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For a job seeker, what expenses are tax-deductible?  While taxes and tax law are definitelynotmy area of expertise* – I’ll stick to the job search, thank you very much – I wanted to provide some information to help my fellow taxpayers who are currently looking for a job. So I did a little digging and … Read More

Tips to approach your job search with a mobile-first lens. As many of you know, I normally provide job-search advice through my weekly column on The Career Chronicles, and on Twitter and Facebook. So it’s always a great privilege when I get the chance meet professionals and answer their questions in person. Thank you to … Read More

Build a strategy to maximize the benefits of every networking opportunity. Throughout my time at Ladders, I’ve written many articles and given presentations explaining the importance of networking to boost your career and job-search efforts.  Whether you love it or hate it, networking has become an integral part of the job-search process. What I’ve realized … Read More

We all like predictability because it makes life easier. From knowing the sun is going to rise in the morning to the regularly scheduled time of our favorite show, the predictable elements of life give us a sense of calm. It’s one less thing we have to worry about. On the flip side, uncertainty in … Read More

Take these first steps to jump start your career. Happy New Year, everyone! If you’ve been reading my column over the past five weeks, you know I’ve been counting down to the New Year with tips to get your job-search strategy in place. Whether you’ve currently unemployed or you’re considering a career change, the New … Read More

Incorporate social media into your job-search strategy to find the right job, faster. In the past four weeks we’ve worked to update your image, craft a professional resume, manage your search on the go, and overhaul your online brand. This fifth and final assignment is designed to help you take your job search to the … Read More

How to repair your reputation after a holiday party blunder.  Alright, so you didn’t read my last article – you had a few too many vodka and tonics and things got a little out of hand at your company’s holiday party. Whether you mouthed off to your manager, got caught up in an inappropriate conversation, … Read More

Google yourself regularly and edit your online presence to support your job-search efforts. Whether you know it or not, every one of you has an online brand. A Jobvite social recruiting survey found that 85 percent of HR professionals and recruiters said that a positive online presence has influenced a hiring decision. On the flip side, 70 … Read More

Plan ahead to save face during corporate events. There are tons of articles out there warning you to be on your best behavior during holiday events, but still, many find themselves the butt of their colleagues’ jokes the next day. I don’t know what it is about holiday parties, but many think it gives them … Read More