Career Advice & Insights

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Scientists discovered how to spot liars using a 3-step process

After reviewing 23 previously conducted studies on the subject—which collectively subsumed 2,946 participants, the paper was able to support an average accuracy rate of roughly 60%. Read More

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Can’t stand talking to your coworkers? This is key to getting through it

I get it. Communicating via computers can get misconstrued. You read into emails, or speed read IMs too fast and get the wrong idea. Read More

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4 ways your male coworker is using body language to control you

In keeping with the same theme, in this article, we explore how your coworker may be using these body cues to control your behavior. Read More

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This is the No. 1 step to take after you’re fired from your dream job

While upsetting and stressful, getting fired from your dream field is not the end of the world. You can still find a great job in a different field. Read More

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Trick the hiring manager into liking you with 7 psychological tips

Here are some psychological – Jedi mind – tricks that will make a hiring manager like you, according to recent Stanford research. Read More

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8 ways cutthroat work cultures suck the life out of you

Cutthroat business culture is so prevalent that it’s a cliché in our society, being the inspiration for countless TV shows and movies. Read More

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Your sleeping issues are making you a total jerk over email

Before you send your next email, consider how it may affect others in the workplace and if you would still send it if you felt rested. Read More

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One simple trick to retrain your mind to think like the world’s richest men

A proven method in business (and in life) is to maintain a strong commitment to thinking about the future. It is said to have manifold benefits. Read More

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Bombshell: Workaholic Steve Jobs took breaks!

In the midst of being a tough boss, he made it a point to prioritize his wellbeing, which gave him the energy and the clarity and the vision to sustain his success and build Apple.” … 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.