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Young Wall Street professionals networking at PayPal's West Village office.

Make sure you're doing this in your job search — especially if you're early-career

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A woman smiling, wearing a black dress with red flowers, standing in front of a picture of yellow flowers.

I hated my Big Law career but stayed so I could achieve FIRE in 7 years. It came at the expense of my joy, but I have no regrets.

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A former Big Tech hiring manager shares how to avoid the AI 'sameness epidemic' and stand out in your job application

In 2022, Keith Anderson noticed job applicants all started to sound the same. Here's how he changed his hiring strategy in Big Tech.

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'Gen Z stare'? Millennials, your boomer trauma is showing.

Millennials and Gen Zers are squaring off over the "Gen Z stare." But is it even real — or are millennials just complaining like boomers once did?

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A photo illustration of two hands pressing the space bar on two laptops.

A millennial made $300,000 secretly working multiple jobs — while tasked with catching others doing the same

A millennial was paid to catch secretly overemployed coworkers. Then he decided to join them.

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Sindhu Mahadevan in front of a mountain range at Banff National Park, Alberta.

I moved to the US, but got fed up with fighting the immigration system. I've taken a salary hit in Canada, but I feel like I belong.

Sindhu Mahadevan moved to the US to study. After growing disillusioned with the immigration system, she applied for permanent residency in Canada.

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She helped launch Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in the depths of the pandemic. Now, she's planning her next act.

In an exclusive interview, Sally Susman, a pioneer in corporate comms, recounts finding out that Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine was viable.

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I work in HR and am a fan of AI. After interviewing with an AI bot, I think it should stay out of job interviews.

I did a mock job interview with an AI bot and felt gaslit. But I think there are HR tasks that can benefit from using AI.

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I charge business leaders $10,000 to help them make a better first impression. Here are the first 3 things we fix.

Zayna Rose works with 6, 7, and 8-figure business owners as well as many C-Suite leaders to improve their first impressions online and in person.

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7 Big Four partners share one piece of advice that helped them reach the top of the corporate ladder

Partners weighed in on how to deal with clients and differentiate yourself from your peers at the biggest consulting firms.

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Microsoft salaries revealed: How much the tech giant pays software engineers, product managers, and more

At Microsoft, software engineers can make $284,000 in base pay, per work visa data from the first quarter of 2025.

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Business man jumping across minecraft blocks with a minecraft tool in hand on a blue background

Turns out spending hours playing Minecraft could help you land a tech job

Minecraft, the world's most popular video game has inspired a generation of entrepreneurs.

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The 'Gen Z Stare' has ignited a debate about soft skills and workplace communication

What is the "Gen Z Stare?" Older TikTok users say that Gen Z workers often give blank, unresponsive stares. Gen Zers are pushing back.

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I'm a CEO and prepper. Preparing for the worst case gives me peace of mind at work and at home.

Cody Barbo calls himself a practical prepper. He has enough food and water for two weeks.

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I worked at Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta after struggling to land internships. Here are my top tips for getting into Big Tech.

Jay Jung has been a software engineer at Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon. He shared tips for revamping résumés and passing coding interviews.

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Photo of a man with black curly hair wearing a blue blazer and checkered collared button-down smiling for a photo.

I was laid off from my product management job at Microsoft at 25. It may have been the best thing for me.

Kosi Pierre-Louis was told he was laid off from Microsoft on May 13. He's not actively applying for jobs right now and considering music as a career.

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He sent a cold email to Sergey Brin asking for grad school advice. Years later, he's leading Android.

Sameer Samat told Business Insider that sending one late-night email to Google's Sergey Brin changed his career trajectory.

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The hot new MBA hustle: 'I will never work in a corporate job ever again.'

Millennials' hottest new career pivot: ditching the corporate grind to run unsexy small businesses.

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Former Amazon principal engineer says he spent '1-4 hours' reading daily — and it's part of the company's 'secret sauce'

Steve Huynh was a principal engineer at Amazon. He praised its culture of writing and reading 6-page memos, a practice that began under Jeff Bezos.

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Ruby on Rails creator David Heinemeier Hansson says he looks for 2 key things when hiring

If you can't write a good cover letter, "you're out," Hansson told podcaster Lex Fridman.

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Dr. James Bascharon looks toward the camera while sitting at his desk.

I left my dad's vet clinic to start a pet health brand — and sold it for millions

James Bascharon started his pet supplement company out of his garage. He sold it to a private equity firm for millions.

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Three men with drinks in their hands talking to each other, while a crowd stands around them

What it takes to be a thriving Amazon seller making seven figures

In this Sunday edition of Business Insider Today, we're talking about an exclusive Facebook group for Amazon sellers, DOGE cuts, and outspoken VCs.

