Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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12 keys for a successful mentor-mentee relationship Marina Khidekel

Members of the Thrive Global community share the keys to developing an effective mentor-mentee relationship once a bond is established. Read More

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The simple decision-making strategy we’re borrowing from Bozoma Saint John Ladders Contributor

Sometimes the answer is clear: “This new job will offer me a higher salary and a better schedule for my lifestyle, I’m taking it.” … Read More

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I’m halfway through Yale’s class on happiness and these 4 tricks are already working Ladders Contributor

After five weeks in the class, the author says the principles taught by Professor Laurie Santos are working. Read More

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Blended family? Second marriage? 3 things you need to know Sarah Li Cain

If you’re on your second (or third or fourth or eleventh) marriage, or if you have a blended family of any sort, listen up. Read More

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9 simple ways to make your mornings less painful Jennifer Chen

Laura Vanderkam, author of Off the Clock, is stepping in to share some proven simple ways to turn your hassled mornings into more manageable ones. Read More

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Change is not difficult. We make it difficult Gustavo Razzetti

Embracing change is about becoming like water — we cannot control the environment, but we can choose how we adapt to it. Read More

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9 things people who fail do on a regular basis (don’t do these)Nicolas Cole

Here are the nine most prominent things people who “fail” do on a regular basis (and the things you should do your best to avoid.) … Read More

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This is the solution to your insignificant life John P. Weiss

Over time, a lot of folks lose their sense of purpose and meaning. Read More

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I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

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Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

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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

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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.