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5 interview mistakes that would make Jimmy Fallon say “Ew!”Ladders Contributor

Self-sabotage is so “Ew!” Interview like a pro with these 5 tips. If you think Jimmy Fallon is a national treasure (as I do), you’ve probably seen his “Ew!” sketch on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” According to Jimmy’s character Sara (with no “h” because “h’s” are “Ew!”), there are many things that can … Read More

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Impress Your Boss: 4 Free, Easy to Use Design Tools For Non-Creatives Herrine Ro

Get your creative juices flowing while saving time, effort, and energy with these four tools. Communication through images has become one of the biggest corporate trends. Visual aids are now the “universal language” in marketing and business. Not only do they play a fundamental role in branding and content delivery, but they have also been … Read More

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5 tips for launching a brand on social Ladders Contributor

Launching a new brand but don’t know where to begin? Here are 5 tips for launching your brand on social. Read More

Office Life

In Defense of Summer Fridays in a 24/7 Work World Ladders Contributor

Share the love this summer by incorporating one of the hottest incentives into your business plan. I like to believe I’m as hard-working as the next guy or girl. Being full time at WeWork, deputy editor of OhThePeopleYouMeet.com and holding a Travel+SocialGood board position is no cakewalk. Honestly, it’s a lot to juggle most days. … Read More

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5 ways your interview thank you email could cost you the job | Ladders Amanda Augustine

Don’t let a shoddy follow-up ruin your chances of landing the job. Make sure you nail it with an interview thank you email. Read More

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7 Essential Habits of Incredibly Happy People Amanda Augustine

Make these commitments to increase your happiness and improve your life. In her book ” The How of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Getting the Life You Want,” University of California-Riverside professor of psychology Sonja Lyubomirsky explains how each of us has the ability to attain greater happiness. According to her research, 50 percent of … Read More

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Different social media networks, different ‘game rules’ for 2015 Ladders Contributor

Has social media ‘gameplay’ changed? Follow these rules to set yourself up for success in the spring season of 2015 and beyond. As baseball season returns this month, with all of its rules and wonderful traditions, it has me thinking about social media networks’ “game rules” too. Just as various sports have their own regulations … Read More

The Future of Work

7 apps to help you perform better at work Ladders Contributor

Your smartphone isn’t just a distraction at work — utilize these 7 web-based and mobile apps to help you perform more efficiently! There never seems to be enough time during the workday! In today’s technology-oriented, fast-paced society (with an even more competitive job market!) professionals are expected to juggle multiple tasks daily – like projects, … Read More

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7 Ways Twitter Can Help You Land Your Dream Job Amanda Augustine

Learn how to effectively use Twitter for your job search. Check out the many different ways you can use Twitter to help you find the right job, sooner. Expand your digital footprint. Twitter can be a great place to extend your online personal brand. As with any social media account, if you decide to use … Read More

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