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Here are five things companies like to offer in lieu of payment, and how to spot them. Read More

Everything you need to know about resume margins answered Taylor Gorski

It’s not the most exciting––but it is very much important to be aware of standard resume margins. Margins are the borders on a page that are left blank with no text or information. Margins should be left at 1 inch on all sides of your resume. If there’s absolutely no way you can stick to that number because your resume has plenty of information, you can adjust the top margins. If you must reduce your margin do not go more than 1/2-inch. Read More

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This is the exact number of people that won’t hire candidates based on social class CW Headley

Fifty-one percent of all the respondents surveyed confessed to knowingly discriminating against an employee on the basis of appearance alone. Read More

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What to ask a person to figure out if they are right for a role Lindsay Tigar

Here, some killer questions to ask to figure out if your top pick is the right fit for a role: … Read More

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5 reasons to send thank you letters now more than ever | Ladders Ladders Contributor

Thank you letters continue to be an important component of a successful job-search campaign. But the focus has shifted from gratitude to marketing. Read More

The Future of Work

How to start your job search Emilie Aries

I always recommend people assess their skills first. Before you start asking yourself, “What do I want?” Ask yourself, “What can I offer?” … Read More

Resumes

Please do not make this 1 insane resume mistake in 2020. (It’s mostly a Gen Z thing but if you do this you will not get hired)Bill Murphy Jr.

A new report in The Wall Street Journal says Gen-Z in particular is doing some strange, self-defeating, and yet oddly understandable things with resumes … Read More

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How to answer ‘What is your greatest strength?’ in an interview Elvira Veksler

The best way to begin approaching this question is to understand why potential employers ask this question. Read More

How To

At will employment: What it is and why it can be dangerous for employees Robert Carnevale

This type of employment is a far cry from unionized work, wherein employees are typically protected by a collective bargaining agreement that ensures they can only be fired with “just cause.” … Read More

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