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I'm a software engineer at Microsoft who was diagnosed with autism and ADHD at 30. It's changed how I see myself and show up at work.

Jade Wilson, a software engineer at Microsoft, received later-in-life autism and ADHD diagnoses. Big Tech networking events can pose a challenge.

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a man on a porch holding a mug and looking off to the left. In the background is a scenic mountain view

I left my stable tech job because I needed a break. I'm using a three-part plan to make sure I'm not blowing up my family's finances.

Leo Robadey, a former tech professional, shares his journey of leaving his job to pursue personal growth through the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage.

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John Mackey, right, with Whole Foods employee David Matthis at the opening of a Houston store in 1984.

How CEOs know when it's time to quit

CEOs are often the face of the organizations they run. Even when they know it's time to move on, letting go can be hard.

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a wp,am holding her baby while looking at her laptop

When I started a new job, I tried to be the perfect employee while also juggling motherhood. My performance review proved I was failing.

My performance review at my new job wasn't stellar. I was making minor mistakes because I was overwhelmed with motherhood. Somerhing needed to change.

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Meredith Pierce with group of women side by side a solo image of her on a beach with penguins.

I host group trips for solo travelers as a side hustle. It helps me fund my own travel and make friends from all over.

Meredith Pierce works in marketing and plans group trips on the side. She said it's a great way to make friends and fund travel.

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A woman wearing blue pants and tan heels sits at a modern desk with a computer and a phone obscuring her face.

I spent a decade in a comfortable career, but something was missing. At 35, I pivoted, and I have never been happier.

I spent more than a decade working in interior design. Then a friend asked me to help with a startup, leading to a energizing career pivot.

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A person standing on a sinking boat with a house ship sailing away

The milestone that divides Gen Z's career fortunes

Just a couple of years between graduation can make the difference between zero student debt or moving back in with your parents.

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Man in business suit presenting pink slip

How to get your manager to tell you if a layoff is coming

If you're stressed about layoffs, you're not alone. Career experts say there are subtle ways to see if you might be on the chopping block.

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Waze cofounder shares his No. 1 piece of retirement advice

Waze cofounder Uri Levine advises starting retirement planning at age 18. Here's why he thinks beginning early is so critical.

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I was laid off at 59, but not ready to retire. I started my own handyman business to stay busy.

Bob Major started his handyman company at age 60, and initially wasn't charging much. He loves interacting with people and working four days a week.

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A man enters the revolving doors of his office.

Job anxiety has workers misreading everyday signals

Employees are overanalyzing normal signs to try and predict if layoffs are coming.

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I switched from PR to health tech with no engineering or medical experience. Here's how I overcame impostor syndrome.

Filipp Egorov started his career in public relations. He saw an opportunity for a pivot when the COVID-19 pandemic hit and quit to become a founder.

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A man walks past the offices of Indeed in the centre of Dublin, Ireland

Job-seeking platforms Indeed and Glassdoor to slash 1,300 jobs as parent company bets on AI

The two major job-seeking platforms are slashing 1,300 employees and restructuring for AI.

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The list of major companies laying off staff this year including Intel, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, and Meta

Layoffs have hit companies from Disney to Meta to Intel this year amid a backdrop of cost-cutting and technological change.

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Students at Harvard University's commencement, wearing graduation caps and gowns

19 college majors where the typical graduate is making at least $100,000 by the middle of their careers

Engineering accounts for 10 of the 19 highest-paying college majors, per the New York Fed's analysis of typical mid-career wages.

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Jacob and Tara Frehling of Maude's Coffee and Clothes

I run a coffee shop in Sun Valley. An exclusive conference hosts big executives each year but it's been bad for my business.

Jacob Frehling co-owns a small business near Sun Valley, but the annual billionaire conference has hurt his sales rather than help.

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Company HR team interviewing African American job candidate woman, reviewing paper resume, talking to applicant about career, work experience, professional skills, achievement.

I'm a recruiter, and a résumé scanner said my CV was 'bad.' Here's why I don't trust ATS tailoring tools.

A recruiter says a résumé scanner gave advice that could harm applicants' chances. Instead of ATS tailoring, focus on proving job competency.

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I grew my billion-dollar business while raising 2 boys. We get only water when we dine out, and my oldest got a used 2014 car.

Kim Gravel went from being a pageant winner to an entrepreneur. She has two teens and wants them to experience failure.

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Companies have plans for extreme weather and workplace violence. Now, some are planning for ICE raids, too.

As ICE agents raid workplaces across the country, some companies are calling on HR and legal experts to develop a plan.

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A Whole Foods executive shares 3 leadership tips that help her in the C-suite

Whole Foods' chief merchandising and marketing officer Sonya Gafsi Oblisk shares her top three leadership tactics.

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