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4 ways to set yourself up for success during your first week at a new job Jane Burnett

Starting a new job can be overwhelming, but you shouldn’t just close your eyes and hope for the best. Instead, here’s plan of attack for the first week. Read More

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How to psych yourself up for a challenging assignment Jane Burnett

With sky-high expectations, a tight deadline and a whole lot of moving parts, you’ve got yourself a pretty challenging assignment. Here’s how to finally get started once you stop groaning about it. Read More

Job Search

Survey: 64% of applicants are better on paper than in person Jane Burnett

You can have the best credentials in the world, but when you show up to the interview, you’d better deliver. New research shows that a surprising 64% of senior managers report that it’s common for a job candidate with a great resume to not deliver at the interview. Read More

Office Life

How to deal with that bossy coworker who acts like your supervisor Jane Burnett

Know-it-all coworkers are one thing, but ones who act like they’re your actual manager are a completely different beast. Here’s how to keep them from controlling your workday. Read More

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Three tips for introverts that can help them succeed in communication-heavy roles Ladders Contributor

You’ll find it much easier and more enjoyable for introverts to communicate if you know people value what you’re saying. Read More

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4 travel hacks for your next business flight Monica Torres

Flying on a plane for business travel can be a hassle. Here’s how to make that adventure less stressful, so that you can focus on what really matters. Read More

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How to rebound after not landing a big promotion Sarah Landrum

Here’s how to cultivate positive meaning after being passed over for a promotion and rebound more brilliantly than ever before. Read More

Productivity

Conquer distractions with this simple chart Nir Eyal

In this Golden Age of distractions, what does it take to focus? Instead of blaming our puny attention spans, we should dig deeper to understand how certain products affect us. Read More

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4 ways to beat the bad weather blues Jane Burnett

Spring weather may not be here yet, but that shouldn’t stop you from embracing the new season. 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.