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  • Is there a future for network engineers?  [ipSpace]
  • The habits of network experts.  [Russ White]
  • The certification ladder.  [Networking Nerd]
  • CCIE after 10 years.  [Packet Pushers]
  • Combating burnout among IT security pros.  [No Jitter]
  • IT burnout -- the task list.  [Networking Nerd]
  • 10x engineers -- don't believe the hype.  [Network Collective]  [Networking Nerd]
  • The pros and cons of a consulting career.  [Packet Pushers]
  • Response: certifications are not a big deal - stop being precious about it.  [EtherealMind]
  • Must have IT skills you need to remain competitive.  [Information Week]
  • You don't want to be a rock star.  [Networking Nerd]
  • Are manually created network diagrams becoming extinct?  [Network Computing]
  • Network jobs: hot and cold.  [Network Computing]
  • How does an engineer become a manager?  [PacketPushers]
  • Can IT certifications become a liability?  [Packet Mischief]
  • Overcoming 5 objections to tech blogging.  [Packet Pushers]
  • Independent IT consulting.  [Michael McNamara]
  • Certification exam questions that I hate.  [DC Overlords]
  • Certifications are about support.  [Networking Nerd]
  • The magic of the CCIE.  [Networking Nerd]
  • 8 network certifications that will set you apart from the rest.  [Network Computing]
  • The most fragile engineers.  [Packet Pushers]  [Russ White]  [ipSpace]
  • History of networking - the CCIE.  [Network Collective]  [Russ White]
  • Network architect jobs evolve.  [Network Computing]
  • Is education useless?  [Network Collective]
  • 10 key interview questions for network admins.  [Network Computing]
  • Dispelling the myth of ageism in IT.  [Network Computing]
  • Now is a good time to consider cloud architect career.  [ITProToday]
  • 10 tips for advancing your computer networking career.  [Network Computing]
  • Networking pros: get out of your comfort zone.  [Network Computing]
  • Why knowing about industry / market makes you smarter.  [Packet Pushers]
  • The death of expertise.  [ipSpace]  [The Federalist]
  • Is networking complex/hard?  [EtherealMind]
  • How to bridge the network skills gap.  [Russ White]  [TechTarget]
  • Most important skills in networking.  [Lost In Transit]
  • Reaction: the NRE as the new architect.  [Russ White]
  • Quitting my CCIE status - time to move on.  [EtherealMind]  [Packet Pushers]
  • Use this formula to ask for a raise.  [Lifehacker]
  • Keep track of your work accomplishments throughout the year.  [Lifehacker]
  • How to make your LinkedIn page less boring.  [Lifehacker]
  • Networking career: taking the road less travelled.  [Network Computing]
  • The full-stack engineer: 3 key skills.  [Network Computing]
  • The Network Architect.  [Lost In Transit: part 1, part 2]
  • Why network automation isn't a job killer.  [Network Computing]
  • Improving certification certainty.  [DC Journal: part 1, part 2]
  • Rehashing certifications.  [Russ White]
  • The young person’s guide to a career in networking.  [Packet Pushers]
  • How to become a better network engineer.  [ipSpace]
  • Is networking becoming a commodity?  [Network Computing]
  • A constructive guide to upskilling.  [Russ White]  [WebDesignerDepot]
  • Certifications: demonstrations or decoy?  [DC Journal]
  • How to handle a request to 'pick your brain'.  [Lifehacker]  [Quartz at Work]
  • How to get a colleague to answer your work email.  [Lifehacker]
  • Tech ageism.  [Russ White]  [TNS]
  • The number of network jobs are shrinking.  [Packet Pushers]  [Lindsay Hill]
  • How to turn around a job you want to quit.  [Lifehacker]
  • Senior Visio Maker or Senior Solutions Architect?  [Network Phil]
  • How to negotiate after you’ve lowballed yourself into a crummy salary.  [Lifehacker]
  • How to prepare to work from home.  [Lifehacker]  [Fast Company]
  • How to skim read a textbook when you don't have time to read.  [Lifehacker]
  • 10 places to find free online IT training.  [Network Computing]
  • It’s OK to boast on your CV - just do it right.  [Lifehacker]
  • How to handle personal feedback during a performance review.  [Lifehacker]
  • What to say when an interviewer wants you to talk about yourself.  [Lifehacker]
  • How to handle a job rejection gracefully.  [Lifehacker]
  • Be humble and stop seeking glory in your work.  [Lifehacker]
  • What's next for a network architect?  [ipSpace]
  • What to say when you don't have a good answer in an interview.  [Lifehacker]
  • Is starting a career with CCNA the right choice?  [Packet Pushers]
  • Master of none.  [Russ White]
  • Don't put your photo on your CV.  [Lifehacker]
  • How to handle inappropriate job interview questions.  [Lifehacker]
  • How to resign from your job.  [Lifehacker]
  • How to know it's time to quit a job you like.  [Lifehacker]
  • Three issues of being a part-time security professional.  [PacketU]
  • This is how to respond when your boss asks you to do something unethical.  [Lifehacker]  [NYT]
  • Knowledge management.  [Packet Pushers]
  • How to end on-call IT burnout and post-traumatic alert fatigue.  [DC Knowledge]
  • Creating meaningful flash cards.  [Packet Pushers: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3]
  • Will I be replaced by a script?  The future of network engineering.  [NANOG YouTube]
  • The networking skills you need for the future.  [NetCraftsmen]
  • Career IT advice from industry gurus.  [ipSpace]  [FlackBox]
  • Are microcertifications worthwhile?  [Network Computing]
  • How to deal with weird interview questions.  [Lifehacker]
  • Automation and jobs.  [Russ White]  [Fabius Maximus]
  • Few secrets of successful learning: focus, small chunks, and sleep.  [ipSpace]
  • How to make time for learning.  [DC Knowledge]
  • IT certifications - how valuable are they?  [DC Knowledge]
  • 7 tips to a better profile.  [Russ White]  [MarketWatch]
  • 10 buzzwords to avoid in your profile.  [Russ White]  [LinkedIn]
  • Never reveal your previous salary when negotiating for a job.  [Lifehacker]
  • Most hiring managers expect you to ask about salary by the 2nd interview.  [Lifehacker]
  • How much managers expect you to negotiate when asking for a raise.  [Lifehacker]
  • How hiring managers expect you to answer these annoying job interview questions.  [Lifehacker]  [LinkedIn]
  • An effective way to ask your boss for time off.  [Lifehacker]
  • The best questions to ask in every job interview round.  [Lifehacker]
  • Three questions you should avoid asking in a job interview.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • The most diplomatic way to respond to an offensive comment at work.  [Lifehacker]  [HBR]
  • Simple tips to nail job interviews, even if you're shy or introverted.  [Lifehacker]  [CashNetUSA]
  • How to get people to reply to emails.  [NZ Herald]
  • Leave your ego at the door.  [Russ White]
  • The career path of a network professional.  [NANOG YouTube]
  • The most effective ways to end an email so that you get a response.  [Lifehacker]  [Boomerang]
  • Four ways to deal with a bossy coworker.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • Cultivate a “hip pocket” skill for career success.  [Lifehacker]  [CNBC YouTube]
  • Five rules for reaching out to an old job reference.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • Seven body language mistakes you don't want to make in an interview.  [Lifehacker]  [On Stride]
  • Three ways to turn down work projects without dodging your responsibilities.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • The dos and don'ts of work email arguments.  [NZ Herald]
  • Showing off your sense of humour at work can make you seem more competent.  [Lifehacker]  [HBS PDF]
  • Six warning signs to look for in a job interview.  [Lifehacker]  [Mental Floss]
  • How to respond to four common salary negotiations.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • The next generation of network engineers.  [Packet Pushers]
  • One weird trick to really be smarter.  [Russ White]
