Communication

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The weirdest words people include on their resumes in all 50 states Kyle Schnitzer

Sometimes, trying to make yourself sound like the right culture fit might just be downright weird. Read More

4 really small things that say a lot about you Leah Njoki

There’s one element of conversations that we normally overlook — asking questions. Asking questions can greatly improve the quality of your conversations. Read More

Advice

The 9 best books to read if you are terrible at public speaking Sarah Dillon

Do you want to become a better communicator? If you’re struggling with public speaking, read these 9 books to learn how to, here. Read More

How To

How to become a public speaker Emilie Aries

I view public speaking as something of an art form: a performative practice all about inspiring and informing others with your message. Read More

How To

Everything you need to prepare an elevator pitch during COVID-19 Ashley Jones

A virtual elevator pitch is an introduction that will serve as the starting point for a potential relationship with a recruiter or hiring manager, it is crucial to plan ahead. Read More

How To

Feel more connected by writing a 2-minute “boring” email Michael Thompson

You may find that by embracing “small-email-talk,” you not only feel more connected to people. It makes it easier to have more meaningful conversations. Read More

Latest News

Yale researchers say this is how our brains react to different social situations John Anderer

Researchers from Yale University and University College London have found that brain activity is quite different while talking with someone of a similar socio-economic background (similar education, family income) in comparison to a conversation with someone from a different socio-economic background. 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.