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5 steps to outshine your competition in a job interview

A candidate has two challenges: first, to convince the hiring manager that he is the ideal candidate for the position, and second, to outshine the others. Read More

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Why you need to ask these 7 questions to test soft skills during a job interview

Hiring managers sit on the less nerve racking side of the table, but they still need to be hyper-aware of how a candidate is showcasing soft skills during an interview. Read More

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How to use soft skills in a job interview to land your dream role

While all hiring managers agree that hard skills are crucial, many say that a candidate must use soft skills during an interview to secure the position. Read More

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Knowledge isn’t power. Here’s what is.

Beneath the surface, our manic search for knowledge is an excuse to procrastinate and hide behind our fears—we know a lot, but have little to show for it. Read More

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12 interview questions that are designed to trick you

Employers can gather useful intel by including a few inquiries that require quick thinking and on-the-spot personal analysis. Read More

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The most underappreciated key to success

Consistency deserves its rightful seat at the head of the table of every successful entrepreneur, company, operation, venture and story of accomplishment. And yet? … Read More

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Not doing this one thing dramatically decreases your chance at landing an interview

Using this thing on their resume resulted in a 71% higher callback rate than those who didn’t. Read More

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The 1 answer that always wins in an interview

Is there a universal response that always wins with hard interview questions? Yes. First, listen to the hard or complex question and smile … … Read More

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21 job interview questions that are designed to trick you

Sometimes, questions can be tricky or confusing. Interviewers ask them to learn more about you, including information you may be trying to conceal. 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.