It’s common to be told that filler words are bad, whether you’re in an in-person interview or chatting online, but avoiding them outright can worsen communication.

“Ask not what your country can, ah, do for you. Ask what, like, you can do for your country.” Filler words: They may be small, but as this reimagined quote from John F. Kennedy illustrates, little ...

This problem is more common than you may think, and the fact that you've realized it—and want to fix it—is great. It's cliché, but the first step is admitting you have a problem! In general, we use ...

Instead of texting, my friends and I send each other voice memos. They’re like a mini podcast to listen to on my way to class, but I usually cringe when I listen back to a few of my own and hear the ...

When it comes to crafting the perfect resume, every word counts. But too often, resumes are packed with filler words—those unnecessary phrases that dilute the impact of your skills and achievements.

Speech writing is an art form that is more difficult than you might think. Often, we unknowingly use filler words, also known as crutch words, in our verbal language that don’t serve any real purpose.