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Here are five tips to help you create a solid resume structure. Read More

Want to impress your boss and advance your career? Try these unusual tactics. It goes without saying that the best way to impress your boss is to be great at what you do. However, it takes more than simply meeting deadlines and delivering results to get management’s attention and quickly climb up the corporate ladder. … Read More

So the next time this happens to you, take a deep breath, and remember these six tips to help you cope with criticism on your beloved blog. Read More

Considering a career change? Here’s how to rewrite your resume to make the switch. Writing a resume can be an intimidating undertaking, and this is especially true if you’re planning to change careers or industries. If you’re interested in making a career transition, a resume revamp is imperative. I shared with Business Insider’s Jacquelyn V. … 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

Turn your next alumni event into a networking goldmine with these tips. There’s no denying the power of a valuable network. Studies show that you’re 10 times more likely to land a job when your application is accompanied by an employee referral. And a survey by Alumnifire, a digital platform for alumni networks, found that … Read More

Make your mark during your next business meeting by employing these key tips. Work meetings have a bad rap in today’s workplace. Do a quick poll around the office and you’re sure to find that most of your colleagues would gladly wipe a few meetings off their calendar, if given the choice. However, when meetings … Read More

With more and more qualified candidates entering the job market, self-assurance may be the key to impressing your next employer. Read More

A meeting with a big-time company executive can be daunting. Use these tips to keep your cool. Everyone seeks more influence at work. They want to become leaders – to do something great with the career they are given, and be well-liked by those around them. However, prior to securing an executive-level position, it’s imperative … Read More