Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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Top 3 pros and cons of being a contract worker in tech

Both full-time and contract positions have their perks and drawbacks, and what really matters is which role best suits your life at this very moment. Read More

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3 people get real about leaving a job without having another offer on the table

Ladders spoke with several working Americans who found themselves leaving one job without another, revealing the realities of taking this route. Read More

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Survey: This is the city with workers who are ‘least happy’ with their supervisors

An employee’s working relationship with the boss has a significant impact on their job satisfaction and career success. Read More

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Survey: 60% of workers are planning their exit over bad boss

When your relationship with your boss sours, so does the idea of waking up each day to work for them. Read More

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Divorce is contagious, and that might be a good thing

Having a divorced friend increases a person’s divorce risk, but only if they’re stuck in an unhappy situation. Read More

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The one thing that changed my perspective on happiness

It sounds so simple, but like many things in life, it’s easier said than done. Here are a few key things to remember when forgiving yourself. Read More

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Alone time: Why it matters and how to claim it

Quality alone time does not indicate loneliness. Celebrating solitude doesn’t condemn connection. This is why alone time is so crucial. Read More

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9 of the dirtiest things you touch daily

There are the usual, bacteria-laden suspects like bathroom doorknobs and toilet seats, but we’re not talking about those things. Read More

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Here’s when and where to see peak fall foliage

Mother Nature works on her own schedule, but to help with your travel planning, Smoky Mountains has released their annual Fall Foliage Prediction Map. Read More

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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.