Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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Here’s what happens in the brain when we’re laid off

Discover coping strategies for job loss and layoffs. Understand the psychological impact, and find tips for staying positive and productive. Read More

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If your boss acts like this, they may be a psychopath

Explore the unsettling reality of corporate psychopaths in the workplace and learn how their traits can make them successful yet dangerous managers. Read More

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Look for these 9 policies when choosing a new job

Discover 9 policies to ensure a great fit when choosing our next role at any company. With these strategy’s avoid the common job seeker pitfalls. Read More

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Half & Half: The pros and cons of hybrid jobs

What is a hybrid Job? And what role do they play into today’s work environments? Discover more about hybrid roles and their pros and cons. Read More

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What no one tells you about resume writing | Ladders

Discover what you should do when writing your resume. In this article will cover best practices and don’ts when it comes to your resume. Read More

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Layoffs are everywhere lately. Here’s how to turn career setbacks into springboards

With layoffs happening daily what can you do? Discover how to turn a career setback into an opportunity in this insightful article. Read More

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The dark side of experience: what do you do if you're overqualified?

Find out the dark side of being overqualified during your job search and what you can do about it. Discover techniques to help you achieve your goal. Read More

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Yes, you should still write a thank you email after every job interview | Ladders

Discover why thank you emails are still relevant today. Read More

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Mental health should be a top priority during your job search. Here’s why

Explore the emotional challenges of job searching in today’s competitive market, highlighting the intricate hiring process, the toll on mental health. Read More

Must Reads
What jobs can you get with a business degree?

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.