Job Search

There are plenty of rules in the tax code, and it’s easy to break one when filing job-search expenses. Keep these common errors in mind to stay on the right side of Uncle Sam. The U.S. tax code comprises more than 16,845 pages, according to the U.S. Government Printing Office. By comparison, “War and Peace,” … Read More

Not all tax deductions are created equal. We often use the aphorism that the job search is a job itself. Like most maxims, it’s easy to take for granted — until there’s actual personal value at stake. When you consider your relationship with the IRS, your job hunt does indeed take on a decidedly entrepreneurial … Read More

Making a job switch requires balancing ambition and savvy. Follow these five steps to keep your reputation intact and your income secure. Ideally, senior executives have gotten where they are because of a combination of qualities: Personal drive and ambition coexist with the ability to analyze, plan and execute creative tactics with integrity. And when … Read More

Just because you’re searching remotely doesn’t give you an excuse to be out of touch. I’ve worked with job seekers all across the country. Some know exactly the job they want, and most know exactly the place they want it. But a minority of job seekers, especially in the executive ranks, are willing to work … Read More

Push, pull and receive business opportunities using your “three energies.” Rachelle is a CEO of a startup Internet company. In 2009, her company did well. So what’s the problem? Like any entrepreneur, Rachelle was pleased with her company’s success – but she was not so sure how she’d gotten there. “I just do it intuitively,” … Read More

Five layoffs in 15 years taught this SalesLadder member to ride the employment rollercoaster without losing his cool. When Bruce was laid off from his IT sales job last July, his first thought was, “Here I go again.” The layoff marked Bruce’s fifth one in the past 15 years. “I’ve been down this path too … Read More

Stop visualizing your workweeks as a series of grueling climbs, and Wednesday will become more than just a tipping point toward the weekend. The concept of “hump day” has had a long history – too long, in fact. For many years employees and managers alike have talked about the importance of getting through hump day … Read More

Prove your worth in the C-seat by mastering leadership and eliciting excellence from others. What does it take to make it to the top of the corporate ladder? Few of us who’ve achieved senior corporate positions lack self-confidence, and we’ve convinced at least one employer of our ability to lead and function with significant independence. … Read More

Confidence gets hired, while arrogance closes doors. Know how your behavior reflects on you during a job search and if it’s a barrier to you connecting with a recruiter. Read More