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Four steps to simplifying your job search Robin Madell

When you’re looking for work, you have enough to worry about. Don’t make your job hunt more complicated than it needs to be — follow these four steps to start simplifying your job search. Read More

Failure, empty advice and mentorship: We're looking at it all wrong Danny Rubin

No one gets it right the first time. But when the approach doesn’t work, it’s too harsh to call the outcome a “failure.” It was an honest attempt, and with each try, you move closer to the winning formula. Read More

When to be a lone wolf or choose to work with the herd Rachel Weingarten

We’ve all heard the career tropes about there being no “I” in team and similar. So how do you know when to stick with the rest or when it’s best to strike out on your own? … Read More

Are you a workaholic?Sophia Anderson

We all take pride in our work, but some people find it difficult to draw a line between their professional and personal lives. Here are the signs that you might be a workaholic. Read More

Millennial bosses overwhelmingly prefer 'online messaging' over face-to-face communication Jane Burnett

Is your boss a millennial? If so, chances are, they prefer communicating with you online more than any other method. Read More

4 ways to impress a recruiter during a phone interview— even though they can’t see you Jane Burnett

Just because the recruiter won’t be able to see you doesn’t mean you can totally let your guard down — in fact, you’ll need to work even harder to impress them. Here are things you might not necessarily need to do for an in-person interview, but can be a big help when doing one over the phone. Read More

The power of using an inclusion rider in your next employee contract Monica Torres

Frances McDormand’s Oscar night inclusion rider shout-out sparked a national discussion on the little-known contract clause, and how it could be used to increase the representation of minorities in Hollywood and beyond. Read More

7 social media habits that disqualified candidates, according to hiring managers Ladders Contributor

What parts of your social media presence can determine whether or not you get the job? … Read More

How this senior tech executive stopped manning up and started leading Ladders Contributor

She had to give herself permission to be her authentic self in her role. Read More

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