Confidence

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This is the exact amount of money you need to feel absolutely “financially secure”Sheila McClear

Of the 11% who “definitely agree” they are financially secure, 47% earned an income of $60,000 or more, and 60% had money in the stock market. Read More

Why crying at work isn’t necessarily always the worst thing you can do CW Headley

“If you are judged harshly for crying when it’s entirely warranted, it might be a sign of a toxic work culture,” explains S. Chris Edmonds, … Read More

How To

This is the new unlikely power color Meredith Lepore

Shayk wore a shirred mini dress in the green shade by Faithfull the Brand with matching sneakers. And she isn’t the only notable person embracing it. Read More

Advice

4 phrases that make you sound less confident Linda Le Phan

Whether or not you would call yourself an introvert, here are a few specific phrases to stop saying if you want to sound and feel more confident at work. Read More

How To

How to dress for the promotion you want… and level up your look for the promotion you just got Sheila McClear

Dressing a notch or two above your colleagues can be tricky, especially when so many workplaces are business casual but here are some tips from an expert. Read More

How To

3 ways to make every encounter better (and your own day, too)Maxie McCoy

While other people can absolutely make an impact on all of our encounters…We have more control in each situation than we may realize. Read More

Interview Tips

3 reasons why you should treat a job interview like a date CW Headley

Instead of submitting to a pass or fail mindset when entering an interview, consider appraising it like a date. Here are three reasons why you should. Read More

Interview Tips

Interviewers admit to hiring by outfits over references, and other horrific stats Sheila McClear

While female and male interviewers counted timeliness and preparedness as important qualities when hiring candidates, appearance also played a major role. Read More

How To

Study reveals the trick to expressing confidence CW Headley

Confidence isn’t in and of itself a virtue, it’s all about how it’s demonstrated. Psychologist Janina Steinmetz wrote an article looking at that idea. 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.