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Knowing how to define your career objectives can help mitigate some of these challenges and set you up for long-term success. Read More

Advice

Choosing the right career in 4 steps (complete guide)Marjolein Dilven

The non-negotiables help you when you are choosing the right career. You want to have a job that aligns with internal factors like skills and values. Read More

How To

10 signs you’re the toxic coworker Ryan Shea

Worst of all is that this person will claw their way to a promotion over you and you may not even know it. Ways that they do this range from manipulation to starting drama with others to even being a likable yet not suitable person for the job. Read More

Interview Tips

4 questions you should never ever ask job applicants Sharon Brandwein

When interviewers are attempting to fill a job opening, they ask applicants questions to determine if the candidate has all of the hard skills and soft skills to be successful at said job. Read More

Office Life

Everything you need to know about office etiquette and why it matters Ashley Jones

While it may seem like common sense to know what is acceptable and unacceptable within an office and put it into practice, office etiquette goes beyond simply following office rules and procedures. Read More

How To

30 non-boring ways to say thank you in an email Sharon Brandwein

Even if you’re self-employed and on a one-person team, you will need to say thank you from time to time, whether it’s your customers or your network. Gratitude is always a great way to develop strong and sustainable relationships. Read More

Job Search

Here are 7 job description samples that are sure to get you the job Marjolein Dilven

Are you in the process of writing a job description? Here are job description samples from most fields, that include requirements, responsibilities, skills, and more. Read More

How To

What is Imposter Syndrome and how to defeat it Mimi Alas

Most people experience this at a certain point in their lives, and it’s not only related to professional success, it can also happen in your personal life or in your social life. Read More

How To

How to call in sick: Message examples and tips Ashley Jones

Knowing how to call out sick by following the message examples and tips below can come in handy when that time comes. 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.