Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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Assiduity: Work hard and don’t quit too early

Assiduity is deciding to do the right job the right way and then committing to stick with it until it’s done. Assiduity comes in two flavors. Read More

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These 5 traits are associated with narcissism, but it’s not necessarily bad if you have them

While past research has proposed narcissism fitting a three-dimensional framework via the NPI, the NPI actually has five dimensions. Read More

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These types of purchases will make you happier, study finds

When we’re thinking about buying an expensive new jacket, watch, or video game system, we all tend to envision ourselves post-purchase as happy and content. Most of the time, once we’ve actually purchased said item, it hardly compares to what we built up in our head. Read More

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15 signs you’re emotionally mature

No matter if you entertain millions or slide potatoes across the table, “good enough” is always available if you choose it. Read More

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This study has found the key to effective communication

If you’re wanting to maximize and use effective communication — in work or in your day-to-day life — this study has found the key to doing so. Read More

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5 areas of your life you need to clarify to live your best life

The critical thing is to consistently measure your life and do more of what’s working, or revise your plan if you are off-target. Read More

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The 3 things that keep people happy into old age, according to science

“These findings enhance our understanding of subjective-well-being patterns and what matters for subjective well-being across the life span.” … Read More

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10 qualities the most authentic people share, according to a psychologist

When you are truly self-confident, you exude a sense of inner worth, assurance, and composure. You are unashamed of your mistakes. Read More

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The financial advice everyone in their 20’s needs to hear

In your 20’s, it might feel like you have plenty of time to put off finances. But that is the time you should take this financial advice. 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.