How to Decline a Job Offer With Class

You’re job searching and you got an offer. Congratulations, that’s great—no matter how you slice it. Downside? You don’t really want that job. Either you’ve been offered something better, or you’re holding out for a more appropriate…

10 Super Weird College Majors You’ve Never Heard Of

You have a passion for something, but you aren’t sure whether there’s a major for that. We're in an exciting, evolving time now where, depending on where you choose to study, you can kind of go your own way. There are tons of weird, but…

8 Signs You Need To Get Out of Corporate America

There are a lot of perks that come with working in corporate America: the pay is usually good, there are usually decent benefits, and sometimes you get to sit in beanbag chairs and get your work-out in during your lunch break. But there are…

6 Reasons Why Your Company Is Not Your Friend

We all want to believe that the company we work for has our best interests in career development at heart. We want the company to be our friend, our rock, our resource. We want trust. But the truth is, when it comes to your company, you are…

How to Overcome Insecurity in the Workplace

Workplace insecurity is a thing—even for people who wouldn’t normally consider themselves “insecure.” Particularly for women, feeling less than on the job is a constant struggle—and usually, the feelings aren't even warranted. Help…

8 Ways to Make a Terrible First Impression

You know how important the first impression is. That’s why it can be really easy to screw it up—even if you only screw it up by trying too hard. Here are a few ways to really make a belly flop of your first impression. Study them and make…

9 Reasons You Might Be Failing at Your Career—And How to Fix It

The time has come to talk about the “F” word. (No, not that “F” word.) Failure. No matter who you are or what you do, that word usually has the power to strike fear. If you suspect you’re already failing in your life (for example,…

6 Common Negative Thoughts And How To Combat Them

We've been there: in a terrible state of mind, while people keep telling you to think “happy thoughts.” It's enough to drive you nuts. But hear us out: positivity and, yes, “happy thoughts” can actually have a major impact on your success…

6 To-Do Lists to Get Your Life in Order

Do you find the idea of making a to-do list strangely daunting? If you’re one of those people who don’t naturally tend to the to-do list, you might need a little help or inspiration to get you started. Here are some of the best templates,…

Ask Yourself: Are You Happy In Your Current Job?

You’re happy to have a job, of course. But are you really happy in your job? If you want the best of all worlds—i.e. to live to work rather than work to live, then maybe it’s time to ask yourself whether you are actually happy where you…