Career Advice & Insights

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Being a well-rounded person doesn’t pay anymore — Here’s what does

Well-rounded people are considered interesting. Sophisticated, even. Well-roundedness is one of the most sacrosanct ideals in Western society. Read More

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8 crucial career skills everyone should learn by 40

By the age of 40, these are the career skills you should have mastered. We break each of them down, and their importance, here. Read More

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The most life-changing advice I’ve been given — Think of everything from the other person’s point of view

Thinking of everything from another person’s point of view doesn’t make you a Mother-Teresa-like kindness hero. No, it’s simply the human way. Read More

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4 simple emails you should send every week

People say they send thank you messages. But most people don’t. And when it comes to both your career and your life it pays to not be like most people. Read More

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Showcase these 5 essential skills to show you’re a standout remote worker

If you want to standout as a remote worker, it’s important to showcase these 5 essential skills that will do so. Learn what they are, here. Read More

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Being a well-rounded person doesn’t pay anymore — here’s what does

It isn’t enough to be a ‘well-rounded’ individual and worker anymore — here is what has to happen, instead. Learn more here. Read More

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If self-improvement is killing you, you are doing it wrong

If your self-improvement practices are killing you — and making you more stressed out — you’re doing it all wrong. Learn why, here. Read More

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4 really small things that say a lot about you

There’s one element of conversations that we normally overlook — asking questions. Asking questions can greatly improve the quality of your conversations. Read More

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6 things the best bosses do differently

What differentiates a good boss from the best bosses? The ones that are the best usually do these 6 things differently than others. 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.