Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

The Future of Work
When one company lets employees pick their own salaries

Most of us who are in companies that are bigger than 500 people are like, “Yep, I’ve seen that, and that, and that.” There’s red tape everywhere. Read More

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9 jobs you can do entirely on your phone

Many jobs these days don’t require a dedicated workspace or even computer. It’s entirely possible to make money with your smartphone as your only resource. Read More

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What if work software were designed to make you happy?

Somehow I derive a modest amount of joy from the project management software I use. Very often, though, the software makes us feel bored. Read More

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What is the summer solstice? An astronomer explains

Astronomers can calculate an exact moment for the solstice, when Earth reaches the point in its orbit where the North Pole is angled closest to the sun. Read More

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Maine’s mighty microbreweries

Beer lovers, especially those in the East, who are familiar with offerings from top Maine microbreweries like Geary’s and Shipyard. Read More

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11 incredible companies supporting Pride

From headphones and cupcakes to clothes and booze — here’s how to strategize your to-do list to benefit this welcoming, inclusive community. Read More

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13 questions that will change your life

Life, like business, runs on questions, not answers. Here are 13 of the tough questions we should be asking ourselves regularly. Read More

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The definitive guide to exclamation marks in work emails

If you want to jump on email and bash your boss, go ahead. But before you click “Send,” I have one request: cut back on the exclamation marks. Read More

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6 advantages Millennials have in the workplace

Here are six advantages millennials have in their careers — and how they help their companies run more smoothly and efficiently. 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.