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Career lessons from Game of Thrones characters: You know something Jon Snow!Rachel Weingarten

Did you know there are some really great career lessons to be learned from some of the main characters on Game of Thrones? … Read More

Professor on why so many ‘incompetent men’ end up in leadership positions Sheila McClear

We’re not good at identifying what makes a good leader, says the author of “Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders? (And How to Fix It”). Read More

Advice

How to ask for a raise without coming off as entitled Ladders Contributor

As long as you’re well-prepared and you are willing to be flexible, there’s no shame or danger in asking for a raise. Read More

Resumes

Should you fess up to your boss or HR if you lied on your resume?Rachel Weingarten

The two biggest things people lie about? Job experience (76%) and duties (55%) are both frequently embellished. Read More

Office Life

I was such a bad micromanager that all my employees quit Ladders Contributor

We tend to see leadership as a glamorous and desirable career destination. Read More

Job Search

5 keys to job hunting without tipping off your boss Ladders Contributor

Even if something better is around the corner, you don’t want to tip your hand to your current employer. Read More

How To

Pro tip: How to convince your boss to let you go freelance Audrey Adair

If you love your job, but also crave flexibility and autonomy, here’s my step-by-step process for convincing your boss to let you go freelance. Read More

Advice

7 things your auto insurance won’t cover Ladders Contributor

There are limits to a standard policy, and it pays to know when your claim is likely to be denied. Read More

Office Life

7 mistakes leaders make that turn everyone miserable Travis Bradberry

Leaders often sabotage themselves. Here’s what they can do to realize their mistakes and address them in the workplace and in life. Read More

Must Reads

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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.