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Career Lessons
A Letter to My 20-Year-Old Careerist Self About What Really Matters
By Karen Vitale | 14 Comments | March 13, 2013
In retrospect, it’s easy to see what we wish we’d known. But if you don’t yet have retrospect to guide you, here are a few life-changing tips to keep in mind. Read »
A Road Map for Turning Epic Failures into Future Success
By Vishnu Subramaniam | 21 Comments | February 1, 2013
Ever failed so badly you didn’t want to leave your bed? Believe it or not, that could help you succeed in the long run. Read »
5 Unexpected Workplace Lessons from Mad Men
By Kristin Marino | 8 Comments | December 5, 2012
Can you really learn career lessons from the infamous Don Draper and crew? You bet! Read »
Steer Clear of These 3 Career-Killing Mistakes
By Meghan Tooley | 2 Comments | November 14, 2012
We’ve all known that one coworker who drinks too much at a staff party. But these less obvious mistakes could be detrimental to your career, too. Read »
Why Your First Job Out of College Doesn’t Matter—But the First Team You Work With Does
By Dan Oshinsky | 2 Comments | August 28, 2012
What really matters early in your career? The people you work with. Read »
4 Unexpected Lessons You’ll Learn From Changing Careers
By Andy Netzel | 9 Comments | August 9, 2012
A career transition will teach you more about yourself than you expect—and it could happen sooner than you think. Read »
7 Grown-Up Lessons From Your Favorite Disney Movies
By Adam Britten | 32 Comments | April 25, 2012
We all know Disney movies offer lessons about love and self-discovery. But if you look a little harder, you’ll see some great career lessons there, too. Read »
The 8 Best Career Movies of All Time
By Marian Schembari | 56 Comments | January 9, 2012
You may have guessed Office Space, but can you name our other picks for movies that offer (often hilarious) career lessons? Read »
3 Life (and Career) Lessons from 90s TV Shows
By Jessica Lawlor | 5 Comments | December 6, 2011
Whether you love or hate TV from the 90s, even the cheesiest of shows can teach us important lessons. Read »
The Secret to Getting the Job You Want
By Vintage Brazen | No Comments | May 26, 2010
It may seem counterintuitive, but the secret to finding that dream career path may actually be happily accepting any and every opportunity that comes your way—even the ones you don’t really like. Read »
Free Career Advice From Marketers, Lawyers and Politicians
By Vintage Brazen | No Comments | July 16, 2008
They may not seem the most likely sources of good career advice, but there are a few things you can learn from these oft-maligned professions. Read »