Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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9 words and phrases that make you look weak

Certain words can have a long-lasting impact. Don’t let these slip into your conversation. Read More

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Sleep deprivation is killing you and your career

A third of U.S. workers get less than 6 hours of sleep each night, and sleep deprivation costs U.S. businesses more than $63 billion annually in lost productivity. Read More

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The 1 rule highly successful people follow (and never break)

Successful people, especially the ones in the thick of the journey (and not yet coasting on the wake of their accomplishments) don’t have time for much else. Read More

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Is it safe to travel this weekend? Here’s what the experts say

This weekend, as the novel coronavirus continues to affect communities across the country at an alarming rate, things are going to look a little different. Read More

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5 action words you should always include on your resume

Looking for the right action words to set your resume apart? We’ve listed a handful of career professional approved words that will take your resume from good to great. Read More

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Doing this simple thing is the key to happiness according to a new study

What truly sparks happiness and joy in human beings? A new study from New York University says that variety has a lot to do with it. Read More

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Cornell researchers find women are lied to at work during this type of meeting

Researchers have found that female employees are more likely to receive inaccurate feedback, or “white lies,” during job performance evaluations. Read More

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4 cardinal rules of connecting with absolutely anyone

To create authentic relationships with new people you meet, use every interaction as an opportunity to appreciate their work and interests. Read More

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9 magic phrases that will make you more persuasive

Ask the people that you want to persuade how open they are to trying new things or how open they are to getting started today. 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.