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Here's how to support a loved one during a job hunt Monica Torres

When your loved one is undergoing a job hunt, it can feel like your job hunt too. You can get stressed watching their stress, feeling helpless on what you can do to support them. But in our attempts to be supportive, we can make missteps and say the wrong thing. Here’s how to do it right. Read More

How to beat procrastination (backed by science)Darius Foroux

When you procrastinate, you might feel better in the short-term, but you will suffer in the long-term. One thing that all procrastinators have in common is that procrastination has a price. Read More

4 wardrobe essentials for nailing that interview Ladders Contributor

Preparing for an interview can cause a lot of unwanted stress and anxiety. But the more you prepare for an interview, the better off you are — and that includes what you plan to wear to it! … Read More

Conquer distractions with this simple chart Nir Eyal

In this Golden Age of distractions, what does it take to focus? Instead of blaming our puny attention spans, we should dig deeper to understand how certain products affect us. Read More

10 body language myths that limit your success Carol Kinsey Goman

Not everything you’ve heard about body language is accurate. Read More

4 ways to beat the bad weather blues Jane Burnett

Spring weather may not be here yet, but that shouldn’t stop you from embracing the new season. Read More

What I learned from Sheryl Sandberg's class on resilience Monica Torres

I took Sheryl Sandberg’s class on resilience. Here’s what it taught me that can be applied to our careers. Read More

Survey: These are the loneliest professions in America Monica Torres

If you’ve ever been in an office, you know it’s possible to be surrounded by people at the office and to still feel completely lonely. This feeling is isolating, and it’s a growing epidemic. Read More

I worked in 3 different environments for a month. Here's what I found Ladders Contributor

As a freelance writer working part-time for a content marketing agency, I have the luxury of choosing my favorite workspace. However, I was never sure which place that was. Often I’d stick to the daily office routine even if I didn’t feel productive there. Other times I stayed home to finish some tasks but didn’t … Read More

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