Career Advice & Insights

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4 underrated benefits of succeeding in autumn

If summer is defined by overindulging, Autumn is when we are prescribed a dose of reality. Read More

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I used to be famous on Medium: A cautionary tale

It began, as most tragedies do, with hubris: “I have conquered Medium, and now I will spread my greatness elsewhere!” … Read More

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Buzz Lightyear’s secret to overcoming failure

You’re going to have to work hard, strengthen your weaknesses, and fail often. If I don’t tell you that, gravity will, as it reminds me every day. Read More

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5 career lessons from Halloween

Be a real-life superhero: While people don tights and capes one day of the year, try finding a way to make your career matter. Read More

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6 tips for women entering the workforce

As the CEO and cofounder of a leading financial technology company, I have some advice for young women graduates looking for or settling into their first jobs. The world needs balance and diversity in its leaders. Here are tips I’ve gleaned from both my career and from watching other women in the workforce in the … Read More

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Get your head in the game – You. Can. Do. This!

January has come and gone, it’s almost December, and you’re still feeling stuck. In the same crappy or invisible job. And not understanding why. Read More

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What we can learn from Melissa McCarthy’s fun morning routine

What makes McCarthy’s morning routine radical is that there is no ulterior wellness motive. … By giving her full attention to a fun activity, McCarthy is choosing her enjoyment first. Read More

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How long does it REALLY take to improve your life?

Say farewell to the illusion that you will ever be fully content with your life. Nope. The whole joy comes from improving, not from improvements. Read More

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2 experiences you need for getting to the next level

If you’re struggling to be motivated, you need to have at least one of these two types of experiences. 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.