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☆ The 2 most important things you need to learn in your first few jobs to advance your career faster
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( Henry Blodget | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

But what really matters early in your career is learning 1) what you're naturally good at, and 2) what you most like and want to do. But in my experience, skills are not the most important things you should try to learn in your first few jobs. What you're naturally good atWe're all gifted at some things and lousy at others. AdvertisementBut the most common and simplest formula for success is this:Do something you're naturally good at that you like doing. (Among other things, it revealed why I didn't like — and was bad at — an early production-assistant job at CNN).

Persons: —, we're, Malcolm Gladwell, It's, Henri, what's Organizations: Service, CNN

☆ I worked on cruise ships for 6 years. Here are the 5 best and 5 worst rooms to book for your trip.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-30 | by ( Sharon Waugh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Here are what I consider to be the best and worst staterooms to book on a cruise. BEST ROOMS TO BOOK ON A CRUISEOcean-view rooms are only worth it if the windows aren't obstructed. Obstructed ocean-view roomsPartially obstructed ocean-view staterooms have a window that's usually at least a little blocked by a lifeboat. Although many people book these rooms because they're slightly cheaper than ocean-view rooms, the view ends up being more obstructed than expected most of the time. Adjoining rooms with other partiesSome cruise ships have adjoining staterooms with an internal door separating the two neighboring cabins.

Persons: Sharon Waugh, Drake, staterooms, I've, It's, Debbie Ann Powell, Shutterstock Staterooms, Extroverts Organizations: Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal, Cruises, NCL, Port, Disabilities Locations: Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, staterooms

☆ Citadel Securities is looking for business-savvy coders. Here's what you need to know to land a technologist job that can pay as much as $350,000.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-19 | by ( Bianca Chan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Being a solid coder isn't going to cut it at Citadel Securities anymore. Citadel Securities, which generated about $7.5 billion in revenue last year, is now focused on hiring thoughtful technologists who drive commercial outcomes for the firm. We're looking for people who can drive a big commercial impact for the firm," Aaron Moss, head of technology recruiting for Citadel Securities, told Insider. In one recent case, Citadel Securities extended an offer to a promising young intern, even though the hiring manager had been looking for a more experienced hire. "The industry is getting very high level with things like AI, which push people even further away from that understanding," Neff told Insider.

Persons: Ken Griffin, Aaron Moss, Josh Woods, It's, Olga Naumovich, Jayson Bevacqua, opportunistically, Damien Neff, it's, Neff, Costas Bekas, extroverts, Bekas, didn't, Moss Organizations: Citadel Securities, Citadel, Solaris Search, LinkedIn Locations: Miami

☆ I'm an extrovert who realized working remotely was bad for my mental health. These 4 things help me combat loneliness.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( Melissa Petro | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I go to a café every day instead of working from homeFor as long as I've worked from home, I've rarely worked from my actual house. That's where my writers group comes in. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe members of my writing group are like coworkers, only better because it's a chosen circle of professionals. I'm a part of a lot of virtual communitiesIn addition to my WhatsApp group, I'm active in a handful of other online groups. I've never met some of the people I've worked with — I haven't so much as heard some of their names spoken aloud — but I've watched their careers evolve, as I imagine they've witnessed mine.

Persons: Melissa Petro, —, I've, I'm, doesn't, Lyn Slater, they've Organizations: Service, Facebook

☆ Couples share up to 89% of values, new study says: 'There are very few traits where opposites actually do attract'
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Partners, on average, share up to 89% of traits, including deeper values such as religiosity and political learnings, and also experiences such as smoking and sexual activity. When it comes to finding a partner, it turns out that opposites don't attract . They analyzed findings from 199 published papers — some dating as far back as 1903 — that looked at 22 commonly studied traits among couples. Don't miss: Successful couples share 3 key values—forget ‘opposites attract,’ says dating expertQualities, experiences or traits that couples had in common varied. There were just three traits on which couples tended not to align: hearing difficulty, tendency to worry and whether they were morning or night people.

Persons: Jared Balbona, Balbona, ’ Organizations: University of Colorado Boulder Institute, Behavioral Genetics, CNBC, Partners

☆ How to negotiate virtually and win difficult Zoom conversations, according to research
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-06 | by ( Leigh Thompson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

How virtual communication differs from face-to-faceSo, how can we build our VCQ? However, there is a profound, yet rarely acknowledged difference between in-vivo and virtual communication: namely shared mutual gaze, which occurs when two people lock eyes. That's partly because mutual gaze produces an immediate release of oxytocin, the bonding hormone. However, volleying offers back and forth at the virtual negotiation table can lead to transactional interaction. For this reason, negotiators should work to bring their best virtual self to the negotiation table by following the research-backed best practices here.

