Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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How to overcome a bad day at work

Because if you work a full-time job, you are spending a considerable number of your waking hours working, and eventually, something will come up. Read More

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How I learned to stop waiting to live my life

I had a persistent desire to return to school, to learn in a formal setting again as I had done for most of my life. This is what I learned. Read More

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What rowing across the Atlantic can teach you about navigating the working world

Over the 50 days, I followed the team closely, analyzing their triumphs and their difficulties through video diaries. I also carried out interviews. Read More

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5 out-of-the-box tips from Barbara Corcoran on how to change your interviewer’s mind about you

“I don’t believe you need to be older to be smart,” said Corcoran, who started her real estate business at age 23. Here are some more of her tips. Read More

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How to dress for the promotion you want… and level up your look for the promotion you just got

Dressing a notch or two above your colleagues can be tricky, especially when so many workplaces are business casual but here are some tips from an expert. Read More

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How to make your writing more interesting

Asking for email addresses is fine. Giving advice is fine. Writing with all the poise and grace of a third-grader, though, is not fine. Read More

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How to avoid the frustration of online resume submissions and still get interviews

You’ve just found a recruiter that is willing to take a look at your resume. Now is when you take the time to target your resume to the job description. Read More

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3 ways to make every encounter better (and your own day, too)

While other people can absolutely make an impact on all of our encounters…We have more control in each situation than we may realize. Read More

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This is the number of drinks to have on a first date if you want a second one

“Wanna grab a drink?” is history’s most successful cold open. These sentiments are reflected in a new study of Millennial drinking habits by Alcohol.org. 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.