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5 smart ways to protect your job from the coming robot invasion Allison Hirschlag

Don’t sit by silently. Read More

How to talk about being fired in an interview Monica Torres

You can make it better. Read More

8 ways not to screw up Chinese business etiquette Rachel Weingarten

Pro tip: Avoid Ghost Month … Read More

5 ways you can make a new city feel like home Jane Burnett

You land your dream job, but there’s one big catch— it’s all the way across the country. Don’t say no just because a move is such a hassle. Here’s how to get used to things once you get there, whether you’re moving alone or relocating your family. Join clubs and affinity groups Whether it’s through … Read More

7 words you need to avoid in cover letters Lindsay Tigar

Ace the cover letter now. Read More

The American healthcare industry is growing fast Jane Burnett

Healthcare is growing fast— but that doesn’t mean it will pay well. Read More

Why savvy people say 'no' to some job offers Rachel Weingarten

Only choose jobs that move you forward. Read More

My biggest email blunders Lily Herman

Never use email if you can avoid it. Read More

5 secret signals that show your interview went well Monica Torres

You can guess how well you did. 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.