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[Featured Image] A woman sits at a desk looking at paperwork as she learns how to calculate net income.

How to Calculate Net Income

Net income is what you have left over after you subtract expenses and taxes from what you earn. Learn more about net income, including why it's a helpful metric for businesses and individuals and how to calculate it.

October 26, 2024

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[Featured Image] A woman wearing glasses sits at her computer, filled with budgeting information, and manages her finances as she wonders what a 401k is and how she can get one.

What Is a 401(k)? Retirement Plan Basics

Do retirement savings plans leave you wondering what to do? A 401(k) is one of the most common employer-sponsored retirement savings plans. Explore what a 401(k) is and the benefits signing up may have to demystify the process of saving for your future.

October 25, 2024

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[Featured Image] A job searcher meets with a hiring manager in hopes of finding structural unemployment solutions to benefit them both.

What Is Structural Unemployment and What Causes It?

Structural unemployment exists regionally and within industries, making it difficult to contain, unlike large-scale cyclical unemployment. Learn about structural employment and some useful tips to help you overcome structural unemployment.

October 25, 2024

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[Featured Image] A woman sits at a desk looking at paperwork as she learns how to calculate net income.

How to Calculate Net Income

Net income is what you have left over after you subtract expenses and taxes from what you earn. Learn more about net income, including why it's a helpful metric for businesses and individuals and how to calculate it.

October 26, 2024

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[Featured Image] A woman wearing glasses sits at her computer, filled with budgeting information, and manages her finances as she wonders what a 401k is and how she can get one.

What Is a 401(k)? Retirement Plan Basics

Do retirement savings plans leave you wondering what to do? A 401(k) is one of the most common employer-sponsored retirement savings plans. Explore what a 401(k) is and the benefits signing up may have to demystify the process of saving for your future.

October 25, 2024

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[Featured Image] A woman in a bright pink blouse sits at her desk, writing in a notebook and adding up how many work hours in a year.

How Many Work Hours Are in a Year?

When you know your annual work hours, you can make informed decisions about your holidays and personal life. Learn how to accurately calculate the number of work hours in a year based on your leave schedule, paid holidays, and more.

October 25, 2024

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[Featured Image] A man sits comfortably on a sofa in a nicely decorated living room while reading a book.

What Is Conceptual Thinking?

Conceptual thinking can help you manage the complexities in your personal life and professional life. Explore what it is, discover how it relates to hypothetical situations and abstract concepts, and learn tips to develop this skill.

October 25, 2024

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[Featured Image] A man and woman are sitting at a table together and practicing tips for how to learn a new language.

How to Learn a New Language: Tips for Beginners

Learning a new language can unlock exciting opportunities in both your personal life and career. Discover effective tips for how to learn a new language quickly, including options for learning online.

October 24, 2024

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[Featured Image] A woman holding a pen looks at the notes and highlights in her planner, as well as a calandar, as she considers how to prioritize tasks.

How to Prioritize Tasks for Greater Productivity

Learning how to prioritize tasks is an important step for more productivity, less stress, and improved focus on what’s important to you. Read on to discover different methods, including using a matrix to prioritize work or personal tasks.

October 22, 2024

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[Featured Image] A woman wearing a gray blazer and a black turtleneck is shaking hands with her job interviewer across a desk and wondering how long interviews last.

How Long Do Interviews Last?

Job interviews can last 15, 30 minutes, an hour, or more. The duration of your interview will depend on the interview method and where you are in the hiring process. If you’re job hunting, learn how to make the most of your interview time.

October 22, 2024

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[Featured Text]: A group of diverse people collaborate, demonstrating a valuable skill needed for many sociology degree jobs.

Sociology Degree Jobs: What Can You Do with a Sociology Degree?

Learn more about what you can do with a sociology degree and explore various sociology degree jobs along with salaries and job outlook.

October 22, 2024

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[Featured Image] A professional overcomes the Einstellung Effect while brainstorming ways to find a solution to a pressing problem.

