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Bitcoin bull market is fueling another boom in blockchain startup deals

Coinbase Ventures launched in 2018 on the heels of an unprecedented boom-bust cycle for bitcoin, which saw the currency’s price peak at nearly $20,000 before losing half its value in a little more than a month.

As a cryptocurrency trading …

By James Thorne
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Wealth management firm Robertson Stephens expands into Houston with key hires

San Francisco-based wealth management firm Robertson Stephens recently established a Houston office with a series of new hires.

Robertson Stephens Wealth Management LLC announced the hiring of Christopher Knapp as managing director and principal of the firm’s Houston office on …

By Chris Matthews
Chris Matthews
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The Value of Mentorship: Creating Opportunities for People of Color

Illustrated by Marian Blair

Mentoring can play a crucial role in our professional success, and this is especially true for people of color. Due to the disparity in diversity of representation within leadership combined with a lack of access to …

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3 Keys to Writing Cover Letters That Stand Out

 

It’s a myth that high quality job openings are few and far between thanks to Covid. The truth is, despite the economic uncertainty created by the pandemic, there are many great openings out there. And to get them—or, at …

By Natalie Fisher
Natalie Fisher
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DNV GL: Industry plans increase in renewable, LNG investments

A record 66% of senior oil and gas professionals report that their organization is actively adapting to a less carbon-intensive energy mix in 2021, up from just 44% in 2018, according to DNV GL’s outlook for the oil and gas …

By Stefanie Engels
Stefanie Engels Associate Director, Corporate & Employer Relations
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The SolarWinds Cybersecurity Attack Explained: How Did Hackers Breach the U.S. Government?

Making mistakes and taking chances are crucial steps in the endeavor towards personal growth—just not when you’re a cybersecurity analyst. “We have a saying in the cybersecurity space that hackers only need to find one way in, but we need …

By Springboard
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How the Trump Administration’s New H-1B Wage-Increase Rule Affects International Students

On October 8, the U.S. Department of Labor published its controversial interim final rule on wage requirements for temporary visa programs and permanent labor certification programs. The rule, called “Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain …

By Derek Loosvelt
Derek Loosvelt
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How to Talk About Desired Salary

I hate talking about money. My parents had a very strict “we don’t talk about money” rule—not just at the table or at parties, but ever. Discussions about taxes or partisan fiscal policies make my palms sweat. I don’t even …

By Kaitlin McManus
Kaitlin McManus
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5 Salary Negotiating Tips for Remote Jobs

Due to Covid-19, work is evolving. In June, a study by Gartner predicted that 48 percent of employees will be working remotely for some (if not all) of the time post-pandemic, compared to 30 percent pre-pandemic. And in May, Facebook announced …

By Lisa Rangel
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How to Ask for a Raise or Negotiate Your Salary

Whether you’re negotiating your incoming salary for a new job or asking for a raise in your current position, here are some points you’ll want to address in order to have a professional conversation regarding your salary.

1. Know the …

By Jeriann Watkins Ireland
Jeriann Watkins Ireland
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