career development
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How to Exit a Business Conversation and Leave a Good ImpressionSome people worry about how they’re going to keep a conversation going, but the flip side—ending a conversation that threatens to last forever—also can pose a problem. Naomi Karten gives you some useful exit strategies that will help you end a business conversation without being thought of as rude. | 
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Google’s Recruitment Process Will Make You Change the Way You HireGoogle, which Fortune magazine ranked number one on its 100 Best Companies to Work For list for 2012, attracts some of the best people in the tech field. And to be sure the people they're hiring will be a good fit, the data giant is ignoring the data and going with some unorthodox methods. | 
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Things to Do Every Day at WorkNot that you don’t already have plenty to do every day, but adding a few extra things to your to-do list at work might actually make your day go more smoothly, feel more enjoyable, or be more productive. Here are some actions, practices, and habits that are worth adding to your workday. |
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New Software Can Help You with Your Social SkillsIf you think you’re awkward in social situations, some researchers at MIT may be able to help you. They’ve developed new software called MACH—My Automated Conversation coacH—that uses a digital face on a computer screen to let you practice conversing and gives you feedback about your interaction. |
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Use Personal Kanban to Manage Your Job HuntJob hunting is a complex project, and one way to manage it is to use personal kanban to organize your search. Johanna Rothman gives suggestions about how to create your kanban to make it work best for you, where you put your to-do's and call-backs about job offers, and executing iterations. | 
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How to Prepare for a Behavioral Job InterviewBehavior interviewing is a trendy technique interviewers use to learn about your past behavior in situations that are relevant to the job you’re applying for. But relating how you acted in a personal situation can be problematic for introverted candidates. Naomi Karten offers some tips on preparing. |
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Why American Tech Giants Are First in Line for Immigration ReformThose arguing for a loosening of immigration restrictions on foreign-born individuals just got a huge boost from Microsoft, Intel, and other tech industry giants. Why the sudden interest? Because there are jobs to be filled—lots of them, and American job seekers simply aren't making the grade. | 
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How to Complain Professionally at Your Workplace There are right and wrong ways to go about complaining at work. While the squeaky wheels may get the grease, people viewed as complainers limit their career advancement opportunities. To complain professionally, Naomi Karten says you should be calm, professional, and helpful. Read on for more tips. |
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