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Study finds if women simply stand next to men in photos they are seen as successful Meredith Lepore

The viewers found that men’s attractiveness levels and business success were not impacted by the presence of a female in the photo. However, this was not the case for the ladies. Read More

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How to ace your tech interview at McKinsey, according to the head of engineering Kyle Schnitzer

Ed Chang, the head of engineering with McKinsey’s Marketing & Sales team, spoke to Ladders about all things McKinsey including workplace atmosphere, company culture, and how to prepare for an interview at McKinsey. Read More

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20 resume questions you’ve been too scared to ask Jacob Took

Your resume questions may seem too obvious, or too complicated, but we’ve got your back. Follow our tips to craft a polished resume and put your best foot forward. Read More

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The most important interpersonal skill you need John P. Weiss

To become a better listener, you have to do an honest self-assessment. Consider your interactions with others. Do you listen intently, or are you busy formulating brilliant responses and interrupting? … Read More

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The pandemic has barely changed Americans’ personalities John Anderer

In a nutshell, the Big Five Model states that each personality is made up of five distinct parts or sections: neuroticism, openness to experience, extraversion, conscientiousness, and agreeableness … Read More

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2 ways to master your next phone interview Ursula Lauriston

Every day, qualified candidates fall out of the running for good jobs for one petty reason– they suck at mastering the art of the phone interview. Read More

Interview Tips

9 reasons hiring managers will remember you Lindsay Tigar

Here, career experts explain the vibes you’re giving off during an interview, and how to leave them stunned… in a good way. Read More

Health

Here’s one less thing you have to worry about when traveling John Anderer

A new study just released by the American Society of Microbiology concerning the multidrug-resistant fungus Candida auris is welcome news in the sense that it allows travelers to cross off at least one of their infectious travel worries. Read More

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According to science, your hair can reveal these secrets about your life John Anderer

Researchers from the University of Utah were able to analyze dietary trends among different U.S. socioeconomic brackets using nothing but hair samples collected from participants. Read More

Health

Some COVID-19 survivors are experiencing a very scary symptom CW Headley

Experts seem to agree that these strange prodromes are primarily authored by our bodies’ reaction to infection, not COVID-19 itself. Read More

Health

Duke scientists say this is the best mask to protect you from COVID-19 Kyle Schnitzer

A new study by researchers at Duke University found that chic face coverings such as bandannas, gaiters, and knitted masks might cover your face but aren’t necessarily protecting you and preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus. Read More

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