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The most common questions hiring managers ask during job interviews

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You've heard it a million times: Practice makes perfect.

That's especially true when it comes to interviewing for jobs.

The very best thing you can do is prepare. And the best way to prepare is to think about and rehearse — but not memorize! — responses to the questions you'll most likely be asked.

Not sure what those will be?

The online jobs and career community Glassdoor sifted through tens of thousands of interview reviews to find the questions hiring managers most frequently ask.

Here are 40 of the top 50:

SEE ALSO: What to say when an interviewer asks, 'How much money do you want to make in your next job?'

1. What are your strengths?

This is your chance to highlight your most appealing attributes and anything that isn't on your résumé.



2. What are your weaknesses?

Don't panic when you're asked this dreaded question. Read this article to learn how to tackle it.



3. Why are you interested in working for [insert company name]?

Be honest, but don't mention things like the great vacation policy or the awesome free snacks.



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The best free online business courses starting in September

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This post from LinkedIn Influencer John A. Byrne appeared originally on LinkedIn.

Close your eyes and imagine the future. Go ahead. What do you see?

If you’re cynical, you probably picture a fallen world. Nations battle over food and water, as heat swelters and lungs clog with sulfur and nitrogen oxides.

However, the optimists among you surely envision a place where scientists, government officials, and business leaders work hand-in-hand with an eye towards the long-term.

There is a balance between conservation and development, where shared values trump special interests and technological innovation and financial know-how are channeled to the greater good.

The tools for this upbeat "double bottom line" vision are certainly available. Wireless communication and the internet have leveled walls in every form and fashion. They have democratized access to education and commerce. By nurturing platforms like crowdfunding and 3D printing, such tools have enabled anyone to potentially become a disruptive innovator. Question is, how can people harness what is available to them to turn such a vision into the status quo?

Alex Dehgan, the Chanier Innovator in Residence at Duke University, has some ideas on that. In his MOOC "Innovation and Design for Global Grand Challenges," Dehgan focuses on debunking our assumptions about the developing world, so students can apply a design-centered, interdisciplinary approach to issues ranging from food and water supply to infectious diseases —using entrepreneurship as a means to deliver solutions in ways that can be scaled and repeated (and, of course, turn a profit).

"There are three ways we can act," Dehgan explains in a 2016 interview with The Solutions Journal. "One is as an entrepreneur — you start a business that can bring about change. You can be an intrepreneur — transform the public and private institutions that bring change from inside. And, you can be an extrapreneur, which asks: how do you transform other industries, and encourage other industries to change?

The private sector is absolutely necessary for these solutions. We need the public sector to fund the research, take the first loss, and unlock additional capital to help these solutions get to scale. Both have important roles to play, and it’s crazy to not use all elements of our society."

Alas, Dehgan is no sheltered, ivory tower idealist. A scientist and entrepreneur, Dehgan brings an unparalleled resume to the task. He is the former chief scientist at U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), where he built its science and technology office from the ground up, leaving behind an 80 person team and a $100 million dollar budget.

He also served several stints in the U.S. Department of State, where he was involved in everything from initial engagement talks with Iraq to interfacing with WMD scientists in Iraq. He even spearheaded the development of the first national park in Afghanistan. While a scientist and diplomat by trade, this Renaissance man is an entrepreneur at heart, whose passion is fostering startups across the globe.

"Our problems are exponential, but our solutions have been linear," he adds in the same interview. "We need to increase the speed, scale, efficacy, and sustainability of our conservation interventions."

Dehgan’s course is just one in a series of exciting MOOCs coming out in September. Looking to work in the arts? Vanderbilt’s "Leading Innovation in Arts and Culture," a 10-week course taught by renowned professor David Owens, will examine how creatives can maximize resources and win over skeptical stakeholders and patrons. Copenhagen Business School takes a different path with "Leadership in 21st Century Organizations," crafting a fictional 10-week long case study where students can witness one CEO’s journey to turn his scandal-ridden and domestic-focused operation into a global powerhouse. At the same time, Stanford returns with its celebrated "Organizational Analysis," ranked by the Financial Times as one of the top MOOCs in any field.

For professionals to gain understanding of cutting edge developments, the Copenhagen Business School returns with "An Introduction To Consumer Neuroscience & Neuromarketing," which provides strategies on how to influence decision-making. For students interested in philanthropy, Stanford has finally brought back "Giving 2.0," taught by school legend Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen. Plus, the University of West Virginia is launching "Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination," an all-important primer on the who, how, and why of fraud.

In case you’re new to MOOCs, several schools are opening new sessions of their most popular courses. Wharton, for example, is offering "Introduction to Marketing,""Introduction to Financial Accounting," and "Introduction to Operations." At the same time, Darden returns with "Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management." In terms of star power, it is hard to compete with Yale’s "Financial Markets," taught by Bob Shiller, winner of the Nobel Prize in economics.

To learn more about these courses – and register for them – click on the links below.

