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How to: Make people think you’re a bigger deal than you actually are Nicole Lapin

One day you will be a big deal, and have your own assistant. For now, here’s how to fake it ‘til you make it and create the impression that you already are. Read More

Productivity

Why disruption is a good thing in business Michael Dinich

The most successful brands offer convenience and the options-the key is to disrupt the status quo. Read More

How To

How to make sure you get what you need during enrollment season Maggie Germano

If you have health insurance, but it doesn’t cover what you need it to, how useful is it really? This might take a little extra research and a little more legwork, but it will be worth it once you know you get what you need. Here’s how to make that happen. Read More

Advice

Business lessons from 3 of the highest-paid CFOs Smartbrief Editors

CFOs have stories and philosophies more closely tied to passion than position. Here are some business lessons learned from three successful CFOs. Read More

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What NOT to talk about in a job interview Christina Brennan

If you catch yourself oversharing or a personal detail slips in, don’t sweat it! Don’t add to your nerves by obsessing over something you said. Read More

Advice

5 things you should know before you start your own business Byte Academy

Making the decision to start your own venture is never easy. Especially if you’re a parent, it’s all too easy to become burnt out or overwhelmed. Read More

The Future of Work

3 subtle signs your business has inefficient processes Nooshin Yazhari

Here are 3 subtle signs I’ve found time and time again that a business has inefficient processes—and how you can effectively automate them. Read More

Job Search

15 highest-paying jobs in pharmaceutical and medical sales Meredith Lepore

So which companies are hiring for $100K jobs in pharmaceutical and medical sales the most? Ladders put together a list of the 15 companies hiring the most $100K+ jobs currently as well as for the most $250K+ jobs in this exciting field using data from its continuously updated database of high-paying jobs. Read More

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Charted: These giant companies make millions every HowMuch

We’ve calculated how long it takes each of the ten most profitable companies worldwide to earn $1 million in profits. It’s well under half an hour for each. Read More

Must Reads

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.