Careers
Help with job searches, interviews, pay conversations and difficult moments at work, written for people who want practical next steps rather than slogans.
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Your First Job’s Retirement Plan: How to Read the Benefits and Get the Match
A guide for new employees to workplace retirement plans: how employer matching works, the 2026 IRS contribution limits, vesting, and what to set up in your…
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How to Ask for a Raise Without the Awkwardness
A step-by-step plan for an employee with a bigger job and an unchanged salary, using Acas, BLS, ONS and US Department of Labor guidance, with scripts…
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A Practical Guide to Difficult Conversations at Work
A step-by-step plan for raising a hard issue with a colleague, built on the Acas guide to challenging conversations, with sample wording and a checklist.
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How to Prepare for a Job Interview
A five-day preparation plan built on the job advert, the STAR method and the practical details, using UK National Careers Service and US OPM guidance.
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