SEE ALSO: 7 steps to a perfectly written business plan

LEADERSHIP

INNOVATION AND DESIGN FOR GLOBAL GRAND CHALLENGES / SEPTEMBER 12 / DUKE 

LEADERSHIP IN 21ST CENTURY ORGANIZATIONS / SEPTEMBER 5 / COPENHAGEN BUSINESS SCHOOL 

LEADING INNOVATION IN ARTS AND CULTURE / SEPTEMBER 5 / VANDERBILT

U.LAB: LEADING FROM THE EMERGING FUTURE / SEPTEMBER 8 / MIT 

ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS / SELF-PACED / STANFORD

SUCCESSFUL PRESENTATION / SEPTEMBER / UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO

FUNDAMENTALS OF PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT / SEPTEMBER 5 / UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA 

ON STRATEGY: WHAT MANAGERS CAN LEARN FROM PHILOSOPHY – PART 1 / SEPTEMBER 5 / ECOLE CENTRALE PARIS 



MARKETING & STRATEGY

ADVANCED COMPETITIVE STRATEGY / SEPTEMBER 5 / LUDWIG-MAXIMILIANS-UNIVERSITÄT MÜNCHEN

AN INTRODUCTION TO CONSUMER NEUROSCIENCE & NEUROMARKETING / SEPTEMBER / COPENHAGEN BUSINESS SCHOOL

INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING / SEPTEMBER 5 / WHARTON



FINANCE AND OPERATIONS

FORENSIC ACCOUNTING AND FRAUD EXAMINATION / SEPTEMBER 1 / UNIVERSITY OF WEST VIRGINIA

INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING / SEPTEMBER 5 / WHARTON

INVESTMENTS I: FUNDAMENTALS OF PERFORMANCE EVALUATION / SEPTEMBER / UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

INTRODUCTION TO OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT / SEPTEMBER 5 / WHARTON

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT / SEPTEMBER / UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

FINANCING AND INVESTING IN INFRASTRUCTURE / SEPTEMBER 5 / SDA BOCCONI

FINANCIAL MARKETS / SEPTEMBER 5 / YALE

ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES TO VALUATION AND INVESTMENT / SEPTEMBER 5 / UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE



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The most popular drunk food in 21 cities around the world

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One thing is the same around the world: drunk people get hungry. 

No matter where you are, when the bars come to a close, tipsy masses are left to find their food fixes in diners, street stalls, and fast-food joints. But what's different is what they choose to eat when the late-night munchies hit.

We took to a Quora thread to see what the most popular drunk foods are around the world, and added a few of our own. From fries doused in cheese to street meat, here are the world's best drunk foods.  

Germany: Currywurst and fries

This fast food dish consists of steamed and fried pork sausage that's smothered in a spiced ketchup or tomato sauce. 


Thailand: Fried rice

Otherwise known as "khao phat," this dish consists of jasmine rice that is stir-fried with meat, egg, onions, garlic, and tomatoes, and refreshing slices of cucumber.



Turkey: İşkembe Çorbsı

İşkembe Çorbsı, a tripe soup, is a popular hangover cure. The steaming broth is said to settle the stomach, as it is flavored with hot pepper, vinegar, and crushed garlic. 



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29 of the highest-paying business jobs in America

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If you're looking for a lucrative career, you may want to pursue a job in business.

It's no secret that some of the highest-paying gigs in America are in finance, management, and sales.

To find out exactly which business professions pay the most, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently sifted through its 2015 salary data — and then looked at job outlook and average hours worked for each high-paying career.

For its recent "Business careers with high pay" report, the BLS highlighted the top-paying occupations in each of the following five categories: business operations, financial specialist, management, sales, and "other."

All wages in this report represent pay before taxes and payroll deductions, however some types of incentive pay, such as commissions, production bonuses, and tips, are included.

Below are 29 of the highest-paying business jobs in America. All have a median annual pay of more than $60,000 a year and have a bright future, according to the BLS:

SEE ALSO: 14 high-paying jobs for people who love math

Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialist

Category: Business operations

Median annual pay: $60,850

Expected number of jobs to be added between 2014 and 2024: 24,000

Average hours worked per week: 41



Market research analyst or marketing specialist

Category: Business operations

Median annual pay: $62,150

Expected number of jobs to be added between 2014 and 2024: 151,400

Average hours worked per week: 43



Claims adjuster, appraiser, examiner, or investigator

Category: Business operations

Median annual pay: $63,060

Expected number of jobs to be added between 2014 and 2024: 87,900

Average hours worked per week: 41



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This kitchen gadget made my steak taste like it was from a four-star restaurant

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There's a big difference between a steak made at a restaurant versus at home. The latter usually never tastes as stellar as the former.

But The Paragon Induction Cooktop, released in 2015, promises to help you prepare high-quality steaks in your kitchen. First Build, a subsidiary of GE, developed the appliance, which is available online for $299.

It employs induction cooking, meaning it uses copper and an electric current to sauté, sear, or fry food. But it also lets you do sous vide (which cooks food in a a temperature-controlled water bath), thanks to a water temperature sensor that hooks to the pot's side.

To switch between sous vide and normal induction, you just need to change the setting on the device. 

I'd never used a sous vide or induction cooktop before this week — I've always made steaks using my oven's broiler or stovetop. Sous vide takes much longer. To sous vide a steak with the Paragon, for example, the meat must sit in a water bath for at least two hours. 

After a few friends raved about the magic of sous vide machines, I decided to try making a steak sous vide-style using the GE cooktop. Here's what happened.

SEE ALSO: The world's largest vertical farm will produce 2 million pounds of lettuce every year

The Paragon Induction Cooktop comes in a huge, heavy box. Though I made a steak first, it can also cook chicken, pork, eggs, and vegetables (though you should only prepare veggies with the sauté feature). Normal induction cooks your food rapidly, while sous vide cooks it in a water bath for a few hours.



Because sous vide and induction lets you control the temperature down to the degree, they ensure your food cooks evenly all the way through. Here's a steak sous vide-broiler comparison by First Build (although the second steak could just be overcooked):



The cooktop comes with a digital thermometer and a cord for charging. I supplied a gallon-sized plastic bag, an induction-compatible* pan and pot, oil, water, seasonings, and the steak.

