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3 tips for writing an effective employee recommendation letter Jane Burnett

Writing a recommendation letter for an employee can be loaded with challenges, but you can avoid them if you set yourself up the right way. Read More

How to apply for a job even if the company isn't hiring Danny Rubin

You can wait for hiring opportunities or you can grab them. A polished email introduction to a company could change the entire course of your career. Read More

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Jeff Bezos told Amazon execs to consider 3 questions before offering someone a job Aine Cain

Amazon is always looking to fill a ton of jobs. But before you can land a corporate role with the online retail behemoth, you have to tick three particular boxes in the minds of the hiring managers and executives vetting you. At least, that’s the process CEO Jeff Bezos recommended to his team 20 years … Read More

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This map shows the highest-paying companies in every state Raul Amoros

Some companies are paying big bucks to the Average Joe. Our new map breaks down the highest-paying companies by industry in every state. Read More

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6 legit jobs that seem too good to be true Isabella Broggini

Who says working a 9-to-5 job has to be a drag? Turning your biggest passion or a fun pastime into a career can make you start loving your life during the week rather than merely living for the weekend. And you’d be surprised by how many pleasurable activities in life can be turned into professions. Here are six unique passions you can turn into a career — and how to do it. Read More

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15 companies hiring for $100K+ jobs with really awesome Instagram accounts Meredith Lepore

How did we live before Instagram? Well we probably didn’t have our nose in our phones as much, but seriously an Instagram account can say so much about a company and the people who work for it. Read More

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Earn $10,000 for tasting the best BBQ America has to offer Jane Burnett

Reynold’s Kitchens is looking to bring “its first-ever Chief Grilling Officer” on board for two weeks and will give them a $10,000 stipend. Read More

How To

How to make friends at your brand new job Linda Le Phan

You got a new job – woohoo! A quick internet search or a quick chat with your new company’s HR person will help you learn a lot of the thing you might need to know in order to be successful…except how to make friends. Read More

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Can you wait till the application deadline to apply?Monica Torres

Some may see an application deadline and think, “Sweet, I have weeks to prepare my cover letter,” but career experts caution against waiting too long. Read More

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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.