Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

It’s possible to become more likable. Here’s how to get people to like you without pleasing others. Read More

7 ways to beat those post-vacation blues Susanna Kahr

As sad as it seems to let go of your all-too-recent vacation, it’s time for a reality check! Here are some tips for beating those post-vacation blues. Read More

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Awkward silences are the trick to getting more money in a salary negotiation. Here’s how to use them without coming off as nervous or unprepared.Shana Lebowitz and Allana Akhtar

I had a lightbulb moment toward the end of “Cringeworthy,” in which she describes a practical strategy for acknowledging your discomfort. Read More

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You can’t please everyone (so please stop trying)Ladders Contributor

“If you actively take steps and intentionally begin to live life without obsessing over what other people think, it will be the most freeing decision.” … Read More

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Please don’t do this: 5 things to avoid after getting fired Ladders Contributor

When you are fired how you react immediately and in the long-term aftermath can say a lot about your character so listen up. Read More

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4 simple changes you can make to boost workspace productivity Melissa Chu

If you run your own business or work remotely, chances are your workspace isn’t going to look like those you see in glossy magazine pages. Read More

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5 ways to build your personal brand and reputation at work Joseph Liu

Stacey Cohen, CEO of Co-Communications, says you should always be reinforcing your value to brand both yourself and your company. Read More

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10 lessons from Benjamin Franklin’s daily schedule that will double your productivity Mayo Oshin

Benjamin Franklin’s daily schedule is a highly effective template for improving productivity. Although created 300 years ago, it has timeless principles. Read More

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5 meeting principles to live by Mamie Kanfer Stewart

We all know there’s no “magic” that comes without preparation and hard work. But there are five basic principles that underlie successful meetings. Read More

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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.