*To check if your cookware is induction-compatible, try putting a magnet against the bottom. If it sticks, you're good to go.



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Meet Teyana Taylor, star of the Kanye West 'Fade' video everyone is talking about

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For once, it wasn't Kanye West's words that stood out at the MTV Video Music Awards. It was a woman named Teyana Taylor.

When the rapper took the stage at the 2016 VMAs Sunday night, he delivered a typically tangent-filled speech, defending his "Famous" song's use of Taylor Swift and once again comparing himself to Walt Disney and Steve Jobs. But he also premiered a music video featuring a woman everyone is still talking about.

Teyana Taylor is the dancer seen in the explicit, bizarre, and entrancing music video for "Fade," off of Kanye's album "The Life of Pablo," and many were not familiar with her before seeing the video.

But Taylor is a singer who has put time in the industry, making a name for herself.

Here's everything you need to know about Teyana Taylor:

SEE ALSO: The 10 biggest box-office bombs of 2016 so far

Teyana Taylor is an R&B singer who's worked with big names.

The 25-year-old artist from Harlem, New York, signed with Pharrell Williams’ Star Trak Entertainment record label in 2007 under Universal Music Group.

She's now on the roster of Kanye West's GOOD Music label, under Def Jam.



Here's her 2014 video for "Maybe," featuring rappers Pusha T and Yo Gotti. It's almost as steamy as the "Fade" video.

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Her debut studio album “VII” came out in 2014. She also released an EP, “The Cassette Tape 1994,” in 2015.



Back in the day, however, she was just Teyana on MTV's "My Super Sweet 16."

She was on the reality show before she got signed to Williams' label, and made her dream old-school hip-hop-themed birthday a reality.

Source: Uproxx



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6 secrets of the super wealthy

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The secrets of the super wealthy are something many people want to know. In fact, if you search for titles related to wealth on Amazon.com, you get a staggering 43,050 results.

Unfortunately, there’s no silver bullet to becoming the next Warren Buffett, Mark Zuckerberg or Jeff Bezos. But there are some wealth-building secrets that millionaires and billionaires used to help them get where they are. Here are six secrets to keep in mind when building your wealth.

SEE ALSO: 5 secrets from the millionaires next door

1. Remain frugal

Warren Buffett, the 85-year-old CEO of Berkshire Hathaway also known as the Oracle of Omaha, has a net worth of $65 billion. He’s a self-made billionaire who is often called the world’s greatest investor. He’s also incredibly frugal.

Today, he lives in the same house that he bought in 1958 for $31,500. He is also known for enjoying the simple things in life, such as eating ice cream and drinking Coca-Cola, and has a dislike for owning multiple homes and cars.

"He traded in his 2006 Cadillac DTS for a new 2014 Cadillac XTS," said Robert R. Johnson, president and CEO of The American College of Financial Services. "While for many Americans, a Cadillac represents a luxury car, the Omaha billionaire bought a car that, fully loaded, sells for less than $70K. And he traded in an 8-year-old 2006 Cadillac DTS to buy it. By the way, Buffett also owns a large stake in General Motors."

By remaining frugal, Buffett is able to continuously save money for investing. To follow in Buffett’s footsteps, resist the urge to overspend, and instead indulge in smaller rewards to remain on track with your wealth-building goals.



2. Buy the index

Many investors hire financial professionals to attempt to outperform the market. Yet, some of the most prominent and greatest investors of all time, such as Buffett, Vanguard founder John Bogle and current Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen all believe in indexing — essentially being the market, said Ryan Brown, attorney and partner at CR Myers and Associates.

There are three ways to buy the index:

• Indexing: A portfolio of diversified securities that mimics an index. It can be costly and time-consuming.
Exchange-traded fund (ETF): ETFs track an index, represent a bunch of stocks and trade on an exchange. It’s low-cost and easily available for Americans to purchase through an advisor or ETF provider.
Index fund: A mutual fund that — similar to ETFs — mimics the index. It’s low-cost and easily available for Americans to purchase through an advisor or mutual fund provider.

"In fact, in his 2013 letter to his Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, Mr. Buffett revealed his estate plan: 'My advice to the trustee could not be more simple. Put 10 percent in short-term government bonds and 90 percent in a very low-cost S&P 500 index fund,'" said Brown.

Indexing can help build wealth, since options such as ETFs and index funds are cheap, allowing investors to save money on fees and allocate more money toward other investment goals.

Find Out: Should a Mutual Fund Be Your First Investment?



3. Learn From Your Mistakes

Mistakes. We all make them, including billionaires like Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who has a net worth of $54 billion. In an interview with Y Combinator, Zuckerberg said that he made many mistakes when starting up Facebook because he didn’t know anything about starting a company. He recalled one big mistake in which he divided up the equity among the founders without establishing a vesting schedule — because he hadn’t known to do that.

“That mistake probably cost me billions of dollars, but it’s fine,” he said, laughing. Rather than dwell on errors, Zuckerberg said, “The important thing is learning quickly from mistakes that you make and not give up.”

When building wealth, you’re going to make errors — whether it’s overpaying in fees or misallocating some funds. Don’t beat yourself up; just make note of the mistake, and try not to make it again.



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Working out during my lunch break for a week had a huge effect on my productivity

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Let's face it: There never seems to be a right time to go to the gym.

If I go in the morning, I sacrifice an hour of sleep, but when I try to go at night, I can never muster up the energy after a long day at work.

So when I heard that the uber-productive Twitter, Blogger, and Medium cofounder Evan Williams takes a break in the middle of his day to go to the gym, I felt compelled to try it for myself.

