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Last Week to Upload and Like Your Favorite ‘In 10 Years’ Presentations!

Marisa Wong — Sat, 25 May 2013 13:37:30 +0000

We’ve already gotten some great “In 10 Years” presentations uploaded — you now have one week left to join the competition and share what a difference a decade has made. Upload presentations on what has changed in the past 10 years, and what you hope to change in the next. Remember: “Like” the presentations you enjoy the most — and have others “like” yours. The person who generates the most number of likes for their presentation will get a free SlideShare PRO account! The contest ends May 31 so be sure to work on your deck this weekend. Also remember... Read more »

Why Work at SlideShare

Guest Author — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:34:03 +0000

By Lisa Nguyen, Recruiting Associate What’s it like working for SlideShare? Some of our engineers break it down: Casey Brown: “I work on a product that I believe in. SlideShare is all about spreading knowledge and sharing information. We work in small, focused teams to find meaning in metrics from thousands of sources. We are a culture of talented, highly smart people. Plus, San Francisco is where it is at, yo!” Sylvain Kalache: “There is not much hierarchy here. If there is a problem, you are empowered to find the solution yourself instead of having someone tell you what to... Read more »

Best Advice for Recent (and Not-So-Recent) Graduates

Marisa Wong — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:56:37 +0000

It's that time of the year when "Pomp and Circumstance" fills the air and the excitement of new things to come makes us all a bit giddy. Whether you're in the Class of 2013 or not, graduation season lets us reflect on life's greatest lessons, ambitions and advice. What would you impart on those embarking on this new stage of life? LinkedIn's Influencers have offered their words of wisdom for recent graduates. There's no shortage of insight on SlideShare, too. Here are a few of our favorite guides for graduates. Be sure to share yours, as well!

Lean Content Workout: Beef Up Your B2B Marketing

Guest Author — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:39:06 +0000

By Arabella Santiago Trimming down your content production may not be easy at first, but with a little adjustment and focus, you can get your content marketing in shape. Why get your Lean Content workout on? Because we all know how much excessive non-useful information is out there, and the best way to engage your potential customers is to give them good content that’s relevant to their interests. What is Lean Content? Lean Content is the application of the Lean Startup methodology to content strategy, for maximum brand impact. Lean Content strategies includes faster feedback loops, measurement of your content’s... Read more »