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Answer: “Being human obsessed” Why? “We talk about ‘customer obsessed’ in the industry, but really it’s about being human obsessed, and really keeping the focus on who you are solving for.” Davos Dialogues, a series of editorial panels, videos, and news coverage, is produced in partnership with HCL Technologies. … [Read more...] about Note to future you: These are the skills you’ll need for work in 10 years

As an early-stage startup, Node is beginning with backyard homes that it can use to quickly prototype the idea, though it’s designing the pieces of the kit so that they can later also be used in three-story multifamily homes. In Seattle, where the company is headquartered, backyard houses especially make sense as a focus; the city recently adopted new policies to support backyard homes, including eliminating parking requirements and allowing two cottages per backyard. Vancouver and Portland, Oregon, are also strong markets for ADUs. “This team is capitalizing on the huge demand for backyard studios in the Pacific Northwest,” says Y Combinator partner Eric Migicovsky. … [Read more...] about These flat-pack homes can be fully assembled in less than three months

If asked about your former boss, for example, show how he mentored you in ways that make you ready for this new assignment. If you’re asked about a time when you failed at something, tie that back to lessons learned that will help you in your new role. If you are asked about volunteer work you’ve done, show how it reflects the values you bring to the company. Reinforcing the same message over and over again may feel repetitive to you, but it will make you sound focused to the interviewer. … [Read more...] about 7 mistakes that can derail a promising job interview