  • Four moves you might not realise make you look unprofessional in an interview.  [Lifehacker]
  • Five questions to ask in an interview that will reveal a lot about the company.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • Why your annoying boss micro-manages you.  [Lifehacker]  [Science of Us]
  • Carve out a niche at work to avoid letting your contributions go unnoticed.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • Five tips for scoring big at your performance review.  [Lifehacker]  [LearnVest]
  • Why you should start out your career disappointed.  [Lifehacker]  [GQ]
  • Easy ways to motivate yourself to work when you're really not feeling it.  [Lifehacker]
  • What to do if your performance review is full of criticism that you've never heard before.  [Lifehacker]  [US News]
  • Interviewing tips.  [Packet Pushers]
  • What to do if you have a gossiping boss.  [Lifehacker]  [HBR]
  • Write email with maximum efficiency using this military system.  [Lifehacker]  [HBR]
  • Three questions to ask before picking your battles at work.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • Four ways to handle interview questions you don't know how to answer.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • Why you shouldn't work more than 90 minutes without taking a break.  [Lifehacker]  [PayScale]
  • The shifting job of the network engineer.  [Russ White]  [TechTarget]
  • Why avoiding office politics isn't always the best for your career.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • Why you should still dress up for the office when you work from home.  [Lifehacker]
  • 10 interview questions networking pros should expect.  [Network Computing]
  • The value of a degree.  [Lost In Transit]
  • How network engineers can avoid extinction.  [Network Computing]  [No Jitter]
  • Start things off right with a new boss by helping them get early wins.  [Lifehacker]  [HBR]
  • The best way to deal with a noisy coworker.  [Lifehacker]  [Business Insider]
  • Why you usually shouldn't apply to multiple jobs at one company.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • Avoid the phrase "I need" in salary negotiations.  [Lifehacker]  [Business Insider]
  • Designer or architect?  It's a matter of choice.  [Networking Nerd]
  • The best way to redirect uncomfortable conversations at work.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • Why are certification exams not higher quality?  [Lost In Transit]
  • What hiring managers ask when you're overqualified for a job.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • Glassdoor's know your worth helps you find out how much you should be paid.  [Lifehacker]  [Glassdoor]
  • Three common emails from recruiters and the responses they actually want.  [Lifehacker]
  • Engineering education: five emerging trends.  [Network Computing]
  • How to disagree with your coworkers without getting into an argument.  [Lifehacker]
  • The best ways to list multiple positions at one job on your CV.  [Lifehacker]  [Ask A Manager]
  • How to deal with a manipulative coworker.  [Lifehacker]
  • Use the word "yet" to give more constructive negative feedback over email.  [Lifehacker]  [HBR]
  • Six simple skills anyone can learn to improve earning potential.  [Lifehacker]
  • Ask this question to end your interview on a good note.  [Lifehacker]  [Medium]
  • The emergence of the full stack engineer.  [Network Computing]
  • Follow up on a potential job with an "In the meantime..." email.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • The best and worst ways to look for a job.  [Russ White]  [MarketWatch]
  • Being an effective interviewer.  [Russ White]
  • What hiring managers really ask when they call your references.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • Pre-job interview small talk matters more than you think.  [Lifehacker]  [HBR]
  • Four things to remember about your interviewer in your next job interview.  [Lifehacker]  [Glassdoor]
  • The employees who are let go first during a layoff.  [Lifehacker]  [credit.com]
  • What to do when your boss has bad ideas.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • Eight proven strategies for better remote work.  [Lifehacker]
  • Why you shouldn’t be bummed if you were laid off.  [Russ White]  [LinkedIn]
  • Improve the quality of your work hours, not their length, to get more done.  [Lifehacker]  [Medium]
  • The case for working part-time when you retire.  [Lifehacker]  [Forbes]
  • Repair your relationship with your boss by asking for their advice.  [Lifehacker]  [HBR]
  • How to digitally erase all your stuff when you quit your job.  [Wired]
  • Use these scripts to talk to your boss when you’re overworked.  [Lifehacker]  [Ask A Manager]
  • What hiring managers discuss after you leave the room.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • Five tactful ways to dodge questions about your salary history.  [Lifehacker]  [Fast Company]
  • If you have to reschedule a meeting, you should offer the new times.  [Lifehacker]  [Entrepeneur]
  • Should you take a good job at a company you don't like?  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • How to break your worst work habits.  [Lifehacker]
  • Don't let your professional shortcomings hold you back at work.  [Lifehacker]  [Help Scout]
  • The simple handshake mistakes you should avoid at your next interview.  [Lifehacker]  [ZipRecruiter Facebook]
  • How to gracefully recover from a major mistake at work.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • How to talk to your boss about your workload.  [Lifehacker]
  • Focus on doing just one thing better when you get turned down for a job.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • Control your temper around rude people by finding their "pin".  [Lifehacker]
  • Spot a bad boss in an interview by listening to how they describe their colleagues.  [Lifehacker]  [Glassdoor]
  • Salary negotiation mistakes you should avoid when asking for a raise.  [Lifehacker]
  • Overvaluing experience.  [Russ White]
  • Avoid these overused, often-repeated interview lines.  [Lifehacker]  [Glassdoor]
  • Why you shouldn't always take the first job you're offered.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • Why you should ask to reschedule if you're running late for a job interview.  [Lifehacker]  [Monster]
  • What a hiring manager is actually thinking during your interview.  [Lifehacker]
  • No capes, no wands.  [Russ White]
  • Think of networking as joint progress, not using someone to get ahead.  [Lifehacker]
  • You don’t know as much as you think you do... and that is perfectly fine.  [Network Inferno]
  • Top 10 tools to supercharge your job search.  [Lifehacker]
  • The Feynman principle.  [Network Sherpa]
  • Building a "network" network.  [Russ White]
  • What it really means to "tailor your CV".  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • Why you should avoid the word “fair” in salary negotiations.  [Lifehacker]  [Business Insider]
  • Top 10 mistakes you might be making with your job search.  [Lifehacker]
  • How to stealthily tell if a company cares about work-life balance.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • Turn your bullet points into career stories to make your resume more compelling.  [Lifehacker]  [HBR]
  • Note when your boss is usually in a good mood before asking for a raise.  [Lifehacker]  [Fast Company]
  • The changing role of the network engineer.  [Network Computing]
  • Strengthen your CV by keeping the focus on results.  [Lifehacker]  [Quora]
  • Four red flags to watch out for in job interviews.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • Compare benefits line by line before accepting a new job offer.  [Lifehacker]  [The Motley Fool]
  • Ask for a reference letter as soon as possible after leaving your job.  [Lifehacker]  [LiveCareer]
  • Dealing with the "R" (retirement)  word.  [EE Times]
  • How to deal when you're over-committed at work.  [Lifehacker]
  • Four nosy questions you shouldn't be afraid to ask in your job interview.  [Lifehacker]
