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If you can’t code, you have no business managing engineers Geoffrey Bourne

If you manage engineers, you need to be able to code. If you can’t, please remove the word “Technology” or “Technical” or even “Information” from your title. Read More

Bad bosses usually think they’re awesome Jane Burnett

The more highly paid a leader, the better the chances he thinks he’s always right. Read More

Resumes

12 tips for your best resume ever Jane Burnett

Here’s how to create a resume that will stand out for every kind of job. Read More

How To

7 questions that make you more likable Lily Herman

This small batch of questions can make networking fun. Read More

How To

How to make $500,000 a year and have no savings Heidi Moore

Even high earners can fall victim to bad money management. Read More

Office Life

I gave an elevator pitch in an elevator, and it worked—sort of | Ladders Kirsten Salyer

In a world filled with so much information, it’s time to rethink the prepared networking speech. Read More

Interview Tips

10 examples for good ways to ‘Tell me about yourself’Scott Ginsberg

You’re hireable because of your answers. When people ask you to tell them about yourself, make them glad they asked. Read More

Interview Tips

How to answer ‘Tell me about yourself’ interview questions Lee E. Miller

Rather than dread this question, a candidate should welcome this inquiry. Properly answered, this question puts the candidate in the driver’s seat. Read More

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10 ways to tell if you're confident — or arrogant Ladders Contributor

Confidence gets hired, while arrogance closes doors. Know how your behavior reflects on you during a job search and if it’s a barrier to you connecting with a recruiter. Read More

Must Reads

What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.