Stuff that MattRs - #255
A fresh set of insights for YOU and YOUR career, the only email you need on a Monday morning!
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Bonus: An endless stream of fresh journal prompts to fire-up your creative powers.
The Stuff:
- What are you asking your manager? The best questions to drive career growth that you can use in your 1:1.
- No Hello. Let’s normalise not saying hello in chat - straight into the subject please! (via nohello)
- How to get hired. Advice for people applying for jobs from an engineer that applied to 450 roles. Not all relevant to everyone - but some good ideas in here. (via HackerNews)
- Start your day with a dump. Your first activity each workday should be a braindump. Bonus: Download my free trigger list for inspiration. (via BetterReport)
- Are you visible on AI? Free service to check whether your site is readable by AI engines. (added to Freestuff)
- Tune out the news. More and more people are rationing the news to reduce anxiety. Great advice. (via The Guardian)
Finally. Headlines. Fill in the missing words, against the clock.
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Random Journal Prompt: What is something you are grateful for that has brought you joy? Start Writing Now.
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Weeknote: Updates from the last seven days, a great music recommendation and movie & book recommendations.
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