Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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11 classic email lines that sound insincere and what to use instead

Lowering the defenses of a stranger jaded by too many encounters with slick-sounding sales calls is tough, and falling back on overused email phrases is just so easy. Read More

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9 things every type B person wishes you knew

Type Bs don’t have all of that sparkle and sizzle that attract everyone’s attention. They have a tendency to get mislabeled as lazy or indifferent. Read More

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3 ways to stay competitive in today’s workforce

A lot of people have trouble expressing their past success and future potential, which is why they struggle to be competitive candidates. Read More

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What it means to be a true professional

In the end, if you want to be the best professional and have a long-lasting career in whatever you do, you really need to bring it everyday. Read More

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4 ways your name can affect your job prospects

Your name can have a huge influence on your prospects in life. Much of this is due to bias, stereotyping and other rules of thumb that people employ. Read More

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3 mindfulness rituals that will make you happy

This is the scientifically-distilled version of mindfulness. Vetted, tested, with air shocks and spinning rims. No chanting, no monk robes necessary. Read More

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Dumb rules that are frustrating your best people

Dumb rules stifle innovation, frustrate people, and slow your organization down.Here are five ways to enable your people — use rules appropriately. Read More

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6 quick tips for making and keeping your summer goals

For as long as I can remember, this is how I’ve always treated my summers—going as far back as summer vacation in high school, and even middle school. Read More

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What the first year back to work is like, according to dads

In honor of Father’s Day, allow these leaders to make you feel more at ease if you’re a new dad — or help you prepare if you’re about to be one. 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.