Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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Why I decided to ditch all the apps and go back to a paper planner

Here’s what the transition was like, and what I learned after the first month reacquainting myself with it. Read More

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4 ways to seamlessly finish a conversation without making the other person feel dumped

So you’re at a networking event and have had a great chat with someone new, but there are a handful of other people you’d still like to introduce yourself to. Instead of waiting for the conversation to end organically, consider using one of these four methods to keep moving forward. Read More

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How to successfully ask for and process advice

No matter how much of an expert of you are in your chosen career, sometimes you need outside perspective. Here’s how to get the advice you want and need. Read More

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What to say to coworkers when you don't want to join

While you should always strive to do your best at work and build professional relationships with your coworkers, that doesn’t mean you should give every minute of your workday over to other people. Here’s how to make it clear that you sometimes need to be alone at work. Read More

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How to stay focused & productive without burning out

When you boil it down to the basics, focus and productivity require only two things. Read More

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5 tips on how to relax and reduce stress after a day at the office

Stress experts often talk about “setting boundaries” between work and home. But in this day and age of mobile phones and other devices that connect us back to work 24/7/365, how is that even possible? … Read More

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How to avoid these 5 biggest career regrets

To ensure you don’t retire with feelings of rue, read the most common career regrets below and remember them during the daily grind — the gems of truth may pay off for you in the long run. Read More

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How to turn envy into a positive thing at work

Jealousy has a funny habit of popping up at the worst times, especially at work, when it seems like your coworkers are running circles around you. But instead of stewing in your rage, you should use your envy to boost your own productivity, and not try to avoid it altogether. Read More

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How to deal with a boss who is contradictory when giving you directions

While contradicting directions might seem obvious to you, your boss might not perceive them without your help. Be honest, and cut them some slack. 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.