Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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How to make $1,000,000 doing nothing

It is nice to have a hobby or a job you enjoy. It is nice to chase art for the sake of art. It is also nice to make money. Read More

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10 reasons you (think you) don’t need a will

We’ve spoken to too many people who haven’t created a last will and testament. Here are the top reasons people convince themselves they don’t need a will. Read More

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How to prepare for an interview according to Silicon Valley

One tip from a Yelp recruiter: “The perfect interview checklist always starts with research. Make sure you understand what you’re interviewing for.” … Read More

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How to nail an interview (both for a job and a date) according to psychologists

Likability is a science, one several psychologists have been hacking at for decades. Here’s a few shekels of insight from certified social etiquette mavens. Read More

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How to make a decision you won’t regret, according to science

In decision theory terms, a premortem is the exercise you run right when you’re about to pull the trigger on an important choice. Read More

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How to stop comparing yourself to friends and coworkers

Last time I checked, no one wants to feel belittled or minimized.  But that’s exactly what results when you regularly compare yourself to others. Read More

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How to correctly price yourself in the freelance market

Here are some tips on how to evaluate your worth and handle the balancing act of pricing yourself. Read More

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How to deal with condescending colleagues in the office

Take some time to understand what motivates a colleague’s condescension, as well as learning some strategies to combat it. Read More

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How to reverse-engineer the career of your dreams

We’re fed a “Be – Do – Have” system of thinking. It all culminates in a bottom-line approach: “Show me the money.” … 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.