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Exactly What To Do While You Wait To Hear Back About A Job

Expert recruiters from Facebook, LinkedIn, and others weigh in on the right approach to following up after an interview.When Joseph Waites* first applied for a new job in early November, he had no idea...

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Why Payment Companies Are Flocking To Messaging Apps

TransferWise is the latest fintech company to see opportunity in Facebook Messenger's nascent bot platform.Money is surprisingly social. Venmo was one of the first U.S. startups to capitalize on that...

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I Hire LinkedIn's Tech Workers--Here's What's Working And Why

LinkedIn tripled its rate of positive responses after switching up how it reached out to job prospects.The top 10 skills U.S. employers are after right now? They're all technical skills, according to...

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The 10 Most Innovative Companies In Health 2017

One Medical, Apple, and others are shaking up the ways we interact with primary care, health apps, and more.The health care industry is transforming rapidly, in large part due to an influx of new...

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Reporters Love Chatrooms But Worry Security Is Slacking

Slack and other virtual newsrooms have some reporters concerned about privacy in an era of embattled journalism that relies on discretion.Last year, then Gawker Media executive editor John Cook found...

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Five Slack Hacks That Can Keep You Productive No Matter What

Here's how to get notified only when you want to, master some handy keyboard shortcuts, and turn off that annoying red dot.Slack is designed to replace your inbox and be the one place where all your...

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How To Upgrade Your Social Media Presence For Your Post-College Job Hunt

A guide to manage both a personal and professional presence on social media.Your social media presence is a crucial part of your post-college job hunt. In fact, 60% of employers use social networking...

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Are Co-CEOs A Great Idea Or A Total Disaster?

Two people sharing the top corporate spot works in some cases, but in others, it can hold perilous risks.No matter how many capable advisers you have around you, being the CEO of a growing company is a...

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How Eero Plans To Fend Off Wi-Fi Rivals: Lower Prices And No Distractions

The startup's whole-home Wi-Fi system is getting a price cut on its first birthday. Can it stay on top of the market it created?After jump-starting the whole-home Wi-Fi market last February, Eero is...

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Airbnb Buys Tilt, Signaling Its Growing Interest In Group Travel

The deal represents a disappointing exit for Tilt, which had previously raised over $60 million.Airbnb has closed on its acquisition of Tilt, a startup for crowdfunding and peer-to-peer payments, in...

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The Nigerian Designer Who's Dressed Michelle Obama, Lupita Nyong'o & Solange

She says she wants to "dress the world," and she's off to an impressive start. We spoke with Amaka Osakwe about what inspires her Maki Oh clothing line.Before Amaka Osakwe can design a single piece of...

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The 10 Most Innovative Companies In Consumer Electronics 2017

Amazon, Google, and eight others are driving the future of consumer electronics.In the old days, every outfit in a list of important consumer electronics companies would have made . . . you know,...

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Why Former Tech Execs Are Leaving Google And Twitter To Start Health Care...

Personal and family medical issues are prompting some of the Valley's best tech minds to try to fix our broken health care system.When Stephanie Tilenius, a former senior executive at eBay and Google,...

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Some Stars Will Get A Ride To The Oscars Via This Tesla Car Service Company

With help from investor Morgan Freeman, MOTEV is refashioning stars' rides to Hollywood award shows.Uber to the Oscars? Not for Hollywood's elite.In an industry where appearance is (pretty much)...

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Exactly How To Spend The Last Hour Of Your Workday

Try these 60-minute "soft projects" to wrap up every day of the week.It's 4 p.m. and you're having a hard time focusing. So you stare at your computer and click in and out of lots of tabs. But when you...

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Beyond The Hype, Verizon's 5G Wireless Rollout Is Just A Baby Step

For now, the 5G goodness will flow only to a few hundred homes and businesses—and only to indoor fixed modems, not mobile devices.Verizon said today it will launch "pre-commercial" 5G wireless service...

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Shopify, Breitbart, And The B2B Boycotts That Are Dragging Brands Into Politics

Consumers can't do business with Shopify directly. But they can target the companies that do—and support employees who want to quit.Add boycotts to the list of phenomena that have been transformed in...

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For These Startups, A Suitcase Is A Reflection Of Your Soul

What does your luggage say about you? A lot, according to new companies that sell upscale suitcases for the modern, fashion-conscious traveler.Do you remember the time when traveling by train or...

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Why Becoming A Leader Makes Some People More Unethical

A new study reveals how people in leadership positions might be more prone to making unethical decisions.The higher up the corporate ladder you climb, the more likely you might be to engage in...

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10 Interview Questions To Determine If A Company Is As Inclusive As It Claims

Most employers will happily tell you they support diversity and inclusion. Your job is to find out how.Ask any company whether they're diverse and inclusive, and they're probably going to tell you...

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