Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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Why creative people constantly feel pulled in 2 different directions

For now, though, trying to write about fame would be like I suddenly decided to write in Spanish. I don’t have the vocabulary to address what I care about. Read More

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7 politeness mistakes you could be making at work

When people work together in a shared space, team dynamics can shift at the drop of a hat because of one person’s behavior. Read More

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The most important hard skills (with examples)

We’ll cover what exactly hard skills are, give examples of the most sought-after hard skills in 2021, and provide tips for including hard skills on your resume. Read More

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9 clear signs it's time to quit your job

Choosing to leave a job can be a gut-wrenching decision. But staying in a bad job for too long can be very harmful to your career. Read More

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4 trap questions your boss asks you all the time

There are questions your boss may ask you, all the time, that you may not even realize are considered trap questions. Pay attention to these 4. Read More

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5 negotiation ‘don’ts’ that must be avoided

When it comes to negotiation of any kind — including salary negotiation — listen to the pros. These are the 5 don’ts that must be avoided. Read More

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8 subtle shifts that will help you enjoy public speaking on Zoom

Do you dread public speaking? Not anymore — use these 8 subtle shifts that will help you enjoy public speaking on Zoom now. Read More

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The shocking amount of weight Americans gained during the pandemic

In addition to weight gain during isolation, food intake also increased for the participants which contributed to several adverse health effects. Read More

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8 phrases that can make you sound weak at work

I’m a big believer that we’re better off focusing on kindness and becoming competent at the work we do instead of worrying about being viewed as confident. 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.