Improve Your Problem-Solving: Master the Einstellung Effect

The Einstellung Effect describes a counterintuitive problem in problem-solving. Dive into to learn how to spot this phenomenon and how to use this awareness to improve your problem-solving skills.

October 22, 2024

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[Featured Image] A young woman who learned how to let recruiters know you're open on LinkedIn shakes hands with a job interviewer across a desk.

How to Let Recruiters Know You’re Open to Work on LinkedIn

LinkedIn's "Open To Work" feature can be a useful tool to make your job search a little easier. Learn how to use it—and keep your job search private from your current employer.

October 22, 2024

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[Featured Image] A woman in the midst of a career pivot smiles and raises her arms with joy as she looks at her laptop.

How to Make a Successful Career Pivot

Discover how making a career pivot starts by self-assessing what you want and understanding that a pivot is a minor career change, not a new career altogether.

October 22, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A job searcher meets with a hiring manager in hopes of finding structural unemployment solutions to benefit them both.

What Is Structural Unemployment and What Causes It?

Structural unemployment exists regionally and within industries, making it difficult to contain, unlike large-scale cyclical unemployment. Learn about structural employment and some useful tips to help you overcome structural unemployment.

October 25, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A woman in a bright pink blouse sits at her desk, writing in a notebook and adding up how many work hours in a year.

How Many Work Hours Are in a Year?

When you know your annual work hours, you can make informed decisions about your holidays and personal life. Learn how to accurately calculate the number of work hours in a year based on your leave schedule, paid holidays, and more.

October 25, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A man sits comfortably on a sofa in a nicely decorated living room while reading a book.

What Is Conceptual Thinking?

Conceptual thinking can help you manage the complexities in your personal life and professional life. Explore what it is, discover how it relates to hypothetical situations and abstract concepts, and learn tips to develop this skill.

October 25, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A man and woman are sitting at a table together and practicing tips for how to learn a new language.

How to Learn a New Language: Tips for Beginners

Learning a new language can unlock exciting opportunities in both your personal life and career. Discover effective tips for how to learn a new language quickly, including options for learning online.

October 24, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A woman holding a pen looks at the notes and highlights in her planner, as well as a calandar, as she considers how to prioritize tasks.

How to Prioritize Tasks for Greater Productivity

Learning how to prioritize tasks is an important step for more productivity, less stress, and improved focus on what’s important to you. Read on to discover different methods, including using a matrix to prioritize work or personal tasks.

October 22, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A woman wearing a gray blazer and a black turtleneck is shaking hands with her job interviewer across a desk and wondering how long interviews last.

How Long Do Interviews Last?

Job interviews can last 15, 30 minutes, an hour, or more. The duration of your interview will depend on the interview method and where you are in the hiring process. If you’re job hunting, learn how to make the most of your interview time.

October 22, 2024

Article

[Featured Text]: A group of diverse people collaborate, demonstrating a valuable skill needed for many sociology degree jobs.

Sociology Degree Jobs: What Can You Do with a Sociology Degree?

Learn more about what you can do with a sociology degree and explore various sociology degree jobs along with salaries and job outlook.

October 22, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A professional overcomes the Einstellung Effect while brainstorming ways to find a solution to a pressing problem.

Improve Your Problem-Solving: Master the Einstellung Effect

The Einstellung Effect describes a counterintuitive problem in problem-solving. Dive into to learn how to spot this phenomenon and how to use this awareness to improve your problem-solving skills.

October 22, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A young woman who learned how to let recruiters know you're open on LinkedIn shakes hands with a job interviewer across a desk.

How to Let Recruiters Know You’re Open to Work on LinkedIn

LinkedIn's "Open To Work" feature can be a useful tool to make your job search a little easier. Learn how to use it—and keep your job search private from your current employer.

October 22, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A woman in the midst of a career pivot smiles and raises her arms with joy as she looks at her laptop.

How to Make a Successful Career Pivot

Discover how making a career pivot starts by self-assessing what you want and understanding that a pivot is a minor career change, not a new career altogether.

October 22, 2024

Article

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