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How the (weak) ties that bind can aid your job prospects

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Dec 26, 2022
A social science theory dives into the mechanics of who you know.
The theory of the "strength of weak ties" notes that acquaintances — more than close connections — can benefit your job hunt.
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Will the pandemic change convention-going permanently?

by Matt Levin
Jan 6, 2022
The electronics convention CES is seeing many companies dial back their participation thanks to omicron.
At CES 2022, free masks are provided, as well as stickers indicating how much touch attendants are comfortable with. Attendance is down considerably this year with the spread of omicron.
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Convention skills a little rusty? We can help.

by Matt Levin
Jun 17, 2021
With the reemergence of networking events and conventions, you may need a refresher on chatting over cocktails or going in for the handshake.
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Ask A Manager

Ask a Manager: “Can I pick your brain?”

by Rose Conlon , David Brancaccio and Candace Manriquez Wrenn
Oct 28, 2019
Think twice before sending that email.
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The rise of female co-working spaces

by Erika Beras
Mar 30, 2017
Women are creating professional settings that cater to their needs, like child care.
Amber Morris, a manager for the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, works out of the Coterie between meetings.
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Five ways to reopen lines of communication

by David Brancaccio
Apr 28, 2014
"It's been too long since we've been in touch."
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Minorities have a harder time networking

by David Lazarus
Mar 7, 2014
In a world where networking can make a career, race plays a big role.
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Are you 'network literate'?

by Marketplace Contributor
May 22, 2012
Commentator Ben Casnocha says our ever-expanding social networks require a whole new skill.
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Is the era of the business card over?

by Jeremy Hobson and David Brancaccio
Mar 16, 2012
Some experts claim that in a Web-savvy world, business cards are a thing of the past. We dug up one career consultant (no business card needed) to find out if they really are obsolete.
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Is a dream job a reality?

by Ramit Sethi
Feb 10, 2012
Author Ramit Sethi discusses his belief that it's possible to network your way to a dream job and offers some tips on how.
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