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BoF Careers Team

07 June 2021

Careers Counsel rounds up the most useful and inspiring articles from around the web. To browse hundreds of jobs from leading brands, visit BoF Careers.

How to Gain Management Experience (The Cut)

As a first step, talk to your manager. Tell [them] you are interested in getting leadership experience and ask if [they would] be open to you leading a project or managing an intern.

How to Get Ahead in Your Career (Forbes)

The real way to get ahead is to volunteer on a project or do extra work beyond what is in your job description. This is a way to ensure that you are constantly learning, growing and challenging yourself.

Combatting Self-Criticism at Work (Harvard Business Review)

To combat the spotlight effect, consider your performance on aggregate versus zeroing in on a singular negative event. Some days will be below average and that’s normal. Keep an eye on the bigger picture.

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