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Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Being An ‘Intrepreneur’

When we hear “innovation,” it’s hard not to think about the classic success stories and the images of people tinkering with old-timey motherboards in the pursuit of scientific progress. That’s where so many key tech companies like Dell started, after …

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The Answer to: What’s the Right Way to Include Links on Your Resume?

When I was applying for editorial jobs, I desperately wanted to show off all the stuff I’d written. Of course, some applications asked for writing samples. But many didn’t, and I had to wonder—was not sharing my work holding me …

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I’m a Showrunner’s Assistant—Here’s How I Broke Into the TV Industry

Ian Olympio is a showrunner’s assistant on a new untitled STARZ drama from playwright Katori Hall. A showrunner, for those of you who aren’t as addicted to TV as me, is the driving force behind the entire journey of a …

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5 Painful But Important Things to Do When You Lose Your Job

When I lost my job in 2014, I naturally slipped into a self-pity funk for a bit.

What did I do first? I promptly made an enormous bowl of tiramisu and attempted to soothe my bruised ego with dessert. But—as …

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4 Tips to Turn Your Side Hustle Into Your Main Hustle (According to 4 People Who Did It)

Very few of us are able to start our careers doing exactly what we always wanted to do.

But the good news is many professionals are able to fit passion projects that fulfill and challenge them into their free time. …

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