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Setting (+ achieving) your own personal KPIs Career Contessa Editors

KPIs aren’t just for work. If you are struggling with to-do lists at home, nurturing relationships, or health issues, it’s important to set KPIs around all of these things. Read More

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6 ways to make the most of any networking event Hilarey Wojtowicz

Networking can be intimidating, but it can also lead to new career opportunities. With these networking event tips, you’ll be on your way to building relationships with all types of people in your industry and beyond. Read More

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Over $3,000?! How losing weight could save you on the cost of life insurance Allison Kade

Life insurance prices aren’t based solely on your height and weight–they are based on an insurer’s view into your overall health and personal situation. Read More

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Martha Stewart’s greatest piece of business advice, and 6 other tips for career women Jennifer Fabiano

Martha Stewart gets real about being an entrepreneur, keeping loyal customers, and how to thrive as a businesswoman in an ever-changing world. Read More

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Why affluent professionals are hiring life coaches instead of therapists Taylor Ward

Life coaching has grown at lightning speed into a multi-billion-dollar industry over the past few years as thousands of people are hiring coaches for support in their personal and professional lives. Read More

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7 ways thinking like a detective will make you smarter Gustavo Razzetti

Problem-solving requires more than one method. Every idea is possible until proven the contrary. Thinking like a detective is being obsessed about solving a problem. Read More

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Career lessons from updated games and toys Rachel Weingarten

Some of us learned some of our big life lessons from playing humble card and board games as kids. Here’s a refresher course for all of us. Read More

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How to find and land an entry level job after college Jennifer Fabiano

Instead of stressing after college, find your ideal entry level job using networking, online tools and your killer college experience. Read More

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10 good reasons to apply to a job Linda Le Phan

Job application processes these days can vary drastically – from some companies only wanting a resume, to others wanting you to send a resume and cover letter and also fill out a multiple-page online application and also send work samples. Read More

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What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.