It's not always a good idea to say "sorry," especially if you aren't going to follow the sentiment with some sort of solution, advises Stephanie Vozza. Also, try not to begin your statements with "I think," which can cause the listener to question your credibility.

Ask yourself what your role in a meeting will be before you attend, which will help guide your preparation, writes Abby Wolfe. Determine what you should get out of the meeting and what you need to bring with you, if anything.

A senior workplace ally who has five or ten years more experience than you in your industry and can be a helpful mentor, writes Brittany Wong. Look for mentors outside the office if no one at your workplace fits the bill.

After NBC replaced Matt Lauer with network veteran Hoda Kotb, news broke that she and co-host Savannah Guthrie are paid $18 million less than what Lauer had been paid. Such gender disparity is prevalent across industries, and the National Women's Law Center says seniority is often used as an excuse to keep women's pay low.

Use a spreadsheet to keep track of jobs you've applied for so that you can follow up with each one accordingly, suggests Sarah Greesonbach. Also, keep detailed notes of your interactions with prospective employers, especially if you've applied for a lot of jobs recently.

Iguanas have been falling from trees in parts of Florida due to recent cold weather. When the temperature drops below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, iguanas can be immobilized, although they will resume normal activities once the weather heats up.