MVsAQT

Can over-negotiating cost you a job offer?👇 buff.ly/3Kh46zQ

“Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” This can either solidify your commitment to the role or reveal that you’re already thinking about leaving, which could hurt your chances. We write about how honest you should be about your future goals.👇 buff.ly/4exrbfz

Do recruiters have generational differences in perspective? We asked three recruiters: one Gen Z, one Millennial, and one Baby Boomer, to find out. Here's what they said.👇 buff.ly/3NhB9Xk

Do you have a coworker who constantly seeks the spotlight, dominates discussions, or takes credit for the team’s achievements? 👇 buff.ly/4f3j6jb

At last year's Golden Globes, The Bear swept the awards. Hailed by critics not just for its wry humor and talented cast, but also for its accurate depiction of a toxic workplace. We ask if it's possible to foster a healthy workplace environment when the boundaries between personal and professional are abandoned? ⬇️ buff.ly/4fRM0lM

What’s in a name? A lot, especially in the professional world. So what do you do with your personal brand if you experience a name change ?👇buff.ly/4cVGH3j

What goes through your mind as you walk in the door of an interview, or sit in a virtual waiting room? We listed 50 phrases that go through our heads.👇 buff.ly/3HBa1yI

Not all feedback is good. We write about how you can challenge unhelpful criticism.👇 buff.ly/4fRfvok

For 20 years, the difference in earnings between men and women has not changed. Why? 🤔 Economists point to the distribution of labor both at work and in the home. ⬇️ buff.ly/3TAQupz

"I see the rise of the gig economy and the push toward self-employment largely as a reflection of failure—a failure of many companies and of society as a whole to provide for workers.” Read our full interview with historian Benjamin C. Waterhouse.👇 buff.ly/3CqzQm0