Confidence

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Confidence and education are tied up with privilege. We’ve highlighted the public US schools and that offer the best odds for entrepreneurs below. Read More

Health

Science says ambivalence may be a desirable trait (then again…)CW Headley

In new data published in the British Journal of Social Psychology, researchers from the University of Cologne identify the ways in which ambivalence prevents biases and encourages sound judgment. Read More

Personal Finance

Older workers are now least likely to ask for a salary bump CW Headley

Although workers of all ages are reluctant to ask for raises, Boomers express hesitance about asking for salary increases the most. Read More

Advice

Trick the hiring manager into liking you with 7 psychological tips Michael Dinich

Here are some psychological – Jedi mind – tricks that will make a hiring manager like you, according to recent Stanford research. Read More

How To

If you work with an overconfident jerk, they likely have this condition CW Headley

Sustained success of any kind is usually authored by an understanding of one’s limitations but that doesn’t happen with people with Dunning-Kruger. Read More

How To

3 negotiation power moves you must start using immediately Kattie Thorndyke

To get you up to speed on power moves to supercharge your next negotiation this article gives you the goods on three different power moves you haven’t heard of yet. Read More

How To

Here’s how people make a decision when faced with tons of options John Anderer

When we’re overwhelmed, a familiar option can feel like a life preserver amidst a shipwreck. Read More

Advice

4 ways to be more likable by saying very little Michael Thompson

Do you want to be more likable? You don’t have to say much. These are the 4 ways to get people to like you by saying very little. Read More

Advice

5 ways to trick yourself into being more confident in your everyday life Sarah Dillon

Sometimes, being confident doesn’t come first thing. If not, these are 5 ways to trick yourself into confidence in your everyday life. 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.