There are hundreds of perfectly acceptable ways to start an email: “Dear,” “Hello,” “Hi,” and so on. And then there’s one you should avoid at all costs. According to Diane Gottsman, etiquette expert and founder of the Protocol School of Texas, “To whom it may concern,” is one of the absolute worst ways to start an email […]

What if you could change peoples’ perception of you for the better in an instant? What if you could exude success and confidence before you even opened your mouth? Well, as it turns out, you can. All you need to do is fix your stance, according to Dr. Lillian Glass, a communications and body language expert […]

Maybe it’s because you’re not feeling challenged by your work. Perhaps it’s because you’re bored or despise your boss. Whatever the reason, it’s not to uncommon for employees to start slacking off without even realizing it. But it’s important to know when your productivity begins to fall so you can do something about it before […]

What core qualities most accurately indicate you’ll be a successful leader? They aren’t necessarily what you’d expect. When you consider iconic leaders like Steve Jobs and Elon Musk, you probably think of charisma, unwavering confidence, and an insatiable desire to bring about transformative change. But it turns out these oft-cited qualities are more exceptions than rules when […]

Should you still bring a paper copy of your résumé to an interview? What about a hard copy of a PowerPoint in case of a technology fail? Should you pull out your planner or your phone when scheduling appointments? According to a 2015 Pew Research poll, the workforce today is comprised nearly equally of Millennials, […]

It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it. It’s an old cliché, but it’s true. That’s why body language is such a crucial part of communicating. The way you act can warp the entire meaning of what you’re saying. That being said, bad body language habits are the often hardest habits to break. […]

Fact #1: After you’ve interviewed for a job, hiring managers don’t always get back to you in the time frame they told you they would. Fact #2: You should absolutely follow up with a polite email if you’re expecting to hear back and you haven’t. Fact #3: You can use this message not just to […]

We all define “success” differently, but most 20-somethings associate it with happiness, good health, a strong social network, and a well-balanced life. According to experts, how you spend your downtime plays a huge part in your ability to achieve these things. “If you take time to recharge and pay attention to fitness and your diet, for […]

Ever have a day like this? One minute you’re prepping for your next status meeting. The next, an urgent email pops up and you begin replying — and before you can hit send a coworker alarms you with an instant message demanding your immediate attention to put out a fire. You notice a few strands […]

Life lessons are full of wisdom because they often have to be learned the hard way. However, the worst part about that process is realizing that sometimes, not every opportunity lasts forever. You finally “get it” long after the fact. If possible, it’s best to learn these seven things sooner rather than later: 1. If […]