I got a job within 30 days by sending personalized slide decks in place of cover letters. See how I did it.

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Sales professional Julissa Machado landed a job within 30 days using personalized pitch decks.

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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.

Tech Insider : Business
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Noah Greenberg took control of his calendar and life by introducing calendar mapping to his routine.

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'Tip creep' is pushing some customers to leave smaller tips, and driving others to avoid businesses that ask for them

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Tip requests have popped up at a wide array of businesses.

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I'm a former recruiter for Google and Indeed. If I were labeled an underperformer, here's what I'd do next.

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Erica Rivera spent three years at Indeed as a recruiter and around two years at Google.

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How to make the best holiday cookies, according to chefs

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There are certain tricks to making the perfect holiday cookies.

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How to avoid fighting over politics this Thanksgiving without ruining your meal — or relationships

Tech Insider : Politics, Business
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Four communications professionals told Business Insider that preparation, perspective, and personal boundaries are key to a drama-free Thanksgiving.

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A career coach shares 4 things to immediately stop sharing online if you're looking for a job

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Chefs share 11 of the best breakfasts to make in an air fryer

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Bacon cooks up nicely in an air fryer.

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14 simple tricks for becoming a better home cook, according to professional chefs and bakers

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Plenty of home cooks are looking for tips ahead of the holiday season.

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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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