Starting a new job can feel both exciting and scary. You want to prove yourself fast, but lasting success comes from small, smart actions. Here are three small things to do when starting a new job that make a big impact. These steps will help you build relationships, learn faster, and set yourself u...

Feeling Stuck in Your Career? Here's How to Move Forward If you're wondering how to get unstuck when your career isn't going anywhere, the first step is to stop putting your whole life on hold. Many people feel trapped when they can't land interviews in their dream field and end up settling for part...

Ashley Etienne Thinks We're Talking About Imposter Syndrome All Wrong Ashley Etienne has been in some of the most high-pressure rooms in American politics. She ran communications for Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She served as Vice President Kamala Harris's communications director. She built and commanded t...

Why Your Parents Aren't the Best Career Advisors (Even Though They Mean Well) When you face a big career decision—a job offer, a career change, or a tricky work situation—your first instinct might be to call your mom or dad. Your parents mean well, but they’re just not your best career advisors. The...

Understanding Your 80,000-Hour Career You have about 80,000 hours in your career. That is a lot of time—roughly one-third of your waking life. Benjamin Todd, co-founder of the nonprofit 80,000 Hours, says most people waste these hours chasing the wrong goals. Instead of jumping at every new opportun...