Career Advice & Insights

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‘I burned out — now what?’ 7 proven ways to recover

Are you officially suffering from burnout? It’s more common than you think. These are the 7 proven, helpful ways to recover and prevent it in the future. Read More

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The CEO that pays students to drop out of college

The Thiel Fellowship’s primary focus is to empower and encourage students aged 22 or younger to drop out of college and pursue their passions. Read More

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5 ways to stand out in a candidate pool

Even if your resume gets your foot in the door, what will you do when you’re in front of the employer that will make them think of you for the position versus another candidate? … Read More

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The biggest mistakes people make when job hunting

If your resume shows a job history all over the place and haphazard skills, it will likely get passed over for other resumes at first glance. Read More

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People who use these 5 phrases have very low self-confidence

How can you tell if someone might have low self-confidence? They tend to use these 5 phrases — see if you use any of these, here. Read More

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8 ways smart people always start conversations

Here are 8 ways smart people start conversations that never begin with “Sup”. Read More

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Over 50? Here’s how to get recruiters to notice you

Nowadays, employers seem to value that more than ever—which is why it sometimes doesn’t even matter where your degree is from … Read More

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Yes, you can learn to become lucky

There are two types of people in this world: those who wish for good luck and those who make their own good luck. Read More

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The trending German word that’s helping people find their place at work

word is making the case for those who decide to push forward and start over while doing something they’re truly passionate about—stigma or not. 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.