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I quit my brand new job after just 1 day. Here’s the stunning thing that happened next Bill Murphy Jr.

A lot of us have quit big things — often in the face of all kinds of pressure to toe the line and do the expected thing. Read More

7 strategic planning mistakes most leaders make Lindsay Tigar

Even if you are a superstar in your field, having the ability to pause, think critically and plan for how you will get from point A to point B is the secret to success. Read More

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What you need to know about intellectual property during the interview process Lindsay Tigar

As defined by entrepreneur Zoriy Birenboym, intellectual property is anything we have created and have the rights to. Read More

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The President of American Express Travel answers the ‘What is your work style?’ question Meredith Lepore

At a recent event for American Express Travel celebrating the top 2020 Trending Destinations featuring Amex ambassador Venus Williams, the veteran executive spoke with Ladders News about what makes her tick and specifically her work style. Read More

Productivity

10 books you’ll want to read to get ahead in 2020 Kyle Schnitzer

Get ahead of 2020 and read one of these books which can be consumed for both business or pleasure. Read More

The Future of Work

10 predictions for the future of work from leaders Lindsay Tigar

Whether you are just starting out, looking to make a change or take a leadership position, here savvy professionals make their predictions for what’s ahead: … Read More

How To

3 ways to reduce your feelings of imposter syndrome Rachel Weingarten

Mikaela Kiner, HR veteran and author of the forthcoming book Female Firebrands: Stories to Ignite Change, Take Control, and Succeed in the Workplace, says, “Imposter syndrome creates an invisible fence that prohibits advancement.” … Read More

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The Top 15 highest-paying jobs in electrical engineering Meredith Lepore

Ladders put together a list of the 15 companies hiring the most $100K+ jobs currently in this exciting field using data from its continuously updated database of high-paying jobs. Read More

Job Search

The Top 15 highest-paying jobs in environmental engineering Meredith Lepore

So which companies are hiring for $100K jobs in environmental engineering the most? Ladders put together a list of the 15 companies hiring the most $100K+ jobs currently in this exciting field using data from its continuously updated database of high-paying jobs. 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.