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Trying to switch industries or change careers is even more challenging because you will rarely meet all the must-have requirements in the job description. But there are some things you can do (and prepare for) that will help set you up for success. Read More

The Future of Work

Is Your Job Exportable?Kristina Cowan

2 key tips for staying competitive despite the threat of offshoring. If you’re worried your job could be farmed out to another country, or offered to a cheaper worker in America on a visa, your worries might be warranted. Nancy Folbre, an economics professor at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, recently wrote in The New … Read More

Job Search

Why You Need to Be on LinkedIn Even When You Have a Job Joshua Waldman

A question I frequently get when training job seekers on using social media is “Won’t my boss think I’m looking for another job if I’m using LinkedIn?” With over 180 million LinkedIn users in the world, I honestly don’t think that even half of them are actively seeking work. More than likely, they are happily … Read More

How To

How to Prepare to Talk about Yourself During an Interview Ladders Contributor

You’ve sent your resume, received a call to set up an interview, and you’re feeling great! Until you realize you hate talking about yourself! Whether it is on the phone or in-person, interviews are nerve-wracking. In the back of your mind, you may be thinking, “If I blow this interview, I am back to square … Read More

Advice

What’s Taking Recruiters So Long?Amanda Augustine

Three tips to help you avoid the job-search ‘black hole’ with recruiters. Question: When submitting a resume and applying for a job, why does it take so long before you hear any status or update? – Bev L. Answer: Bev, quick question – for the recruiters who typically take a long time to get back, … Read More

Job Search

Olympic Tips for the Job Search Amanda Augustine

Take a cue from our Olympic athletes to propel your job search to the next level. The Olympics are fully underway now and the enthusiasm is contagious. You can’t help but be inspired by these athletes who’ve dedicated their lives to their sports and overcome all sorts of obstacles to get to this moment in … Read More

Office Life

What Does it Mean When Management Starts Neglecting Employees?Paige Tintle

Coming to work on a Monday morning to find upper management tight-lipped is an uneasy feeling. Some say it could be a sign of impending layoffs or bad things to come but should you start packing up, or speak up? Decoding the Silence First you’ll have to play detective and try and figure out what … Read More

Resumes

Get Your Resume Noticed. The Right Way.Paige Tintle

At Ladders we have a name for the “sent resume got no response” dilemma. We call it the resume black hole: When a job seeker sends his resume to job listings and recruiters … and never hears back. Ever. It tops the list of frustrations for most job seekers. Why does this happen? And how … Read More

Interview Tips

Is a Lunch Interview a Bad Sign?Paige Tintle

Is a lunch interview a bad sign? Not necessarily. In fact some people call it lucky. Human Resources consultant Scott C. Maxwell says it’s quite a good sign to score a lunch interview because the atmosphere is inherently casual and will naturally put you at ease. “The more relaxed atmosphere is a sign that you’re … Read More

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