It’s OK if Your Current Job Is Just a Stepping Stone for You

I have a friend who’s been job searching for the past year and a half. Passively job searching, that is.

See, she doesn’t love her current role. But, as she’s told me multiple times, there are benefits to sticking around. …

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How to Ask for an Awesome Letter of Recommendation (and Actually Get One)

You’ve found your dream company. The even better news? They’re currently hiring for a position that’s perfect for you.

You’ve already tackled all of the application basics. You did your research, tailored your resume, wrote an impressive cover letter, and …

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The Simple Strategy That Helped Me Set Long-Term Career Goals (Plus, a Worksheet!)

Setting goals always sounds great in theory. I can’t even begin to count the number of times I’ve said, “I’m going to restart my blog this month” or, “I want to be better at exercising this year” or, “I promise …

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I Transitioned Into the Civilian Workplace After 27 Years in the Military

When Carlos Perez enrolled in West Point back in 1985, he had no idea he’d end up serving for almost three decades.

While he did have a desire to serve his nation, the primary reason he became a cadet was …

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30% of Americans Lose Sleep Over Work—Here Are 11 Things That Might Help

When you’re so focused on your career, it can be easy to forget that what you do after work might be just as important as what you do at the office. That goes for hobbies, exercise, and especially sleep.

But …

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I Became a Web Developer Despite Others Telling Me I Couldn’t

“You can’t be a programmer. You’re too creative.”

Christine Beaubrun, a web developer at Crew, heard this from two different people when she first contemplated a career in tech.

After spending a few years in the hospitality industry, Beaubrun didn’t …

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Everything That’d Be Different if You Stopped Believing in a Linear Career Path

Here’s a line I’ve heard over and over when successful people are asked about their career paths:

I didn’t really follow a traditional path…

It seems to be offered as a preface, or a caveat, that the person before you …
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The First Five Steps to Getting a Master’s Degree

Some students walk away from their undergraduate experience—or from high school, or trade school—with a perfect plan and most of the accreditation they need. These students just walk straight into their career and start earning money. But for the rest …

By Dave Green
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Senior Tutor, Head of the GMAT Division
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THE NEXT STEP: JOINING THE WORKFORCE OR GOING TO GRAD SCHOOL?

More and more students are going to grad school, as many say the Master’s degree is today what the Bachelor’s degree was a generation ago. For many young students, the question is not whether or not to go back to …

By Dave Green
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Senior Tutor, Head of the GMAT Division
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