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Working from home may sound like a dream-come-true for some, but it’s not all about relaxation. Are you up for the challenge of staying on-task while away from office? Before hitting that “apply” button, it’s always best to compare a company’s offered benefits against your own set of job-happiness requirements. For example, if having the … Read More

Resumes

Simple Microsoft Word tricks to improve your resume Ladders Contributor

Start your job search on the right foot with a clean, easy-to-read resume. Here’s how to make it. Everyone knows that a strong resume can propel you ahead of the competition. However, even if you have the proper qualifications, arranging your information in a neat, organized format is still important. The clearer and more concise … Read More

Job Search

Overcoming the Age Issue in Your Job Search Sarah Woodard

In the news recently: JK Scheinberg, an engineer who spent 21 years at Apple and is known for persuading Steve Jobs to move the Mac to Intel processors in 2005, was rejected for a job at an Apple Store’s Genius Bar. With age discrimination still prevalent today, here are 5 articles Baby Boomers need to … Read More

Interview Tips

Speak Successfully Jayne Latz

Take these five steps to clearer speech and more effective communication with hiring managers. How many times have you received a voicemail message that you needed to replay several times just to decipher the person’s name? What about your own speech? Are you clear and articulate? Do you speak slowly and clearly enough for the … Read More

Resumes

The Resume Litmus Test Donald Burns

Make sure that hiring managers actually read your resume by taking this quick barstool litmus test. Your resume comprises a set of talking points. But have you ever tried talking back to your resume? Think about it. When a recruiter reads a resume, she’s saying the words in her head. It’s how we all read. … Read More

Resumes

7 little changes that'll make a big difference with your resume Ladders Contributor

Wondering how to get recruiters to notice your resume and application? We’re sharing the seven secrets to a more powerful resume. Read More

Interview Tips

6 Power Job Interview Tips Ladders Contributor

Not everyone has it, but there are ways to develop power and, when demanded in a job interview, to summon power and persuasion. Read More

Job Search

Out of Work, Not Out of the Running Debra Donston-Miller

“I’ve been looking for a job” is no way to account for your time unemployed. The longer your unemployment lasts, the harder it is to get a job or even an interview. That’s the perception of many professionals who’ve been out of work for extended periods. It’s also reality, according to recruiters and hiring managers … Read More

Productivity

Does Your Cluttered Desk Influence Your Productivity?Ladders Contributor

Don’t let a disorganized workspace lower your productivity. It has been scientifically proven that clutter has a negative impact on our ability to concentrate and stay on top of our tasks. Why is that? The answer is pretty simple: All things around us have some sort of sentimental or personal history. They remind us of … Read More

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