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New father leverages Japanese fluency to land Indiana auto job Karl Rozemeyer

One man’s story of how he landed an automotive job in Indiana by touting his specialized skills. Read More

Hired! How Software Consultant Found Full-time Work Karl Rozemeyer

Bill Thomson spent years as a software marketing consultant, but the recession sent him looking for a full-time job. Bill Thomson knows that almost no industry is shielded from recession, even one as vital and resilient as software development. And when you’re a consultant, your position may be among the most exposed. The software developer … Read More

Advice

Test Your Networking Skills Ladders Contributor

A quiz to test job seeker’s networking skills at professional functions and events. How much do you really know about navigating networking events? This little quiz is a fun way to brush up on your schmoozing skills without having to balance a drink or hail a cab. The answers are at the bottom of the … Read More

How To

Checklist: Clean Up Your Web Trail John Hazard

How to find where your personal information is located online. The World Wide Web was created back in 1989. Since that time, it has amassed billions of pages of information from millions of Web sites — many of which probably mention your name, your business and your associations. Whether you’re an avid user of social … Read More

Interview Tips

T-Mobile VP : Sell Your Soft Skills in Interviews Ladders Contributor

Showcasing soft skills like mentorship and collaboration can go a long way in illustrating how you fit into the corporate culture. Hard facts like ROI and profit margins are easy to explain in an interview, but top-tier candidates often need to showcase “soft skills” like mentorship and collaboration with a pool of A+ talent. Directors … Read More

Resumes

Legal EVP Makes Her Case with New Resume Alesia Benedict

One legal EVP for the entertainment industry receives a resume rewrite. This month’s winner is a corporate legal executive with a proven track record in contract and intellectual property for major entertainment companies. Now on to this month’s before and after resume examples: This month’s contest winner has established an impressive record as an executive … Read More

Job Search

How to Romance Your Next Employer Debra Feldman

Job searching is a lot like dating. You have to put yourself out there to find the right match. With valentines around the corner, it reminds us of how the job market is a lot like dating. Be prepared for some rough-and-tumble times as you’ll have to really put yourself out there to find the … Read More

Office Life

Top 5 Web Sites to Update Your Look Joyann King

Use this list of Web sites to purchase an interview-appropriate, professional wardrobe. Loathe crowded malls and dressing rooms? Despise pushy sales associates even more? These are no longer excuses to avoid shopping for a few key pieces that will take your professional wardrobe up a notch. With retailers focused heavily on their e-commerce sites, you … Read More

Interview Tips

Overcoming Pitfalls in the Senior-Level Interview Joe Turner

Prepare your sell for two audiences: the mid-level staffers and senior management. The senior-level interview is an animal of its own. The old go-to answers don’t apply, and you’re selling not just your ability but your vision. The first few rounds are critical as you establish your seat at the executive round table with peers … Read More

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I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

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The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

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The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

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7 things you should never ask your boss

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