Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

Being positive is accepting reality, not idealizing it. Bad thoughts are harmful. However, avoiding our negative emotions won’t make them go away. Read More

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The one thing you must do to have satisfied employees Jane Burnett

How people are paid rarely matters in terms of employee job satisfaction. How employees feel about their job and coworkers matters so much more. Read More

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How millennials are affecting the price of your home Ladders Contributor

As urban areas continue to attract more new residents, many young people may need to reassess the true value that home ownership offers. Read More

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Looking for a long-term career? Here’s why clean energy’s a good place to start Ladders Contributor

With the rise of the gig economy, especially, the days are gone where an employee would work for only a few companies over their entire career. Read More

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Are you suffering from mind wandering deficit?Gustavo Razzetti

The lack of idle time is a growing concern — just like sleep deprivation. Read More

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Science says parents of successful kids have these 11 things in common Ladders Contributor

There isn’t a set recipe for parents on how to raise a successful child. However, research points to several factors that could help. Read More

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If it doesn’t suck, then it’s probably not worth doing Benjamin P. Hardy

True confidence emerges when you consistently push-through things that suck. You can’t be confident without already having been successful. Read More

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5 common career mistakes to avoid at all costs Dandan Zhu

Here are the most common career mistakes candidates fall victim to and what they can do to prevent it and have a more successful career. Read More

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This is the best way to relax at the end of a seriously long day Alena Hall

It’s one thing to deal with heart-palpitating stress all day and another to hold onto it once you’re home and trying your hardest to relax. Read More

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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

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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.