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Getting put it touch with a hiring manager at an employer you want to work for is only the start. Here’s what to do next.

Asking for an introduction to your hiring manager is a great (and highly recommended) way to get a foot in the door. However, early on in my career, I used to think that once I got an introduction, the rest would take care of itself. “I’ll charm everyone else this contact introduces me to,” I thought, “and they’ll have no choice but to make up an incredible opportunity and offer me an absurd amount of money to accept.”

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LinkedIn compiled a list of the most sought-after companies. Here is what it takes to land a job at some of them.

LinkedIn dove deep into its user data and produced a list of the top 40 U.S. companies for attracting and keeping talented employees.

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In an exclusive interview, Kerry talks about why the Obama administration has made spreading entrepreneurship a priority.

For the past seven years, the Obama White House has made it a priority to spread entrepreneurship around the world, culminating this past week with the U.S.-sponsored Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Silicon Valley.

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The seventh annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit met in Silicon Valley to promote startups as a counter to the nihilism of terrorism.

Back in 2009, soon after he entered the White House, President Obama traveled to Egypt to give his famous “Cairo speech.” The new president pushed aside the aggressive rhetoric of the Bush years and pledged to start building bridges to the Arab and Muslim worlds. The United States wanted to improve mutual understanding between the two communities, Obama said. The West was not at war with Islam, the president continued—and further, wanted to collaborate with its adherents in fighting violent extremism.

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Don’t get defensive. Remember that minds can change, and it’s in your power to change them. Here’s how.

When someone criticizes what you’ve done, it’s normal to get defensive. When it’s a boss or client expressing displeasure with something you’ve poured lots of thought and energy into, it’s even worse.

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For offices to be places that young people want to work, companies need to look outside the business world for design ideas.

The workplace of the future is always being created. Every day, companies are introducing new ideas, strategies, and technologies that change how and where we work. Each year, new graduates enter the workforce with bold ideas about their workstyle preferences and needs. New research is constantly emerging that points to new ways for us to work smarter, healthier, and more effectively. Collectively, these influences are reshaping workplaces and pushing them to a future state that never stops evolving.

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Trustworthiness is in the eye of the beholder, and probably better in moderation than we tend to think. Here’s why.

Most people see themselves as pretty trustworthy. The trouble is that psychologically speaking, trustworthiness is mostly in the eye of the beholder. It’s essential to your reputation, which depends on what other people think of you, not what you think of yourself.

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Here’s how to tap into LinkedIn’s “Who’s Viewed Your Profile” section to convert strangers into full-blown connections.

LinkedIn. It’s a powerful platform that connects you with millions of professionals across the globe. Blah, blah, blah. Sure, that’s amazing and all—but, it’s not even close to my favorite part about this networking tool.

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When you’re the manager of someone who monopolizes every conversation, how do you make sure they don’t ruin everyone’s work life?

The squeaky wheel gets the oil, and sometimes the squeaky wheel is just an irritating distraction. When you’re the manager and you have a squeaky wheel in your office—that person who’s always eager to voice an opinion, give advice, and monopolize a meeting—how do you make sure they don’t spoil it for everyone else?

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The firms that are more likely to suffer are tech companies and startups based in Europe.

The U.K.’s decision to leave the European Union not only has major implications for the world economy, but will undoubtedly have a negative impact on the tech sector around the globe, say experts and analysts.

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