According to Coach.me, Williams says he's most productive in the morning, so he chooses to get to work immediately before his energy dips. Midday, he heads to the gym and comes back feeling energized for the other half of the workday.

"It feels weird (at first) to leave the office in the middle of the day, but total time spent is nearly the same with higher energy and focus across the board," Williams told the site.

I felt like this was the best solution for me in so many ways: I would get to the office earlier, I'd immediately use my energy on work, my workout would also count as a break, and I'd be reenergized for the rest of my day and not have to take frequent coffee breaks.

So I decided to try it for an entire work week to see if it increased my productivity and energy levels.

SEE ALSO: 8 ways I trick myself into waking up early to go to the gym

The experiment

I usually go to the gym in the morning.

I have both a gym membership and a ClassPass membership. I usually wake up at 5 a.m. about three or four days a week to go for a run and do some light strength training at the gym. The rest of the days, I'll take a class immediately after work.

I get to work around 9 a.m. and work until noon, which is when I usually take a lunch break. If I bring food, I typically sit at my desk and continue to work. If not, I'll run out and grab something but head straight back to work.

Then I work until about 5:30 p.m., but I take a few coffee breaks between lunch and the end of the day to get out of what I call my "post-lunch slump."

For this experiment, I'd only go midday.

I planned to take a class or go to the gym every day around noon. I didn't sign up for classes that were more than 45 minutes, and I made sure the classes were all within a block or two from my office.

Leaving work for 45 minutes didn't seem like a big deal, but knowing that there was a possibility I would be drenched in sweat, I took the extra time I need to shower into account. I figured my breaks would be an hour and a half, so I planned to arrive at work an hour earlier and leave a half hour later to make up the time.

I made sure all the studios I signed up for had showers. I also decided to bring lunch from home for the entire week to maximize time.

Though I expected to feel good physically by following this new routine, I also anticipated that I would feel anxious about being away from the office for too long. Though I got the OK from my editor to follow this experiment, I couldn't help but wonder if my coworkers would think I was slacking by being gone for almost two hours or if some random work emergency would come up and I wouldn't be able to fix it in time.



Monday: Off to a strong start

I woke up an hour later than usual (6 a.m.). I don't know if I jumped out of bed because I was excited to do this experiment or I actually had more energy from the extra hour of sleep.

I packed my gym bag to prepare myself for what I might need for the middle of the day. Then I showered, got dressed, ate breakfast, and was out the door in a half hour.

I was also really conscious of what I was going to wear this week. I made sure to wear outfits that were easy to put on, seeing as I would be changing in locker rooms. On Monday, I decided to wear a simple dress and sandals.

I arrived at work at 8 a.m., and because not many people were in the office yet I was able to focus and immediately started working away. By 10 a.m., I noticed I was starting to yawn, but my energy wasn't completely low.

I was also surprised by the amount of work I was able to get done. By getting so much work done in two hours, I felt as if my day had flown by, but it was still just starting.

The workout: cycling

By 11 a.m., I was getting excited to head out the door. I didn't feel too sluggish, which was good because I still had some energy left over for my workout.

At 12:30 p.m., I arrived to my first class at cycling studio Swerve. It was high-energy, and the interval training made me sweat a ton. I decided to duck out mid-stretch so I could be the first to grab a shower.

I showered quickly. As I got out of the shower, I noticed a lot of women coming in and getting ready to head back to work as well. I realized that maybe the lunchtime workout wasn't as taboo as I thought.

It was a little tough navigating around the small locker room, but I still managed to shower, get dressed, blow-dry my hair, and make it back to work by 1:45.

Back at my desk, I felt like I was bursting with energy. My face was still flushed, and my heart rate was up, but I immediately got back to work.

Since I ate right after my workout, I didn't take my typical snack break, but I did go for a coffee around 3:30 p.m. — which I fully admit was only for the craving, not the energy.

I finished all my work before 5 p.m., but since I had intended to stay an extra half hour, I felt focused and energized to go back and check everything over.



Tuesday: Still going strong

When I used to wake up at 5 a.m., I would constantly wake up and fall back asleep because I was anticipating my alarm clock to go off. On Monday, I slept through the night and woke up at 6:15 a.m. with no problem.

Since I washed my hair at the gym the day before, I took a quick body shower and threw on another dress.

The one thing that bugged me was my gym bag being a lot heavier than usual because I packed a towel and extra toiletries like shampoo and conditioner. It made my commute a little difficult because I kept hitting people with my big, bulky gym bag.

I arrived at work at 8 a.m. and noticed my energy wasn't as high as it was the day before. I'm surprised how much my energy dipped even though I was getting extra sleep.

I wasn't as productive as yesterday, but luckily by 10:30 a.m. my energy improved. I was also getting anxious for my workout because I knew it would perk me up.

The workout: boxing

I arrived at my next workout at 12:30 p.m. I decided to try a class at Shadowbox, around the corner from my office. It was another high-energy workout and super intense.

By the time the class started stretching, I was soaked with sweat and ran to the locker room yet again to beat the lines.

By the time I got out of the shower, the locker room was so packed, I didn't have time to dry my hair. I slicked it back in a high bun so I wouldn't go back to work looking like I had a wet mop on top of my head.

I got back to the office at 1:45 p.m. and felt really good and sore. I immediately had to go to a training, so I didn't get to have my lunch right after my workout, and my energy felt a little low during the meeting.

After I had my lunch, at 3 p.m., my energy spiked, and I worked until 5:30 p.m. without stopping. Even though I was a little more tired than yesterday, I felt I was still more productive than this time last week.



