Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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10 techniques to meet that deadline

Even from that early age, we understood that failing to meet the deadline came with consequences. As we grow older, the consequences get more significant. Read More

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The remarkable truth about trust

Most of us are uncertain about who to trust. It’s not always clear when trust is appropriate. Or how much risk we should take. But, mistrust is harmful — we cannot enjoy life if we are suspicious. Read More

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The 7 deadly sins of management

Be vulnerable. Stop looking in the mirror and look your team members the eye. Are they worn out? Discouraged? Can you relate to your employees? … Read More

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9 phrases smart people never use in conversation

There are some phrases and words that emotionally intelligent people are careful to avoid in casual conversation. Read More

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College majors with the worst return on investment

But salaries vary significantly within majors too. Some liberal arts majors make more than some engineering majors despite engineers making more overall. Read More

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Fact: You need a personal business card (+ here’s what it should have on it)

Because the thing is, if you’re currently job searching, hoping to start a side hustle or land some freelance, or you’d just like to keep your options open, your regular company card isn’t going to cut it. Read More

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This 12-year-old journalist delivered one of the year’s most inspirational commencement speeches

The editor and founder of Orange Street News delivered nine critical pieces of advice in her May 10 commencement speech. Read More

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Texans star J.J. Watt: ‘Nobody accomplishes their dreams alone’

“When you figure your dream out, remember it will not be a straight path. Stay committed. Never lose sight of what it is you want to accomplish.” … Read More

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley on founding a startup as a working mom

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley talks shifting from model to digital-platform founder and editor-in-chief with fellow beauty guru Michelle Lee. 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.