Interview

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What to wear to an interview – whether it’s business casual, creative or informal Paige Breaux

We’ve all been told you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but when it comes to job interviews how you look definitely influences whether or not you’ll get the job. Read More

These are the Top 15 companies hiring for $100K+ jobs in May Meredith Lepore

To help you find what you are looking for, Ladders has compiled this list of companies hiring for the highest paying jobs as of May 2018. Read More

Job Search

Use the element of surprise to shake up your job search Rachel Weingarten

Sometimes you really need to change things up if only to alleviate your own boredom with the process. Here are some fun ideas to inspire you while searching for your next gig. Read More

Interview Tips

How to respond to 'Tell me about yourself?' during an interview Jane Burnett

“So, tell me about yourself,” the job interviewer says. Your heart sinks instantly. Here’s how to respond to this question, even if you were hoping it wouldn’t come up in conversation this time. Read More

How To

13 questions you need to answer before the interview Mary Lee Gannon

Before you spend time preparing to answer difficult interview questions here are some questions to ask yourself. If you can answer these questions you will better be able to position your signature strengths in alignment with the company’s goals. Read More

Office Life

Identifying a toxic work environment before you accept a job Robert Glazer

No matter how great the title, the pay, or the role, if a company’s culture is toxic, you will regret taking the job. Fortunately, it is possible to spot a toxic culture in advance and save yourself from a bad career move. Read More

Interview Tips

Your interviewer looks bored ... now what? How to handle 5 awkward interview situations Ladders Contributor

Hiring isn’t easy, and interviewees often forget that there is a real person on the other side of the table. That’s why what’s always stood out to me is a candidate’s ability to treat the interview as a conversation, rather than a high-pressure game show. But sometimes, no matter how well prepared or personable you are, things can go wrong. Read More

Resumes

If your resume shows any of these 7 things, it may cost you a job Jane Burnett

While 75% of millennials think “job hopping” looks good, new numbers show that this may not be the case for tech employees. New research from staffing firm Robert Half Technology found that “frequent job hopping” was the most frowned upon thing among CIOs evaluating job candidates. Read More

Interview Tips

5 things to include in a killer, post-interview thank you (template included)Lauren McGoodwin

Sending a post-interview thank you note can really set you apart from other candidates because it signals your continued interest and solidifies a positive impression with the interviewer. Do not underestimate the follow-up! I’ve actually had hiring managers tell me to wait to schedule a second interview until we receive a thank-you note. Yup, it’s that important. Read More

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