Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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A look at the affiliate marketing agency Acceleration Partners (and advice for getting hired there)

Acceleration Partners is one of the leading global affiliate marketing agencies. Find out the CEOs advice for scoring a job with the 100% remote company. Read More

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A Dartmouth professor on the art of running meetings with you in the driver’s seat

When you run meetings, proceed efficiently yet mindfully, keep the goals clear, iterate people’s orders, end the meeting before the hour, and move on. Read More

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9 great faux plants and trees if you just can’t deal with one more thing

Plants can be a lot of work. So we’ve rounded up faux versions of some of the most popular houseplants (and trees!) on the market right now. Read More

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5 proven benefits of having a dog-friendly office

The benefits that dogs have on easing workplace stress are a major reason why we’re seeing an increase in dog-friendly offices across the country. Read More

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Science says office dogs could make your life better

Researchers surveyed professional participants, both who bring dogs into the office and who do not, over the course of one week. Read More

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This quick daily habit will keep your brain sharp

This daily habit takes fewer than 10 minutes and will keep your brain sharp. It encourages strategic thinking and taps into your willpower. Read More

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Sorry, but these words, you like, really, kind of overuse

Though training your tongue will take some time — especially if you’ve never edited yourself before — you can get started with these overused words. Read More

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Forget what you know about engagement, the key is in cohesion

Fostering employee engagement through cohesion requires creating an environment where teamwork is the standard and value abounds. Read More

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Beyond acquisition: Fail-proof talent retention strategies

Talent retention takes a deep understanding of what motivates people, how to make them understand they belong, and a shared sense of values. 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.