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Gender Bias: Resume Edition [2019 Study]

Can your name kill your chances of landing an interview? Is it really enough to trigger gender and ethnic bias among employers and recruiters? This study finds out.

You Love Your Career… But You’re Burning Out

The risk of burnout nowadays is higher than ever. Seven out of ten Millenials are experiencing some level of burnout in their jobs. Why are we feeling burned out then? Is it because we hate our jobs? Our peers? No. Burnout can affect even those of us who love our careers. But it can be avoided. And this article will show you how to do it.

Does Brain Training Work? (Brain Researchers on Improving Memory)

There are 10 million new cases of dementia every year, with most from Alzheimer’s disease. 200,000 of those affect young people. And researchers alarm that, despite a recent decline in dementia, its prevalence will likely not be reduced for the next 40 years. We’ve spoken with two brain researchers to see what can you do to defend your brain.

10+ Ways to Mentally Detach from Work on Holidays [Proven Tips]

About to go on holiday? Read our guide to make sure you leave your work at the office where it belongs so you can properly enjoy your vacation.

How a First-Time Tech Entrepreneur Assembled a Dream Team of Mentors

In less than five years, Andrew Rubin has gone from a relative nobody in the tech field to founding CEO of cybersecurity unicorn Illumio. The obvious question—How?! By assembling a dream team of mentors: Marc Benioff, Ben Horowitz, John Thompson, and Jerry Yang, to name a few.

Lying on a Resume, Application, or Interview: Can You Do It? [99% Do!]

Lying on a resume - should I do it? Should I lie on a job application? The answer is an emphatic NO. Read this article before you make a mistake you'll regret.

12 Cover Letter Templates for Word [Best FREE Downloadable Picks]

We’ve combed the Internet to bring you a collection of 12 awesome Word cover letter templates. Plus, we'll show you how to use them in MS Word.

"What Are You Passionate About?" [Interview Question & Best Answers]

A complete guide on how to answer “What are you passionate about?“ in a job interview. Why do recruiters ask this question? How to prepare? What to answer?

Biodata Format: Free Templates for a Job & Marriage [Free Download]

A complete guide on how to write a biodata and a free downloadable biodata format in MS Word. Plus, marriage biodata format examples. Check out our biodata form and template!

What to Do to Help Your Kids Be Successful

The world in which your kids are growing up is vastly different from the one you grew up in. Researchers continue to seek out the specifics that will help develop a robust 21st-century policy for early education. How do children learn outside the classroom versus inside? Does technology have impact? How can parents, teachers, peers and others help kids succeed? Here are seven common sense and science-backed takeaways that will help your child thrive on the path to adulthood.

Weird Business Models that Work [Digital Nomads & Their Crazy Ideas]

Learn about some of the most weird and ridiculous business models and people who actually made them work! Why do their stories matter? Because there’s no idea strange enough to pursue. Hesitant if your weird business model will work? Read on and find out how strange an idea can in fact work out just fine.

Sleeping with the Boss: Affairs, Love & Sex in Numbers

A thousand employees admitted to sleeping with their boss. We asked them how that happened and what followed. Here are the rock-hard stats behind dipping your pen in company ink.

Academic Cover Letter: Sample & Full Writing Guide [10+ Examples]

Your passion and skill make you the best choice for that university job. Now prove it to the Department Chair. This academic cover letter sample gets you through the ivy.

How to Turn Work Relationships Into Friendships

The workplace is for work, of course, but it's also full of like-minded people who have the same interests and hobbies as you. Why not try and make friends?

Pharmacist Cover Letter: Sample & Full Writing Guide [10+ Examples]

You’re not just a pharmacist—you’re a leader team-members love. Prove it so hiring managers read your resume with care. This pharmacist cover letter sample gives the prescription.

Data Analyst Cover Letter: Sample & Complete Guide [20+ Examples]

This guide gives an awesome sample data analyst cover letter to copy, adjust, and use. Plus, expert tips on how to create a cover letter to land the best data analyst jobs.

How to Give Feedback to Your Boss to Make Your Work Life Happier

The relationship with your supervisor is the most important aspect of your work, research shows. And in the US, over 3 out of 4 employees state that their boss is the worst and most stressful part of their jobs. Sound familiar? Maybe it’s not about how horrible your boss is. Maybe you just don’t know how to speak with them. The good thing is, you’re about to learn.

What to Bring to an Interview & Printable Checklist with 12 Crucial Items

What to bring to a job interview? Use this short, printable interview checklist. Mark each item as you stuff your interview folder and get ready to take the job!

Paralegal Cover Letter: Example & Complete Guide [20+ Examples]

Ready to have a job doing hours of difficult, thankless paralegal work so a lawyer can get all the credit? In this paralegal resume guide, we walk you through it step by step.

Is This America? Religious Discrimination in the Workplace in 2019

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s findings have shown that since 2016, the number of workplace religious discrimination chrges filed has been highest in history. We investigate the causes and seek solutions.

Increase Your Wealth Easily With These 8 Money Tips for Millennials

Want to increase your wealth, reduce financial stress, and build a more secure future? Sure, we all do. This article will show you how.

Wrongful Termination: Is It Unlawful Firing? What to Do [Examples]

Are you a wrongful termination victim? Was Your firing unlawful? This simple checklist helps you find out, with tips from wrongful discharge experts that show what to do next.

Federal Resume Template and Complete Writing Guide [20+ Examples]

A federal resume sample that gets jobs. Get 20+ job-winning examples and tips from our experts. Complete guide to write a professional resume for federal positions.

Consulting Cover Letter: Sample & Full Writing Guide [10+ Examples]

Consulting runs in your blood. Your expertise takes companies from good to great. Prove that to hiring managers with this job-winning consulting cover letter sample.

Top 10+ Interview Questions to Ask at an Interview [for Recruiters]

Here’s a selection of the best 10+ questions to ask a candidate at an interview. Learn from other recruiters what questions to ask at an interview. Find top talent!

Project Manager Cover Letter: Sample & Full Guide [10+ Examples]

You’re a top-tier project manager who takes metric tons of spaghetti and delivers shining finished product. This project manager cover letter sample lets you prove it to employers.

Web Developer Cover Letter: Sample & Full Guide [20+ Examples]

Whether it's front end or back end, you need a cover letter that doesn't get met with a dead end. Here's our top-notch approach for writing the best web developer cover letter.

Research Assistant Cover Letter: Sample & Full Guide [20+ Examples]

This guide gives a sample research assistant cover letter to copy, adjust, and use. Plus, expert tips on how to create a cover letter to land the best research assistant jobs.

Illegal Interview Questions an Employer Cannot Ask [So Don't Answer!]

List of illegal interview questions outlawed by the EEOC. Don’t ask & don’t answer these illegal job interview questions—and find out what to say instead.