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By: Greg Scherzo | December 20, 2017

When it comes to the world of recruiting sometimes making more personalized messages to potential hires, such as asking "why" can result in more responses from those same hires. Greg Scherzo shares his opinon on this problem by comparing it to the popular song "Message in A Bottle."

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By: Keith Cline | December 18, 2017

In the seventh episode of the VentureFizz Career Inspiration podcast, Keith Cline interviews Carlie Smith, Director of Talent at Circle.

By: Colin W. Barry | December 18, 2017

Own The Boardroom is an online marketplace where college students can rent an outfit for their first job interview. Erica Zahka, the company's Founder and CEO shares how she first came up with the idea managing entry-level employees and how most graduates don't think about how they dress for their first interview.

By: | December 18, 2017

Simply put, sometimes it pays to be nice to your customers, even if you are a huge brand. For Michelle Health, a brand that uses empathy as part of their strategy is key as she shares a personal story on interacting with a brand that seemed to lack it.

By: Christina Luconi | December 14, 2017

When you attend a conference, one thing you can take note of is noticing how all the speakers have their own "voice" and how it can inspire someone for a change. Christina Luconi writes about how finding your own voice can result in positive changes in your life.

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By: Keith Cline | December 11, 2017

In the sixth episode of the VentureFizz Career Inspiration podcast, Keith Cline interviews Michael Brown, VP, Talent at SHYFT Analytics.

By: Rasika Rajagopalan | December 11, 2017

Gamification is a huge part of many a company's business models, but why not add it to a company's culture to improve morale and well-being? Rasika Rajagopalan writes about various ways companies can incentivice employees to build these two aspects through various apps and platforms.

By: Christina Luconi | December 7, 2017

Fear of Missing Out (or FOMO) is what makes go out with friends, even if we don't want to. However, when it happens in your professional life, it can feel a little more hurtful and impact your career. To avoid these issues, Christina Luconi writes four different ways someone could avoid getting the FOMO vibe.

By: Alexander Culafi | December 6, 2017

Anaqua is a company that develops IP management software for approximately a quarter of the world's IP. CEO Bob Romeo discusses the value of having a global presence in the intellectual property space, as well as the company's recent merger with Lecorpio.

By: Justin Graci | December 5, 2017

When looking for a job, a candidate can research more information about the company even before the first interview. Justin Graci writes about how companies can be transparent with candidates and take a more "no BS" approach to their branding.

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By: Keith Cline | December 4, 2017

In the fifth episode of the VentureFizz Career Inspiration podcast, Keith Cline interviews Mike Hebert, Head of Talent Acquisition at edX.

By: Christina Luconi | November 30, 2017

Let's face it, sometimes plans don't always go the way we plan. If they are work-related, it can be more stressful. For these situations, Christina Luconi has introduced the concept of Plan O for Opportunity and explains how it works as a contingency plan for situations when things go awry.

By: Peter Karlson | November 29, 2017

Enterprise and early-stage startups do have their fair share of differences, they both can actually learn from each other in a variety of areas. Peter Karlson lists the several ways both small and large companies can learn from each other.

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By: Keith Cline | November 27, 2017

In the fourth episode of the VentureFizz Career Inspiration podcast, Keith Cline interviews Jen Paxton, Director of Talent at LevelUp.

By: Alexander Culafi | November 27, 2017

Bullhorn is a SaaS company that helps staffing and recruitment firms run their businesses with a suite of CRM and back office products. It was also founded by a 24-year-old Tufts grad, bootstrapped for seven years, and remains founder-led nearly two decades later.

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