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Apple's huge new office is a lot nicer than yours Jane Burnett

With its round, glass structures, the new headquarters is built according to the final plan created by the company’s founder all the way back in 2011. Read More

Resumes

The Resume Litmus Test Donald Burns

Make sure that hiring managers actually read your resume by taking this quick barstool litmus test. Your resume comprises a set of talking points. But have you ever tried talking back to your resume? Think about it. When a recruiter reads a resume, she’s saying the words in her head. It’s how we all read. … Read More

Job Search

Your phone might be the key to finding your dream job Ladders Contributor

Your phone might be the key to finding your dream job. Your smartphone can do it all. From making phone calls and checking emails to recording videos and reading the news, there are endless uses for your phone. And just when you thought your smartphone could do it all, there’s actually another practical use for … Read More

How To

5 Signs It’s Time to Quit Your Job Amanda Augustine

Before you resign, make sure you’re leaving for the right reasons. Your health is at risk Sure, everyone has a bad day at the office now and then. However, if you dread going to work each morning, count the minutes until you can leave, or regularly have nightmares about the office, it can affect your … Read More

How To

Quit Your Job With Class Amanda Augustine

Use these tips to resign from your position without tarnishing your brand. Do you dream of quitting your job? While it can be tempting to craft a witty resignation text with an app like Ladders’ new iPhone app, Quit Your Job, you don’t want to damage relationships that could lead to recommendations, references, or even … Read More

Office Life

Personal Technology: A Lesson in Office Etiquette Amanda Augustine

With new technology comes a new set of workplace etiquette rules. Learn how to maximize your productivity and keep the peace with your office mates. Technology can be a great time-saver or a time-sink, depending on the platforms you’re using and how you use them. Additionally, the use of electronic devices requires its own set … Read More

Job Search

Upgrade Your Phone to Improve Your Job Search Amanda Augustine

Consider upgrading your mobile device to a smart phone to demonstrate your tech savvy and continue the job search on the go. Week 3 of New Year, New You. The past two weeks we’ve worked on upgrading your look and re-engineering your resume to get past the digital gatekeepers. This week I want to focus … Read More

Resumes

There’s No Such Thing as a Video Resume Guest Contributer

A proper video bio that tells your story, and doesn’t simply repeat your resume, requires more than you and a video camera. By William Arruda and Catharine Fennell When you strip away all the basic requirements that are expected in any given role — hard skills and experience — what’s left? Everything that cannot … Read More

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