Should You Become a Front-End or Back-End Developer?

Mike Isman explains the different kinds of web development and lists the guiding questions that'll help you decide if you should build your career as a back-end, front-end, or full-stack dev.

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6 Ways to Develop Self-Awareness and Build the Career of your Dreams

Self-awareness helps you plot the shortest course to happiness in your life; keeping you from wasting time on things that aren't right for you.

Career Development, Skill BuildingKarl HughesJuly 7, 2016developing self awareness in the workplace, emotional awareness, emotional intelligence, importance of self awareness, improving self awareness, self awareness activities, self awareness and self development, self awareness and values development, self awareness exercises, self development skills

How to Discover Your Strengths and Leverage Them for Success

Nobody is perfect. But we each have qualities that make us better suited to certain endeavors. Our strengths and abilities are ever-evolving...

Career DevelopmentSarah SalbuJune 30, 2016finding your strengths, how to discover your strengths, how to discover your talents and strengths, how to find your strengths, identify own strengths and areas where practice could improve, identifying your strengths, my strengths and weaknesses, what are my strengths

Here's What it Takes to Get Hired as a Junior UX Designer

Seven design experts talk about what impresses them (and what doesn't) when they interview candidates for junior UX design roles.

Career Development, Skill Building, Web DesignMila HadzhirachevaJune 23, 2016how to become a user experience designer, how to become a ux designer, junior ux designer jobs, ux designer interview, ux designer junior, ux designer skill set

Learn Design Thinking: Photoshop Skills Not Required

Instructor Alissa Ampezzan talks about the first time she used design thinking to solve a problem and reveals the design thinking process she applies to this day.

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Creatives in Techie-Land: Tech Isn't Just for Coders

Instructor Lena Prickett argues that creatives who combine creativity and technical pragmatism can thrive at tech companies.

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Here's What Working at NASA Taught me About Being a Better Marketer

Chicago instructor Jeff Davis tells the story of what working at NASA taught him about leadership and collaboration on a marketing team.

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From Drumsticks to Online Marketing: How to Identify Transferable Skills for a New Career

Drummer-turned-digital marketer Andy Angelos offers strategies for career changers to identify their transferable skills and make the switch.

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Don't Stress Out, Geek Out: How to Pass a Technical Interview

Award-winning web dev instructor John Carmichael from WeSpire explains what you need to know to crush a coding interview.

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Why Negative Feedback Is a Good Thing

Scott Peterson explains why constructive and consistent feedback at work can lead to improved communication and increased productivity.

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The Culture-Competency Balance: What Hiring Managers Look For As Companies Grow

Job searching is a stressful process that feels like a full-time job in and of itself. However, the more you know about a company's hiring process, the easier that process becomes for you.

Career DevelopmentErin GiffordJune 6, 2016hiring for culture fit, how companies hire, team fit, what are hiring managers looking for, what companies are looking for

Interview Questions That Will Help You Find—And Land—The Sales Job You Want

One of the most important aspects of interviewing to find, then land, a job you will succeed in comes down to the questions you ask as the candidate.

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The Unglamorous Life of an Entrepreneur: Video Interview with CEO Diane Hessan

CEO Diane Hessan joined Harvard Business Review for a live-broadcasted interview about what it really means to live the life of an entrepreneur.

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Are You Making the 3 Biggest Personal Branding Mistakes?

Rajiv Nathan dispels some popular myths about personal branding. Hint: don't spend too much time on your business cards.

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The Best-Kept Secret of Top Sales Performers

Jake Dunlap shares the top time management hacks he uses when building and leading all-star sales teams.

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4 Steps to Being a Great Leader (Even if You're Not the Leader on Paper)

Successful team-building cannot be taken for granted. Whether you're leading a project or managing a team, focus on these 4 points first.

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How to Be Happy at Work: The Unexpected 70% Rule

Wondering how to be happy at work? Instructor and ideaLemon Co-Founder Rajiv Nathan shares the unexpected requirements your job needs to meet to make your workplace a happy place. Hint: the list doesn't include foosball tables.

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Marketing Careers: Should You Be an Agency or Brand Marketer?

Regional Content Lead at Uber Christine Warner explains the pros and cons of agency and brand marketing —and helps you decide which is better for your marketing career.