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5 ways to close an interview that make you unforgettable to the hiring manager Steve Adcock

I have hired hundreds of people over the course of my career, and here are the top 5 things that winning candidates did to close the interview. Read More

6 cover letters that will get you any job (including templates)Ashley Jones

The following cover letters explore scenarios that include a career shift, transition from self-employed to a company role, an employment gap, an application for a management role, a recent graduate, and working remotely. Allow these examples to inspire you to craft your own cover letter and help you land the role you’ve always dreamed of. Read More

Job Search

Why 10 million Americans will have to switch careers after the pandemic CW Headley

In addition to careers that allow workers to work remotely, like accounting, legal services, and programming, here are the jobs that are currently expanding. Read More

Advice

5 signs it may be time for a career pivot A Girl In Progress

Have you reached a place where you’re questioning your career trajectory? These are the 5 signs it may be time for a career pivot. Read More

How To

How to get your career (and life) back on track after a major disruption May Busch

It’s tempting to make big sweeping changes to catch up and make up for lost ground. But in times of uncertainty and instability, that can be risky. Read More

Advice

5 things you need to know before changing careers in this economy, according to hiring experts Una Dabiero

It is a scary thought to change careers — let alone in this economy — these are the 5 things you should do before making the switch, according to experts. Read More

How To

How to make tough decisions in your career right now Elvira Veksler

But while coronavirus may have even taken a toll on your current role, it doesn’t mean it’s permanent or that you don’t have control over it. You have always had full control over that, and you still do. Read More

Job Search

How to sell yourself in an interview (during COVID-19 and always)Rachel Shimp

We’ve put together some tips for assessing and isolating your strongest qualities, and pairing them with clear communication for that win. Read More

Advice

5 subtle signs it’s time to look for a new career challenge Anouare Abdou

How do you know when it’s time to look for a new career challenge? These are the 5 sublte signs of when it’s time and what to do. 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.