  • Facebook can be just as important as LinkedIn for finding a job.  [Lifehacker]  [Facebook]
  • The candy jar effect.  [Russ White]
  • Why you should search job postings, even if you don’t want to quit.  [Lifehacker]
  • Ask for raises on the company's financial schedule for better results.  [Lifehacker]  [Reddit]
  • How to disagree with your boss without getting fired.  [Lifehacker]
  • How to deal with a workaholic boss who demands too much.  [Lifehacker]
  • Avoid round numbers when negotiating salary for a stronger position.  [Lifehacker]  [BUTWT]
  • DoS'ing your mind -- controlling information inflow.  [Russ White]
  • How to answer "Tell me about a time you failed" in an interview.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • Demystifying the 10x network engineer.  [Network Computing]
  • Get more responses to your emails with these simple rules.  [Lifehacker]  [Boomerang]
  • Three mistakes to avoid when describing your current job in an interview.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • When to bring up salary when you’re interviewing for a job.  [Lifehacker]  [Business Insider]
  • Why you should never ask if you got the job right after an interview.  [Lifehacker]  [Business Insider]
  • What old IT pros need to remember.  [Network Computing]
  • Why you should look for a new job even if you have one you like.  [Lifehacker]  [Penelope Trunk]
  • Top 10 ways to be more productive when working from home.  [Lifehacker]
  • The biggest body language mistakes you can make in an interview.  [Lifehacker]  [CareerBuilder]
  • How to tell your boss you want to transfer to a different team.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • Build your LinkedIn profile from start to finish with this massive visual guide.  [Lifehacker]
  • What to put on your resume when you have no relevant work experience.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • When building your professional network, don't forget to "network down".  [Lifehacker]  [Entrepreneur]
  • Be transparent when reaching out to a reference you haven't talked to in a long time.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • Seven strategies for regaining your focus in a hectic workplace.  [Lifehacker]  [Fast Company]
  • Use "What If?" responses to add leverage to salary negotiations.  [Lifehacker]  [HBR]
  • Thoughts on two years of working from home.  [PacketLife]
  • Don't just wait for an offer -- research the other side before negotiating.  [Lifehacker]  [Inc]
  • The best time to schedule a job interview.  [Lifehacker]  [Glassdoor]
  • Top 10 skills you need at work that have nothing to do with your job.  [Lifehacker]
  • Things you should know about the hard work of home working.  [The Register]
  • Use a paper notebook to look more attentive in meetings.  [Lifehacker]  [Business Insider]
  • Ask irritating coworkers to elaborate on their ideas over email.  [Lifehacker]  [Entrepeneur]
  • Fight off second-hand stress from your colleagues with a "power lead".  [Lifehacker]  [HBR]
  • What to do when you find out a coworker makes more than you do.  [Lifehacker]
  • Working over 40 hours a week makes you less productive, not more.  [Lifehacker]  [LostGarden]
  • If your job interview is going too smoothly, you probably won't get the job.  [Lifehacker]  [Glassdoor]
  • Treat a job you hate as training to move on to something better.  [Lifehacker]  [Dividend Mantra]
  • How to get a job by targeting the companies you want to work for.  [Lifehacker]
  • When asking for a raise, be prepared with a backup plan.  [Lifehacker]  [GoBankingRates]
  • Recalibrate your career path with this simple LinkedIn exercise.  [Lifehacker]  [Business Insider]
  • This flowchart can help you figure out if you should quit your job.  [Lifehacker]  [BBC]
  • 5 career tips I learned from John Chambers and Cisco.  [EtherealMind]
  • Craft a perfect CV summary with this checklist.  [Lifehacker]  [HBR]
  • How important networking is in finding a job.  [Lifehacker]
  • Practice job assessment tests to boost your career job search.  [Lifehacker]  [HBR]
  • Take control of a job interview with a matchup list.  [Lifehacker]  [Art of Manliness]
  • How to support a distressed coworker while respecting their privacy.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • Find out why you didn't get the job with these followup questions.  [Lifehacker]  [LinkedIn]
  • The biggest salary negotiation mistake is not doing it.  [Lifehacker]  [Money Ning]
  • How tracking what I do every day helped me find a better work-life balance.  [Lifehacker]
  • How much to ask for when you're negotiating salary.  [Lifehacker]  [Business Insider]
  • Mentally prepare for job interviews with this power-priming exercise.  [Lifehacker]  [MoneyNing]
  • Become a stronger leader by asking yourself these three questions.  [Lifehacker]  [Business Insider]
  • How to keep the world from distracting you when you work from home.  [Lifehacker]
  • Why you shouldn't try to humblebrag in a job interview.  [Lifehacker]  [HBR]
  • What I do as an ethical hacker.  [Lifehacker]
  • The most common illegal job interview questions you should watch out for.  [Lifehacker]
  • Add work samples to your LinkedIn profile for more exposure.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • Four reasons you should stop feeling guilty about leaving your job.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • On I-shaped and T-shaped skills.  [ipSpace]
  • Why you shouldn't be afraid to apologise at work.  [Lifehacker]  [HBS PDF]
  • How to build a stronger team when you're not the boss.  [Lifehacker]
  • The skills you should have to be a successful remote worker.  [Lifehacker]  [Zapier]
  • Take better notes during meetings by thinking like a student.  [Lifehacker]  [FastCompany]
  • Prepare for interviews by considering the implications of your work.  [Lifehacker]  [HBR]
  • What to do when your boss finds out you're job hunting.  [Lifehacker]  [TheMuse]
  • Sidestep deflection when asking for a raise with this simple statement.  [Lifehacker]  [The Atlantic]
  • My struggle with the last great taboo: admitting my salary.  [Wired]
  • Prepare for a job interview by preparing your own recommendation letter.  [Lifehacker]  [Personal Branding Blog]
  • How to stop work and go home at night.  [Lifehacker]
  • Start off strong at you new job by looking for quick wins.  [Lifehacker]  [FastCompany]
  • Prepare for a bad job reference before it happens.  [Lifehacker]  [Nick Corcodilos]
  • The best places to post your resume, depending on your field.  [Lifehacker]
  • Make a good first impression by assuming someone already likes you.  [Lifehacker]  [Wilfrid Laurier PDF]
  • The red flags you Should look out for during your job search.  [Lifehacker]
  • Change into non-work clothes at the end of the day if you work remotely.  [Lifehacker]  [Apartment Therapy]
  • Simple phrases you can use for better interactions at work.  [Lifehacker]  [Help Scout]
  • Three counter intuitive things you should do after getting a promotion.  [Lifehacker]  [FastCompany]
  • To refocus an interrupted meeting, “Listen, Validate, and Redirect”.  [Lifehacker]  [HBR]
  • Embrace the silent pause when asked a difficult question.  [Lifehacker]  [Art of Manliness]
  • How to keep a bad interview from derailing your job chances.  [Lifehacker]
  • Here's Google's secret to hiring the best people.  [Wired]
  • Increase your odds of getting hired by making sure they hear you talk.  [Lifehacker]  [UC PDF]
  • How can I overcome a work slump?  [Lifehacker]
  • Land a new job with the back door method on LinkedIn.  [Lifehacker]  [LinkedIn]
  • Guide a clueless interviewer by asking a few key questions.  [Lifehacker]  [Ask A Manager]
  • Ask how to Contribute to the company's mission during a job interview.  [Lifehacker]  [LinkedIn]
  • Strengthen your professional network by doing one favor every week.  [Lifehacker]  [Inc]
  • If your interview has a negative attitude, don't copy it.  [Lifehacker]
