Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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Should you send a thank-you note to the interviewer? The internet’s divided.

Traditionally, sending a note of thanks to a hiring manager or recruiter is seen as a polite way to follow up after an interview, but as it turns out, the internet is divided on whether or not the practice is now outdated. Read More

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Here’s exactly when you should buy plane tickets

Airfare prices vary by season, day, hour, and destination (domestic vs international). We provide tips to get the cheapest tickets. Read More

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How the PR industry has evolved over 4 decades, according to Eric Yaverbaum

The communications, media, and public relations expert shares the ups and downs of life in the media business with his always optimistic outlook. Read More

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First required step to achieve an enormous success in life

Stop considering “success” in enormous terms. Read More

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10 qualities that make you unforgettable

If applied, they can transform your relationships. Read More

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17 convincing rules of negotiation

What’s the priceless takeaway? Don’t be afraid to ask clarifying questions in an interview. Relax. Stress and anxiety will lead you to make irreversible mistakes in the heat of a negotiation. Read More

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The #1 factor that holds you back from living your best life

Be mindful of the things you tell yourself — and what others tell you. Read More

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Eight best intro maker apps for iPhone and Android

There are several things to keep in mind before beginning to create videos for an audience. Read More

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A simple strategy you can use to tell if someone is lying to you

By employing this strategy and asking the potential liar to tell their story to you backwards, or asking about the timeline, you can catch the liar. 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.