Career Advice & Insights

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This is the number of tech workers at Google, Uber, and Amazon that lied on their resumes

Technology has made it increasingly difficult to get away with intimating professional accomplishments that you haven’t actually earned. Read More

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Should you fess up to your boss or HR if you lied on your resume?

The two biggest things people lie about? Job experience (76%) and duties (55%) are both frequently embellished. Read More

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10 tips for writing a winning personal statement for your CV

A strong personal statement is what will give a recruiter that extra push. It’s a section that many people struggle with, but it is essential. Read More

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Recruiter called? 6 quick ways to update your executive resume now

Ideally, you want to be ready with a resume before that recruiter call comes. But let’s face it, most of us will do it under pressure after the call comes. Read More

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Marie Kondo your resume: (Did that internship in college really spark joy?)

If you’re considering doing a bit of spring cleaning of your own, your resume could be a great place to start. Read More

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4 steps to crafting the perfect job description for your resume

Your resume is your chance to highlight what you bring to the table and why a potential employer should hire you. You don’t want to mess it up. Read More

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Experts share updates to your resume you need to make now

Freshening up your resume makes it easier to jump on an opportunity if it comes and allows you to see in black and white how much of a badass you are. Read More

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Make over your resume with something that will jolt recruiters

While many job seekers tweak here and there, sometimes a total rebuild is needed, as one writer’s experience shows. Read More

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4 ways helping a friend with their resume can benefit your resume

It can open your eyes to different keywords you could be using, formatting styles, or make you realize you have a lot of extra content. 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.