  • Prepare for a job interview by writing three replies to each question.  [Lifehacker]  [LinkedIn]
  • What to do when a colleague becomes your boss.  [Lifehacker]
  • Job hunters turn to social media.  [Stuff]
  • Build a professional bio the highlights your career achievements.  [Lifehacker]  [HBR]
  • Figure out if a salary offer is negotiable with a couple questions.  [Lifehacker]  [HBR]
  • How to give effective praise and better motivate your team.  [Lifehacker]
  • Use job interviews as a chance to scope out company culture.  [Lifehacker]  [Money Ning]
  • Worry about keeping your next job, not your current one.  [Lifehacker]  [Visual Studio Magazine]
  • How to answer "Why do you want to work at this company?"  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • How do you keep your boss from interfering with or ruining your work?  [Lifehacker]  [Rachel by the Bay]
  • Know when to apply for a job you aren't qualified for.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • Over 50? Out of work? Watch out because IT is about to eat itself.  [The Register]
  • Create a fake CV to home in on tangible career goals.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • 12 questions worth asking in your next job interview.  [Lifehacker]
  • How to change someone's opinion in an argument.  [BoingBoing]
  • AI software that could score you the perfect job.  [Wired]
  • Job hopping might hurt your job search more than unemployment or age.  [Lifehacker]  [Bullhorn]
  • Common career wisdom that isn't completely true.  [Lifehacker]
  • How to safely share passwords with others who need them.  [ReadWriteWeb]
  • Write your first draft like no one will read it to beat writer's block.  [Lifehacker]
  • What to do when you envy a coworker.  [Lifehacker]  [Sandglaz]
  • Seven CV strategies for the long-term unemployed.  [Lifehacker]  [FastCompany]
  • This top-secret design will get your CV into the right hands.  [Gizmodo]  [Behance]
  • What the people reading your resume wish you knew.  [Lifehacker]
  • What you should say instead of "I'm busy"  [Lifehacker]  [Inc]
  • But does it work?  [Network Guru]
  • How to make a new coworker feel welcome.  [Lifehacker]
  • How you're sabotaging your job search -- and what to do instead.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • A referral is one of the best ways to get a new job.  [Lifehacker]  [Quartz]
  • Networking is bullshit.  [Lifehacker]
  • Track your triggers to help you deal with an obnoxious coworker.  [Lifehacker]
  • How to still be employable in 10 years time.  [NZ Herald]
  • How to calm your nerves before making a speech.  [Lifehacker]
  • On losing.  [Network Guru]
  • Network better by creating a "hook".  [Lifehacker]  [Business Insider]
  • Establish a "mutual learning" approach to give better feedback.  [Lifehacker]
  • Why it's important to have friends at work.  [Lifehacker]  [OfficeVibe]
  • Choose an uncomfortable seat to stay awake in meetings.  [Lifehacker]
  • How to effectively work for a stressed-out boss.  [Lifehacker]
  • Always respond to job offers to keep all your options open.  [Lifehacker]  [Good]
  • Become a better listener by responding, not reacting.  [Lifehacker]  [Inc]
  • How to answer anecdotal interview questions.  [Lifehacker]  [TheMuse]
  • Consider your boss' position when you're upset at work.  [Lifehacker]  [WorkAwesome]
  • How to stay immune to your boss' bad moods.  [Lifehacker]
  • How to deal with chronic complainers.  [Lifehacker]
  • Ask yourself these questions before replying to a work email.  [Lifehacker]  [LinkedIn]
  • Stop trash talking others to improve your own work.  [Lifehacker]  [99u]
  • Start difficult emails off right with these templates.  [Lifehacker]  [Forbes]
  • Prepare for a counter offer when you quit your job.  [Lifehacker]  [Undercover Recruiter]
  • How to know when it's time to leave work and go home.  [Lifehacker]  [LinkedIn]
  • When to say no: do a couple of things well instead of everything poorly.  [Lifehacker]
  • The degree or the certification: learn to see.  [Network Guru]
    • The degree or the certification: you are not a widget.  [Network Guru]
    • The degree or the certification: answering the question.  [Network Guru]
  • Double-spacing after a period could reveal your age.  [Lifehacker]  [LinkedIn]
  • What to do when you miss a deadline at work.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • Three dos and dont's after you get a bad performance review.  [Lifehacker]  [HBR]
  • How to tell your boss you're unhappy at work.  [Lifehacker]
  • The evil tests job interviewers can give -- and how to avoid them.  [Lifehacker]
  • Answer each interview question by connecting your skills with the job.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • Find the balance between being private and friendly at work.  [Lifehacker]  [HBR]
  • Cloud skills certification can add zeros to your pay cheque.  [The Register]
  • How to navigate office politics and avoid needless drama.  [Lifehacker]  [LinkedIn]
  • How to effectively work for a manager you never see.  [Lifehacker]  [Levo League]
  • Why you should drive the agenda during a one-on-one with your boss.  [Lifehacker]  [The Fast Track]
  • Give your references a cheat sheet to remember you.  [Lifehacker]  [Careerealism]
  • The dos and don'ts of making excuses at work.  [Lifehacker]  [WSJ]
  • The case for staying home from work.  [io9]
  • Develop your LinkedIn base with these daily, weekly and monthly posts.  [Lifehacker]  [TheMuse]
  • Five questions I wish I'd asked before quitting my job for a startup.  [Lifehacker]
  • Seven tips for greater LinkedIn benefit.  [NZ Herald]
  • Am I being taken advantage of during the job application test?  [Ars Technica]
  • Remember the “Losada Ratio” for giving feedback.  [Lifehacker]  [Amex]
  • Respond to recruiters with specific job titles you're interested in.  [Lifehacker]  [Glassdoor]
  • How can I get my boss to listen to my ideas?   [Lifehacker]
  • Avoid "global" labels in arguments that undermine conflict resolution.  [Lifehacker]  [The Art of Manliness]
  • Encourage job offers by putting an email address in your LinkedIn summary.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • How to repair a damaged professional relationship.  [Lifehacker]  [HBR]
  • Ask forced-choice questions to tilt interviews in your favour.  [Lifehacker]  [LinkedIn]
  • How to keep going when you're demotivated at work.  [Lifehacker]
  • Create a "cubicle exit plan" for a quick job change.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • How to respond to a bad interview.  [BoingBoing]
  • 11 reasons email is the worst.  [Gizmodo]
  • Use written suggestions to get ideas out of quiet meeting members.  [Lifehacker]  [Kellogg]
  • How to handle a toxic work environment.  [Lifehacker]
  • Don't treat work-life balance as a zero-sum game.  [Lifehacker]  [Money Ning]
  • Learn the secrets of pronoun usage to avoid a bad boss.  [Lifehacker]  [Forbes]
  • Pause for 10 seconds if you lose your place in a presentation.  [Lifehacker]  [Inc]
  • Wait 3 months before taking a holiday at a new job.  [Lifehacker]  [Business Insider]
  • How to solve Google’s crazy open-ended interview questions.  [Wired]
  • How to handle big-time mess-ups at work.  [Lifehacker]
  • Consider working from home on Wednesdays instead of Fridays.  [Lifehacker]  [FastCompany]
  • Focus on your interviewer's opinion to avoid dumb questions.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • Avoid saying "I'm negotiable" when talking salary in an interview.  [Lifehacker]  [Job Tips for Geeks]
  • How not to use LinkedIn.  [ReadWriteWeb]
  • 8 questions you should ask a key employee before they quit.  [ReadWriteWeb]
  • All about dressing for a job interview.  [Lifehacker]
  • Check your social profile for these lesser-known job-killing mistakes.  [Lifehacker]  [CareerBuilder]
  • How to give yourself a career tune-up.  [Lifehacker]
  • One great question to ask at job interviews if you're the interviewer  [Lifehacker]
