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This is the group of employees that is most worried about talking politics at work CW Headley

Forty percent of female workers are concerned that disagreeing with the political views of their managers and or their coworkers could adversely bias their performance review. Read More

5 reasons you’re not being remembered after an interview Erica Lamberg

“The number one reason I don’t choose to move forward with someone after an interview is this: they didn’t seem excited about working with us,” says Yaniv Masjedi, chief marketing officer at Nextiva. Read More

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5 reasons to be a speaker Fred E. Miller

*Lessening the fear, rather than eliminating it should be the goal. Take that nervous energy and put it
into your talk. A presentation without energy is B-o-r-i-n-g!” … Read More

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The 5 most compelling resume action words Lindsay Tigar

Most of the time resumes take a passive voice, rather than an active one. While this isn’t inaccurate, it’s not exactly exciting. That’s why career experts recommended a strategic edit, using these compelling verbs: … Read More

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8 body language mistakes you need to avoid Meredith Lepore

In one hand motion or raised eyebrow you can convey paragraphs. Body language can be an extremely effective tool (hello Beyonce) but it can also paint you in a very negative light. Read More

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Resume buzzwords you should start using right now Laura Brothers

So next time you want to talk about a win at work or your attitude when working on a project, try using one of these resume buzzwords instead. Below are a few examples of how to swap mainstream words with some unique ones: … Read More

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Is your accent hurting your career?Rachel Weingarten

If you find that you wonder if you should lose your own unmistakable regional twang or timbre, you might want to wait before starting your own Eliza Doolittle accent coaching regimen. Read More

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6 mistakes you are making in your elevator pitch Lindsay Tigar

Though many modern career-forward people discount this practice, crafting an effective elevator pitch is instrumental to success. If you want to reap the most reward from this masterpiece, avoid these mistakes, according to experts. Read More

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How to pretend to understand all the weird language clichés your coworkers use at a new job Kyle Schnitzer

This doesn’t even sound like English and other new job problems are explored in the forthcoming book “Flip-Flops and Microwaved Fish: Navigating the Dos and Don’ts of Workplace Culture” by Peter Yawitz. Read More

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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.