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How to spot a toxic work environment — Before you take the job Rolf Bax

For better or worse, workplaces are full of people – and not all of them have figured how to be decent and proper in a professional setting yet. Read More

This generation has the fastest-growing debt problem CW Headley

In the wake of the great rescission of 2007, a whole generation looked to higher education to give them an upper hand in a wounded job market. Of course, if everyone has a bachelor’s degree, no one functionally does. This isn’t how debt works though. In a paper authored by a team of researchers over at Chegg.org, one in three borrowers default on other bills so that they don’t default on their student loans. Read More

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4 pieces of ancient wisdom to help you crush your next interview Anouare Abdou

You can glean precious learnings from centuries-old nuggets of wisdom and relate them to the interview process — insights from great thinkers and significant historical figures. Read More

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4 of the best careers for creative people Meredith Schneider

As the pandemic progresses, the amount of creative positions going up online seem to outnumber all other types of jobs, making this the perfect time to pursue more poetic passions. Read More

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The number of people moving to work remotely in 2021 is staggering CW Headley

According to a recent study from the International Telework Association and Council, teleworking additionally yields a 20% decrease in employee turnover rates and a 60% decrease in employee absenteeism. Read More

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Verizon’s Chief Human Resources Officer on how to impress her in an interview Hilary Sheinbaum

This is what it takes to get hired at Verizon. Read More

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How your thoughts, words, and actions define your career Christopher D. Connors

Our job is where we spend the majority of our awake time each week, so it’s no surprise that many come to view us through the job we have. Read More

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The Top 10 cities where employment rates and industries are thriving (and how to get a job there)Sarah Dillon

Are you on the job search? These are the top 10 cities where employment rates are rising and industries are thriving. Find a job, here. Read More

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6 recruiting lessons from horror movies that are scarily good Samantha McLaren

Clearly communicating what the process will look like, silencing your notifications, and testing your tech in advance to avoid delays are a few simple ways to keep things professional and put candidates at ease. 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.