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This is what Jeff Bezos says you need to get hired at Amazon

One of the traits that Bezos looks for is the ability to grow, not only as a company but within himself. In a chat earlier this year, Bezos said he’s keen to find people that could “tutor” him and help him learn a thing or two. Read More

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The happiest people work at these 10 companies

According to a new report, these 10 companies have the happiest employees. Find out how you can land a job at one and be happy, too. Read More

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4 things you didn’t realize you should include in every elevator pitch

When I quit my 9 to 5 job to pursue my businesses full-time, this was top of mind for me. I needed to find a way to make it work. Read More

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5 smart ways to remove bias from your hiring process

The problem comes when bias creeps into the hiring process. It can shut out some of your very best candidates — the people whom you want on your team. Read More

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This is the most in-demand skill on job listings right now

According to a recent study, communication was the most commonly required skill in job opportunities posted to the platform in June and July of this year. Read More

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6 questions to ask in your next interview, and what you need to know

Most interviews end with the interviewer asking the candidate if they have any questions about the role, the company, or the team. Read More

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How to run highly productive virtual meetings

Zoom meetings have become painful necessities: slow, awkward, tough to schedule. So how can you take the pain out of virtual business meetings? … Read More

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5 sneaky lies we’re told about the job search

It’s no shock that our friends, mothers, colleagues, mentors and favorite authors give us different advice about the job search. Read More

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4 things you can do right now to prepare for inevitable career disruption

Don’t wait until everything is just right — there will always be challenges, obstacles and less-than-perfect conditions. So what? Get started now. 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.