We knew when we started the Daily Muse, we wanted a recruiting-focused business model rather than an advertising-focused one. We felt like… — Kathryn Minshew Advertising Copy Share Image
Take the time to match your application to the company and the role you're applying for. Even if it means you're sending… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
When I started my first company, I still had a 40-hour a week job. I was working on my company on nights… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
The idea for The Muse came from my own life, from a product that I wanted but couldn't find anywhere. Sometimes when… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
I work late nights catching up on emails, and then, in the mornings, I just hop on my laptop right away. Then,… — Kathryn Minshew Day Copy Share Image
Slouching or leaning back may send the wrong signals. When you sit down for a formal interview, lean forward to show interest… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
The first time you meet someone, they're a new acquaintance, the second time you have a bit of an understanding, and the… — Kathryn Minshew Acquaintance Copy Share Image
People actually aren't moving on from companies much more quickly than in the past, but there's a perception that they do, so… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
When talking to first-time entrepreneurs, I often ask them: 'How do you know that people want your product or service?' As you… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
We spend a lot of time on Skype and other video interviews, and it's funny how many people will prepare for a… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
I had been a veteran of pretty challenging job searches, so I knew firsthand how frustrating, confusing, and demoralizing the job search… — Kathryn Minshew Challenges Copy Share Image
Even your most talented employees have room for growth in some area, and you're doing your employee a disservice if the sum… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
For almost the first year of The Muse's life, I would do 5 to 8 networking events a week. And I don't… — Kathryn Minshew Business Copy Share Image
Millennials tend to appreciate regular feedback because they want to feel that their work matters and that they are making a difference… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
My first company failed completely. And it failed at about ten months old. I had about 12 months of savings, so when… — Kathryn Minshew Back to work Copy Share Image
For many people, the hardest thing about job-seeking is figuring out where to start. All through college, I heard my friends asking… — Kathryn Minshew College Copy Share Image
Recruiters sometimes have their wires crossed when it comes to what Millennials really want at work. While fancy perks are great, many… — Kathryn Minshew Generation Copy Share Image
It's fantastic to be known as a company that responds quickly to users, shares great resources and friendly banter with them over… — Kathryn Minshew Banter Copy Share Image
The Muse should be a trusted destination for answers. A hand when you need one. Someone to talk you through tough decisions… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
If you're able to arrange a trial period with a new hire, do it. It will give both of you a chance… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
Something I've learned is that when people tell me I can't do something, I immediately wonder why and then think it through.… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
One classic mistake is when people give the impression that they just want a job, not this job or this company in… — Kathryn Minshew Business Copy Share Image
It's often said that if doing something was easy, everyone would be doing it. I think that's particularly true when you're trying… — Kathryn Minshew Career Copy Share Image
Know your career values: Not your parents' values, not your friends', but what you personally value in work. For me, it's things… — Kathryn Minshew Career Copy Share Image
Being able to hear someone say, 'I found an incredible job on The Muse,' or 'It gave me courage to make a… — Kathryn Minshew Career Copy Share Image
Having a co-founder is incredible, but it has to be the right person: someone who shares your values and ethics, absolutely, but… — Kathryn Minshew Customer Copy Share Image
As a cohort, millennials are unique in their social consciousness, and they make decisions based on that awareness. Keep them engaged at… — Kathryn Minshew Awareness Copy Share Image
I didn't even know that there was a startup culture, that there were events with people who built businesses. When I started… — Kathryn Minshew Business Copy Share Image
I am a big advocate for having an open discussion about team norms and preferences. At The Muse, some of us like… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
For those working menial jobs or putting in 100-hour weeks for corporations, the lure of starting your own business can seem like… — Kathryn Minshew Business Copy Share Image
Call it nature or nurture, there are differences in how men and women approach professional conduct, and facing these issues head-on will… — Kathryn Minshew Approach Copy Share Image
Employers are looking for individuals who can tell a story about what they bring to a particular company, and people with an… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
Keeping a 'CEO blog' or 'founder's blog' can be a great platform for engaging your users in a nontraditional way, reaching people… — Kathryn Minshew Belief Copy Share Image
I think the idea of a 'perfect job' is a myth - there are pros and cons of every position, good days… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
Sure, it's fun to chat with people with interesting backgrounds who seem to have a passion for your company. But a job… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
I probably have a small number of people that are consistently advisors and mentors, but I'm much more likely to have a… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
Have a go-to pump up song. Mine is Shakira's 'Waka Waka' from the 2010 World Cup (don't judge). Play it only when… — Kathryn Minshew Badass Copy Share Image
Work-life balance for founders doesn't look like work-life balance for everyone else. Starting a company isn't a nine-to-six job - or a… — Kathryn Minshew Balance Copy Share Image
There is a lot about entrepreneurship that can be taught and learned, and the classroom - where students are trying to figure… — Kathryn Minshew Copy Share Image
Launching a start-up, you need to get a lot done quickly. Every day is different. Everyone pitches in with everything. It's easy… — Kathryn Minshew Customer Copy Share Image
