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Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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4 ways to quickly settle into a new job and get comfortable with co-workers

Settling into a new job doesn’t have to be a terrible experience. If you take initiative and work with your hiring manager, you can get off to a fast start. Read More

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A psychotherapist explains the 5 stages of changing your behavior

Wait, just thinking about changing is a stage of change? That’s how you start to change — by thinking about it without doing anything? YES. Read More

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4 reasons why curiosity is critical to your success

Curiosity and imagination are two sides of the same coin. Imaginative and curious people also tend to be more innovative in business and life as well. Read More

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How to spend 48 hours in Strasbourg, France

To experience the unique French flair of this city, spread your exploring over two days. Start your visit at the Cathédrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg… … Read More

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You should refer to yourself in the third person a whole lot more, according to this study

After the participants attempted to calm themselves down by referring to themselves in the third person, their brian activity decreased dramatically. Read More

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The 19 most ridiculous excuses people have used to call in sick

The survey, which was conducted online in 2016, found that 35% of employees said they have called in sick when they were feeling well. Read More

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When you hang out with happy people, you tend to feel happier

Your happy or sad mood is contagious. If you are around someone who’s in a bad long enough, you will feel the same way soon enough. Read More

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5 cheaper alternatives to popular vacation spots

TripAdvisor looked at the most popular summer 2019 vacation spots in the US and found big savings on hotels at affordable alternative destinations. Read More

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These no-nonsense leadership stories will inspire you

Identify people who think differently than you do. These thinkers will see the problem/opportunity and solution from a completely different perspective. 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.