Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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How to ask for a raise without coming off as entitled

As long as you’re well-prepared and you are willing to be flexible, there’s no shame or danger in asking for a raise. Read More

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Stop chasing opportunities

What do you control? How prepared you are. So stop chasing everything like a happy dog in the park on a summer day. Just keep things simple, work on your skills, character, and become better at a few things every single day. Read More

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The elastic brain: The most important thinking habit nobody taught you

Elastic thinking is about stretching your mind and using “bottom up” processing in the brain rather than the top down executive functions that drive analytical thinking. Read More

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So not Gucci: If you use these slang words at work, you are hurting your career

The researchers at Onepoll surveyed 2,000 Americans to determine the age and particular phrases that turn your colleagues off the most. Read More

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9 questions to ask yourself before a major decision

If the answer is “no” to the first question, then follow with this: “How will I change my perspective and/or situation to create happiness?” … Read More

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7 hand gestures guaranteed to get people to listen to you

The next time you want to make sure that your audience is engaged in what you’re saying, throw in a few of these tried-and-true gestures. Read More

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How choosing your partner affects your career

How does my own relationship serve me? How does it fit in with my family? How does it fit in with my goals, my career, and my life’s trajectory? … Read More

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7 things fabulous listeners do differently

Effective listening is something that can absolutely be learned and mastered. The straightforward strategies that follow will get you there. Read More

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Here’s what workout is best for your personality type

Starting a workout routine that is not suited to your personality type can make you lose interest fast. This guide will help you find out how to find the best workout for you. 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.