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3 must-visit markets in Bangkok

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TrainNightMarketShopI guess Bangkok has hundreds, if not thousands, of markets around. Floating markets, weekend markets, night markets, train markets. Every time I go to Bangkok I try to visit at least a new one and these are my favorite!

1. Chatuchack Weekend Market (JJ)

The Chatuchak Weekend Market is the biggest and the most equipped market in Bangkok. You can seriously find everything you’re looking for and won’t be disappointed: cool souvenirs, yummy food, accessories of any kind, nice clothes and fabulous vintage shops. If you love markets the way I do, you’ll find heaven on Earth here and will never want to leave! But let’s see how to get the most of this huge market.

How to do the Chatuchak Weekend Market

-Wake up early and get there around 09:00 am to avoid the heat and the crowd. This is the most popular market in Bangkok, you’ll see!
-Wear light clothes and comfortable shoes. With its 27 sections this is one of the biggest market in the world, you’ll need to walk!
-Bring an empty backpack/trolley for your purchases
-Take the MRT to “Kampheng Phet” station to find yourself right in the market. Alternatively you can get off at the MRT “Chatuchak” station or at the BTS “Mo Chit” station and cross the Chatuchak Park till you reach the market
-Pick a free map of the market from one of the information kiosks
-Drink plenty of water, fresh coconut juice or anything else to stay hydrated
-Ship your purchases. Chatuchak makes it easy for travelers who want to buy things but can’t carry them in their luggages / backpacks. There are shipping companies around such as DHL and UPS that will do that for you. At a price, though.

When: Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00am – 06:00pm

Where: Chatuchak park – BTS to “Mo Chit” station or MRT to “Kampheng Phet” station

 Further reading: The 5 things you must do at Chatuchak Market



2. Khao San Road Market

Khao San Road is really well known among travelers for its cheap accommodations and cool parties. While the market itself is not that special before dawn, the atmosphere gets pretty cool when the music starts and the road and bars are filled with people. If you want to hang out with other travelers, you don’t want to miss this place!

Here you can find clothes, food, souvenirs, fake documents (passport, driver license, university card…) and insects on sticks like scorpions, worms, cockroaches. I actually tried a scorpion last time I went to this market (no, I’m not pretending for the photo!), and it tasted like… Popcorn!

When: Daily, all day long but better after sunset

Where:  Khao San Road– Taxi or bus to “Khao San Road”, boat to “Phanfa Leelard” pier 



3. Train Night Market

Less known among tourists, the Ratchada Train Night Market is absolutely one of the coolest markets in Bangkok and one of the most colorful (check the time-lapse I took below!). To have a great view over the market, like the one above, get inside the “Esplanade Cineplex” building and reach the carpark. The higher you go, the better it looks!

Here Volkswagen vans are turned into bars and stalls selling whatever you’re looking for. They’re all different from each other and particularly cool. If you like vintage, you’re going to love this place. Just walk around to find food, clothes and vintage accessories. Make sure to visit the shops around and… don’t forget to get your vintage haircut!

When: 5pm – 1am, Thursdays – Sundays

Where: Ratchadapisek Road, behind Esplanade Cineplex– MRT to “Thailand Cultural Centre”, exit No. 3

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5 insights from a classic leadership book by an executive coach who's helped over 150 CEOs

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"What Got You Here Won't Get You There" highlights the 20 workplace habits that keep business leaders from success.

Author Marshall Goldsmith, a top executive coach who's worked with more than 150 CEOs and been named multiple times to the Thinkers50 list of influential management thinkers, published the bestselling book with Mark Reiter in 2007.

His goal was to help managers at all levels pinpoint exactly which behaviors they need to change and how to do it.

The thrust is that just because you've been able to get by with your counterproductive habits doesn't mean you'll be able to reach the top of your field with those same tendencies.

If you're set on progressing in your career, you've got to commit yourself to a course of personal development, which will likely be as uncomfortable as it is rewarding.

Below, Business Insider breaks down the book's five most important insights on becoming an effective leader:

SEE ALSO: A leadership coach and bestselling author shares his favorite daily habit to start becoming a better person

1. Don't fall into the 'superstition trap'

Your destructive habits— from taking credit for others' efforts to constantly making excuses— probably aren't what helped you reach this level of success, and they definitely won't help you get further.

Here's Goldsmith:

"One of the greatest mistakes of successful people is the assumption, 'I behave this way, and I achieve results. Therefore, I must be achieving results because I behave this way.'

"This belief is sometimes true, but not across the board. That's where superstition kicks in. It creates the core fallacy necessitating this book, the reason that 'what got us here won't get us there.' I'm talking about the difference between success that happens because of our behavior and the success that comes in spite of our behavior."



2. Technical chops aren't enough for leaders

Interpersonal skills get more and more important as you climb the corporate ladder.

Here's Goldsmith:

"At the higher levels of organizational life, all the leading players are technically skilled. They're all smart. They're all up to date on the technical aspects of their job. …

"That's why behavioral issues become so important at the upper rungs of the corporate ladder. All other things being equal, your people skills (or lack of them) become more pronounced the higher up you go. In fact, even when all other things are not equal, your people skills often make the difference in how high you go."



3. Your effectiveness as a leader is based on others' perceptions of you

What you think of yourself doesn't matter as much — so stop trying to conform to some arbitrary notion of your unique self.

Here's Goldsmith:

"It's an interesting equation: Less me. More them. Equals success.

"Keep this in mind when you find yourself resisting change because you're clinging to a false — or pointless — notion of 'me.' It's not about you. It's about what other people think of you."



