Tag: career
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Attention shifting: a meditation framework for focus.
Meditation shifts your attention back to the spiritual. Day to day we are immersed in our physical world. The physical world is really just a game, which we call “life”. Physical world, the real world, life, and the physical game are all used interchangeably below. When we meditate, by removing our focus from the physical…
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A Cover Letter Template for Sales jobs that is clear and value-oriented
A cover letter should show the recruiter / hiring manager what benefits they get by hiring you. It should be simple and easy to follow, with important section sub-headings that stand out.
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6 insightful questions to ask during informational interviews for sales jobs.
Informational interviews are conversations that give you the opportunity to gather information about a career you’re interested in, as well as expand your network.
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Career Advice from Jim Donovan
I stumbled upon “The Making of an Investment Banker”, a talk given by Jim Donovan to the UVA school of law, which was posted to their YouTube channel. I found the advice to be quite good, regardless of your chosen career path, investment banker or otherwise. 3 pieces of advice before starting your career /…
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16 lessons from Paul Graham on starting a startup
A few reflections on startups after reading Paul Graham’s essays.