Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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How to write an email introduction (with samples)

Write an email introduction that gets noticed. Make sure your email introduction encourages the recipient to keep reading. Read More

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Ending a professional email (with examples)

Want to know how to close your emails professionally? Here are a few examples showing how to end your emails for specific recipients. Read More

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Character reference letter example and writing tips

Need to write a character reference letter? Check out these examples and a few key tips for making your letter as helpful as you intend. Read More

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Business letter format (with examples)

Learn how to properly format a formal business letter and see our examples, so that all your business correspondence has the impact you want. Read More

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Writing a thank-you letter – phrases and wording examples

Want to know the best way to express your appreciation? A thank-you letter can go a long way. Here are phrasing and wording examples to help. Read More

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When to use “To Whom It May Concern”

The salutation “To Whom It May Concern” is still very much in use. The trick is to know when it should and should not be applied. Read More

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Army enlisted MOS (Military Occupational Specialties) list

Learn more about what Military Occupational Specialities are and what they entail with this extensive list of Army Enlisted MOS titles. Read More

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The 24-hour military time system

Need to understand the 24-hour military time system? Find out how this time system works and how to translate military time into civilian time. Read More

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6 words you should never say to women

Even seemingly innocent remarks can be harmful. 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.