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How to break free of your parents’ money problems Sean Pyles via Nerdwallet

The point of carving out your financial independence is to ensure you are making informed money decisions that reflect your values. Read More

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The 5 irrefutable principles of selling Adebola Alabi

To achieve the objective of making more sales, every business leader must understand the five essential principles for developing deeper connections with the customers so that they can continuously make sales. Read More

Job Search

When your job search makes you feel like a burden Emilie Aries

Instead of apologizing for being a burden, thank people for their help. It can relieve the same sense of anxiety you might feel for taking up peoples’ time, without coming across as apologetic. Read More

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5 ways to get the most out of your employee benefits in 2020 Danielle Page

If you’re not sure where to start (or if your company’s benefits offerings haven’t changed in decades), don’t worry – we’ve done the work for you. Here’s a look at the top ways to maximize your employee benefits in 2020. Read More

Interview Tips

5 reasons you’re not being remembered after an interview Erica Lamberg

“The number one reason I don’t choose to move forward with someone after an interview is this: they didn’t seem excited about working with us,” says Yaniv Masjedi, chief marketing officer at Nextiva. Read More

Job Search

5 advantages of looking for a new job over the holidays Biospace Editors

Here are 5 reasons why it’s a great idea to put (or keep) yourself in the job market during the holiday season: … Read More

Office Life

What is hot desking and can you refuse to do it?Rachel Weingarten

“Employers are fans of hot-desking because it reduces overhead costs associated with office space and desk equipment, especially if the company offers its employees flexible working arrangements. This seating policy has been popular with Millennials, in particular, who grew up with mobile technology and portable workstations.” … Read More

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5 negotiation mistakes every professional makes Lindsay Tigar

Here, the most common negotiation mistakes every professional makes — and more importantly, how to fix ‘em. Read More

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5 reasons to be a speaker Fred E. Miller

*Lessening the fear, rather than eliminating it should be the goal. Take that nervous energy and put it
into your talk. A presentation without energy is B-o-r-i-n-g!” … 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.