Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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5 common mistakes smart people make

Why would you punish yourself or another person for making silly mistakes? Most things in life are reversible and small (I’m not talking about committing crimes or adultery here). What matters is that we learn from our mistakes. Read More

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When meetings attack: How to reclaim your daily schedule

Use this bit of calendar alchemy to reclaim your daily schedule and make it work for you. Read More

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5 famous novels that will reignite your creativity

Reading a masterful novel and immersing yourself in the story is a workout for your brain. You’ll be amazed how much richer your creativity will be. Read More

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Why you should be drinking mushroom coffee (even if it sounds gross)

You probably recognized the rumblings hailing the merits of mushroom coffee as a recent development. Its origins actually predate Instagram. Read More

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9 signs you’re overdue for a mental health day

The truth is that mental health days are important, and if you have the flexibility to take time off from work you absolutely should. Read More

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These are the earliest signs of a future millionaire

Author Tom Corley continues his exploration of all the little under-observed qualities that separate high-net earners from everyone else. Read More

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Calculating your salary is easier than you think – use this equation

Here’s the simplest equation to calculate your ask, adapted from that wise SF woman (with a bit of our own advice thrown in). Read More

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3 ways to make a ‘breath break’ part of your daily routine

Consider it a time-out to focus on getting air into your body, and then back out. Taking a breath break can help when you’re feeling stressed, exhausted, or just need to hit the reset button. Read More

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Do you suffer from illusions of moral superiority?

Most of us believe we are better than average. When it comes to driving style, smarts, and modesty, the optimism bias makes us think we are better than the rest. 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.