Preserve your career through a late job change Changing jobs in your 50s could allow you to stay in the workforce longer than those who stay with their employer at that age, according to a new study. "If you're able to find a job that to you seems better and worth a switch, on average at least that seems to lead to longer careers," said Geoffrey Sanzenbacher, co-author of the study. CNBC (2/14)Don't stop evolving as your career continues People should create a "career fitness plan" every quarter rather than waiting for a big shake-up to review their career goals, writes Sue Shellenbarger. Regularly consider whether your current role reflects your needs and interests, and continue to improve your skills and evolve your personal brand throughout your career, advises business coach Pamela Slim. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (2/14)
Making the Connection
How to make a better impression on LinkedIn Those who regularly start new side projects or freelance jobs should turn off their activity feeds so they aren't spamming their networks all the time, writes Sara McCord. You should also avoid regularly changing your headline, which can make it appear as if you're wishy-washy about your role. TheMuse.com (2/13)
The Landscape
How high pay sparked talent exodus at Google Google parent Alphabet had to re-evaluate its pay scale for employees working on a self-driving car after some decided they were paid so much they could afford to leave and pursue other opportunities. Compensation reportedly was in the multimillion-dollar range because it was linked to the project's value. Bloomberg (2/13)
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CodeFights launches Interview Practice CodeFights, a skills-based recruitment platform for developers, has debuted its Interview Practice tool to help developers make the best possible impression on hiring managers. Through the new tool, CodeFights hopes to prepare tech professionals for the often challenging interview process as they seek out new positions. Fast Company online (2/14)
Dominican Republic newspaper "El Nacional" apologized after it published a photo that mistakenly identified actor Alec Baldwin as President Donald Trump. Baldwin often portrays the president on "Saturday Night Live" in skits criticizing Trump's policies. CNN (2/13)
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