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Finding the happy medium between what you’re comfortable with and what motivates your team is tricky but the first step is identifying your leadership style. If you’re not sure what your characteristics say about you as a boss, check out our guide from experts and psychologists: … Read More

Resumes

Everything you need to know about resume margins answered Taylor Gorski

It’s not the most exciting––but it is very much important to be aware of standard resume margins. Margins are the borders on a page that are left blank with no text or information. Margins should be left at 1 inch on all sides of your resume. If there’s absolutely no way you can stick to that number because your resume has plenty of information, you can adjust the top margins. If you must reduce your margin do not go more than 1/2-inch. Read More

How To

The only thing you need to change to transform your life Ayodeji Awosika

The way you view yourself is the only thing you need to change your life. It’s all in your mind. Until you accept it, you’ll always stay the same. Read More

Interview Tips

Wearing this to an interview isn’t just dangerous — it can actually be dangerous AnnaMarie Houlis

While perfume can (and often does!) help you stand out, since people so often remember scents, it can also do more bad than good. Read More

How To

How to handle the waiting period without losing your mind Alyshia Hull

When sitting in a waiting period, most find the wait to be excruciating because they fear rejection. What will happen if my boss says no? … Read More

Advice

The 60-30-10 rule of time management Thomas Oppong

Prioritizing and optimizing your time can give you more time to focus on what really matters — getting more accomplished in a lesser amount of time. Read More

Cover Letters

The dos and dont’s of figurative language in your cover letter Elvira Veksler

Figurative language refers to some of the best methods in a writer’s toolbox to “color” language and draw readers in – and can also be used to write the best cover letter. Read More

The Future of Work

How working conditions are changing and how you can change your own Jeremy Veitch

Every day, working conditions are changing, as the world does. But how will working conditions change and how can you change your own? … Read More

Job Search

Reference letter examples for 3 different situations Robert Carnevale and Jennifer Fabiano

It’s good to know what a solid reference looks like. Use these great reference letter examples, including the perfect character reference letter. 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.