Work
Common work questions demystified for the 9-to-5 set and beyond. Understand the ins-and-outs of the working world, whether you need help getting hired, changing careers, or anything else that crops up in your 40-hour work week.
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Use This 100-Year-Old Productivity Method to Get More Done
Use this century-old to-do list technique to conquer your responsibilities.
Prioritize Your To-Do List By Imagining Rocks in a Jar
Your time and energy are finite. Kinda like rocks in a pickle jar.
Apply Marie Kondo’s Method to Your To-Do Lists
Ruthlessly organize your tasks so you have more time for what matters.
The Cheapest Professional Certificates That Pay Pretty Well
Getting certified in an industry is a key way to a good living, but can cost a lot in terms of time and money.
Why You Should Avoid 'Reverse Recruiters' During a Job Search
Unless you absolutely have no time, it's likely a waste of money.
Stop Using One Chrome Profile for Everything
If you're not separating your work life from your school or personal life in Chrome, you're doing it all wrong.
The Only Two Times You Can Effectively Multitask
You really shouldn't multitask, but if you simply must...
When to Use LinkedIn’s ‘I’m Interested’ Feature, According to a Recruiter
This feature can secretly signal your interest in working for a particular company.
Start Making Your To-do List Before Bed
Break the to-do list process into two parts to make it more manageable (and to help you sleep better).
Your To-do List Is Missing These Two Things
Is your to-do list as efficient and motivating as it could be?
My Favorite Productivity Advice From Books (so You Don’t Have to Read Them All)
Spending all your time reading about productivity isn't actually all that productive.
Get Rid of ‘Zero Days’ to Be More Productive Long-Term
Any progress is progress.
Newton’s First Law Applies to Productivity, Too
Newton's laws aren't just for physics anymore.
Everything You Should Google About a Company Before You Take the Job
There’s nothing worse than enduring an endless interview cycle, getting a job, and then realizing you’ve made a terrible mistake. Here’s what you need to know about a potential employer before you accept the job.
How to Use Mindfulness to Get More Done at Work
You don't have to light a candle and meditate to get the benefits of mindfulness at work.
The Most Important Steps to Making an Effective To-do List
Everything you need to start your day right.
The Best Apps for Making To-do Lists and Staying Organized
Sticky notes are great. Mobile apps are better.
Use the 'Hawthorne Effect' to Increase Your Productivity
Maybe it's not so bad to feel like someone is always watching you.
How to Stay Sane at a Culty Tech Company
You're not alone and you're not crazy—you just feel that way.
Use the Eight Elements of the ‘Flow State’ to Be More Productive
Being in a "flow state" is way more than just some corporate lingo.