Career Advice & Insights

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In defense of being ‘ordinary’

Interestingly, if you see yourself and/or others as “special,” then you fall into what Dr. Carol Dweck calls a “fixed mindset.” … Read More

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Want to work from home? Here are 100 companies to check out

Where are people scoring all of these work-from-home or work-anywhere gigs? … Read More

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8 ways to show real strength at work … even when you’re feeling anything but strong

Strength, isn’t about having it all together. Strength doesn’t come from who can lift the most. Rather, strength is really a sign of softness. Read More

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You can hate exercise and still figure out how to work out

At first I tried working out at home. Do you know what’s also in my home? My couch, my computer, my TV, and my refrigerator. Read More

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Research shows productive teams do these 3 things

Your team will be more productive with some standardization to how work gets done, so long as it’s tailored to meet their needs. Read More

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The cities with the happiest (and unhappiest) workers in the U.S.

Miami is on top, while New York City is at the very bottom of the list. Read More

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Study: Almost 50% of people in technology are planning a career change

Both employers and employees are evaluating whether or not they need to be in an office to do their jobs. Read More

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Dream job alert: Spend the summer in the Italian countryside volunteering for AirBnB

Ever heard of Grottole? Well, it’s a village in Italy’s southern countryside, it’s beautiful, and you could live and volunteer there for the summer as part of Airbnb’s Italian Sabbatical Program – all expenses paid. Four people will volunteer for a nonprofit called “Wonder Grottole” and spend the summer working to revive the historic town center.  … Read More

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Survey: This is how many Americans would consider relocating for a job

Why are so many people ready to pack their bags and leave? … 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.