Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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How to go from successful to very successful (and why most people can’t do it)

Your focus shifts from the cause of your success to its effects. Rather than continuing to hone your craft, you indulge in prior success. Read More

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I believe in money advice, but only if it looks at the whole picture

I know that most Americans are not given the financial literacy that they need to properly manage their money day-to-day and plan for their futures. Read More

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What your email inbox reveals about your personality

Managing your inbox is an underrated workplace virtue, argues the CEO of consultancy Frost & Sullivan. It can determine how your coworkers view you. Read More

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This is the best trick to remember someone's name

Next time you need to remember someone’s name before an event, try speaking the name out loud. It’s one of the best learning and memory tricks there is. Read More

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How to be a Linkedin power user

LinkedIn is key to finding your dream position. Making it a stunning advertisement of your skills and talents is an excellent way to win over employers. Read More

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3 soft skills that are actually hard skills

The soft skills that involve knowing your authenticity and how it impacts others will help you learn hard skills and progress. Read More

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How to negotiate your salary like a pro

Does the thought of negotiating for your salary bring you out in a cold sweat? You’re not alone. Many people are scared about negotiating their salaries. Read More

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How to create content people want to read

Focus on the reader when creating content, not how brilliant a writer you are. Think about what you’re creating from the point of view of the reader. Read More

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Forget about your Youtube channel. Here’s how to actually make money as a creative in the side hustle economy

Picking up a few extra hours at the coffee shop is not a side hustle. Jumping on TaskRabbit or Uber when you feel like it isn’t a side hustle, either. 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.