Find a job when you’re over 50

Today’s job market is increasingly competitive—even for the brightest and most go-getting candidates in the field. If you're over 50 and looking for a new gig amongst fields of millennials, the current state of job hunting can feel overwhelming. Whether…

Get a raise without asking for one

You've put in the time and work and want to see the results in your paycheck. But while just simply steeling yourself and asking might be your most direct bet, it's tough. Many of us probably would rather suffer along with our current measly…

6 traits of great managers

Want to be boss at being a boss? It's not as simple as just being a good listener and making sure everyone shows up on time. Truly great managers attract the best workers. If you're good at being in charge, you hold onto star employees and…

8 of the best apps for college students

College can be very stressful—especially if you're on your own for the first time. There’s suddenly so much you have to figure out that you never had to worry about before. But you can make things much easier on yourself with the help of…

Here’s why you’re never too old for a career change

It's always scary to change jobs. But it can seem downright terrifying if you have given years (or decades!) to traveling one career path and want to make a complete switch. Don't let fear hold you back—sometimes, circumstances call for bold…

Never share this information at work

Networking is what gets you in the door, but building real relationships with coworkers is what keeps you there and earns you respect. And you can’t really connect to people—even colleagues—if you don’t open up and share every once in…

6 steps toward a cautious career change

A life where you dread what you do every day isn't sustainable. If you're absolutely miserable, it's clear you need a change—maybe even a total career overhaul. What isn’t clear is how to transfer all the hard work you’ve put into building…

What to do if your career plans fall through

Maybe you applied for your dream job and never heard back. Maybe you made it months into the process, and after 3 rounds of interviews finally received a rejection. Or maybe you got what you thought was the perfect job and then realized it's…

6 reasons you need to quit your job—now

If you hate your job, most people will tell you to stick it out for a number of very reasonable reasons. They’ll try to convince you that it’s not so bad, that you can make lemonade, that it takes lots of time to plan another move. Here,…

6 steps on the path to finding your purpose

In his commencement speech to the graduating class at Harvard University this past May, Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg spoke about the need for purpose. He told graduating seniors, “Purpose is that sense that we are part of something bigger…