Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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5 steps to set yourself up for a successful job search

Figure out what jobs you’re qualified for, and do some soul searching to figure out what kind of job will be the right fit for you. Read More

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1 thing to change everything for the better

Here are some measurable outputs illustrating how my life got better in the last few years. It’s just the tip of an iceberg: … Read More

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I think this is what life should be about

What about you? Who have you shaped your life? Who has inspired you to be a better person? It’s never too late to craft a better you. Read More

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New neuroscience reveals 2 rituals that will make you more mindful

You might think you lack self-control. Or that you make bad decisions. But none of these explanations fixes the problem. Here’s how to be more mindful. Read More

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5 ideas on how to never run out of fresh ideas

An “ideas page” is a way to store thoughts and concepts that you come across. For instance, I have a document where I jot down ideas from time to time. Read More

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The battle with Akrasia: why we don’t follow through on our plans and how to overcome this problem

Creating a plan to work on your most important tasks when your energy and willpower are at their peak. This helps you to preserve your willpower. Read More

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3 proven rituals that will make you motivated

Research shows lack of motivation is at a record high. Today more than 50% of American workers feel disengaged at their jobs. Read More

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This is the one skill that all great leaders have

“The best leaders don’t consider themselves experts — they consider themselves students.” … Read More

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How hiring a freelancer helped me get my life back

Responsibilities make it difficult to find time for anything else. Hiring a freelancer gave me the free time I needed to focus on the things I love. 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.