Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

Cover Letters
10 unexpected ways to use cover letters

Here are 10 ideas for using cover letters in ways you may not have thought of. Read More

Cover Letters
How to write an account manager cover letter that gets an interview

Build confidence that you’re the candidate who has what it takes with these tips for writing an effective account manager cover letter, followed by an account manager cover letter sample. Read More

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How to perfect a project manager cover letter (with sample)

“When it comes to project management positions, I want to see highlights and hard facts. I don’t want to see a replication of content from within the resume.” … Read More

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The simple trick to landing a great job without a college degree

Take some time to train your aim, with a series of questions recommended by our friends over at Yale Office of Career Strategy. Read More

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College professors and administrators share 5 tips for making your cover letter shine

It can be tempting to use a cover letter template, but this cookie-cutter approach may show your lack of creativity. Read More

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Do cover letters still matter? Here’s what data shows

The question is: Is the result worth the effort? Do companies still want candidates to send them the cover letters? … Read More

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This is how to write the perfect cover letter and cold email, according to a Grammarly executive

“The average email user receives more than 90 emails per day, and everyone competes for attention. Managing this requires effective communication.” … Read More

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How to write a cover letter when changing career

When it comes to making a career change, you need it as your one big chance to present yourself and the reasons why you want to switch up your career. Read More

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This is the type of company most $100K+ job seekers want to work for

Ladders compiled data that reveals what $100K job seekers want in terms of types and size of companies to work for. Read More

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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.