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It's hard when you have a lot of naysayers to know when they might be right or when to ignore them and go with your gut and do something that may seem risky. - Kathryn Minshew
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There are always going to be obstacles. I think the bigger your aspirations, the larger the obstacles. - Kathryn Minshew
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I always encourage people to learn the basics and nail the basics. Take the time to customize your resume and cover letter to reflect your qualifications, your research on the specific company and position, and how you believe you can add value. - Kathryn Minshew
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For many people, the hardest thing about job-seeking is figuring out where to start. All through college, I heard my friends asking themselves, 'What do I want to do with my life?' And guess what? After college, and after that first job, people still ask the same question. - Kathryn Minshew
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The Muse should be a trusted destination for answers. A hand when you need one. Someone to talk you through tough decisions or situations. A starting point. - Kathryn Minshew
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Even your most talented employees have room for growth in some area, and you're doing your employee a disservice if the sum of your review is: 'You're great!' No matter how talented the employee, think of ways he could grow towards the position he might want to hold two, five, or 10 years down the line. - Kathryn Minshew
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When I was still a bright-eyed McKinsey consultant, I remember hitting a point where I didn't know what to do next, and someone gave me the book, 'How Remarkable Women Lead,' and I read it and scribbled in it, and it felt like a guide in helping me figure out my career. - Kathryn Minshew
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We spend a lot of time on Skype and other video interviews, and it's funny how many people will prepare for a Skype interview by wearing a formal suit jacket with pajama pants on the bottom. Then suddenly, someone is at the door, and you have to get up, and you realize you're wearing reindeer boxers. Just put pants on. - Kathryn Minshew
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Slouching or leaning back may send the wrong signals. When you sit down for a formal interview, lean forward to show interest and active listening. - Kathryn Minshew
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Get your product in front of actual, living, breathing strangers. Your college roommate's approval does not mean there's market demand. - Kathryn Minshew
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Ultimately, I think it takes a certain grit and determination to constantly re-prove to people that you're just as dedicated, just as determined, and just as capable as the entrepreneurs around you who may better fit the physical pattern - but on the flipside, women who succeed often become razor sharp through the process. - Kathryn Minshew
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For those working menial jobs or putting in 100-hour weeks for corporations, the lure of starting your own business can seem like a great way to get more flexibility, upside, and ownership. - Kathryn Minshew
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Don't let that nagging fear - that feeling that being different automatically qualifies you as being wrong - eat away at you. - Kathryn Minshew
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Done right, a performance review is one of the best opportunities to encourage and support high performers and constructively improve your middle- and lower-tier workers. - Kathryn Minshew
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I know, being the odd one out can feel brutal. But, rest assured, it's also wonderful - because your desire to do things differently isn't 'uncool.' In fact, it's the exact opposite. - Kathryn Minshew
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Understanding your employee's perspective can go a long way towards increasing productivity and happiness. - Kathryn Minshew
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With clearly defined roles and a focus on communication, it's much easier to make your company come across as well-organized and on top of things - because it actually is. - Kathryn Minshew
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Every generation brings something new to the workplace, and millennials are no exception. As a group, they tend to be highly educated, love to learn, and grew up with the Internet and digital tools in a way that can be highly useful when leveraged properly. - Kathryn Minshew
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Employees don't need to be best friends, but there does need to be a level of mutual respect and understanding. - Kathryn Minshew
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People actually aren't moving on from companies much more quickly than in the past, but there's a perception that they do, so companies are investing less in talent on the assumption that young employees won't stay long. - Kathryn Minshew
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You know, as most entrepreneurs do, that a company is only as good as its people. The hard part is actually building the team that will embody your company's culture and propel you forward. - Kathryn Minshew
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