Career Advice & Insights

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Interview Tips
10 examples for good ways to ‘Tell me about yourself’

You’re hireable because of your answers. When people ask you to tell them about yourself, make them glad they asked. Read More

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10 things you should never do in an interview (and how to avoid it)

Your interviewer has been trained to identify key signals to help them determine if you have the skill set and temperament to fit in with the organization. Read More

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13 questions hiring managers ask to test your personality

Questions like “If you were an animal, what would you be and why?” seem frivolous — but they have a purpose. Read More

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Job interview preparation: How to prepare for an interview in 3 steps

Knowing what is expected of you before, during, and after an interview will put you in the best position to prove you’re the best candidate for any job. Read More

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Why I won’t accept a job without negotiating paid parental leave (and how)

When making a career move, I would never accept a job at a company that didn’t have a written paid parental leave policy. Read More

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You’re ready for your video interview, what could possibly go wrong?

Video interviewing is here to stay. Love it or loathe it we’ve all got to get better at it. And “getting better at it” means avoiding this. Read More

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3 reasons why you should treat a job interview like a date

Instead of submitting to a pass or fail mindset when entering an interview, consider appraising it like a date. Here are three reasons why you should. Read More

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Top questions to ask on an interview to raise eyebrows

Use the interview as an opportunity for YOU to ask questions. Your main goal is to put down all the red flags. Read More

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Use this after-interview thank you note sample to crush the hiring process

Use this after interview thank you note sample to impress hiring managers and differentiate yourself with a personal, handwritten note. 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.