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100K+ Milestone: Why I Started This Blog
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Elevating my English 📖 As a first-generation Canadian, I saw my parents work front-line jobs and struggle with the English language. When my brother and I were kids, we started speaking English with my parents so that they could get better at it. As I grew up and fell in…
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1 Year Later: What do I even do as a Communications Manager?
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I cannot believe that I have already been in my “new” role for an entire year! Holy 🐮 🐄 🤠 time flies! To mark this special milestone, I am going to share a little bit about what my role as a Communications Manager at Microsoft is like… based on what…
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Are resume writing services worth it?
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You may assume that I would say yes in a heartbeat because I run Resume Rescue… However, I honestly think it depends on your time commitment and urgency. ⏰ If you’re willing to put in the time and effort to go through the entire process, then resume services might not…
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#MakingTheMove: Art History Major to Microsoft Leader in Privacy
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The Making the Move series strives to inspire those who come from unique backgrounds and want to break into the world of tech. Here’s a secret… You don’t need to be a computer science major! Who’d ever think that an Art History major who dreamt of working in museums would end up…
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Why You Should Never Use a 2-Column Resume
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Many years ago, I learned how to appreciate a good resume while screening them for hiring managers. To date, I’ve helped 185+ people around the world through Resume Rescue and I must declare that I always advise against a 2-column resume because it wastes space! Space on your resume is…
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Making the Move: Chemical Engineer to Chief of Staff at Microsoft
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The Making the Move series strives to inspire those who come from different (non-tech) backgrounds and want to break into the world of tech. Here’s a secret… You don’t need to be a computer science or software engineering major! Today, I am sharing the career journey of Nives Stanfelj, who was until…
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Read This If You’re Interested In Making a Career Transition Into Tech
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Whether you’re a teacher or an accountant, making a career transition into tech is possible if you put your mind to it. I started the #MakingTheMove series to share unique stories and advice from people who started off with non-technical backgrounds and ended up in the tech world! #ICYMI, here…
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3 Steps to Start the Job Hunting Process Effectively
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In my many career chats, I’ve heard that 18 months is usually a good time to start putting your feelers out for new opportunities. The exercise of job hunting can be tedious and painful, but it keeps you sharp and fresh in the ever-changing job market. Even if you’re happy…
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32 Learnings from 32 Years at Microsoft with Adrienne Hall
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What’s it like to meet Bill Gates on a plane to Hawaii or ride the limo with Steve Balmer in Vegas? Adrienne Hall, General Manager of Microsoft Cloud Communications, would know because she was Employee #4029 who joined Microsoft back in 1990! Before joining Microsoft, Adrienne was an elementary school teacher…
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#MakingTheMove: Management Consultant to Entrepreneur to Intrapreneur
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Before launching an Asian American seltzer in partnership with 88rising and the world’s largest brewer, AB inBev, Henry Shi thought he was going to become an accountant just like every other Asian student out there. Even when he had a cushy job as a management consultant, Henry faced his fears…