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The Future of Work

5 ways the new health care bill could change things for workers Monica Torres

Older workers and those who get seriously sick are likely to be the most affected. Read More

It really is harder to find a job as you get older Heidi Moore

The largest-ever study of age discrimination says the trend is very real. Read More

Job Search

7 secrets to success you can learn from the 7-year-old girl who impressed Google Allison Hirschlag

A precocious kid can teach you a lot about finding a job. Read More

Resumes

Five Tiny Resume Flaws You Can’t Afford to Make Ladders Contributor

These often overlooked mistakes will make you seem careless. Even though the words “detail-oriented” have no business appearing on your resume, you should still be able to demonstrate it through quantifiable accomplishments and examples. If you’re a seasoned resume tweaker, you know how to spin duties as otherworldly achievements. You even know how to elaborate … Read More

Interview Tips

3 bold moves for getting the interview in 2017 Ladders Contributor

How do you grab a recruiter’s attention to get the job interview? Be different! … Read More

Resumes

How to Proofread Your Resume Lisa Vaas

If you’re going to land an interview, it’s important to first make sure your resume is in tip-top shape. Learn how to properly proofread your resume. Read More

Job Search

9 Tips for Getting the Referrals You Want Michelle Kruse

Need help getting the right references for your dream job? Try these tips. At one time or another, we’ve all been asked to provide a list of references when seeking employment. This request is typically accompanied by a few guidelines such as the number requested (three is standard) and who they don’t want you to … Read More

Resumes

Make Your Resume Answer Someone’s Prayers Lisa Vaas

Show you understand the employer’s needs and embody the solution. She was a stay-at-home mom looking for some way to keep one foot in her profession — teaching — while she raised her kids. Sound like a humble pitch? Maybe so, but she was the answer to one employer’s prayers. Programs Manager Jillian Zavitz snapped … Read More

Job Search

The Dos and Don’ts When Looking for a Position Ladders Contributor

The Dos and Don’ts When Looking for a Position It can be confusing and somewhat discouraging to look for a new position. Many people feel overwhelmed and simply don’t know where to start. Let’s face it, most of us don’t make a career of finding a job, and there are many hurdles to get over. … 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.