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How to write an account manager cover letter that gets an interview Beth Braccio Hering

Build confidence that you’re the candidate who has what it takes with these tips for writing an effective account manager cover letter, followed by an account manager cover letter sample. Read More

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What is software engineering?Jennifer Fabiano

Ladders spoke with experts from Intuit to understand the role of a software engineer, the interview process, and what hiring managers look for in candidates. Read More

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This is when Millennials will get married across the US over the next 15 years Kyle Schnitzer

The study found that between 44% and 61% of the Millennial population is expected to be married by 2024, but it just depends on which state you’re from. Read More

How To

How to pretend to understand all the weird language clichés your coworkers use at a new job Kyle Schnitzer

This doesn’t even sound like English and other new job problems are explored in the forthcoming book “Flip-Flops and Microwaved Fish: Navigating the Dos and Don’ts of Workplace Culture” by Peter Yawitz. Read More

The Future of Work

This industry now employs 4% of workers, and it just keeps growing Meghan Ingraham

The devolution of the once stead-fast fossil fuel mecca may not be surprising considering green energy’s superior efficiency. Read More

Health

Crocheting might be the answer to making you feel less stressed about work Kyle Schnitzer

A study conducted by researchers at the University of Wollongong Australia found that crocheting can make a calming impact on your life. Read More

Personal Finance

This striking percentage of couples regret combining their finances – especially the higher-earning partner Sheila McClear

Does the thought of combining your money with your partner or spouse fill you with dread or thoughts of a looming lack of independence? You’re exactly the group that MagnifyMoney studies in a new survey about participants’ feelings about merging finances with a loved one. And guess what: everyone isn’t doing it. Read More

How To

How to avoid fraudulent hiring during the holidays CW Headley

A new study reports that because of the extra responsibility and limited time, most companies will allow fraudulent applicants to fall through the cracks. Read More

Health

Those plants in your office may not be as good for the air as you thought Sheila McClear

Contrary to decades of assumption, household plants are really purifying the air inside our house, according to researchers at Drexel College of Engineering. However, that’s not to say that they don’t purify the air at all. A study from Ohio State University found that planting foliage is more effecting than using hi-tech than reducing air pollution around factories and other contaminated areas. Read More

The Future of Work

This is how much the average worker values a business casual dress code CW Headley

A new poll of 2,000 full- and part-time employed Americans conducted by Onepoll on behalf of Samuel Hubbard, discovered over half (54%) have seen a shift in the dress code at their jobs toward a more casual style. Read More

Interview Tips

The 50 most common job interview questions Jacquelyn Smith and Erin McDowell

The online jobs and career community Glassdoor sifted through tens of thousands of interview reviews to find the questions hiring managers most frequently ask. Read More

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