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If you write your subject lines this way, you’ll double your response rate Michael Dinich

Preparing emails is not the most exciting thing to do, but it has great potential. It’s not only a fast, reliable form of communication but can also elevate your career if you know how to work it. Read More

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Here’s exactly how you can get yourself a spot at a top business school Danielle Page

As far as selecting the right person to speak on your behalf, make sure that the source you choose is prepared to advocate for you in an authentic way. Read More

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7 body language moves that will show people you are confident in only seconds Ryan Shea

Body language moves play key roles in determining if someone will figure out your power level instantly. Read More

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Here’s how to make a mid-life career jump without sacrificing your salary Arianna O'Dell

Ladders News interviewed Marketing Strategist, Andy Boyer, and Terry Newman, Creative Director of View The Space to share their top strategies for navigating a career change without taking a pay cut. Read More

Job Search

3 cover letter templates to get you a job in accounting Ryan Luke

Avoid copying everything from your resume into your cover letter. Your cover letter should focus on how your skills translate into the accounting position. Read More

Advice

9 neuroplasticity exercises to retrain your brain Jonathan Thompson

Until recently, experts believed that our brains were fixed by the end of adolescence and that, in terms of neurons, it was all downhill from there. Read More

Office Life

6 signs it’s not your fault you didn’t get the promotion — it’s your manager’s Zoe Kaplan

Promotions don’t just come when an employee works hard; they also come when there’s a manager who advocates and fights for an employee’s best interests. Read More

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The 5 MBA consultants you need to know to get into a top school Kaitlyn McInnis

From individual coaches to consultancy firms packed with PhD and MBA degree holders, these experts may be worth investing in should you be on the verge of applying to graduate business school. Read More

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The surprising technique Tom Brady uses to work out his brain Scott Davis

They were additionally surprised because Brady was using the product, which is meant to help people with brain conditions, from memory los … Read More

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The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

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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.