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Holly Lee, a career coach, has experience as a recruiting leader at Amazon, Meta, and Google.Lee emphasizes starting out at smaller companies to build skills and explore career interests.She also says networking and interview preparation are crucial for standing out in tech.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with…
Celia Duff, 70, started doing intense fitness competitions three years ago.She works out five to six days a week and does a combination of strength training and cardio.Duff’s advice includes committing to being active three times a week.Celia Duff has never exercised more or had more energy than she does…
Business Insider has interviewed dozens of people who’ve lost weight.We rounded up some of their top, practical tips to make fat loss simpler.High-protein diets and calorie deficits are key strategies for successful weight loss.Weight loss is, on the face of it, simple. If you are in a calorie deficit —…
The average American expects to spend over $2,000 on holiday costs this season, one survey found.Some respondents predicted they would be paying off the debts they accrue into May next year.Personal finance guru Dave Ramsey advised saving before the holidays and setting a strict budget.The most wonderful time of the…
Tech employees share their salary negotiation tips, which helped boost their pay by tens of thousands of dollars.Their negotiation strategies include practicing pitches, using data, and leveraging multiple offers.Research and transparency are key in negotiating better compensation in tech roles, they said.Sarra Bounouh has worked at consulting giant Accenture and…
I’m a professional declutterer and work with clients in helping them get rid of things.Regardless of how hard you go with your holiday decorations, chances are you have too much. Declutter when you are putting things up instead of taking them down. The holiday marathon is nearly upon us, and…
As the CEO of the fashion company Tapestry, Joanne Crevoiserat helms Coach and Kate Spade’s ships.The chief shared some leadership and career advice in a “Leadership Next” interview.Her North Star is an “insatiable curiosity about the consumer.”As the CEO of the fashion company Tapestry, Joanne Crevoiserat steers popular brands like…
An epidemiologist and nutrition expert eats at least three fermented foods each day for gut health.Tim Spector shared his tips on how to incorporate fermented foods into your diet.These include starting small, checking food labels, and “backslopping.”You may have noticed a proliferation of kefir and kombucha in stores lately. Fermented…
I’ve spent years traveling to 94 countries which has taught me some great money-saving travel tips.I don’t pay to check a bag when I travel, and I seek out free activities, like walking tours.I get cash when I’m at my destination and use credit cards without foreign transaction fees.I’ve been…
I’ve been skiing and snowboarding for decades and taught my children how to do the winter sports.Make sure your layers are keeping you dry, and pay extra attention to your hands.Start on the bunny hill and work your way up — don’t ski or board above your level.I’ve been skiing…
