Career Advice & Insights

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The Future of Work
This chatbot will help you face death

Can a robot ease the existential angst of those facing imminent death? It might seem unlikely, but that’s exactly what a new chatbot was able to do. Read More

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Apple posts job teaching Siri to listen to users' troubles

Apple is hiring a trainer to teach its artificially-intelligent voice interface, Siri, to have “serious conversations.” Would you trust it? … Read More

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Why the workplace, not college, may be the best education

Job skills — how to use new software, piece through data, give presentations, speak in public — are not what you learn at college. For practical, job-based skills, get a job. Read More

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No, you don't need a personal brand

When it comes to career lingo, no phrase has gotten more buzz over the past several years than personal branding. You don’t need it. Here’s why. Read More

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3 career lessons from 'TIME Firsts' women

The collection of women’s stories also happens to be a treasure trove of work wisdom. Here’s what a few members of the list can teach you about your career. Read More

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3 ways automation can help workers in the future

While Elon Musk is tweeting that super-intelligent robots will bring World War III, there are other experts rebuking dystopian visions and are offering a more hopeful take. Read More

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Only 7% of workers feel productive at the office

If you want to be productive, step away from your cubicle and go back home. That’s what FlexJobs’ new survey of more than 5,500 professionals found. Read More

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Women entrepreneurs believe they have achieved work-life balance

2037 is going to be an amazing year, women entrepreneurs predict. Read More

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Companies are using AI to screen candidates now

Companies are letting the robots take over the first interview. 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.