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Our Favorite Self-Improvement Businesses in the Bay Area

September is Self-Improvement month, which means it’s a great time to pick up a new healthy hobby,... Read more

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How to Ask Better Questions in Job Interviews

“Do you have any questions for me?”This question ends just about every single job interview, and if... Read more

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How to Launch a Career in Project Management With No Experience

Let’s start here: what does a project manager do? This role can look slightly different depending... Read more

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Basic Mistakes to Avoid in the Job Interview Process

The job interview process can feel like a real minefield, with opportunity to get eliminated at... Read more

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Six of the Best Tutors in the Bay Area

We know. Summer flew. Or maybe not, if you’re a parent who’s been home with your mini... Read more

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The 15 Best Part-Time Jobs for New Moms

First off, congratulations on the new bundle of joy! Over the last several weeks, you’ve learned... Read more

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How to Ask for a Raise at Your First Job

It doesn’t matter if it’s your first job or your tenth -- asking for a raise is always an... Read more

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How Do I Know If It's Time to Leave My First Job?

You shouldn't quit your first job the second you stop liking it -- there are a lot of advantages,... Read more

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How to Get a Job in Marketing With No Experience

First things first, marketing is a broad field, encompassing everything from digital advertising to... Read more

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What Skills Should I Learn From My First Job?

So you’ve landed your first job. Now what? (Besides enjoying the extra cash in your pocket, of... Read more

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6 Jobs You Can Land After You've Worked in a Restaurant

Many of us get our professional starts in restaurants, where we learn teamwork, customer service,... Read more

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How to Break Into the Nonprofit Space With No Experience

You’re a do-gooder, a big-hearted advocate, a community-driven activist. You're passionate about... Read more

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How to Become an Administrative Assistant With No Experience

Administrative assistants are essential parts of day-to-day operations in many companies -- they... Read more

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The Art of the Post-Interview Follow-Up

So you've landed a job interview. Congratulations! You're well on your way to having an offer in... Read more

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14 of the Best Bay Area Independent Retailers

Why should you shop local (#shoplocal) and with your town's independent retailers? Let us count the... Read more

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9 Non-Profits Hiring Right Now in San Francisco

You’re a do-gooder, a big-hearted advocate, a community-driven activist. You’re building a... Read more

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How to Become a Bartender With No Experience

The bartending game has changed dramatically over the last couple of decades, as the industry has... Read more

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10 San Francisco Restaurant Jobs Hiring Right Now

Servers, line cooks, baristas, bartenders, and food and drink professionals of all stripes: Your... Read more

Your Complete Guide to Navigating the Gig Economy

Let’s talk about the gig economy. Like it or not, the workplace has changed dramatically over... Read more

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8 Non-Profits Hiring in Oakland Right Now

You’re a do-gooder, a big-hearted advocate, a community-driven activist. You’re building a... Read more