Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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If you send this in a text message, it could damage how people perceive you

Researchers from the University of Ottawa say that using a “negative emoji” of any kind is enough to have your message completely misinterpreted. Read More

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What to know before getting your MBA at Columbia Business School

In 2020, the Columbia Business School received almost 7,000 applications. The school admitted 1,130 with a little over 780 students admitted. Read More

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5 things you must know about yourself before you make a career change

Are you considering a career change? These are the top things you must know about yourself before diving into the switch, here. Read More

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Working moms who advance their careers make these 3 choices

In New York Times best-selling author Joann S. Lublin’s new book Power Moms she contrasts the experiences of baby boomers and GenX executives to show how far working mothers have come — and how much further they will need to go in a post-pandemic world. Read More

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Having this ‘funny’ trait can add 8 years to your life

Imagine having just a single quality that can add years to your life. According to a behavioral psychologist, this magical quality exists. Read More

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Bill Gates reveals the best decision he ever made

It may surprise you. Read More

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Fortune 500 companies are more likely to commit this type of crime

Researchers from Washington State University report that large Fortune 500 companies with strong growth profiles are generally more likely to “cook the books” than smaller companies struggling to survive. Read More

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Using hashtags on Instagram can help you level up in your job search

Before we dive into the hashtags you should be using, it is important to know what you are hoping that hashtag will do for you. Read More

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You should absolutely brag about the brilliant people you know

When I think about not only someone of character, but also what it takes to carve out a meaningful life, this story always comes to mind. 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.