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Almost all interview questions asked by companies are structured in the same way. Yet, many job applicants fail to take advantage of this well-known fact and prepare beforehand. Read More

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How to Create Inside Connections with Companies You Want to Work For Ladders Contributor

Get your foot in the door by making a personal introduction with potential employees. A personal introduction inside an organization is a huge advantage to someone who wants to change careers or begin a new one. In fact, referrals are the number-one source companies use to find outside hires, and over 70 percent of people … Read More

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How to Conquer Age Bias in the Sales Job Search Ladders Contributor

The art of the sell has no age limit. Prove your worth with these helpful hints. Inching closer towards retirement, but still looking for a new gig? You’re not alone. In a survey conducted by AARP of working professionals aged 45 to 74, seven in ten respondents plan to continue working throughout retirement. Of those … Read More

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Why relocating may be the next best step for your career Ladders Contributor

A considerable number of professionals are relocating, and for good reason. Locations have always played a key role in the availability of certain types of jobs. Detroit became the hub of automotive industry in the early twentieth century; San Francisco attracts technology companies; New York City now focuses on financial, media and technology. The reality … Read More

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Is your web browser compromising your security?Ladders Contributor

Why me?! And other things we shout when we’re prompted to update our browsers. We’ve all been there: You’ve just sat down at your computer, ready to surf the web to your heart’s content, when suddenly your eyes are assaulted by that nagging little box telling you a new version of your browser is available … Read More

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Are you the reason you’re not finding jobs?Ladders Contributor

3 ways you’re sabotaging your own job search. You’ve got your resume together, your cover letter polished, references locked and loaded. You’ve been scouring the job boards for hours, days, weeks, maybe even months – and still haven’t found the right fit. If this is your reality, perhaps it’s time to consider it might be … Read More

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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

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10 Steps to a Better Career: Our Top Articles of 2014 Amanda Augustine

Jump-start your career in 2015 by checking out our most popular articles of the year. Whether your New Year’s resolution is to improve your career or change jobs altogether, these tips are sure to help. Below, in no particular order, are our top ten most-read articles of 2014. And they’re chock-full of job-search and career advice. … Read More

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7 Ways to Reduce Your Job Search Stress During the Holidays Amanda Augustine

Don’t let holiday stress slow down your job search. Try these stress-busters today. The job-search process can be incredibly stressful. Throw in a hectic holiday season with its shopping trips, family dinners and endless to-do lists, and it’s enough to send anyone over edge. Luckily, there are a number of low-cost ways to reduce your … Read More

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