Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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Survey: 75% of millennials think 'job hopping' is a good idea

While there’s certainly been an ongoing debate about the extent that millennials actually change jobs, recent research from global staffing firm Robert Half found that 75% of people ages 18-34 think it’s possible for “job hopping” to be good for their careers. Read More

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What three habits lead to a happy and successful life?

Life is about simple pleasures and joys and that happiness is attainable at any moment. As I look back at the past 18 months (the happiest and most financially successful of my life), there are three habits that stand head and shoulders above the rest. Read More

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How to stay calm during the first few weeks of your stressful new job

It’s completely normal to feel like you’ve been thrown into a “sink or swim” situation during your first few weeks in a new position — especially when it’s super stressful. It’s not just about getting through the first day. Here’s how to handle whatever emotions come your way. Read More

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6 work opportunities that can surprisingly hurt your career

Maintaining a forward path is easier if you’re able to recognize opportunities that, despite some advantages, are ultimately a step backward in your career. Read More

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How to tell when a career pivot is right for you

Here are the signs to consider that a career switch is right for you, according to second-career experts. Read More

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This may be the key to making your next meeting actually tolerable

Though banishing all meetings sounds like a nice solution, it’s just not realistic. Read More

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3 common myths about what it takes to succeed in entrepreneurship

It’s necessary to separate fact from fiction. Read More

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Overrated and underrated careers (and what you can learn from them)

No matter your current career, you can probably find ways to use your skills in different professional arenas. Even if you love what you do, it might be interesting to challenge yourself to pair your best skills with completely different careers. Read More

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4 ways to set yourself up for success during your first week at a new job

Starting a new job can be overwhelming, but you shouldn’t just close your eyes and hope for the best. Instead, here’s plan of attack for the first week. 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.