Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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Personal branding tips for executives in “boring” industries

If you want to really stand out, you must be useful and add maximum value at all times. Do this by offering free info and content about your industry. Read More

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10 pieces of once-common career advice that are now outdated

While a lot of the career advice you were given a few (or even a lot of) years ago may still hold merit, much of it has since evolved. Read More

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Here’s the income you need to live comfortably in every state in the US

Having it all — the ability to cover basic expenses, while still having “fun money” and contributing to savings — can be a difficult feat. Read More

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Relationships fail because most people have conversations like this

Everyone wants to be able to share themselves — and if no one ever asks, they turn bitter. Which makes them less likely to listen to someone else. Read More

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How to land informational interviews

Share in the comments below, and use my handy downloadable template to put this email strategy to work in your job search. Read More

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Why do we believe lies?

The power in lies comes from their ability to convince us that the consequences are worth the cost. Unfortunately, they never are. Read More

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How to ask great questions at work

Sitting around quietly knowing nothing is not a very smart way to progress – and neither is hiding your ignorance from your colleagues and boss. Read More

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10 assumptions that kill careers and 10 truths that advance them

Don’t let toxicity invade your core. You draw that boundary. Don’t lose the power that is intrinsically yours. And continue to challenge your assumptions. Read More

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Male academics are more likely to praise their own research than women

According to a new study published Tuesday in the journal BMJ, men are considerably more likely than women to decorate their own work with plaudits, namely ones that elude to the paper’s novelty and perspicacity. 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.