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Whether you’re a social butterfly or a self-proclaimed wallflower, make networking a priority this holiday season. Experts agree that networking has become an essential skill for today’s career-driven professional. In fact, networking is the number one way to land a job and advance your career. Not only are you ten times more likely to land … Read More

Learn how to persuade coworkers to your way of thinking. Little is accomplished alone. To achieve complex goals, we often must rely upon the hard work and cooperation from those around us. Therefore, our ability to be persuasive will either further our capacity to lead a successful, lucrative career, or it will greatly hinder our … Read More

Virtual interviews are on the rise! Implement these tips to better prepare yourself for the inevitable in your next job search. Haven’t had an interview in a few years? Chances are your next one will be carried out via video conference. According to recent studies, around 60 percent of employers have made the switch to … Read More

A successful career starts with a great resume. Here’s how to sell yourself with very little experience. In today’s job market, the internship has become the new entry-level position. If you want to build a successful career, it starts with a series of internships, co-ops and fellowships throughout your college career. But to land these … Read More

This dreaded, seemingly trick question will no longer be difficult to answer in job interviews. Most job candidates are familiar with the “What is your greatest weakness?” interview question, but few feel equipped to answer it with confidence. The next time you’re asked the stress-inducing question in an interview, use these tips to provide a … Read More

Ask yourself these questions before you submit your next job application. Let’s face it – applying to jobs can be a tedious and time-consuming process, especially when each application is properly tailored. Before you submit your resume for another job, make sure it’s worth your time. Review the job description carefully and ask yourself the … Read More

Let your true self shine at networking events and walk away with genuine connections. Thousands of people. Hundreds of vendors. Only two bathrooms. How are you supposed to make your mark at your next networking event? Simple. Spend some of the time making a name for yourself, and spend some of the time helping other … Read More

Get the inside scoop on how recruiters do their job. Last year I had the honor of emceeing Ladders Second Annual JobMobile Summit, a national conference for recruiters and employers. At the event, we discussed innovative ways recruiters can use technology, their employment brand, and their candidate application and interview processes to find candidates like … Read More

Set yourself apart from the competition with these top job-interview tips. In a decade of recruiting for countless sales and marketing jobs spanning numerous industries and locations, there is a reliable stable of tricks I’ve seen job seekers use to put themselves ahead of the crowd in any interviewing situation. Below are the top three … Read More