I worked for Oprah for 3 years. Here's how a thank-you note after my interview helped me land the job.

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Boodie worked for Oprah for three years.

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I've been a Southwest pilot for 33 years. The loneliness affects my mental health, but I've learned tricks for coping.

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Robert Graves flies 15 days a month and has 15 days off, on average.

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I got a $40K raise using this 30-second strategy. It made me realize loud work, not hard work, always wins.

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Avni Barman explains how she managed to get a $40,000 raise by working smarter, not harder, using the "lazy girl strategy."

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My children and I inherited $741,000 from my aunt. I made one mistake with the money that I wish I could take back.

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Sarah Adams became the guardian of her children's inheritance and regrets what she did with it.

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6 of the biggest mistakes to avoid during job interviews, from a hiring manager

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Body language can make or break an interview.

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I'm Gen X, but sometimes I wish I wasn't. I admire Gen Z for speaking up in the workplace.

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I interned at JPMorgan and then moved up the ranks. Here's how I nailed the interview and landed my full-time offer.

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Alexis Taub worked at JPMorgan for almost six years.

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3 ways to spot a toxic workplace before taking the job

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I'm a recruiting manager. Here are 3 things I would never lie about in a job interview — and how employers catch liars.

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Bonnie Dilber shares three things people should never lie about in their job applications.

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An event planner for the rich shares how to throw the perfect birthday party — and the outrageous asks she's gotten

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Duron and Christine Harmon with their son, Cobe.

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