  • Pleased to meet you. I'm Joe Bloggs, MVP, vExpert, Cisco Champ.  [The Register]
  • Use "if...then" statements to reduce back-and-forth emails.  [Lifehacker]  [99u]
  • Why you can talk pay with coworkers (and other office falsehoods).  [Lifehacker]  [USNews]
  • 20 toughest interview questions heard at Apple, Google and Twitter.  [HardOCP]  [Business Insider]
  • Know the warning signs of a job scam.  [Lifehacker]  [Undercover Recruiter]
  • Survey reveals keywords do still matter on your CV.  [Lifehacker]  [Zip Recruiter]
  • Prepare these 15 stories for your next job interview.  [Lifehacker]  [LinkedIn]
  • How to get more engaged at work and start liking your job.  [Lifehacker]  [Inc]
  • Create an “invitational” elevator pitch to advance your career.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • Why you should always insist on a written job offer.  [Lifehacker]  [The Muse]
  • When to say no to new responsibilities at work.  [Lifehacker]
  • 4 ways to convince your boss to let you work from home.  [Tracey & Matt]
  • Top interview questions for network engineer/administrators.  [Reddit]  [Intense School]
  • How to go beyond business cards and get into anyone's contact list.  [Lifehacker]
  • All about acing the job interview.  [Lifehacker]
  • Leave problems at the office with the “walk in the door" rule.  [Lifehacker]  [Quora]
  • Negotiate from a position of strength by asking the right questions.  [Lifehacker]  [HBR]
  • The five best questions a job candidate can ask.  [Lifehacker]  [LinkedIn]
  • Use the 20-20-60 approach to job hunting to spend time where it counts.  [Lifehacker]  [Idealist Careers]
  • Use your password to improve your life.  [Lifehacker]  [Medium]
  • Five career mistakes that might be holding you back.  [Lifehacker]  [LearnVest]
  • Negotiate each element of your salary, not the total sum.  [Lifehacker]  [LinkedIn]
  • Three essentials for successful collaboration.  [Lifehacker]  [99u]
  • Avoid saying "I'm sorry" for a better presentation.  [Lifehacker]  [Business Insider]
  • Seek out problems at a new job to advance your career.  [Lifehacker]  [LinkedIn]
  • Use a "pained pause" for a better offer in negotiations.  [Lifehacker]
  • Handling career evolution.  [Scott Lowe]
  • Continue applying for jobs after good interviews to keep morale up.  [Lifehacker]  [LinkedIn]
  • Work just 5 minutes to break procrastination habits.  [Lifehacker]  [Psychology Today]
  • How to be more assertive for better communications.  [Lifehacker]  [Pick Crew]
  • Avoid asking if you got the job outright at the end of an interview.  [Lifehacker]  [PayScale]
  • Avoid saying "Thank you" for a more powerful presentation.  [Lifehacker]  [Ragan]
  • Check your potential boss' references before starting a new job.  [Lifehacker]  [Psychology Today]
  • Group temp jobs together on your CV to show stability.  [Lifehacker]  [Careerealism]
  • Win an argument by asking the other person to outline a plan.  [Lifehacker]  [BBC Future]
  • Verifying candidate knowledge.  [PacketU]
  • Include your cover letter in the body of your email so it gets read.  [Lifehacker]  [Careerealism]
  • Top 10 ways to defeat distractions and get your work done.  [Lifehacker]
  • Dress for the job you want, even in your LinkedIn picture.  [Lifehacker]  [AvidCareerist]
  • How recruiters really look at your LinkedIn profile and online resume.  [Lifehacker]  [The Ladders PDF]
  • Always take the recruiter's call, even if you aren't looking right now.  [Lifehacker]  [GlassDoor]
  • The right way to ask for a raise and get what you deserve.  [Lifehacker]
  • Exceeding promises may not be better than keeping them.  [Lifehacker]  [Sage Journals]
  • The most important trait of successful people.  [Lifehacker]  [Inc]
  • Get noticed by not responding to job listings immediately.  [Lifehacker]  [WiseBread]
  • Use Facebook to find your next job instead of LinkedIn.  [Lifehacker]  [FastCompany]
  • How do you keep updated on new networking development/trends?  [Reddit]
  • How to have a meeting that isn't a complete waste of time.  [Lifehacker]
  • Use email to set expectations now, instead of replying later.  [Lifehacker]  [99u]
  • Avoid “qualifying” words for better job interviews.  [Lifehacker]  [Real Simple]
  • How can I look for a job when my company is checking on employees?  [Lifehacker]
  • How to overcome a job's "years of experience" requirement.  [Lifehacker]
  • Improve your CV with this simple formula recommended by Google.  [Lifehacker]  [NYT]
  • Next-generation network engineers.  [Reddit]
  • How to explain what a network engineer does to non-technical folk.  [Reddit]
  • Does the first proposal always lose in a salary negotiation?  [Lifehacker]
  • Mimic your boss' body language to build rapport and get ahead.  [Lifehacker]  [LearnVest]
  • What should I do if I've been passed over for a promotion?  [Lifehacker]
  • Become the IT generalist.  [Network Computing]
  • When is it worth keeping a job you hate?  [Lifehacker]  [Cash Cow Couple]
  • Negotiate your salary before the second interview.  [Lifehacker]  [Forbes]
  • 5 ways to lose a job while accepting your job offer.  [Lifehacker]
  • Send your boss a weekly status update to stay visible.  [Lifehacker]  [Time]
  • My best lifestyle interview question -- and why.  [EtherealMind]
  • How to use bullet points most effectively to break down ideas.  [Lifehacker]  [CopyBlogger]
  • Ask an expert: all about perfecting your CV.  [Lifehacker]
  • Include certifications in job-hunting subject lines to get noticed.  [Lifehacker]  [Business Insider]
  • Five things you should negotiate at work besides your salary.  [Lifehacker]  [LearnVest]
  • Rant by a newbie network engineer.  [Reddit]
  • Why you shouldn't link to you web portfolio in your job application.  [Lifehacker]  [WSJ]
  • Use the "yes...and" negotiation technique to get better hours at work.  [Lifehacker]  [WSJ]
  • Six questions that will ease your mind before an interview.  [Lifehacker]  [The Daily Muse]
  • Four body language cues that might indicate someone's lying.  [Lifehacker]  [HBR]
  • How have you dealt with a job you hated?  [Lifehacker]
  • What to do if you're stumped in an interview.  [Lifehacker]  [PopSugar]
  • Tips from a recruiter: don't make me read your resume.  [Lifehacker]  [Job Tips for Geeks]
  • 6 challenges of starting a networking career.  [PacketU]
  • Why you shouldn't put your address on your resume.  [Lifehacker]  [AvidCareerist]
  • Top 10 ways to improve your cloud career and IT skill set.  [DC Knowledge]
  • The 6 contract provisions freelancers should include.  [Lifehacker]  [99u]
  • IT consulting question.  [Reddit]
  • Jobscan analyses your CV, helps you get past computer screeners.  [Lifehacker]  [Jobscan]
  • How can I make the transition easier after a promotion?  [Lifehacker]
  • Five things I wish I had known when I started working for myself.  [Lifehacker]
  • How not to be the coworker everyone hates.  [Lifehacker]
  • How to deal with workplace envy.  [Lifehacker]
  • Companies that respond to resumes fastest have the highest turnover.  [Lifehacker]  [Glassdoor]
  • How to undo and avoid sending accidentally embarrassing messages.  [Lifehacker]
  • How do I deal with a frustratingly dumb coworker?  [Lifehacker]
  • Why I won't hire you: three interview mistakes network engineers make.  [Network Computing]
  • 8 questions that will improve your relationship with your boss.  [Lifehacker]  [LearnVest]
  • Use the hairy arm technique to deal with overly critical bosses.  [Lifehacker]  [Oliver Burkeman]
  • Keep hunting after landing a job to keep your network strong.  [Lifehacker]
  • Why 50 is the magic number for job-hunting.  [BBC News]
  • My biggest interview mistakes, and how to avoid them.  [Lifehacker]
  • How much time should you spend preparing for a job interview?  [Lifehacker]  [FreeMoneyFinance]
  • A survival guide for the newly unemployed.  [Lifehacker]
  • The return of the IT generalist.  [Network Computing]
  • How can I quite my job on short notice without burning a bridge?  [Lifehacker]
