Career Advice & Insights

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Interview Tips
5 ways to ace the first impression with your new boss

Brie Reynolds, senior career specialist at FlexJobs, has some advice for making a first impression worthy of your #Boss status. Read More

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What to do if any of these 9 unfortunate things happen during a job interview

You’ll also need to deal with some things on the fly. Here are nine things that may go wrong during an interview, and how you should handle each problem. Read More

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7 common mistakes people make when writing email subject lines

There are plenty of mistakes you can make in an important email to a boss, colleague, or potential professional contact. Read More

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21 psychological tricks that will help you ace a job interview

We rounded up a list of easy strategies to forge a connection with your interviewer and boost your chances of landing the job. Read More

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This is when to be honest during your exit interview

You should feel safe to open up. If you have a good manager, helpful feedback is going to be welcome. Read More

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What your body language is saying about you during an interview

Poor body language can send messages that you’re incapable, nervous, or unhappy–all adjectives you don’t want an interviewer associating with you. Read More

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How to turn negative qualities into positives during an interview

Talking about the things you’re great at is easy. Talking about your development opportunities and mistakes you’ve made in the past is hard. Read More

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11 things you should do in the 15 minutes before a job interview

These minutes are crucial. You need to stay calm, get focused, and be confident. Remember to show up no earlier than 10 minutes before the interview. Read More

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Here's exactly how many times you should follow up after a job interview

It’s challenging to figure out just how many times you should follow up with the boss of your dream job after a great job interview. 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.