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5 ways to close an interview that make you unforgettable to the hiring manager Steve Adcock

I have hired hundreds of people over the course of my career, and here are the top 5 things that winning candidates did to close the interview. Read More

8 reasons you’re bombing all your job interviews—and what to do instead Lindsay Tigar

From how to respond to the inevitable ‘do you have any questions for me?’ to how to give your living room a mini makeover pre-Zoom chat, take this advice from career experts on how not to bomb your next interview. Read More

Cover Letters

6 cover letters that will get you any job (including templates)Ashley Jones

The following cover letters explore scenarios that include a career shift, transition from self-employed to a company role, an employment gap, an application for a management role, a recent graduate, and working remotely. Allow these examples to inspire you to craft your own cover letter and help you land the role you’ve always dreamed of. Read More

Job Search

If you’ve been out of work for 3 months or longer, this is how you should approach the job search Steve Adcock

There are techniques that you can use to make your job search easier and increase the chances of getting those paychecks rolling once again in your direction. Read More

Advice

9 ways staying in a job you hate is affecting you (without you realizing it)Nicolas Cole

Staying in a job you hate it truly affecting you — these are the 9 ways in which you might not realize it’s impacting you and your future. Read More

Interview Tips

The 10 biggest interview mistakes and how to avoid them Susan Levine

In a job interview process, mishaps happen. These are the 10 biggest interview mistakes to avoid, and how to do so, here. Read More

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Does team chemistry actually exist?Jamey Austin

It’s something we experience, but struggle to quantify. Turns out, we don’t recognize everything that contributes to it. Read More

The Future of Work

4 trends that are shaping the future of work Alex Sixt

No matter your industry, it’s vital you keep a close eye on current trends to set your business up for future success. Read More

Job Search

9 signs you aren’t the right fit for your role (and the people you work with know it)Liv McConnell via Fairygodboss

You’re struggling at work, and you’re hit by a sinking sensation — maybe, when it comes down to it, you’re just not the right fit for your job. 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.