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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.

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Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 39 implied HN points • 30 Nov 16
🚌 Education Career Advice Skill development Professional Growth Learning Strategies
  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.
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GRANTED: Success is a squiggly line, and goals are meant to be lumped and sliced

Granted • 0 implied HN points • 01 Mar 20
🚌 Education Productivity Goal setting Feedback Mental health Career Advice
  1. Success is not a straight path, but rather a squiggly line. It's about learning and growing from setbacks.
  2. To achieve your goals, break them down into smaller parts. Lump short-term tasks and slice long-term goals for progress.
  3. When giving feedback, aim to help others improve. Be honest even if it's not what they want to hear.

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

Granted • 0 implied HN points • 31 Jul 18
💼 Business Hiring Team Dynamics 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.

30 blog posts, 30 days, 5000 views

Austin's Analects • 0 implied HN points • 04 Nov 20
🚌 Education Career Advice Job Searching Networking Internships Writing
  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 Interview Tips
  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 Interview Tips
  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 Networking Consulting Recruitment Internships
  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.

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Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jul 07
💼 Business Career Advice Salary Negotiation Employment
  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 Job Market Resume Tips Professional development Data science
  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 #4

Data Science Weekly Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 01 Jan 16
🚌 Education Career Advice Resume Tips Skill development Job Searching Data science
  1. If you don't have much work experience, show off your projects. They can really help your resume stand out.
  2. Make sure to describe your personal projects well. This way, potential employers see the value of your work.
  3. Consider using LaTeX for your resume formatting. It can give your resume a professional and neat look.

Data Science Resume Advice - Weekly Update #1

Data Science Weekly Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 11 Dec 15
🚌 Education Career Advice Job Searching Resume Writing Data science Professional development
  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 Job search Professional development Resume Tips Networking
  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.

Season 04 - Newsletter 01 —> Athletes, sports teams and turbulent times

Product Hustle Stack Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 19 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Athletes Teams Relationships Career Advice Performance
  1. View yourself as an athlete on a team, not a family member, in the employer-employee relationship.
  2. Look beyond your current company to see what good product management looks like in other organizations.
  3. Build a portfolio of highlights to showcase growth and value, regardless of the circumstances or outlook.

Toxic career advice and working while female

I have thoughts • 0 implied HN points • 24 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Career Advice Gender Equality Film Marketing
  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 Success Stories Career Advice Personal Development Entrepreneurship Learning
  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.