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They say you spend over a third of your life working, so you might as well love what you do. Whether you are loving every second of work, searching for a new career, or just trying to make the workday a little more bearable—Reader’s Digest is here with the tips, tools, and strategies to help you get to work.

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How to Read Faster—and Understand What You’ve Read

For the days when time is not on your side, here's how to read faster without missing a thing

How Habit Stacking Trains Your Brain to Make Good Habits Last

Get acquainted with habit stacking, a new way to form habits that's easy and effective enough to have everyone singing...


How to Earn More Money, According to Your Zodiac Sign

Boost your bank account by harnessing your zodiac sign's best traits.


Can You Answer This CEO’s Favorite Interview Question (That Everyone Gets Wrong)?

Before your next interview, heed the advice of 16 CEOs and business leaders and learn how to answer the tricky...


There’s $40 Billion in Unclaimed Money: Here’s How to Find Out If Any Is Yours

There's over $40 billion in unclaimed funds, unclaimed money, and other unclaimed property owed to individuals by the government, bank,...

This Is How You Should Really Format a Business Letter

Email may rule work correspondence, but knowing how to write a business letter never goes out of style.


5 Types of Toxic Co-Workers and How to Deal with Them

For most, working in an office can offer a pleasant, exciting, and motivating path to a successful career. However, sometimes...

This Japanese Tradition Will Make You Less Forgetful

Everyone makes mistakes. Here's how to catch them before they do damage.


12 Ways You’re Giving off a Bad Vibe Without Realizing It

The body postures, facial expressions, and other behaviors below can broadcast negativity to people around you, hurting your reputation and...


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9 Coffee Shop Etiquette Rules You Need to Follow

When you sit at a table to organize your bills or get a jump-start on work, is it OK to...


How to Dodge 8 Tricky Interview Questions—Including Flat-Out Illegal Ones

Ace your next job interview by properly preparing for the unexpected. Here's how to handle some potentially damaging questions while...

13 Things You Can Do to Get a Promotion

The first rule on how to get a promotion is to stop thinking of it as something you "get" and...


10 Things You Must Consider Before Dating a Coworker

What happens if you fall in love at your workplace? Can you handle it professionally, without jeopardizing your career, or...


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How to Handle 7 of Life’s Most Embarrassing Moments

The real test of our manners comes when we are dealing with our most embarrassing moments. Here are some doozies,...


10 Things to Always Do on Your Last Day of Work

Whether you're departing on a high note or a low one, the last day of work can be awkward and...


12 Signs Your Workplace Is Toxic

Your work environment can make a huge impact on your health, which is why it's so important to ensure that...

8 Ways to Build Trust with Your Coworkers

Generally, one-third of our days are spent at work. This work environment can either enhance or diminish employee morale and...


Don’t Get Sick or Robbed on Vacation! 22 Tips for a Better Hotel Stay

Hotels can feel like a great retreat, but traveling also leaves you more vulnerable than ever to getting sick or...


9 Resume Mistakes That Could Seriously Cost You the Job

Your resume is the first impression you give a potential employer. Here's how to make sure it is not your...


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This Is How to Get Cast as Movie Extra

Get ready for your (small) big-screen debut.


9 Signs You’re in the Wrong Career—and How to Find Work You Love

Some three-quarters of employees would jump at another offer. Here's how to know if your career is screaming for change—and...


14 Secret Signs You Might Be Getting Fired

HR pros reveal how to avoid getting a pink slip, how to know when it’s coming, and what to do...


46 Simple Tips to Help Improve Your Business in Just One Day

These simple changes could make a world of a difference. Get advice and inspiration on how to start or grow...


9 Signs Your Boss Is a Micromanager—and How to Handle Them

Nobody likes being micromanaged, but one too many bosses are guilty of the unfavorable management style. If yours is one...


7 Ways to Deal with a Toxic Narcissist at Work

Having a narcissist in your workplace can make every day a challenge. We asked relationship experts how to manage game-playing...

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20 Words You Should Never Use in a Cover Letter

Here's how to avoid landing your cover letter in the trash—or worse.


16 of the Trickiest Job Interview Questions—and How to Nail Them

Practice these thoughtful answers to tough job interview questions, and you'll be sure to impress.


14 Life Tips Every Recent Grad Needs to Have in Their Back Pocket

Learn how to transition into adulthood and an avoid existential crisis with these necessary pieces of advice for finding your...


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Job Hunters, Listen Up: Here’s How to Land a Job Using Google’s New Job Search Engine

Finding your next gig just got WAY easier thanks to this streamlined search site.


12 New Networking Rules You’ll Need to Land That Dream Job

Need to brush up on your networking skills? Career guru Kelly Hoey, author of Build Your Dream Network, shares the...


The Best Way to Explain a Resume Gap, According to Top Recruiters

You know you'll be asked at your next job interview about any significant breaks from work. Here's how to answer...