Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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5 simple reminders for hard times

Fighting hard is like fighting a wave. It’s going to crash, but how much it hurts depends on where you are when it happens. Read More

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When you should help your coworkers — and when to think twice

Employees rated how much they helped coworkers make progress, deal with problems, or avoid potential problems either without being asked. Read More

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The most important element in creative work

After studying how money works in the creative space, I am all too aware why producers are drawn to these safe projects. I was ready to begin writing. Read More

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7 things the most successful people do that make them the best

Want to be more successful? Actually, that’s not ambitious enough — want to be the best? Here are seven things you can do. Read More

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This is exactly what to do when you come up with a great business idea according to billionaire Sara Blakely

Not everybody needs to know your big idea; some things should be kept under wraps for an incubation period. Read More

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3 misconceptions that halt our careers

Don’t wait for the perfect job, opportunity or waiting for perfection instead of taking risks that build self-assurance. Don’t get stuck by working harder. Read More

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The 10 hottest US summer destinations, according to TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor looked at hotel/attractions bookings for over 3,500 US-based users and found that 55 percent of travelers were planning domestic trips. Read More

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How to make everyday feel like a Friday

It’s true that Fridays signify the end of the work week, but the enthusiasm that people have for it shows that most people are not happy with their work. Read More

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6 assumptions you shouldn’t make, and 1 you always should

Not all assumptions are harmful. There is one assumption that I advise leaders to always make. Assume at least one person didn’t understand what you said. 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.