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1 Tweet just reignited the epic unpaid internships/exploitation debate Kyle Schnitzer

Jane Slater, a reporter for NFL Network, tweeted an opportunity for an unpaid internship on Twitter offered to broadcast journalism students, which was quickly met with backlash. Read More

Advice

Using hashtags on Instagram can help you level up in your job search Alyshia Hull

Before we dive into the hashtags you should be using, it is important to know what you are hoping that hashtag will do for you. Read More

Office Life

This life coach’s viral TikTok shows how toxic workplaces are Kyle Schnitzer

“It’s really about what we as employees are willing to tolerate. If we tolerate those things, we’re sending the message that it’s okay and we’re still going to stay here.” … Read More

Advice

Why ‘sliding into DMs’ will be the best career networking strategy of 2021 Megan Rough

Using an end-goal to instruct your online engagement prior to messaging will “increase the chances of them [the DM-ed] being interested in you”. Read More

Advice

Your brain on a device detox: What it feels like and why you need one in 2021 Jonah Malin

Even if I’m working out or having a conversation, I have a tendency to start writing emails, articles, and Tweets in my head. Read More

Job Search

This is what recruiters do and do not want to see on your social media Kyle Schnitzer

A recent study published in the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management took a deep dive into how social media may affect a recruiter’s hiring process, where researchers looked at social media activity can reveal candidates’ personality traits and what hiring managers are paying attention to. Read More

Personal Finance

This twenty something makes multiple six figures a year from TikTok posts alone Kaitlyn McInnis

But there’s a whole different side to social media that, for many, counterbalances the negative reputation that has fallen onto the various apps and websites we love to hate. Read More

Job Search

To get hired in a highly competitive market, pick up 1 habit Michael Dinich

In 2020, the competition could not be tougher than in past years, and what is such a blessing is that you have the opportunity to distinguish yourself. Read More

Must Reads

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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.