Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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There are many reasons a person may need or want to take a bridge job: money, experience, close a skills gap, or just because. Whatever your reason for taking a bridge job, there are still several important things to know about how to make it work for you. Embrace Change Founder Cynthia Pong helps women of color navigate their careers — including questions about bridge jobs. She joined LinkedIn News’ Brandi Fowler on Get Hired Live to discuss this topic.

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