The hottest Career Advice Substack posts right now

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Zhang Xuefeng's pep talk to anxious undergraduates who wish to move up

Pekingnology • 64 implied HN points • 22 Jul 23
🚌 Education Career Advice
  1. University admissions in China heavily favor local candidates over non-local candidates.
  2. The application process for university and graduate school in China involves filling in target schools and majors before test scores are known, which can be confusing.
  3. Choosing a university, major, and program that align with personal strengths and future livelihood is crucial for non-elite undergraduates in China.

Negotiating better offers [Finance Fridays]

Technology Made Simple • 19 implied HN points • 01 Jul 22
💰 Finance Career Advice
  1. Prepare for negotiations before receiving offers by researching compensation bands and matching skills to desired industries.
  2. Organize interviews with companies in similar compensation bands to potentially receive offers around the same time.
  3. Don't hesitate to ask companies to wait for your decision if you are waiting on other offers to compare.

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Technology Made Simple • 19 implied HN points • 02 Apr 22
🕹 Technology Career Advice
  1. Specializing and excelling in a particular field increases your chances of spotting opportunities for improvement and career advancement.
  2. Having a breadth of knowledge by learning new concepts even in just a few hours a week can open your mind, help in problem-solving, and provide new perspectives.
  3. Focusing on building strong foundations in areas like Math, Basic Economics, and Computer Science Theory offers the highest ROI and allows for quick adaptation to new ideas and frameworks.

TWH#53: What If We Acted?

The Hagakure • 26 implied HN points • 06 Apr 23
💼 Business Career Advice
  1. A bad job can be worse for mental health than being unemployed.
  2. Consider leaving a toxic work environment for a better opportunity elsewhere.
  3. Learned helplessness can be unlearned by redefining success and work-life balance.
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How to think about a new role

Through Curious Eyes • 5 implied HN points • 12 Oct 24
💼 Business Career Advice
  1. Accept the recognition of your new role and recognize your own achievements. It's important to validate your success and understand that you are deserving of this new opportunity.
  2. Communicate your needs and wants clearly with your manager. Sharing what support you need will help set a strong foundation for your new relationship.
  3. Keep an open dialogue and create a shared document with your manager to outline expectations. This will help both of you stay aligned and monitor your progress in the new role.

Find The Niche You Enjoy

Brian Knapp’s Newsletter • 2 HN points • 07 May 23
💼 Business Career Advice
  1. One of the best pieces of advice is to niche down in business or career to focus on a specific part of the market.
  2. Niching down makes marketing yourself easier and lessens competition by being more specific in your area of expertise.
  3. Focusing on a niche allows you to become an expert in that area, improving your skills and opportunities in the long run.

Thư ngỏ gửi bạn sinh viên muốn có lương khởi điểm 2.000 USD/tháng

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 39 implied HN points • 30 Nov 16
🚌 Education Career Advice
  1. To achieve a high starting salary, focus on advancing your skills to work internationally.
  2. Enhance your English proficiency and academic performance through scholarships and global resources.
  3. Engage in practical activities like CTF challenges, open-source projects, and internships to gain cybersecurity expertise and professional growth.

What (Some) College Administrators Understand That (A Lot of) Wonks Don't

Freddie deBoer • 2 HN points • 17 Mar 24
🚌 Education Career Advice
  1. College administrators consider selection effects when guiding students on majors, unlike many commentators who overlook this critical aspect.
  2. Determining economic success in fields not just about IQ; non-IQ factors, cognitive strengths, and personal preferences also play key roles.
  3. Encouraging all students into high-paying fields isn't feasible; it's essential to match talents with majors to minimize future struggles in job markets.

30 blog posts, 30 days, 5000 views

Austin's Analects • 0 implied HN points • 04 Nov 20
🚌 Education Career Advice
  1. The author started a blog to share valuable information on topics like career advice and job searching.
  2. The author discovered that short articles are preferred over long ones for quick answers to questions.
  3. Future posts will include more examples and templates to provide practical guidance to readers looking for job and internship opportunities.

If you don’t do this, you’re not getting the job

Austin's Analects • 0 implied HN points • 06 Aug 20
💼 Business Career Advice
  1. The most crucial part of an interview is being liked by the company you want to work for. No matter how much you prepare, if they don't like you, you won't get hired.
  2. To ensure you're well-liked: build good relationships with interviewers and be nice to everyone at the company, from the receptionist to your interviewer.
  3. On interview day, arrive early, be polite, have a strong handshake, make eye contact. Post-interview, thank the interviewer, get their contact info, say goodbye to everyone, and send a follow-up email.

