Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

Advice
5 science-backed ways to say no without feeling guilty and hurting someone’s feelings

If our words, tone of voice and body language aren’t congruent when we say no to others, they’re likely to get offended and react negatively to the message. Read More

Advice
Why reflection opens up your world to the present and future

With the benefit of reflection, I’m now really proud of the life that I’m living. I’ve become much more driven. I’ve pushed myself to do things. Read More

Advice
7 ways to make your coffee taste cafe-level style

Instead of adding white sugar, raw sugar or agave to your coffee, try maple syrup. It’ll add that natural sweet taste without clumping together like honey. Read More

Advice
Getting poorer while working harder: The ‘Cliff Effect’

Given the pressure to earn enough to make ends meet, you would think that low-paid workers would be clamoring for raises. But this is not always the case. Read More

Advice
Why collaboration is the right thing to do

These seven universal rules may not be the perfect list. But, at least, it provides a positive approach to foster collaboration, not division. Read More

Advice
Ten uncomfortable deeds that will pay off forever

Sticking to your comfort zone means sagnation. Here are some of the best things to do that may make you uncomfortable and will lead to future success. Read More

Advice
5 ways to manage freelance stress and avoid burnout

It’s important to find another block of time to make up for it so you keep on top of everything and aren’t stressing about not getting everything done. Read More

Advice
Is consumerism killing your budget?

I think it’s time to push back against the cycle of consumerism to which we have been routinely subjected. Let’s get to it. Read More

Advice
Top 28: exploration and adventure destinations

From urban destinations to cultural and foodie hotspots, and destinations ripe for exploration and adventure to others that are probably new on your radar. 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.