Tracking Accomplishments
CAREER Michelle Kim CAREER Michelle Kim

Tracking Accomplishments

This is something I wish someone had told me when I first stepped into the workforce. Keeping track of your accomplishments is something you need to be doing. Let’s talk about why you should keep track and what you need to be keeping track of.

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Résumé Q&A
CAREER Michelle Kim CAREER Michelle Kim

Résumé Q&A

About to start your career or thinking about a change? A résumé helps you get there. Today we talk to two recruiters on how to improve your résumé.

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Mentoring
CAREER Michelle Kim CAREER Michelle Kim

Mentoring

Last year, I participated in my company’s formal mentoring program where I participated as a mentee. Turns out mentoring relationships are f***ing dope. If you’re thinking about becoming a mentee, check out this post.

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Technical Interview Questions
CAREER Michelle Kim CAREER Michelle Kim

Technical Interview Questions

If you’re an engineer and going in for an interview, be warned that they may ask you some technical questions to assess your knowledge and skill. Let’s talk about how you can prepare for and approach these types of questions.

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Standing Out
CAREER Michelle Kim CAREER Michelle Kim

Standing Out

Recently, I’ve been feeling like a small fish in a big pond. Throw in working from home and projects being on hold, and I felt that I needed to come up with a new game plan to help me advance in my career. It can feel a little daunting to prove yourself, but here are five actions that I’ve been taking to set myself apart from the crowd. Maybe you can set yourself apart too.

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Shaking Interview Nerves
CAREER Michelle Kim CAREER Michelle Kim

Shaking Interview Nerves

So you’re about to go in for an interview! Congratulations! Are you nervous? If you are, read this post for some tips on how to shake off those nerves.

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Non-Compete Agreements
CAREER Michelle Kim CAREER Michelle Kim

Non-Compete Agreements

When you’re fresh out of school and ready to start a new job, it seems like no biggie to sign a non-compete agreement preventing you from working in the industry for a few months or up to a year after you quit. You’re excited about working for Initech! What could possibly go wrong? Let’s talk about it.

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Recruiters Don’t Know S***
CAREER Michelle Kim CAREER Michelle Kim

Recruiters Don’t Know S***

In my experience, recruiters don’t know s*** about the industry or even the job description. But they can be the trolly little gatekeeper you have to pass through to get the job you want. So today, let’s talk about how to pay this pesky troll toll.

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Know Your Worth
CAREER Michelle Kim CAREER Michelle Kim

Know Your Worth

How do you know if you’re making what you deserve? Money can be a tough conversation to have, but it’s important to know your worth. Let’s talk about it!

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Company Size
CAREER Michelle Kim CAREER Michelle Kim

Company Size

I haven’t been around Goldilocks-ing around trying loads of companies of different sizes in order to write this blog post. But I have worked at two very differently sized companies and have experienced the pros and cons of each. Here’s the good, the bad, and there’s an a** for every seat.

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