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Leverage these seven apps to advance your career. In today’s digital society, there’s an app to help you manage practically every aspect of your life, from your finances to your weight. Your professional life is no different. Whether you want to work more efficiently with a virtual team or job hunt on-the-go, there’s an app … Read More

Office Life

C-Suite Talk With M.M. LAFLEUR’s Sarah LaFleur Amanda Augustine

Sarah LaFleur, Founder and CEO of M.M. LAFLEUR, talks to Ladders about dressing for success and her mission to rid the world of the pantsuit and replace it with beautiful attire for purposeful women. Sarah, what is M.M. LAFLEUR’s mission? Why did you decide to start your own business? The mission of our company is … Read More

Job Search

Job-Search Fumbles That Will Cost You the Game Amanda Augustine

Don’t get penalized for these errors this job-hunt season. Every Fall across the United States, avid sports fans organize their tailgate parties and incessantly check their Fantasy Football teams. Collegiate and professional athletes alike give it their all on the field, hoping to avoid a spotlight on ESPN SportsCenter’s Not Top 10. Playing football at … Read More

Office Life

Working Your Wardrobe for Career Success Amanda Augustine

Update your professional attire to make the right impression and advance your career. Experts agree that your appearance plays a role in your professional advancement. Your clothing, grooming, hygiene and hairstyle all affect your personal brand. This becomes even more important when you’re looking for a job or vying for a promotion. Remember, you only … Read More

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C-Suite talk with MeeGenius’ Wandy Hoh Amanda Augustine

Wandy Hoh, talks to Ladders about becoming a “mompreneur” with a mission, the culture she’s built at MeeGenius, and how the company is growing by leaps and bounds! … Read More

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Start Bragging to Advance Your Career Amanda Augustine

Chronicle your professional accomplishments to manage your career. Whether you’re updating your resume, preparing for salary negotiations, or are in need of a pick-me-up after a bad day at work, a brag sheet is a useful document to own. In its simplest form, a brag sheet is a place where you record all your professional … Read More

Resumes

Navigating the Resume Application Minefield Amanda Augustine

Craft a resume that clears the gatekeepers and lands in the hiring manager’s hands. Ladders conducted a study finding that the average recruiter spends six seconds reviewing a resume before deciding if it’s worth a closer inspection. Translation: you have six seconds to make the right impression! The recruiter isn’t the only gatekeeper you need … Read More

Job Search

4 Job Goals That Are Destined to Fail Amanda Augustine

Reevaluate your job goals to make sure you don’t miss your mark. Your job goals are only as effective as the plan you create to accomplish them. Break your goal into smaller, more digestible milestones. Make a list of the activities, tasks and deadlines associated with each milestone. By dividing your goal into more manageable … Read More

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6 Tips for Giving Feedback in the Workplace Amanda Augustine

There is a right and wrong way to give feedback in the workplace — follow these 6 tips for giving it, rightly so, the next time. Read More

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