News for Professionals: Advice and Ideas from the World of Work

Looking for ways to do your job better — or for the latest trends in the world of work? Here’s a roundup of career-related stories selected by the editors of Convene.

Lessons From 7 CEOS Who Hired Their Husbands

Should you hire your spouse? Seven female entrepreneurs across a range of businesses did and here’s what happened. Read more at Fast Company.

How to Win When Asked About ‘Failures’

Here’s why what you’ve been told about answering the failures/weaknesses question during a job interview is ‘terrible’ advice. Read more at Forbes.

Network Better

These three questions will help you build stronger relationships at networking events. Read more at Inc.

Melinda Gates on Why AI Needs Women

The number of women in AI is ‘so small it’s unbelievable,’ says Melinda Gates. Here are the dangers she says that poses. Read more at CNN Business.