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Candidate being interviewed. Pexels.
Candidate being interviewed. Pexels.

5 Questions for a Hiring Manager at Interview (Fast Company)

Ask: How will we both know that I have succeeded in this role? It is important to hear a clear definition of these job expectations upfront, and an agreed upon definition, as it will be paramount in determining if you have the potential to be “moderately successful,” “wildly successful,” or possibly “over-deliver.”

How to Avoid Procrastinating at Work (Harvard Business Review)

You’ll be less likely to put novel tasks off if you have a master system for approaching them. The steps you take when you encounter something new will become their own type of habit, which will reduce decision fatigue about how to start.

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How to Find a Job Long Distance (The Cut)

Ideally, you’d be able to say your move is already in progress or give a time frame by which you expect to be living in the new area. If that doesn’t sound like your situation, [...] and you’re willing to cover your own travel costs and relocation expenses, state that up front in your cover letter.

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