Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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How to tell a recruiter you’re interested in a job

If you want to capture the attention of a recruiter for a particular job, send a strong introductory email and make a great first impression. Read More

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7 ways to build your child’s vocabulary

The ability to quickly interpret words at 18 months can determine the size of a child’s vocabulary later in childhood. Here are some tips. Read More

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How to stay informed without losing your mind

There is a technology that provides plenty of information about the day’s events and doesn’t suck me into a time-wasting hyperlink vortex: the newspaper. Read More

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How to be resilient when times get tough

Resilient people don’t become successful in spite of their trauma; they become successful because of it. None of us look forward to trauma in our life. Read More

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How to water your plants with this morning brew

Since Americans drink 700 million cups of coffee a day, why not share a little with our plants that have the taste for it? … Read More

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How to say ‘no’ to your boss without looking lazy or incompetent

Saying “no thanks” to your boss when she assigns you a new project could signal you’re lazy or disinterested. Instead, try this. Read More

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11 signs you're going to be successful, even if it doesn't feel like it

If you’re pursuing your passions, if you’re learning, and if you’re forging solid relationships, you’re probably on track to being successful. Read More

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How to make your life better by sending five simple emails

You can make strides in five fundamental areas by just sending five simple emails. Here’s how to get started. Read More

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How Marie Kondo and Elizabeth Gilbert ‘Eat Pray’ and ‘Love’ their morning routine

Turns out, Gilbert has many things in common with Kondo when it comes to working and living and deciding what ultimately matters in life. 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.