Career Advice & Insights

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5 simple behaviors you can start today to make people respect you more

Most people can’t wait to gain some temporary attention by spreading juicy information, but it always comes with a cost — people don’t respect a gossip. Read More

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Putting this color in your Zoom background will help you land the job

Could the color of your surroundings have an effect on whether or not you land a job on Zoom? Yes, indeed. Learn why, here. Read More

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Super thinking: 20 Ideas to add to your thinking toolbox

Are you ready to get into super thinking? Use these 20 different ideas, to add to your thinking toolbox, and boost your brain and productivity. Read More

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Unusual strategies you can use to stop criticizing yourself in 2021

Are you in the habit of criticizing yourself often? Ditch that and be kind to yourself with these unusual, helpful strategies to take into 2021. Read More

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10 easily missed micro-decisions to feel powerful in 2021

Are you ready to feel powerful in 2021? It all starts with the micro-decisions you make. These are the 10 easily missed ones to pay attention to. Read More

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7 essentials for looking your best in video conference calls

With everyone working from home, it’s understandable that you might hop on a video conference call every now and again. Look your best with these tips. Read More

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This Yale professor has a simple formula for sticking to your resolutions

The secret appears to be appreciating the long-view. As it pertains to resolutions, Santos warns readers not to let perfection become the enemy of the good, … Read More

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How “circle back” become the most used (and hated) work phrase ever

Thirteen percent of workers called it the most annoying phrase used in the office. Read More

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3 connections you should make by age 40

By the time you reach a certain age — say 40 — these are the 3 connections you should make in your professional career, here. 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.