  • How to craft the perfect home office.  [Lifehacker]
  • How can I learn to work with a new boss?  [Lifehacker]
  • Enlist your boss's help for getting a promotion.  [Lifehacker]  [CNN]
  • IT engineer advice: be the unicorn.  [Network Computing]
  • Using social media to land your dream job.  [ReadWriteWeb]
  • Avoid "comparison syndrome" to make a good impression at a new job.  [Lifehacker]  [USNews]
  • How to have a conversation about money without making it awkward.  [Lifehacker]  [QuoteRoller]
  • The logic behind 19 common interview questions.  [Lifehacker]
  • Should I give a bad colleague a reference?  [Lifehacker]
  • How emotions can affect your chances of getting a second interview.  [Lifehacker]  [JobMob]
  • Don't immediately take a job if they try to hire you in an interview.  [Lifehacker]  [USNews]
  • Is it bad to stay at one company for very long?  [Lifehacker]
  • How to maintain your skills during a career hiatus.  [Lifehacker]
  • How to avoid the most common awkward conversation mistakes.  [Lifehacker]
  • Find your most helpful coworkers with one email.  [Lifehacker]  [Brandon Aaskov]
  • The five mistakes that can ruin any handshake.  [Lifehacker]  [Psychology Today]
  • 5 biggest job search mistakes.  [TechDay]
  • Will temp and retail jobs hurt my chances at a real career?  [Lifehacker]
  • The first thing to do when negotiating your salary: make them like you.  [Lifehacker]  [HBS YouTube]
  • How to make yourself indispensable at work.  [Lifehacker]
  • Improve your job interviews with better storytelling.  [Lifehacker]  [99U]
  • Don't waste time on the tiny details of your CV.  [Lifehacker]  [USNews]
  • How to bust the most common age-related stereotypes at work.  [Lifehacker]  [LearnVe$t]
  • How can I make LinkedIn more useful in landing a job?  [Lifehacker]
  • How to build a career worth having.  [Lifehacker]  [HBR]
  • How to stay safe when meeting someone from the Internet.  [Lifehacker]
  • Be careful when you say "yes" or "no" during a salary negotiation.  [Lifehacker]  [LinkedIn]
  • How can I improve my short attention span?  [Lifehacker]
  • How to manage negativity and use it to your advantage.  [Lifehacker]
  • Can interviewers legally ask if you're married or have kids?  [Lifehacker]
  • Add a strong closing sentence to your cover letter to seal the deal.  [Lifehacker]  [Glassdoor]
  • Should I take any job or wait for something in my field?  [Lifehacker]
  • The best skills to list on a tech CV.  [HardOCP]  [Business Insider]
  • Walk into a salary negotiation with the right list of accomplishments.  [Lifehacker]  [99U]
    • Bring 3 key stories with you to your next job interview.  [Lifehacker]
  • Are you happy with your job?  [Lifehacker]
  • The beginner's guide to working from home.  [Lifehacker]  [Toptal]
  • Avoid fidgeting to ace your next job interview.  [Lifehacker]
  • The "20-something" myths that stall your career -- and how to fix them.  [Lifehacker]  [LearnVe$t]
  • How do I ask my boss for a better raise?  [Lifehacker]
  • Is it unprofessional to use “Sent from my Phone” signatures?  [Lifehacker]
  • Customise your CV to your profession.  [Lifehacker]  [USNews]
  • Use the "favour test" when you're undecided about a LinkedIn invitation.  [Lifehacker]  [HBR]
  • Will a certification really help me get a better job?  [Lifehacker]
  • Six of the most common CV flaws -- and how to fix them.  [Lifehacker]  [LearnVe$t]
  • Break the ice in any situation with these 10 conversation starters.  [Lifehacker]  [Lifehack]
  • What kind of stuff to do employers search for when I apply for a job?  [Lifehacker]
  • The best way to apologise when you screw up at work or at home.  [Lifehacker]  [HBR]
  • The office worker's schedule for healthy living behind a desk.  [Lifehacker]
  • How can I keep my family from disturbing me when I work from home?  [Lifehacker]
  • Beyond the CV: two web services to help promote your work.  [WSJ ATD]
  • When should I care about my job title?  [Lifehacker]
  • When obscurity at work is a good thing.  [Lifehacker]
  • Your ideal job might not be a full-time job.  [Lifehacker]  [Lifehack]
  • What to do when a coworker cries at the office.  [Lifehacker]  [HBR]
  • The best ways to ruin your professional reputation.  [Lifehacker]
  • Being a jack-of-all-trades doesn't mean you're a master of none.  [Lifehacker]  [Quora]
  • What's the worst mistake you've made in a job interview?  [Lifehacker]  [US News]
  • Ask about management style in a job interview to avoid a bad boss.  [Lifehacker]  [US News]
  • The biggest interview mistakes HR experts see -- and how to avoid them.  [Lifehacker]  [LearnVest]
  • Fired over a Facebook post.  [HardOCP]  [Times Georgian]
  • How can I spot a bad boss before I take a job?  [Lifehacker]
  • How to find out if a company is a cultural fit for you.  [Lifehacker]
  • Facebookers beware: that silly update can cost you a job.  [cNet]
  • How do I deal with a coworker's horrible manners?  [Lifehacker]
  • How to skip the sleaze and build a real professional network.  [Lifehacker]
  • Give better criticism with these 4 rules.  [Lifehacker]  [The Guardian]
  • So you want to be a contractor?  Here's how it works.  [The Register]
  • Why serial job-hopping hurts your career -- and how to fix it.  [Lifehacker]  [LearnVest]
  • How to listen when someone is venting.  [Lifehacker]  [HBR]
  • Be funny at work -- it's good for you.  [Lifehacker]  [Forbes]
  • How to accept and decline job offers.  [Lifehacker]
  • Before you ask for a raise, answer the questions on your boss' mind.  [Lifehacker]  [USNews]
  • How you're unknowingly embarrassing yourself online -- and how to stop.  [Lifehacker]
  • 'Throw Out Your Resume' walks you through a modern application process.  [Lifehacker]  [TOYR]
  • Why I gave up job security to go freelance.  [Lifehacker]
  • Write your cover letters like your job depends on it (because it does).  [Lifehacker]
  • Get your CV past the 6-second scan with easy-to-find requirements.  [Lifehacker]  [Careerealism]
  • Avoid becoming a "network jerk" when you're unemployed and need a job.  [Lifehacker]  [USNews]
  • 12 steps you should take before you accept the job offer.  [Lifehacker]  [AvidCareerist]
  • Highlight intangibles in your job interview based on the position's listed duties.  [Lifehacker]  [USNews]
  • Top 10 ways to cure your boredom at work.  [Lifehacker]
  • Stand out from other job applicants by bringing more than just your CV to the interview.  [Lifehacker]  [ZipRecruiter]  [DailyWorth]
  • Ask this question at your next interview to find out if the job is worth your while.  [Lifehacker]  [Runtime Era]
  • Give better feedback by keeping it in context with the overall goal.  [Lifehacker]  [Time]
  • When you hate your job, take on more, not less.  [Lifehacker]  [US News]
  • Beef up a too-short CV with detailed accomplishments and volunteer service.  [Lifehacker]  [Daily Muse]
  • How to approach writing a CV when you're a jack of all trades.  [Lifehacker]
  • Resist the the urge to send your CV over the top -- stick to your target audience instead.  [Lifehacker]  [GlassDoor]
  • How do you deal with a passive-aggressive boss?  [Lifehacker]
  • Use your job-packed CV as a weapon in interviews to showcase your versatility.  [Lifehacker]  [99u]
  • How to bounce back stronger after you blow it at work.  [Lifehacker]  [FastCompany]
  • How can I convince my boss to let me work from home?  [Lifehacker]
  • Avoid getting fooled into a bad job by asking these questions.  [Lifehacker]  [USNews]
  • Why flexibility at work is key.  [Lifehacker]  [Happy Cognition]
  • Stop harping on negative comments and put things into perspective.  [Lifehacker]  [Marlo Archer]
  • How to turn your hellhole of a company into a great place to work.  [Lifehacker]
  • Covertly point out flaws in your boss's argument by asking them to "tell you more".  [Lifehacker]  [FastCompany]
  • Boost your likeability at work with a few minor adjustments.  [Lifehacker]  [US News]
  • How to deal with negative people.  [Lifehacker]
