Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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What MSNBC’s Mika Brzezinski and a SoFi exec can teach us about how to 'Get That Raise'

Brzezinski sat down with Libby Leffler, SoFi’s Vice President of Membership, to talk about asking for the money you deserve at work. Read More

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Are you spray painting the red flags hot pink? A few ways to know

You’re going to decide wrong. You’re going to take thousands of wrong turns in your life. But…some of those can be avoided. Read More

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The most professional way to admit you were wrong

Having the courage and smarts to remove said-foot out of said-mouth can help you grow. Experts reveal how to say “I was wrong,” and keep moving forward. Read More

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Do THIS with your to-do lists and beat procrastination

“If fear is keeping you from taking action on your goals, you need more than just positive self-talk to beat procrastination.” … Read More

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Mental models and making decisions you don't regret

“We can never predict the future, nor can we know all mental models that exist. But we can make decisions we don’t regret.” … Read More

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3 things to do when you’re unprepared for a meeting

“There is no real excuse today for not knowing the people with whom you are meeting. Whether it’s a one on one or a conference table of 10.” … Read More

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If you want to be a better listener, do this

“After you master the art of the conversation-breather, then you can level up to asking thoughtful questions about what is being said.” … Read More

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5 ways high-performance organizations make meetings effective

“Bad meetings are not inevitable. Quite the opposite: Meetings can be a powerful embodiment of your company’s culture and a driver of performance.” … Read More

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You don’t need to change the world alone

“The greatest duos are formed by smart individuals who do their best work together — a partner in crime amplifies your superpowers.” … 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.