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Advance your career each day. Here is how.

Where do you want to be in five years time? According to Forbes magazine that is not necessarily the right question. Who knows if a specific job, company, or market will even exist...

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Which (business) people should go into politics?

As we haven’t talked about anything but politics and the American elections lately, MBA Channel has gathered one more poll: Which (business) people and professions do everyday...

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The gender gap in engagement

According to consulting firm The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) latest research shows that some of the world’s biggest and best-known companies have lower engagement than they...

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How to be likeable at first sight

Are you hireable? Or dateable? Friendable? People judge you within seconds after meeting you. So it’s a good idea to be the most likeable you can when meeting new people. Business...

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How to look good in a performance review

The usefulness of performance reviews has been much discussed lately, but research shows many companies still find them useful. They can in fact be an opportunity to discuss...

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Why do some become stars in their professions?

A small number of people account for the vast majority of value creation, writes Insead alumnus Avi Turetsky (photo). Across all fields of human endeavour, a small number of...

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Where the tech talent wants to work

Technology firms that have the best talent are also some of the highest performing tech companies in the world. Topping the list, according to a recent study by Paysa is Uber,...

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McKinsey: Gender-gap still huge

“More than 75 per cent of CEOs include gender equality in their top ten business priorities, but gender outcomes across the largest companies are not changing. Women are less...

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How to grab attention for your job application

LinkedIn, the social network for professionals, is one of the tools that can make the difference when applying for a job after business school or university, writes Bruce Kasanoff....

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Knowing yourself – your interview lifeline

As the writer Sholem Aleichem once wrote: “If somebody tells you that you have ears like a donkey, pay no attention. But if two people tell you so, buy yourself a saddle.” Manfred...

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Stay clear of these 15 words in your interview and application

Career advice experts from the Muse have analysed which words you should omit to sound cleverer. These little recommendations are not only useful for emails and texts but also for...

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Good to know: Here is what Richard Branson, Elon Musk and 22 other successful people ask job candidates during interviews.

Interview questions like, ‘what’s your biggest strength?’ and, ‘what’s your biggest weakness?’ aren’t as revealing as they seem.

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“A job interview is a conversation between two liars"

Claudio Fernandez-Araoz, global expert on hiring at executive search firm Egon Zehnder, has interviewed thousands of executives in more than 40 countries. He also is a frequent...