Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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Stuck in a toxic work environment? 15 tips for keeping your sanity until your next opportunity

“We learn much more from our wrong turns in life than our successes, so take note of your environment. Determine the cause of your discomfort.” … Read More

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This is how old trees speak to us

We’re both isolated and connected. We must lay down roots and establish our presence. But we must build alliances and connections, too. Read More

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Nearing retirement and still paying off student loans?

Student loan debt is at an all-time high for many Americans. Baby boomers had the second-highest student loan balances in the first quarter of 2019. Read More

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What NOT to talk about in a job interview

If you catch yourself oversharing or a personal detail slips in, don’t sweat it! Don’t add to your nerves by obsessing over something you said. Read More

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4 unproductive thinking habits that suck your life dry

Lack of productivity starts in your mind, so if you can target those nasty thinking habits that are coming your way, you can do something about them. Read More

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Stop chasing success. Do this instead

It’s when we stop doing the verb that we stop growing. When we think we have become the noun—when we believe we have “arrived”—we don’t learn. Read More

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2019’s best places to shop on Black Friday

Black Friday shopping is one of America’s most treasured holiday traditions. But there’s always a bit of hassle involved. Read More

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Motivated reasoning: Why it’s hard to change your mind

To improve your judgment, learn how to feel intrigued instead of defensive when we encounter new information that contradicts your beliefs. Read More

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From leech collectors to knocker-ups, here are 16 weird jobs that no longer exist

Using the Bureau of Labor Statistic’s occupational classification list from 1850, we found several bizarre (and now extinct) occupations. 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.