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The 13 most meaningful jobs in America

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If your goal in life is to make the world a better place, you should probably pursue a job in education or healthcare.

Twelve of the top 13 most meaningful jobs in America, according to PayScale, fell into one of those two categories.

To compile its latest list, PayScale asked over 2 million professionals whether their work is meaningful, and ranked almost 500 professions based on the percentage of people in each of those jobs who answered "yes." 

"Many people hope to find work that they find meaningful, but the secret is that you can find purpose in a variety of professions," says Lydia Frank, senior editorial director at PayScale. "And, you don’t always have to sacrifice a good paycheck in order to have a positive impact on the world." 

To find out where your career fell, check out PayScale's new interactive "meaning" tool.

SEE ALSO: 18 awesome career choices most college kids would never think of

13. Epidemiologists

Median pay: $69,000

People who said it's a highly meaningful job: 91%

People who said it's a highly satisfying job: 77%



12. Kindergarten teachers

Median pay: $39,000

People who said it's a highly meaningful job: 91%

People who said it's a highly satisfying job: 81%



11. Occupational therapists

Median pay: $64,400

People who said it's a highly meaningful job: 91%

People who said it's a highly satisfying job: 77%



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Smart new features make 'Madden NFL 17' the best the series has been in years

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Football is back and more dramatic than ever, folks. Thanks to a bevy of retirements, injuries and suspensions, several of the NFL's top teams will be without their top superstars to start the season. Talk about excitement!

Thankfully, "Madden NFL 17" is here to give you a virtual space to pretend everything is alright and that your favorite team actually has a chance this year. Here's how this year's game improves and expands upon the series:

SEE ALSO: A glitch is ruining 'Madden NFL 17' for some players

The biggest new addition is Big Moments, a smart feature that offers a helping hand.

"Madden NFL 17" offers a new way to play through a season with any team in Franchise Mode. "Big Moments" condenses each game into a 15- to 20-minute chunk where the player only takes control on big third downs, two-minute drills and in the red zone (on both offense and defense).

This fixes the problem from previous games where the only way to feel like you were really in control was to play every snap of the game on offense and defense, a tedious and lengthy process. 

This way, you can get that crucial first down to run down the clock, throw the game-winning touchdown pass or sack the opposing quarterback on fourth down without worrying about the boring stuff.



Unfortunately, Big Moments still has some kinks to work out.

As you'd expect of any significant new feature, the "Big Moments" system is far from perfect. Mainly, it could stand to defer control to the player a bit more often.

As I guided the Kansas City Chiefs to a 15-1 season and a Super Bowl championship, there were a few moments of frustration. On a couple of occasions, I had to sit and watch as my simulated offense stalled on three consecutive drives, or as my defense gave up a few touchdowns without my intervention.

Those are things my wonderful boys would never do in real life.

I think they could alter the system to let the player intervene at least once on every possession (while the game is still close) without making the games feel too long. As it stands, "Big Moments" changes the game for the better, but it needs work.



Of course, none of this matters if it isn't fun to actually play football.

Thankfully, playing football is as good as it's been in years in "Madden NFL 17." This is all thanks to a few small but welcome improvements. 

If you set up a running play on offense, holding the right trigger will draw a green box on screen to show you a soft spot in the defense, if one exists at all. This way, you can change to a run that exploits the soft spot, or stick with the one you had dialed up if it already did.

Once you're actually controlling someone with the ball in their hands, the game helpfully gives you on-screen button prompts to perform jukes, stiff-arms or spin moves when necessary. If you think that sounds like "Madden" for babies, you can turn it off.

Also, before each game in Franchise Mode, you can take part in practice sessions that teach you how to execute certain plays that will work against the team you're about to play. This isn't necessarily new, but it does a much better job of explaining arcane football concepts than before.

One more thing: The commentary has been massively improved, with Jim Nantz and Phil Simms' staleness replaced by newcomers Brandon Gaudin and Charles Davis. You can read more about that here



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18 vintage US postcards that will take you back in time

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There's nothing quite like a walk down memory lane, or a hit of nostalgia for the better, simpler times you weren't even around for.

Luckily, the Boston Public Library is making this easy for us, as they uploaded a collection of 25,000 vintage postcards from the 1940s to the 1960s to Flickr. These Tichnor Brothers postcards offer a blast from the past through images of iconic cities and tourist attractions.  

Instead of having you peruse the 1,000s of postcards, we've picked out some of the highlights. Here are 18 of the most iconic vintage postcards that will take you back in time.

Birmingham, Alabama

Avondale Park is one of Alabama's most historic and beloved city parks. Since its establishment in 1887, travelers enjoyed feeding ducks at the pond, or picnicking on the vast 40-acre site. 

 



Anchorage, Alaska

The 1930s to mid-40s was a growing period for Alaska. Starting from the 1940s, the United States military presence increased in Alaska, and Anchorage saw an influx of visitors. 



Old Tuscon, Arizona

Old Tuscon is one of those prodigal desert towns seen in old Western films. 

 



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10 rookie mistakes people make when booking a flight

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You’d think that as long as you had money to spend, a destination in mind, and a decent Internet connection, booking a flight would be a piece of cake. Instead, often the opposite is true.

I see you over there banging your head on the computer keys, struggling to make sure you’ve searched every option and weighed every possibility only to discover—the moment after you hit purchase—a significantly lower fare.

I see you and I’ve been you. The good news is that, while mistakes happen, there are things you can do to make sure that it’s the exception and not the rule. These tips will help:

Booking a Flight to the Wrong Place

The Mistake: Flying to the wrong city.

