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“Until about three years ago, I would’ve said that writing 'Expecting Better' was a professional mistake.”

Emily Oster on Turning a Missed Opportunity into a New Career

Earning more than your partner doesn’t always translate to making the financial decisions at home. 

3 Financial Obstacles Women Breadwinners Face — and How To Overcome Them

“I told Paul Greengrass about my short and that I was interested in directing. He was like, “nobody's going to tell you that you can do it. You have to be the one saying ‘I'm directing...' That was over ten years ago, and that's how long it took me to really do it.”

Julia Stiles on Manifesting a New Career Chapter 

 Our writer tried using ChatGPT to write a resume. Here are her tips for maximizing the AI resume builder — including prompts to ask ChatGPT.

How Do I Use ChatGPT to Write a Resume?

A Career Coach’s Take on How to Answer ‘What Are Your Weaknesses?’ in a Job Interview

Plus a script to help you stand out from the crowd.

4 Tried-and-True Ways to Follow Up On A Job Application 

Her advice: Don’t let logistics hold you back.

It’s Time for the Next Step in Your Career

5 Reasons to go for the Big Job

Ready to level up your career?

Need More Career Advice?

Emily Oster on Turning a Missed Opportunity into a New Career

3 Financial Obstacles Women Breadwinners Face — and How To Overcome Them

Julia Stiles on Manifesting a New Career Chapter

How Do I Use ChatGPT to Write a Resume?

Skimm Money: How to Ace Your Next Job Interview — and What Not to Do

A Career Coach’s Take on How to Answer ‘What Are Your Weaknesses?’ in a Job Interview

4 Tried-and-True Ways to Follow Up On A Job Application

Sarah LaFleur on Dreaming First, Dealing With Details Second

It’s Time for the Next Step in Your Career

5 Reasons to go for the Big Job

What We're Talking About

Emily Oster on Turning a Missed Opportunity into a New Career

3 Financial Obstacles Women Breadwinners Face — and How To Overcome Them

Julia Stiles on Manifesting a New Career Chapter

How Do I Use ChatGPT to Write a Resume?

Skimm Money: How to Ace Your Next Job Interview — and What Not to Do

A Career Coach’s Take on How to Answer ‘What Are Your Weaknesses?’ in a Job Interview

4 Tried-and-True Ways to Follow Up On A Job Application

Sarah LaFleur on Dreaming First, Dealing With Details Second

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