In this job market, career security is often a solo project

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Job seeker Ike Sobel waits to speak to a recruiter during a job fair in Dallas, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.

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I made a drastic career pivot at 27 and regretted it. Here are 3 things I wish I had done differently.

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Justine Tello.

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Get promoted in 2026: 7 steps to take right now

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Andrea Wasserman.

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A Facebook veteran took a big career risk that resulted in a 'giant failure' — but embracing a 'J-curve' career path paid off

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Former Facebook exec Molly Graham said she took a big risk that resulted in a product flop, but the growth opportunity helped her become a leader at billion-dollar firms.

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Americans are living in a 'career industrial complex.' Venture capitalist Bill Gurley explains how to break out and find your dream job.

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Bill Gurley said the "career industrial complex" is fueling workplace disengagement.

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I've given hundreds of end-of-year performance reviews. The strongest employees do these 7 things to prepare.

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Andrea Wasserman.

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McDonald's CEO has some candid advice: 'Nobody cares about your career as much as you do'

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McDonald's President and CEO Chris Kempczinski listens as U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the McDonald's Impact Summit at the Westin DC Downtown on November 17, 2025.
McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski is not afraid of hurting your feelings.

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The CEO of Elanco has 6 kids. This is the career advice he gives them.

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Elanco CEO Jeff Simmons
Elanco cuts hundreds of jobs

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I was an ambitious Amazon exec who solved my burnout without skipping a beat at work. Here's how.

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It was Friday afternoon, and I'd just hit send on my weekly report to Amazon's Retail vice presidents, detailing what the Global Merchandising team I'd created had accomplished that week.

I left JPMorgan to work for MrBeast. I took a 50% pay cut and know it was the right decision for my career.

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Bart Dziedzic of MrBeast, formerly JPMorgan Chase
Bart Dziedzic says leaving investment banking for the creator economy helped him redefine success.

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