Cover Letters

How does your college major affect your career? These successful professionals weigh in. For recent graduates who are curious about what post-college life will look like, the question most difficult to answer accurately is: What am I likely to do with my major? Ladders launched an interactive career tool called Majors, a resource that provides … Read More

Employers only spend about 6 seconds looking at each resume. So how do you make a lasting impression? The first thing recruiters see when they evaluate candidacy is your resume. On just one sheet of paper you have to fit what you’re all about, and more importantly, why they should pick you. At Ladders, we … Read More

Use these free resources to create outstanding resumes and develop your personal brand. Perhaps you haven’t updated your resume or cover letter in a while. You may be unsure of which experiences and skills should be highlighted and which should be omitted. You might also be unaware of some of the resume rules and media … Read More

You’ll never be unprepared for an interview with this complete checklist. If you’ve been reading my articles on Ladders Career Chronicles, you know that I like to break down the job-search process into three phases: Prep, search and close. When you think about it, the interview process also has three important stages. How you prepare … Read More

3 ways you’re sabotaging your own job search. You’ve got your resume together, your cover letter polished, references locked and loaded. You’ve been scouring the job boards for hours, days, weeks, maybe even months – and still haven’t found the right fit. If this is your reality, perhaps it’s time to consider it might be … Read More

First impressions don’t have to be the worst impressions. Here’s what could go wrong – and how to avoid it in your next interview. You’ve worked hard for this interview. You read up on how to craft the perfect resume, and slaved over a custom cover letter. You have all the necessary experience, skills and … Read More

Ask yourself these questions before you submit your next job application. Let’s face it – applying to jobs can be a tedious and time-consuming process, especially when each application is properly tailored. Before you submit your resume for another job, make sure it’s worth your time. Review the job description carefully and ask yourself the … Read More

Don’t wait for the ax to fall. Learn how to read the signs that your job’s on the line. Even the best employees worry about their job security from time to time. In fact, a recent Gallup poll found that only 58 percent of U.S. full- and part-time workers are completely satisfied with their job … Read More

Whether you’re looking for your first job, or you’ve been in the game for a while and are considering a change in careers, you may have better opportunities now than in the recent past. According to Gallup, the National Jobs Creation Index recently reached its highest point in the last six years. Instead of just … Read More