Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

You may have heard the question before: what is the purpose of life? The answer isn’t simple — but it does evolve over time. Read More

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Adults changing careers should follow advice for students applying for college Penelope Trunk

What if we said that adults changing careers should take the advice of students? Those who are preparing for college lead a good example. Read More

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David Bowie’s eyes and the hero in the sky…Pat Brien

It’s not a leap to say that Bowie is bound by contradictions. Or that the reasons will be dark, tragic, and unsettling; for a body of work that stands today as breath-taking, legendary, inspiring. Let’s look into those eyes. Read More

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Why do we hate the sound of our own voices?Neel Bhatt

The discomfort we have over hearing our voices in audio recordings is probably due to a mix of physiology and psychology. Read More

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5 techniques to fully develop your team spirit Daniel Colombo

Leading including the emotional dimension of people in project management and the achievement of results within organizations is key if we want to establish teams that function in the long term and feel content. Read More

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I was passed over for a job in favor of someone with less experience. Here’s what I should have done Kyle Schnitzer

After a Reddit user was passed over for a promotion, we compare advice given on Reddit to that of a career management and leadership expert. Read More

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Preparing for re-entry into the physical workplace: Lessons from NASA Michael Lee Stallard

Astronaut crews living and working in space experience as a matter of course what many of us experienced unexpectedly during the coronavirus pandemic. Read More

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Corporate buzzwords? Just say no!Smartbrief Editors

We’ve all heard the corporate buzzwords used again and again — just say no to them from now on. This is why you should do avoid them. Read More

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The 8 questions you need to ask in a meeting to solve problems Sara London

Have you ever wondered what questions to ask in a meeting? When you’re solving difficult problems, communication is key. Learn more, here. Read More

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How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

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