Ask these 3 questions at the end of your interview

Austin's Analects • 0 implied HN points • 01 Aug 20
💼 Business Career Advice
  1. It's crucial to ask questions at the end of an interview to show interest in the company and make the interviewer like you.
  2. Ask open-ended questions that genuinely interest you and can help build a relationship with the interviewer.
  3. Consider asking bold questions like what could prevent you from getting the job to receive immediate feedback and gauge your performance.

How to get an interview with a BBM firm if you are from a non-target school.

Austin's Analects • 0 implied HN points • 08 Nov 18
💼 Business Career Advice
  1. Networking and relationships are crucial for landing interviews at top firms like BCG, Bain, and McKinsey, especially if you're from a non-target school.
  2. Having strong connections can help you secure first-round interviews, even if you lack the typical credentials these firms look for.
  3. Send thank you emails after networking connections, keep in touch, and strive to stand out since non-target school candidates are not part of the typical applicant pool.

20 chai/tháng + 5% cổ phiếu dạng cổ đông chiến lược

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jul 07
💼 Business Career Advice
  1. When negotiating salary in a new job, aim for a higher pay than your previous job to account for adjusting to a new environment.
  2. Specify a clear salary amount during negotiations that can sustain your desired lifestyle before discussing other income sources.
  3. Confidence in your self-worth is key when proposing a salary, as it showcases your value to potential employers.

Data Science Resume Advice - Weekly Update #5

Data Science Weekly Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 08 Jan 16
🚌 Education Career Advice
  1. Talking to hiring managers can give you great tips for your resume. They have insights on what they really want to see.
  2. You don't need a PhD to get an interview in data science. There are effective ways to stand out even without it.
  3. Feel free to ask questions while putting your resume together. Getting advice can boost your confidence and improve your chances.

Data Science Resume Advice - Weekly Update #1

Data Science Weekly Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 11 Dec 15
🚌 Education Career Advice
  1. A resume's main goal is to showcase your skills and experiences effectively. Understanding its purpose can help you focus on what to include.
  2. Being an open-source contributor can be helpful, but it's not the only way to impress hiring managers. There are many paths to demonstrate your skills.
  3. The format of your resume matters a lot. A clean and organized layout makes it easier for employers to read and understand your qualifications.

On t’a menti sur les CV

L'Atelier Galita • 0 implied HN points • 11 Oct 24
💼 Business Career Advice
  1. Sending a CV is not a good way to find a job. Most people waste time making and sending CVs that don't help them much.
  2. It's better to build a relationship before sending your CV. If someone asks for your CV, it makes a bigger impact.
  3. Learning how to properly approach job searching, like through informational interviews, can help you stand out and get noticed.

The ultimate guide to choosing your

Austin's Analects • 0 implied HN points • 06 Aug 20
🚌 Education Career Advice
  1. Networking is the best way to learn about specific careers, companies, or jobs.
  2. Struggles with career paths usually involve either deciding between options or finding options that match skill sets and interests.
  3. When deciding between career paths, talk to people in those fields, ask questions, make pros-cons lists, and then choose a path.

Toxic career advice and working while female

I have thoughts • 0 implied HN points • 24 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Career Advice
  1. Receiving specific feedback on concrete behaviors is more valuable than general or personality-based feedback
  2. In the workplace, it's important to be aware of biases and stereotypes that may affect how others perceive and interact with you
  3. Coaching at work can be challenging, but seizing coaching opportunities and providing feedback thoughtfully is important for professional growth

Are You Selfish Enough?

Shubhi’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 17 Mar 15
💼 Business Career Advice
  1. All essential life lessons are taught in kindergarten: be fair, apologize when needed, and look out for each other.
  2. Understand yourself better to make a significant impact: know what evokes emotions in you and what issues you want to tackle.
  3. Persevere like the Japanese Bamboo Tree: grow steadily despite slow progress, then surge ahead with determination.

WONDERING: Stop searching for a calling and start hiring people who disagree with your mission

Granted • 0 implied HN points • 31 Jul 18
💼 Business Career Advice
  1. Focus on hiring people who challenge your mission instead of searching for a calling.
  2. Pay attention to what social situations energize you and which ones exhaust you, regardless of being an introvert or an extrovert.
  3. Embrace and learn from failures by considering the risk in hiring people who have experienced major career setbacks.