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How to Survive Jakarta Without Losing Your Mind (or Your KITAS)
Moving to Jakarta? Learn the habits, skills, and mindset expats need to build real success in Indonesia’s chaotic and fascinating capital.
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Leigh McKiernon
The Mid-Career CV Problem: Why Good Professionals Keep Writing Bad Resumés
Your CV should sell your future, not list your past. This guide breaks down how to rewrite your resume for senior leadership success.
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Leigh McKiernon
What’s In It for Them? The Question Everyone Keeps Forgetting To Ask
Networking isn’t just asking for help. It’s offering value too. Here’s how to avoid entitlement and make your outreach matter.
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Leigh McKiernon
Yes, You Still Have to Practice for Interviews (Even If You’re Brilliant)
Great experience isn’t enough. Discover why clear, structured storytelling often beats brilliance in today’s job interviews.
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Leigh McKiernon
“Kos-Kosan Class”: Why Indonesia’s Brightest Young Professionals Are Living Like Students
In Jakarta, even lawyers and bankers are stuck in kos-kosan. Here's why Indonesia's housing market is leaving young professionals behind.
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Leigh McKiernon
Do You Have to Be a Little Stupid to Be Great at Sales?
Are you too smart to sell? Find out why intelligence and nuance might be the hidden obstacles in your pitch.
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Leigh McKiernon
Living in Indonesia Is More Expensive Than You Were Told
Expats in places like Indonesia often face higher costs than CPI data suggests. Here’s what really drives expat expenses in frontier markets.
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Leigh McKiernon
Fake It 'Til You Make It: How Credential Fraud Became Normal in Indonesia
Learn why fake credentials are thriving in Indonesia, and how hiring processes are quietly helping them pass through unchecked.
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Leigh McKiernon
AI Isn't Coming for Your Job, but Your Boss Might Be
The truth behind the AI hype cycle. Why executives love it, workers fear it, and most of us misunderstand what it’s really doing to jobs.
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Leigh McKiernon
Hiring Isn’t That Hard. It’s Just Being Done Badly.
Most hiring problems aren’t about the lack of great candidates. They're about the lack of clarity, context, and commitment.
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Leigh McKiernon
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Quitting Your Job with No Plan Is the Smartest Dumb Thing Ever
You quit your job and didn’t line up another. In today's work culture, that makes you both a mystery and a threat to the status quo.
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Leigh McKiernon
No One Will Say It, So We Will: This Is Age Discrimination
Multigenerational teams perform better. Still, age bias excludes seasoned professionals. It’s time to value wisdom, not just novelty.
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Leigh McKiernon
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