How to Avoid It:  Check and then double-check.

I’ve done this one: Sat smugly awaiting a flight to Orange County (SNA) airport only to discover hours before leaving that I’d somehow booked to San Diego (SAN).  I blame the crazy people who set up the airport code system, but the blame game won’t help you if you make a similar mistake. Instead, skip your gut check and do a real check to make sure that the code on your ticket is actually the place you want to go. Tip: Want to go to Florence Italy? You want (FLR)—not (FLO), which is Florence, SC. And HON is Huron, South Dakota, not Honolulu (HNL).



Trying to Book Your Own Ultra-Complicated Flights

Mistake: Booking complicated flights yourself.

How to Avoid It: Consider a travel agent.

Just because you have the Internet doesn’t mean you always have to use it. If you’re losing patience trying to find a flight, there’s no harm in reaching out to a travel agent to see if their help might be worth your money. I did an around-the-world trip and relied heavily on an around-the-world flight specialist back home to help me find the best fares as I went…without the headache of trying to figure out each leg, or wondering when and where I’d need a visa for entry.



Not Clearing Your Cookies

Mistake: Pulling all-night search-a-thons for the fare you can't actually buy.

How to Avoid It: Clear your cookies, switch browsers, or buy it when you see it

The jury is mixed on whether the tracking cookies that search engines leave on the sites you visit are smart enough to raise the price on you if you leave a booking site and come back later. Still, there are those who swear by it.

Why take the risk? Clear the cookies on your device before every new search (or switch browsers). Even better: Know what you want to pay and stop looking when you get close enough. Sure there’s a chance there’s a better deal out there, but there’s also a chance you’ll lose the deal (whether to evil cookies or just another consumer) if you wait.



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50 photos that show why Singapore has the greatest street food in the world

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Singapore is famous for its street food. In fact, it's so good that two hawker stalls there — street food vendors — just received a Michelin star each.

While Singapore has plenty of five-star fine dining options, most people opt to eat street food in the city's inexpensive hawker centers, which are open-air food courts where vendors prepare everything from Malaysian curries to Indian roti and Chinese noodle soups.

However, these beloved hawker centers may be in danger of disappearing as younger chefs aren't interested in learning the trade and are gravitate toward more high-end restaurants.

Here are 50 photos that show why Singapore is so famous for its street food.

Singapore is world famous for its street food.



It's served in hawker centers, where people can choose from hundreds of dishes.



Hawker Chan Hong Meng of the Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice and Noodle stall recently won a Michelin star.



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14 things to say when you get fired that you won't regret

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Being fired is one of the most stressful things than can happen to a person.

So it's completely natural for anyone going through the dreaded process to feel a range of emotions — including intense anger and shock — which can prompt them to say or do things they will later regret, says Michael Kerr, an international business speakerand author of "The Humor Advantage."

"It's important to remember that being unprofessional in any way could do long-term damage to your personal brand and reputation," he says.

"You need to keep in mind that most successful people have been fired at some point in their life. It's a temporary setback that won't ruin your entire life, and it isn't necessarily personal," he said.

Remaining polite and leaving with your head held high will help the transition immensely, he adds:

"Do you want to leave in such a way that it will only reinforce the impression that they made the right choice in firing you? Or would you rather leave in such a classy way that your boss remains as supportive as possible during a very difficult time and remembers you in a more positive, professional light?"

As difficult as it is at the time, the best course of action is to try and keep a level head and not burn any bridges: "Take a deep breath and err on the side of saying nothing if you feel you can't keep control of your emotions."

Here are 14 things you should always try to say to the person firing you if you want to leave on a high note:

SEE ALSO: 13 things people say when they get fired that they later regret

'OK ... mmm-hmm ... yes ... I understand'

The first thing to do is to take in all the information and, as hard as it is in the moment, just listen and acknowledge what the person is saying, Kerr suggests.



'Can I have a moment to process this?'

If you think you're going to say or do something you might later regret, ask for a moment to process what's happening and compose yourself.

"Take a deep breath and even ask for a few moments if you need to collect your thoughts and rein in your emotions," Kerr says. "The key is to remain professional and not burn any bridges."



'Would you be able to explain why I am being let go?'

Without getting defensive, ask for specific details as to why you are being fired.

Kerr says, "As hard is this might be, hearing the specifics will help you come to terms with the dismissal, and help you be aware of future landmines when you go to work in another company."

It will also help you determine if your termination is justified.



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A brief history of Britney Spears' obsession with turtlenecks

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Britney Spears has worn many memorable outfits, from the all-denim get up to her green bikini/yellow snake combo. But Britney's wardrobe legacy hinges on one staple item: The turtleneck. 

And not just any turtleneck — Britney favors the short-sleeve variety. Sometimes she mixes in long-sleeve versions, or turtlenecks, but the short-sleeved ones really stand out.

Scroll down for a look at the captivating history of Britney's turtleneck obsession.

It all began in 1999. Britney's music video for "Sometimes" prominently featured the singer in a white outfit, the star of which is a short-sleeved turtleneck.



By the time Britney hit us with "Oops!...I Did It Again" one year later, the white turtleneck had evolved. Specifically — it grew longer sleeves.



Then Britney began experimenting with the sleeveless version. This shiny green turtleneck was one of her outfits in the video for "Lucky."



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Disease experts reveal the 5 best ways to protect yourself from Zika

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The fast-moving Zika virus ravaged Latin America and the Caribbean over the past year, and it's now confirmed to be transmitting locally in Florida.

Yet, experts warn, Zika is also likely circulating undetected in other parts of the US, particularly Texas, Louisiana, and other parts of the Gulf Coast.

