I worked in Big Tech for years and now help others get jobs. Don't follow these 4 career advice clichés.

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Alan Stein worked at major companies, including Google, before starting Kadima Careers, a career accelerator.

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An Oracle product manager got 2 promotions, a move to the US, and a $56,000 raise — all in 7 years. Here's how.

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A 26-year-old solopreneur with a 6-figure business shares 4 tips for successfully transitioning from a normal job to a full-time content creator

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Natalie Fischer quit her job as a data analyst to start her own business as a financial content creator.
Natalie Fischer quit her job as a data analyst to start her own business as a financial content creator.

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The small details in an interview that could cost you a job offer

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Wonsulting COO Jerry Lee and career expert Julia Toothacre told BI about interview tips beyond the firm handshake.

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Consider this before applying to multiple jobs at the same company at the same time

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Concurrently applying to multiple jobs at one company might raise concerns for a recruiter, but you can try to frame it as strong enthusiasm for the company's mission.

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I became a regular at my local casino when I was unemployed. I networked directly with people in power and landed my next gig.

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The author started to network in casinos.

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An accounting manager struggled with work-life balance at PwC, Walmart, and Google. Leaving the Bay Area is what finally changed the tide.

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Mike Manalac says he struggled to prioritize his career without sacrificing family life.

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Read 5 résumés that helped techies land $300,000-plus jobs at Google, Meta, Amazon, and Salesforce

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5 techies share the résumés that landed them roles in FAANG companies.

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3 signs you might be bad at your job, according to the former VP of HR at Microsoft

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How to apply for a job with an employer that has rejected you in the past

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Stepping Out to be Different. Teamwork and Leadership Concepts with Wooden People Figures.

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