I cold-applied to Microsoft and landed my dream job on my 2nd try. Here's how I stood out in the 5-hour interview.

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Antara Dave
Antara Dave, a product designer, got hired at Microsoft after getting rejected the first time she applied a year earlier.

Antara Dave

When someone important emails you without a subject line

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Anna Wintour in sunglasses
Vogue editor Anna Wintour is reportedly known for sometimes sending emails without subject lines.

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I toured Morgan Stanley's Innovation Lab and saw firsthand how banks are trying to pull top tech talent

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Morgan Stanley's Innovation Lab
Rows upon rows of machines lined Morgan Stanley's Innovation Lab.

Morgan Stanley

Companies are relying on aptitude and personality tests more to combat AI-powered job hunters

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I'm an Olympian who graduated last year with an engineering degree. After 14 months of looking, I'm still jobless — and I worry my immigration status will keep me from my dream.

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Shaun Gill
Shaun Gill, a Paris Olympian representing Belize, has struggled to find work since graduating from a US university last year.

Shaun Gill

I'm a CEO running an 8-figure AI company. I'm also an extreme procrastinator — and I think that's a good thing.

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Richard White, CEO of Fathom
Richard White, CEO of Fathom, is a procrastinator.

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I'm a CEO who felt overwhelmed by life and work. I thought an executive assistant would fix things but I was wrong — here's what worked instead.

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A man with dark hair and a short sleeve polo standing on a rooftop looking off to the side. A sunset skyline with buildings is in the background
Noah Greenberg took control of his calendar and life by introducing calendar mapping to his routine.

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Millennials who graduated in the Great Recession share advice from their job-hunting trauma

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Mandi St. Germaine
 Mandi St. Germaine is among the millennials who faced a challenging job market after graduating during the Great Recession.

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Gen Zers are starting their careers in a tough job market. Millennials and Gen Xers can relate.

I'm a financial independence influencer. There are 3 questions everyone should ask before starting their FI journey.

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Brad Barrett at a speaking event
Brad Barrett wants everyone thinking of pursuing financial independence to ask themselves three questions.

Brad Barrett

Gen Z employees are using more casual language around the office. Here's a guide to the jargon.

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Group of coworkers talking
Gen Z slang is everchanging.

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