Persons: Leigh Thompson, Thompson, —, Chris, It's, we've, I've, volleying Organizations: Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, Service, Communication Intelligence

☆ Tigers have personality traits similar to human extroverts and introverts, researchers say
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-08 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Tigers have personality traits similar to extroversion and introversion in humans, researchers have found. Tigers that score higher on "majesty" eat more, have higher group status and mate more often. Tigers that scored for "majesty" were highly rated on words such as dignified, confident, and fierce and placed low on terms like withdrawn oterms feeble. "Steadiness" in tigers was associated with high ratings for words like friendly, gentle, and loving but ranked low for words such as aggressive or cruel. Abdellaoui told The Guardian that the words were all initially Chinese, and some of their meanings might be harder to translate.

☆ Introverts, stop acting like extroverts to be successful—do this instead, experts say
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-21 | by ( Natasha Piñon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The research is clear: Making extra small talk or raising your hand for networking opportunities can help introverts find more energy, better social connections and higher levels of happiness. Extroverts may feel recharged and revitalized after some small talk, while introverts are ready to lie down, even if they enjoyed those conversations just as much. Of course, not every stereotypically extroverted action drains introverts: Some might love rowdy happy hours or off-the-cuff brainstorms. "Acting like an extrovert" might just mean reaching out to others more often, despite knowing you typically find those interaction tiring. A simple calculation can help you determine when to put yourself out there and when to pull back, Shapiro says.

☆ An 85-year Harvard study on the key to happiness could spell trouble for introverts—unless you know these 2 tricks
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-20 | by ( Natasha Piñon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

1 key to happiness comes down to positive relationships, according to an 85-year study from Harvard researchers. That's great news for anyone ready to ditch their gym membership — but for introverts, the news might feel like a mixed bag. From cocktail mixers to out-loud brainstorming sessions, the business world can feel stacked in favor of extroverts, particularly when it comes to forming the kind of bonds that lead to happiness. When introverts find happiness in positive relationships, they probably get that value from a smaller number of "deeper, longer term, slower-starting" connections, Shapiro told CNBC Make It. The trick is knowing how to start, build and sustain those relationships — and it's easier if you know a few key tricks, Shapiro said.

☆ A neuroscientist shares the 4 ‘highly coveted’ skills that set introverts apart: ‘Their brains work differently’
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-07 | by ( Friederike Fabritius | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Here are four highly coveted skills that set introverts apart from everyone else:1. One Harvard study found that introverts' brains work differently, and have thicker gray matter compared to extroverts. This ability to focus intensely is a key characteristic of introverts, who often have more extended focus than extroverts. Because they enjoy spending time alone, introverts tend to be more willing than extroverts to put in the hours alone necessary to master a skill. Introverts tend to be less swayed by external events and driven more by their inner moral compass.

☆ Job interview tips to help you get hired: What to say, mistakes to avoid, how to answer key questions and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-02 | by ( Cindy Perman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Career coach Natalie Fisher said there are four common reasons why you might get a job interview but not a job offer: 1. The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn Without Blowing It": Pump yourself up before you walk into a job interview. Interview tips from an HR pro who tracked her job search on TikTokAnd finally, a few job interview tips from Jordan Gibbs. Here are a few of her top job interview tips: Never count your chickens before they're hatched. Read more job interview tips from Gibbs and how she ultimately landed her job.

Economic worries have made this holiday season particularly stressful for some. The holiday season can bring out the absolute worst in some kids. Some parents welcome that break from structure, and that’s OK. “Parents get to decide what works and what doesn’t work with their family,” Dr. Naumburg said. “Gratitude and savoring are the opposite.”Dr. Kurtz recommended starting a simple gratitude practice early in the holiday season. As the holidays unfold, make an effort to savor the season, Dr. Kurtz said.

☆ Here's how we furnished and priced our Airbnb as superhosts and made up to $51,000 a year from it
▼ + stars: | 2022-05-31 | by ( Hilary Hattenbach | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Hilary Hattenbach and her husband, Jared, became Airbnb superhosts after guests gave good reviews. To make it a success, they priced it low, furnished it enthusiastically, and learned on the fly. Airbnb charges guests a 14% service fee and hosts a 4% fee. Originally, we'd low-balled the cleaning fee because we'd resolved to do the cleaning to save money. When the pandemic hit in early 2020, we took in former Airbnb guests for what was initially a six-month lease that was ultimately extended.

☆ The $53,000 Kia EV6 is a striking, sporty electric SUV whose biggest flaw is that people won't leave you alone
▼ + stars: | 2022-04-23 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

We drove the impressive 2022 Kia EV6, Kia's newest electric SUV. The 2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line. The 2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line. The 2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line. The 2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line.

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