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You can only ask for a raise if you’ve reached these 5 milestones Steve Adcock

If you are thinking about asking for a raise, there are certain milestones that you should hit to increase the chances of your negotiations going well. Read More

Health

The loneliness of social isolation can affect your brain and raise dementia risk in older adults Karra Harrington and Martin J. Sliwinski

Feeling lonely is the social equivalent to feeling physical pain. It even triggers the same pathways in the brain that are involved in processing emotional responses to physical pain. Read More

How To

6 actionable tips to stay cool in the office during the heatwave Sophia Anderson

By adapting to the weather and ensuring some of these tips are followed, the temperature will feel a lot more manageable when working from your desk. Read More

Resumes

The 4 analytical skills you must list on your resume Robert Carnevale

The question remains… have you listed your analytical skills? If not, can you even define what analytical skills you possess? … Read More

Latest News

7 working parents on how they’re navigating school this year Lindsay Tigar

If you are still on the fence determining the best route for your family, take inspiration from these working parents on how they navigated this stressful situation. Read More

How To

This is the handshake equivalent in the era of virtual interviews Steve Adcock

While a simple wave, bow, or nod of the head can substitute as a handshake, keep several important tips in mind to put your best foot forward. Read More

Advice

The most important interpersonal skill you need John P. Weiss

To become a better listener, you have to do an honest self-assessment. Consider your interactions with others. Do you listen intently, or are you busy formulating brilliant responses and interrupting? … Read More

Job Search

2 ways to master your next phone interview Ursula Lauriston

Every day, qualified candidates fall out of the running for good jobs for one petty reason– they suck at mastering the art of the phone interview. Read More

Application Tracking Systems: ATSs

How to optimize your resume for an applicant tracking system Ashley Jones

No matter what job you want to land, when you want to stand out in a pool of applicants, it is now imperative that your resume can stand up against an ATS. 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.