Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

Interview Tips
How to respond to ‘Do you have any questions for me?’ during the interview

“Never go into an interview without a few (or more) questions on paper!” Spiva urged with the emphasis on the on-paper part. “It shows that you’ve taken the time to truly consider the role from your end.” … Read More

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How to answer ‘What is your greatest strength?’ in an interview

The best way to begin approaching this question is to understand why potential employers ask this question. Read More

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The Top 17 ways to fail a job interview

“While an impressive resume will help you secure the interview, it’s your interview performance that ultimately determines whether you’ll land the job.” … Read More

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Wearing this color at your interview may get you the job (and an Oscar)

This is the color that most female Oscar winners wear and it turns out to be a good color for acing the interview and getting a promotion. Read More

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Four ways to succeed in panel interviews like a champion

Here’s exactly how to succeed in a panel interview and how to write a thank you note after one, according to experts from Sprinklr and Robert Half. Read More

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The surprising number of people that think they got a job based on attractiveness

A new JPD survey of nearly 2,000 respondents provides a sobering insight into the fears and considerations expressed by young job hunters. Not surprisingly, attractiveness proved to be a chief concern. Read More

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What is the Star Method and why it will help you ace your next interview

One of the most commonly used techniques is the ‘Star Method’, and it’s easy to master if you practice. Here, career experts explain the 101 of this traditional approach. Read More

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How to handle weird behavioral questions during an interview

Over the years I’ve heard horror stories from people who’ve been asked the most awkward, bizarre or outright hostile questions relating to their past or future behavior. Read More

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6 things that are making you seem inauthentic in job interviews

You want to appear confident without being boastful. Most of all, you don’t want to be considered inauthentic. Here’s how. 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.