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Introduction The salary component of a job offer from a company is relatively easily understood, while equity options can seem much more exciting. However, despite the buzz around stock options and startup equity, the actual value they represent depends heavily on the stage of the company, its prospects, and a number of other factors. This…
Introduction: Startup’s Runway Joining a startup can be fun – there’s an element of risk, more responsibility, faster learning curve, being mentored by the co-founders, and making a bigger impact than you would elsewhere. On the other hand, however, startups tend to hold more financial risk than well-established giants. This is why How to Evaluate…
Introduction: Business Development Building a career in business development is exciting — but freshers often face the challenge that they do not have enough work experience. A portfolio can help get around this issue — and you do not need much professional experience to make one. You can use college projects, personal research, case studies,…
Introduction: Remote Person While it can be a pleasure to work from home, being the only remote member of an otherwise in-office team can be incredibly isolating. You miss out on the casual conversations, the chats at lunch, the easy updates that happen when people are face-to-face and in the same room all day. How…
Introduction: Journalists Transitioning Journalists have a wealth of skills valuable in content marketing, including research, interviewing, digging for information, writing, and storytelling. However, because many content marketing jobs require a portfolio that demonstrates marketing-specific skills, transitioning into the career can be intimidating. The good news is that journalists do not need to reinvent themselves for…
Introduction: LinkedIn Endorsements LinkedIn is a platform for professionals to network, share information, and build credibility. Part of a professional’s LinkedIn page includes skill endorsements. Though sometimes cringeworthy to ask for, there are easy ways to request skill endorsements without feeling awkward. How to ask for LinkedIn endorsements without feeling awkward focuses on asking the…
Introduction: Coach an Employee Good managers want their employees to excel at their jobs, learn new skills, and be more self-confident. Coaching is the best way to achieve this. Yet, this approach is very close to micromanagement. Once the line between coaching and micromanagement is crossed, employees feel as if they are not trusted to…
Introduction: Portfolio Ideas for HR HR professionals are currently facing a paradigm shift – the skills of the future now include digital literacy and the ability to work with data. Companies are actively collecting and analyzing employee data to optimize their people functions, ranging from hiring and retention to workforce planning and performance management. This…
Introduction: Supply Chain Professionals Job seekers in the supply chain field looking to transition into a career in consulting may find themselves in a difficult position. While their experience in the field provides a great foundation for the job, consulting firms are looking for candidates who can demonstrate their ability to analyze business problems and…
Introduction: Finance Professionals Shifting from the finance field to the technology industry calls for a creative approach to showcasing one’s expertise. While a finance professional is well-versed in financial modeling, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and business decision-making, these skills need to be tailored to address the specific challenges of the tech industry. A portfolio can serve…
