Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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Should men cut their hair during the pandemic?

Esquire and Men’s Health grooming editor told Ladders that just because your hair is growing doesn’t mean you have to take matters into your own hands. Read More

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Sylvester Stallone on fighting for what you want

The most common takeaway from this story is: never give up. For three days, Stallone didn’t sleep. He wrote for 20 straight hours. Read More

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10 professional life hacks that will benefit you in this new world

Ae you looking to benefit and better yourself in the world? Try these 10 professional life hacks that are sure to do the trick. Read More

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6 career challenges in the Covid-19 crisis and what you can do

With the Covid-19 crisis happening, we will likely all face career challenges. But in those challenges, we can overcome them and learn. Read More

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5 perfect books to read while you are quarantined

There are two types of people during quarantine: those who binge-watch their favorite series and do the least work possible, and those who read. Read More

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If you name your child this they will be rich

The study found that those named Andrew or Anna performed the best, but there’s a slew of names for both that would work just fine for son or daughter. Read More

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7 habits of people who keep it together during uncertain times

I am in awe of a former co-worker. Despite a pandemic and recession, he’s acting like the calm and peaceful internet monk, Jay Shetty. Read More

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6 powerful perspective shifts that will make you happier at work

Are you looking to be happier at work? Use these 6 powerful perspective shifts that are sure to change the way you feel at work for the better. Read More

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Complacency is a silent killer in a pandemic

Do you find yourself in a state of complacency? We’ve learned that complacency is a silent killer, especially in a pandemic. Read more, here. 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.