  • How to avoid embarrassing email gaffes.  [Stuff]
  • Perform better in your field by paying attention to your peers.  [Lifehacker]
  • Know when to quit your job by watching these signals.  [Lifehacker]  [HBR]
  • Format your CV so it gets past applicant screening software.  [Lifehacker]  [AOL]
  • Disagree constructively at work by offering solutions, not just dissent.  [Lifehacker]  [HBR]
  • Advice I wish someone had given me for my first job.  [Lifehacker]
  • The best way to give honest feedback to your boss.  [Lifehacker]  [Forbes]
  • Pay attention to your job interviewer's demeanour to stand out.  [Lifehacker]
  • Write a post-interview thank you that actually boosts your chances to get the job.  [Lifehacker]  [Lipsticking]
  • Going from "suck" to "non-suck" as a public speaker.  [Lifehacker]
  • How to not suck at meetings.  [Lifehacker]  [Silicon Florist]
  • The ultimate guide to worldwide etiquette.  [Lifehacker]  [Swissotel]
  • Nail the "Why should I hire you?" question in interviews by listing your potential contributions.  [Lifehacker]  [Forbes]
  • Cultural fit in an interview may matter more than qualifications or skills.  [Lifehacker]  [Bloomberg Businessweek]
  • The network rockstar and the checklist.  [Network Sherpa]
  • Find out if an interview is going well by asking the interviewer about his/her job.  [Lifehacker]  [HR Bartender]
  • The best way to follow up after a job interview.  [Lifehacker]  [HR Bartender]
  • Remember people's names and faces by creating visual hooks for them.  [Lifehacker]  [YouTube]
  • Make sure your online and offline stories are consistent before a job interview.  [Lifehacker]  [Mashable]
  • Leave your old job description off your CV -- list your accomplishments instead.  [Lifehacker]  [Mashable]
  • How much help should you give during technical interviews?  [Ars Technica]
  • What they don't tell you about promotions.  [Lifehacker]  [I Am Victorious]
  • When your squash partner endorses your coding skills on LinkedIn.  [The Register]
  • Use the "layoff test" to build your professional network.  [Lifehacker]  [The Fast Track]
  • How to tackle three of the toughest interview questions.  [Lifehacker]
  • The best way to answer "Have you ever been fired or asked to resign?"  [Lifehacker]  [Profession Direction]
  • Apologise for a slip of the tongue at work in the same setting you made the mistake in.  [Lifehacker]
  • How to stop being an oversensitive employee and work with a boss you hate.  [Lifehacker]
  • An employer's opinion on how to quit your job.  [Lifehacker]  [Akhil Gupta]
  • If you can't commit 5 years to a career path, then it's not your path.  [Lifehacker]  [Steve Pavlina]
  • Career -- but I'm doing you a favour.  [Network Sherpa]
  • How to recover from a bad job interview.  [Lifehacker]
  • Not negotiating your salary could cost you $500,000 in the long run.  [Lifehacker]  [GMU]
  • Talking about The Problem and The Reason in technical presentations.  [EtherealMind]
  • How to do a proper self-review and identify your professional pain points.  [Lifehacker]
  • How to react when someone says you're wrong, but you know you're right.  [Lifehacker]
  • How to motivate people to do things they don't want to do.  [Lifehacker]  [Nir & Far]
  • Don't be too afraid to name the first number when negotiating salary.  [Lifehacker]  [US News]
  • How to choose and maintain a cover identity.  [Lifehacker]
  • Detect if a person is a threat at a glance.  [Lifehacker]  [Psychology Today]
  • How to detect when someone's lying -- and get them to tell the truth.  [Lifehacker]
  • How do I answer when I'm stumped by an important question.  [Lifehacker]
  • Save your CV under a filename that's relevant to the position.  [Lifehacker]  [WSJ]
  • What's expected of me on the first day of a new job?  [Lifehacker]
  • Is it possible to be truly anonymous in an online community?  [Lifehacker]
  • How to master the art of looking busy.  [Lifehacker]
  • Think outside the box to get your CV noticed.  [Lifehacker]
  • Don't lie on your CV, but lie like hell during your exit interview.  [Lifehacker]  [Robbie Abed]
  • How to keep your job search secret.  [Lifehacker]
  • Answer the "where do you see yourself in five years" question with specific details.  [Lifehacker]  [WorkAwesome]
  • Avoid "I" statements when negotiating a new salary.  [Lifehacker]  [Forbes]
  • How to win over someone who doesn't like you.  [Lifehacker]  [Forbes]
  • CV Maker creates beautiful, professional-looking resumes online in minutes.  [Lifehacker]  [cvmaker]
  • Should you accept the job offer or walk away?  [Lifehacker]
  • Is deleting friends on Facebook harmful to your job search?  [Lifehacker]  [News to Live By]
  • How to avoid awkward conversations when meeting someone new.  [Lifehacker]  [Happiness Project]
  • How to stand out in an interview.  [Lifehacker]  [HBR]
  • Create your own perfectly-organised printable online CV in 5 minutes.  [Lifehacker]
  • Emphasise your potential rather than your accomplishments when selling yourself.  [Lifehacker]  [HBR]
  • Your job interview starts the second you walk in the door.  [Lifehacker]  [WSJ]
  • Things I've quit doing at my desk.  [Lifehacker]  [Justin Jackson]
  • What to do when you work with someone you don't like.  [Lifehacker]  [HBR]
  • How can I deal with rude emails?  [Lifehacker]
  • Turn work experiences into measurable achievements on your CV.  [Lifehacker]  [Careerealism]
  • Practice walking into a room before a job interview to nail down your body language.  [Lifehacker]  [Forbes]
  • What does "overqualified" actually mean?  [Lifehacker]
  • The hardest job interview questions -- and how to ace them.  [Lifehacker]  [GlassDoor]
  • If your job sucks, it might be your fault -- let's fix that.  [Lifehacker]
  • How to convince your boss to let you try a four-day week.  [Lifehacker]
  • How can I sell my skills beyond a boring CV?  [Lifehacker]
  • Pick a job reference who offers a balanced view of your performance.  [Lifehacker]  [WSJ]
  • Negotiate for office perks when more money isn't an option.  [Lifehacker]  [FreeMoneyFinance]
  • The interview question that's always asked, and how to nail it.  [Lifehacker]
  • Look for your job's hidden benefits before asking for a raise.  [Lifehacker]  [CashMoneyLife]
  • Write your CV like a recruiter to boost your chances of getting hired.  [Lifehacker]  [Careerealism]
  • Spot liars by paying attention to their reaction within the first five seconds of a conversation.  [Lifehacker]  [Forbes]
  • Recovering from common career setbacks.  [Lifehacker]
  • What CV items can kill my chances at getting a new job?  [Lifehacker]
  • Get creative with your CV and make a greater impact.  [Lifehacker]
  • Why you didn't get the interview.  [Lifehacker: part 1, part 2]
  • How do I handle a coworker who slacks off?  [Lifehacker]
  • 'Tell Your Boss Anything' anonymously emails your boss.  [Lifehacker]
  • How to defeat your enemies on the Internet.  [Gizmodo]
  • Why your professional network sucks -- and what you can do about it.  [Lifehacker]  [Robbie Abed]
  • LinkedIn, WordPress, Vimeo, and other sites you should join for a better online reputation.  [Lifehacker]  [Infographic]
  • I won't hire people who user poor grammar -- here's why.  [Lifehacker]
    • Is refusing to hire somebody because of poor grammar skills a bit excessive?  [Lifehacker]
  • How to deal with annoying coworkers.  [Lifehacker]
  • Repost your resume every few days for a better chance of getting called.  [Lifehacker]  [Reddit]
  • Yes, you can be sacked for making dodgy Facebook posts.  [The Register]
  • How to nail your followup interview.  [Lifehacker]
  • Mistakes to avoid when applying for jobs online.  [Gizmodo]  [UpRoxx]
  • Five things you should know to keep the man from snooping on your digital stuff.  [Lifehacker]
  • How you can beat computerised applicant screening.  [Lifehacker]
  • How to combat the most common problems when searching for a job.  [Lifehacker]
  • Your resume is a sales letter.  [Lifehacker]
