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C.J. Berman thought he was stuck in non-profit fundraiser jobs, but a new resume proved his sales chops.   It’s not uncommon for job seekers to talk about leaving the business world to work for nonprofits or charities. Jobs like that might pay less, but the trading the for-profit rat race for work that contributes … Read More

Aerospace manager Gary Hartley of Washington state, had a resume that needed to balance too much information and not enough detail. Details can make or break you on a resume. Too many and your resume is likely to land in the recycle bin. Too few and your resume may not say enough to sell you. … Read More

Three ways to transform your office look into appropriate evening attire. You don’t have time to run home to change after work, but you don’t want to show up to dinner or drinks looking like you are about to deliver a PowerPoint presentation. Not to worry! Your most basic office look is easily transformed into … Read More

A timeline outlining how executives dress code attire gets sloppy with time. Most of us begin every new job with the best intentions to dress sharp five days a week, 50 weeks a year. But alarm clocks and laundry days eventually win out, and our office clothing choices weaken. 0-3 months You lay out your … Read More

‘Rajan’ had an M.B.A., a Ph.D., published articles in scientific journals and patents pending. It was an accomplished resume, but in the wrong industry. “Rajan” has an accomplished resume. Rajan, who asked that Ladders change his real name, has worked more than 30 years in technology; he has a doctorate in material science, boasts several … Read More

Suggestions on how take 10 years off your image and be perceived as more youthful in the office. How old an impression do you make when you’re interviewing? Of course, we all know that an interviewer can just count backwards from the year of graduation printed on your resume. However, here is the truth: Perception … Read More

Tactics for executive job seekers on how to rise above the nation’s growing talent pool. Business sucks. Layoffs abound. Job stability is wavering. Will you panic or prosper? If you want to accomplish the latter, remember this three-word philosophy: Anonymity is bankruptcy. That’s why we’re going to explore three tactics for elevating your visibility: Exert … Read More

Interview prep for sales and marketing candidates getting ready for to meet potential employers. If you work in sales or marketing, odds are good that you’re not worrying up a storm the night before a big job interview. Selling your skills and experience to a new company? Figuring out what they’re looking for? That’s your … Read More

A Boston project manager’s resume grew every time he tried to summarize his career. What do you do when a 35-year career driven by a stellar reputation and word of mouth hits a dry spell? You call a professional. Only recently a U.S. citizen, “Jonathan,” who asked that his real name be withheld, had been … Read More