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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 15 cities with the most $100K+ jobs this month Meredith Lepore

Ladders put together a list of the 15 cities hiring the most $100K+ jobs using data from its continuously updated database of high-paying jobs this month. Check them out — and click through to see which cities and their job openings that might be right for you. Read More

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How to “clean up” your social media presence before a job-search Ladders Contributor

Let’s take a look at what you can do to prep your social media profiles for a job search, which might entail a background check or a critical look at your online reputation. Read More

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7 best blockchain careers and jobs for the future Ladders Contributor

As this market continues to grow, it can be expected there will be many exciting and lucrative career options for those skilled with blockchain. Read More

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Why hiring 'average' employees can be dangerous Robert Glazer

Every leader knows that bad employees are bad for business, but average employees can be even worse. A recent study suggested a reason why, saying that average employees’ performance ratings do not indicate future performance. Read More

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These are the cities gaining and losing the most workers right now Meredith Lepore

Where have all the workers gone? According to the monthly LinkedIn Workforce Report for April which looks at hiring, skills gaps, and migration trends across the country, and insights into localized employment trends in 20 of the largest U.S. metro areas, workers are flocking to certain cities. The data was looked at through a state tax burden filter, but the report found that job opportunities and affordable housing were the main reasons people were migrating to certain cities. Let’s take a look at the cities everyone is flocking to and the ones people are fleeing fast. Read More

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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

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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

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15 companies where most employees make at least $100K Meredith Lepore

Looking for a new job but only if you are sure of the salary? Well you are in luck because as of February public companies are now required to disclose a ratio that compares the salary of their CEO with the pay of their median employee. Some of the ratios were a bit to closely aligned with the Economic Policy Institute’s estimation that CEOs were making as much as 270 times that of their average workers in 2016. Read More

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The 12 best people to pick as job references

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

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

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

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

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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

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.