Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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You can do both. But should you?

Look, sometimes, you CAN do both. But just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.  It’s something I wish I had figured out about six months ago. Read More

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How to write the perfect 90-day plan

Initial tasks, goals, and deliverables should focus on ways to help someone feel more comfortable and confident about the road ahead, not less so. Read More

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6 body language tips you should use every day at the office

Here are a few out of the body non-verbal language cues to help you come across more confident and as a better leader. Start now! … Read More

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Why you should start telling more stories at work

“All you need to do is learn the strategic skill of storytelling,” said Hall. Clearly the potential to be a successful storyteller is there. Read More

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The definition of opportunity cost — and how to choose the better of two opportunities

Every time a teaching moment would present itself, my mentor would turn to me and say, “What’s the opportunity cost here, Cole?” … Read More

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How to call people in or out at work

It’s important to first distinguish between two ways of speaking up: calling out or calling in. Here are some tips for you on both. Read More

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How to get better at small talk (if you’re terrible at it)

Get this: small talk is good for you. Not only does it help you bond with your boss, taxi driver, or mother-in-law, it makes you brainier at the same time. Read More

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The interview thank you email 2020 complete guide

In this guide you’ll learn the interview thank you email tips that will keep your candidate story top of mind for your interviewer. Read More

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A Microsoft manager answers your most annoying email questions

Microsoft’s senior product marketing manager Gabriel Valdez Malpartida answers your burning questions on email etiquette. Yes, it still matters – a recent study said we spend about three hours a day checking our work email. 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.