"You should not assume that transmission is only in Florida," Dr. Peter Hotez, dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, told INSIDER.

The virus poses the biggest risk for pregnant women and those who are thinking of conceiving (because Zika can affect fetal brain development) as well as their male partners, since the virus can be transmitted sexually.

As a result, it is important for such people to protect themselves from Zika. Here are five easy ways to stay safe.

1. Steer clear of areas with Zika-transmitting mosquitoes — if you can.

The Zika virus is transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which are local to many states in the US — particularly along the southern coast.

To avoid the virus, people should steer clear of areas with the mosquitoes, if possible, according to Dr. Amesh Adalja, senior associate at the UPMC Center for Health Security.

"The primary means to protect oneself from Zika is to avoid the mosquitoes that spreads it," Dr. Adalja told INSIDER.

However, given that the only confirmed local Zika cases in the US are in Florida, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has only advised pregnant women and their partners not to travel to affected areas in the state.

Otherwise, the CDC has issued travel advisories for more than 40 countries where the virus is present.



2. Use insect repellent.

Many at-risk people live in regions where Aedes aegypti are local, or must travel to those regions, so experts know that avoiding potential areas with local Zika transmission is not always possible.

However, one of the next best things a person can do is to protect themselves with insect repellent, since there's no vaccine to keep them safe.

"Right now we do not have a vaccine for Zika, and we’re not going to have a vaccine in time for this epidemic," Dr. Hotez said.

The expert recommends people use repellent that has been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency.

He suggests using repellent that contains DEET as an active ingredient, since, according to the EPA website, "DEET works by making it hard for these biting bugs to smell us."

 



3. Wear long shirts or pants.

If you are in a region where Zika may be circulating, in addition to protecting exposed areas with insect repellent, you should also consider covering up with longer clothes.

"Try and wear clothing that minimizes body exposure if possible," Dr. Adalja said.

But given that many states and countries where the virus may be transmitting locally are quite hot at the moment, wearing long clothes doesn't necessarily sound appealing.

Therefore, in those areas, people may want to consider covering up with light layers, rather than heavy shirts and pants.



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30 off-the-beaten-path destinations you should travel to in 2017

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Part of the fun of traveling is finding hidden gems before they make it onto everyone else's bucket list.

To celebrate its 30-year anniversary, CheapTickets came up with a list of 30 cities around the US that are bound to become travel favorites in the next several years.

From Cocoa Beach, Florida, to Fairbanks, Alaska, here are the places you should visit before all your friends do.

Located in southwestern Utah, Zion National Park is home to beautiful red rock canyons, as well as waterfalls and more than 1,000 plant species.



Oakland, California, is a hotbed for up-and-coming chefs, making it an ideal destination for foodies — and it's still slightly cheaper than neighboring San Francisco, though probably not for much longer.



There may not be all that much to do in Marathon, Texas, but that's part of what makes it one of the best places in the US to stargaze. The small town boasts the darkest skies in the lower 48 states.



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6 tips to make things less awkward when your office romance ends badly

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For a while there, you were giving Jim and Pam a run for their money as one half of your office's resident power couple.

But now, it's over. And you can't just heal by pounding some beers or watching a teary romance (or doing both simultaneously). You still have to see this person every day. You have to suffer through your ex-sweetheart's office-wide emails and boring presentations.

So what do you do when your workplace romance sours?

Of course, there are a number of variables that determine how you ought to handle a breakup with a coworker: Was your affair secret or public? Were you involved with your superior? Were you married, dating, or just having fun?

No matter what your circumstances, however, it's important to stand your ground in the aftermath of a workplace breakup. Don't allow temporary bad vibes to derail your whole career trajectory.

Nicole Williams, a career expert and author of "Girl on Top" and "Wildly Sophisticated," spoke with Business Insider, sharing even more advice on handling a breakup with a coworker.

Here are her six tips for making this awkward time a bit easier:

SEE ALSO: How to work with your ex

DON'T MISS: Psychologists say a simple strategy can help you get over a rough breakup

Take preemptive measures

You might be head over heels for your office love in the beginning, but don't be fooled by the honeymoon phase. Remember that things might not work out.

Williams notes that it's important to have an honest conversation about what will happen if you break up before it's even an issue. This at least allows you to have a bit of a game plan if things explode.

Follow your office's policy and don't be obnoxious. If your love is forbidden, then consider the fall out and take sensible precautions to keep your relationship under wraps. That being said, it's important to recognize that this is easier said than done.

"Attempts to keep the relationship a secret usually fail and invite interest, speculation, and gossip," Williams says.

Also, don't become that couple.

"Blatant and indiscreet PDA is difficult to stomach whether you're walking down the street, at a bar, or attending a ball game, and it certainly doesn't belong at work," Williams told Business Insider. "No one wants to watch you suck face in the office corridor."

If you and your bae turn yourselves into a spectacle, your coworkers probably won't be terribly sympathetic when things fall apart. In fact, they might be likely to tune in for more drama.



Try treating it like a regular breakup

Even if your fall out was contentious, don't bring that hostility into the office with you.

"Treat it like any other break up," Williams says. "Stick to your grounds and keep the relationship cordial.

And definitely don't be tempted to get back together just to make the situation in the office less awkward.



Remember, it's no one's business but your own

If you feel wronged, it can be tempting to complain about your situation to your coworkers. That might give you momentary relief, but it's just going to make things worse in the long run.

"Avoid the temptation to play dirty," Williams says. "Do not add fuel to the fire and spread your dirty laundry around the office."



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