Category: industry training
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Taking a career risk: regret or not?
Over a year ago I took a career risk and moved from Ohio to Boston and left a secure job in the government to become a federal subcontractor. In this post, I thought it was a good time to give an update on how that is going. Leaving all the benefits of being in a…
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What 3 degrees in America did not teach me (but TikTok did)
What 3 degrees in America did not teach me but TikTok did has to do with a high-yield savings account. Recently, I was talking to my friend about potentially saving for the down payment on a home. Neither of us owns a home right now. We are both in our early 30s and we both…
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What is your MAGI and how to lower it
What is your MAGI and how to lower it is a topic pertinent to how your taxes get calculated among other things. MAGI is relevant to understanding your retirement savings contribution limits and contributing to a 401K and HSA can lower your MAGI. So let’s get into it! Understanding Modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) requires…
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Open jobs at Lincoln Lab – how to apply directly
Open jobs at Lincoln Lab may be hard to find if you don’t know the exact website/link where they are posted! I have been working in this organization for over a year now and only recently discovered the website! So I thought I will share the exact link in this blog post so others may…
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3 example stocks that pay dividends
Investing in stocks that pay dividends can be a great way to generate passive income while building long-term wealth. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at three stocks that pay dividends: JEPI, SCHD, and SPHIX. We will compare them based on their dividend yields, historical performance, and other key factors that…
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My former employer Booz Allen is hiring
We are in a recession, people are getting laid off, and the government needs your help. In this climate, I wanted to point out job opportunities in the government sector that I hope you will find immediately helpful. I have been working in the government sector myself, starting with Booz Allen, since graduating with my…
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You can have a very successful career as a researcher if you do these two things
Today I will talk about the two things you need to do in order to have a very successful career as a researcher. If you do this, you can make really good money depending on which sector you do the research in, but these two things are necessary regardless of the type of work you…
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Resume tutorial on my most successful resume fully customizable to one page or more using LaTeX and Overleaf stream on YouTube, TikTok
I finally put together a video tutorial on creating a fantastic technical resume using LaTeX online. This method uses the online LaTeX editor called Overleaf. All tools used here are free. I have shared the template before on this blog already. I will post the four-part video tutorial here below for you to follow along. …
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Dream of getting into MIT comes true 13 years later
Did you know that 13 years ago I had a dream of getting into MIT and that this was the whole reason I moved to the USA from India? Truth is I almost forgot that this was my dream myself! Because it did not come true then and I just kept on going with life…
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3 ways of working for the federal government and on choosing technical roles
In this post, I wanted to share a recent job change, and some notes on working for the federal government, three ways to do it, choosing technical roles (for now), and coming to Boston versus DC. But first, happy Spring! Happy Spring! It is the middle of May in Boston and I am very happy…
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How to get your next job: Do this in the next 30 seconds
How to get your next job: Do this in the next 30 seconds ➡️(Change your LinkedIn headline to appear on more search results and replace profile pic with a headshot outdoors using natural lighting Enjoy the podcast episode 👆 on how you can change your LinkedIn headline and profile pic that I just recorded for…
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Fearless female interview on how women can be successful in STEM
How women can be successful in STEM is discussed in this post and associated podcast episode. Thanks to Fearless Female host and Moxxi Coffee Company owner Leslie Swedish for the interview which is now on YouTube! The truth about how women can be successful in STEM is that women already have everything it takes to…
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How to negotiate and answer salary expectation questions
To negotiate and answer salary expectation questions, try not to give a number at first during the phone screen. They will ask your salary expectations right away at the phone screen level of the interview process, so be ready to play the game. Go through the process and aim to let them come up with…
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Pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science while working full-time
In this post, Information Technology Specialist Brittany Woods shares her experience pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science while working full-time. She went to school full-time while working both in the defense industry as well as in government directly. Turns out that working in the government directly makes going to school much more doable and…
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The state of work (from home) as it stands right now in June 2021
The state of work (from home) as it stands right now in June 2021 is covered in this post, and whatever I miss, please do add in the comments! I want people to feel understood and heard in this blog!! There is no point in beating about the bush when it comes to this topic…
