Career Advice
From Marc Cenedella
November 16, 2009
Enlightened employers know that older workers bring wisdom, maturity, and experience to the table, but too often, it seems, that doesn't translate into a level playing field in the interview.
Job Search
Behind the Numbers: How Salary, Years Affect Your Search
December 1, 2008
How does length of career and size of compensation affect the length of the hunt for TheLadders’ customers?
How does time in the work force affect compensation for members of TheLadders? And how much do years and salary prolong their job searches?
According to TheLadders’ data, members at the high end of the experience range – 15 years or more – earn significantly more than their less-experienced peers. Ultimately, however, it is higher salary expectations that extend the job search rather than long work histories.
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