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Finding the key to long-term success in the job search — and in life. Some people dig for gold. Others dig for oil. I like to dig for habits that people use to achieve success over an extended period of time. I’m interested in how Warren Buffett started with ten dollars and built a fortune … Read More

Learn from the past to create a blueprint for future triumphs. In 1989 I was the head soccer coach at DePaul University. It was a remarkably good learning experience even though my salary came out to exactly $11.51 per day ($4200 divided by 365 days) for recruiting, scheduling, coaching, driving the team bus and countless … Read More

Find out what 10 tactics job seekers often forget to do, or never know to try. Fact: Until you find a job, looking for a job is your job. No matter what you do or where you live, you must treat this process as if it were your job. So, we’re going to explore a … Read More

Don’t burn your first bridge to the job. Recruiters speak up about what job seekers need to do to win their trust. Increasingly, recruiters represent the bridge between you and placement with a company. Build that bridge, and you may find yourself presented with opportunities you never even considered. Burn that bridge, and… Well, we … Read More

It’s not as obvious as it seems. Follow this guide on when to use a nickname, your legal name, tie your name to a degree, or even use the phonetic spelling. Read More

Many professionals are still reeling from the last economic collapse. Career experts say that’s no reason to put off looking for the right job. How many professionals have said that any job you hold these days is a good job? Many recession-scarred workers are holding on to their positions for dear life — even when … Read More

A member of Ladders Signature Program recently landed an exciting new job that — on paper — wasn’t exactly a perfect match for his background. Read More

When one half of a couple is out of work, it requires extra effort from both to keep the household on the move. The “for better or worse” vow has been put to the test during the past few years as millions of couples’ relationships have been affected by long periods of joblessness. While the … Read More

Employers may be their clients, but recruiters may push back on behalf of the right job seeker. Here’s how that can work to your advantage. Never forget this simple fact about the recruiting industry: Recruiters work for employers, not for job seekers. Nevertheless, some recruiters are willing to take a chance on pushing for a … Read More