Get promoted in 2026: 7 steps to take right now

Tech Insider : Business
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Andrea Wasserman.

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I'm a senior software engineer at Microsoft. My AI skills have helped me climb the ladder in my career — here's my advice.

Tech Insider : Business, Technology
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Nandita Giri.

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A software engineer who landed roles at Amazon, Microsoft, and Salesforce shares his 5 tips for getting hired

Tech Insider : Business, Technology
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Shubham Malhotra.

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I'm a former Amazon recruiter and this is the toughest job market I've ever seen. These 3 steps will help you stand out.

Tech Insider : Business
Lindsay Mustain
Lindsay Mustain, a former Amazon recruiter, said the current job market is the toughest she's seen.

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The best advice I ever got about work-life balance came from a past boyfriend's mom. It's shaped my life for 2 decades.

Tech Insider : Business
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The author (right) homeschooled her son (left).

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I rejected and approved hundreds of raises at Nordstrom, Verizon, and Yahoo. Here's my advice for getting a raise in the current market.

Tech Insider : Business
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Andrea Wasserman.

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Amazon finally offered this 22-year-old a job after a yearlong search. He says posting on TikTok helped him prepare.

Tech Insider : Business, Style
Andrew Chen
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Andrew Chen

I quit my 40-year marketing career and became an EMT at 61. This is a role AI will never take.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment
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Stephen Condon left his marketing career to become an EMT at 61.

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5 things you should always have on your résumé and 8 items to leave out

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
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Job seekers should leave out their photo and references on their résumé, experts told Business Insider.

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7 things you could be doing wrong in a job interview

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
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