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What you need to know about narcissists — and the types of manipulation they use Kyle Schnitzer

A psychologist explains everything from gaslighting to “love bombing.” … Read More

How to master the interview and land the job Nigel Green

If you want to walk away from interviews with job offers, stop talking about what you’ve done and start showing hiring managers what you will do. Read More

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How to build a book brain in less than 66 days Thomas Oppong

Do you wish you could be the type of person to read more? You can. This is how to build a book brain in less than 66 days. Read More

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You’re doing networking all wrong Kattie Thorndyke

Networking is a long game, and there are a few things you might have been taught that are all wrong. So let’s identify and rewrite these networking no-nos. Read More

Job Search

7 career change obstacles and how to overcome them Jessica Howington

If you think age is a career change obstacle, think again! Age is just a number, as some famous career changers show, so don’t ever think it’s too late to change careers. Read More

Productivity

Using these 6 power words in a follow-up email improves your chances of getting an offer Steve Adcock

If you haven’t heard anything after a few days, consider following up with the hiring manager. But, be careful not to be pushy. Read More

How To

How to introduce yourself with confidence in-person — examples for all situations Fairygodboss

The world is beginning to be in-person again — make sure you know how to introduce yourself with confidence regardless of the situation. Read More

Advice

13 qualities of a good listener — and how to be a better one Zoe Kaplan

Listening is an important part of connecting with and learning from others, whether it’s a close friend, boss or family member. Read More

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The 1 question that can immediately transform your career Michael Thompson

Sure, asking yourself what you want to do is a valuable question. The same goes for asking yourself how you can accomplish your goals. 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.