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5 things you definitely shouldn't do during your job search in 2018

With the new year come plenty of opportunities to get your job search right. Here’s what you shouldn’t do during your job search in 2018. Read More

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Survey: Recruiters want 'rockstars' and 'ninjas' for jobs

Nowadays, it’s not enough to just be an employee with ordinary human skills. Recruiters are requesting rockstars, gurus, wizards, and ninjas in their job listings, according to a recent survey. Read More

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This is how major companies are excluding older workers from seeing job ads

If you’re above a certain age, you may not be seeing job ads from dozens of the nation’s top employers — including Amazon, Verizon, UPS, and Facebook. Read More

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5 ways to cope if you're laid off during the holidays

Layoffs at such a pleasant time during the holiday season often feel like the worst-case scenario. Here’s how to cope if you get the axe. Read More

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4 important career lessons for millennials

Whether you’re a recent college graduate or just a few years out, we could all benefit from some career advice. Read More

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3 reasons why you shouldn't abandon your job search in December

While it’d be much easier to sit back, relax and worry about finding a new position until 2018, here’s why that might not be the best approach. Read More

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What questions should a job candidate ask the interviewer?

Turn yourself into a no-brainer hire by asking these questions at your next job interview. Read More

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How to be ready to apply for your next job before you need to look

There’s an old adage in job-searching that the best time to look for a job is when you don’t need it. Here are some practical tips on how to do that. Read More

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Here's when an internship is a good idea and when it isn't

If you are a college student it isn’t necessarily the case that an internship is your best option for career success. Here’s why. 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.