Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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Science says you can lower stress with a 20-minute “nature pill”

In terms of efficiently lowering levels of the stress hormone cortisol, you should spend 20 to 30 minutes sitting or walking in nature. Read More

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Storytelling increases social media audience engagement and loyalty

Most of the content vying for our attention in social media campaigns these days is fleeting. Read More

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4 underrated elements of a career advancement plan

4 key strategies that all employees should know—but aren’t always told—about moving upward. Read More

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Stop trying to find yourself. Create yourself

Several years ago, at the start of my consulting career, I had a manager who wanted to open me up to countless opportunities and possibilities. Read More

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The 1 thing that stops people from having the life they really want

I didn’t know how, necessarily, but I knew that it was all going to work out even though everyone said video games were a waste of time. Read More

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What my favorite women all have in common

Here’s what some of my favorites do, which makes me want to do the same. It’s not about being someone’s favorite, it’s about leaving an impression of love. Read More

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According to Mindy Kaling this is absolutely integral to career success

Kaling knows how difficult adopting leadership roles can be, but she says it becomes easier to actualize when we make it a part of our professional goals. Read More

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What I saw in a coffee shop that broke my heart

I’ve been thinking about that Eleanor Roosevelt quote lately. Especially the part about, “To handle others, use your heart.” … Read More

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Your favorite green veggie is now on the Dirty Dozen list

The most upsetting? Kale, our favorite leafy green superfood, made it into the list for the first time in a decade. 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.