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Readers ask, experts answer age-based interview questions Editors’ Note: A story that ran in Ladders’ Sept. 16 newsletter, “Don’t Answer That Interview Question,” elicited a nearly unprecedented volume of reader responses. Many recounted their own experiences with interviewers who asked inappropriate questions, and others asked how to respond, whether the questions come from hiring managers … Read More

You were taught not to talk to strangers as a kid. That’s why it’s normal that networking is uncomfortable. Find out how being brave enough to extend a hand can bring unforeseen opportunities. Who is sitting near you right now? Look around. Do you really ever know exactly who you are attracting? A fun exercise: … Read More

Can executive recruiters find you on the Web? Make sure you know these basic truths about today’s colossal search engine. How do you currently show up on the World Wide Web? Eighty-seven percent of executive recruiters use Google searches to research candidates, according to an Execunet study. Furthermore, hiring managers at Fortune 500 companies are … Read More

Career-changing consultant and college professor wins “Does My Resume Stink?” contest. New resume opens doors into the business world. “I want a business resume that opens doors for a corporate job,” said “Bill Lambert” (who asked not to be named due to an ongoing search). Bill had an impressive, 25-year dual career as a psychology … Read More

It all starts with your imagination. Think through more than one method for every action you take. When you think in multiples, you step out of your comfort zone and into new opportunities. How do you cope with the rejections and outright lack of response that arise in most job searches? What can you do … Read More

How best can you get your personal advertising campaign in front of the right audience? Sometimes you want to be selective, and sometimes you want to saturate the market. Your resume is ready to go. Now where do you post it? Job seekers would expect a simple answer – post it anywhere and everywhere – … Read More

How do you pick the directors, coworkers and direct reports to be your job references? A job reference must be more than just someone willing to shower you with praise. Recruiters and hiring managers are looking for someone who can speak to your performance and impact on the team; someone who was in a position … Read More

Richard Russell’s career goals changed, but his resume stayed the same. With help from a certified professional resume writer, a sleek new document promotes the VP to the next level. Richard Russell has achieved big successes – and he has the stats to back it up. He has been the lead on projects for major … Read More

OpsLadder member Leshia Evans had her first resume makeover in 20 years. A professional rewrite let her numbers speak for themselves. Leshia Evans hadn’t needed a resume for more than 20 years. Loyal to her company, she never needed to look for a job. Evans, of Cumming, Ga., has worked in the electrical industry for … Read More