  • Write your resume like a reader.  [Lifehacker]
  • Don't wait for layoffs or a job search to update your resume.  [Lifehacker]  [CashMoneyLife]
  • Why you didn't get the job.  [Lifehacker]  [Job Tips for Geeks]
  • How to prep for a presentation.  [Lifehacker]
  • Cognitive biases and being a fallible human.  [EtherealMind]
  • Take more breaks, get more done.  [Lifehacker]
  • How to determine if a controversial statement is scientifically true.  [Lifehacker]
  • Stop working all those long hours.  [Lifehacker]
  • One sentence you shouldn't forget in a job interview followup letter.  [Lifehacker]
  • Showing up is not enough.  [Lifehacker]  [Dan Shipper]
  • 5 questions to ask before choosing your company's social media tools.  [ReadWriteWeb]
  • How to survive a workday when you're completely exhausted.  [Lifehacker]
  • Create a behind-the-scenes blog to augmet your resume.  [Lifehacker]  [MakeUseOf]
  • How can I stop my boss from ruining my weekends?  [Lifehacker]
  • Take stock of your job search to stop wasting time doing things that don't work.  [Lifehacker]  [Career Sherpa]
  • How can I overcome a work slump?  [Lifehacker]
  • Turn your email into the best social network you'll ever use.  [Lifehacker]
  • How to apply for a better job at your current workplace.  [Lifehacker]
  • Make your resume stand out by focusing your job title on the job you're applying for.  [Lifehacker]
  • How to give criticism without sounding like a jerk.  [Lifehacker]
  • How to get over the "I suck" barrier when learning a new skill.  [Lifehacker]
  • Learn the simple tricks to the art of persuasion.  [Lifehacker]  [WonderHowTo]
  • Nail the "tell me about yourself" job interview question.  [Lifehacker]  [Personal Branding Network]
  • Make your resume and other Word documents more presentable by making them read-only.  [Lifehacker]
  • How to productively call people ou on their BS (without being an asshole).  [Lifehacker]
  • Ditch the cover letter when applying for a new job: no-one reads them anyway.  [Lifehacker]  [WiseManSay]
  • Why you should still apply for a job even if you don't meet the exact job requirements.  [Lifehacker]
  • Reboot your career by concentrating on experiences instead of skills.  [Lifehacker]  [HBR]
  • How to survive the 10 grueling levels of office hell.  [Lifehacker]
  • Deleting social media accounts -- running scared.  [EtherealMind]
  • Improve your powers of observation by taking field notes like a scientist.  [Lifehacker]  [Time]
  • Boost your chances of getting a promotion by making friends at work.  [Lifehacker]  [CNN Money]
  • A case for not isolating yourself at work with headphones.  [Lifehacker]  [HBR]
  • What is "about.me"?  [Kip and Gary]
  • How to follow up on a job interview, without being annoying.  [Lifehacker]
  • Avoid these behaviours so you don't become the office jerk.  [Lifehacker]
  • Posting photos of your kids on Facebook -- the realities.  [ReadWriteWeb]
  • Being great at your job can be a dangeroues thing -- but keep doing it.  [Lifehacker]
  • How to spot a phony Facebook profile.  [ReadWriteWeb]
  • Recruiters only look at your CV for an average of 6 seconds, and this is what they see.  [Lifehacker] [Business Insider]
  • Craft the perfect elevator pitch by reducing your skills to 3 bullet points.  [Lifehacker]  [Forbes]
  • Ask this question at the beginning of your next job interview.  [Lifehacker]
  • Skip the counteroffer when resigning a job to make a graceful exit.  [Lifehacker]
  • How to apply for a job position that doesn't exist.  [Lifehacker]  [Wired]
  • Should I keep my personal and professional identities completely separate online?  [Lifehacker]
  • Work/life balance: go home.  [Lifehacker]  [Webivore]
  • Ask these questions at your next job interview to leave a lasting impression.  [Lifehacker]  [CNN]
  • Avoid phrases like "that's impossible" at the office.  [Lifehacker]
  • What do I do when my employer wants to be too social?  [Lifehacker]
    • Facebook, passwords, employers and a business opportunity.  [ReadWriteWeb]
  • Spruce up your social network profiles before applying for a new job.  [Lifehacker]  [Wise Bread]
  • The Facebook job test: now interviewers want your logins.  [The Register]
    • Your Facebook password should be none of your boss' business.  [ACLU]
    • When your boss DOES have the right to your Facebook password.  [ReadWriteWeb]
    • Demanding Facebook users' passwords violates consent.  [ReadWriteWeb]
    • Facebook: your boss asks for your password, well sue him.  Maybe.  [The Register]  [Ars Technica]  [Wired]  [TNW]
    • Protecting your passwords and your privacy.  [Facebook]  [Gizmodo]
    • Take my Facebook password?  Over my dead body.  [ReadWriteWeb]
  • How to complain about a coworker without getting them into trouble.  [Lifehacker]
  • What to do if you think you're underpaid.  [Lifehacker]
  • How can I tell if I'm being monitored at work and what can I do about it?  [Lifehacker]
  • How can I steer clear of distractions and focus while I work?  [Lifehacker]
  • Top 10 ways to get a better job.  [Lifehacker]
  • We are becoming more privacy-savvy, at least according to Pew.  [ReadWriteWeb]
  • Know a company's narrative before applying for a job.  [Lifehacker]  [The99%]
  • Avoid these negative body language cues when going on a job interview.  [Lifehacker]  [WiseBread]
  • What questions should I be ready to answer at just about any job interview?  [Lifehacker]
  • Don't lead with your need when professionally networking.  [Lifehacker]
  • How to answer "what is your greatest weakness?"  [Lifehacker]
  • The hidden meaning behind phrases in job ads.  [Lifehacker]
  • How honest should I be in my exit interview?  [Lifehacker]
  • Scalable stylometry: can we de-anonymise the Internet by analysing writing style?  [BoingBoing]  [33bits]
  • How do I deal with interview questions I'd rather not answer?  [Lifehacker]
  • Not being a troll isn't enough: a handbook to being a model Internet citizen.  [Lifehacker]
  • Salary negotiations: don't be tough, be honest.  [Lifehacker]
  • How to pimp your LinkedIn profile.  [ReadWriteWeb]
  • Turn a firing into a lesson and use the experience on your next job interview.  [Lifehacker]  [WSJ]
  • Build a stronger professional network with these tips from LinkedIn's founder.  [Lifehacker]  [CNN]
  • Pepper your CV with a company's cultural keywords to help beat the screeners.  [Lifehacker]  [WSJ]
  • How to write a cover letter that employers will actually read.  [Lifehacker]
  • The stupid things you do online (and how to fix them).  [Lifehacker]
  • How to stay motivated and avoid slacking off while working from home.  [Lifehacker]
  • Update your CV and get a (better) job.  [Lifehacker]
  • How do I quit a job I just started?  [Lifehacker]
  • Negotiate the salary you want with the Briefcase Technique.  [Lifehacker]
  • Prepare to ace your interview with this interview one-sheeter.  [Lifehacker]
  • Why I won't hire you.  [Lifehacker]
  • Ask these questions at your next job interview to learn what's going on behind the scenes.  [Lifehacker]  [Mashable]
  • Worklife -- should you take share options in your salary package?  [EtherealMind]
  • Think your CV is crap?  Your interview skills are worse.  [The Register]
  • Why you should be blogging.  [Evil Routers]
  • Follow-the-sun workload mobility?  Get lost!  [IOS Hints]
  • Knowledge + experience = wisdom.  [EtherealMind]
  • When engineers lie.  [Cringely]
  • A cloud hangs over the sysadmin.  [The Register]
  • Finally -- I am a swimming pool!  [Network Janitor]
  • Is the network administrator role going away?  [EtherealMind]
  • Certification and pay rises.  [EtherealMind]
  • Colour blindness, network diagrams and reliability.  [EtherealMind]
  • Eleven rules of design documentation.  [Etherealmind]
    • Low-level design -- think about the next step.  [Etherealmind]
  • The problem is due to... the BOFH.  [Evil Routers]
  • So you want to be a network consultant?  [Etherealmind]
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