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The most successful professionals are the ones who take charge of their careers. Take the first steps toward owning your career path today. Your goals are only as effective as the plan you create to accomplish them. Brainstorm the small steps can you take in the next week, month, or six months to get closer … Read More

Interview Tips

How to Prepare for a Skype Job Interview Ladders Contributor

There are no rules in today’s job search, which means you have to be prepared for any situation. Many employers today are performing their first-round interviews through a video-conferencing tool rather than conducting a phone or in-person interview. If you have been invited to attend a virtual job interview, chances are good that you will … Read More

Job Search

9 Proven Ways to Improve Your Career Amanda Augustine

Amanda shares her most popular career tips for the successful professional. If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, you may have noticed a pattern in my updates. Every day, at approximately 11 a.m. EST, I share a small tidbit of career advice with my followers. These can range from building your professional network to … Read More

Office Life

4 #NYFW trends you can wear at the workplace Hope Restle

Runway models shouldn’t have all the fun! Translate these fashion week looks into workplace-appropriate attire. Last week, the top fashion brands in the world descended on New York City for New York Fashion Week 2015. And it looks like the latest and greatest in fashion have equipped us with vibrant, eye-catching trends that steer away … Read More

How To

Improve Your Presentations in 60 Seconds or Less Amanda Augustine

Blum suggests making five small changes that will greatly improve your public speaking skills. The first? Show your passion. Read More

Job Search

4 important personality traits of U.S. presidents Hope Restle

Reflect on the skills of some of our greatest presidents and how they can be applied to your job search. Whether you think they’ve succeeded or failed, each U.S. president was elected for a reason. Each man proved to the American people that he was right for the job, and tried to continually showcase his … Read More

Office Life

Monday motivation: 10 inspirational career quotes Joe Amodei

Use these motivational career quotes to give yourself a Monday morning boost of inspiration. We’re all striving for different things in our careers. Some of us are hoping to land a job we truly love, some are looking to ace a review or earn a bump in salary, and some of us are just trying … Read More

Interview Tips

6 things not to say in a job interview Amanda Augustine

You’d be surprised how many people think these are fine responses in a job interview. Believe it or not, most interviewers aren’t trying to trick you. Just don’t say these things. Read More

Interview Tips

What to Wear to a Job Interview Amanda Augustine

When it comes to interview attire, there’s no “one size fits all.” Ask yourself these questions when choosing an outfit. Studies show that over half of your message is carried through nonverbal forms of communication, such as your body language, the tone of your voice, and, yes, your appearance. What do you want your interviewers … Read More

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