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Should you consider taking a position at a startup company? Consider this: There is a strong possibility that on your first day of work you will discover that your desk consists of a couple of used orange crates with an old door laid across the top. But that is just the beginning. You will never … Read More

Federal jobs can be an inside path for job seekers with military experience. If you’re considering a job in the public sector, there’s at least some good news: The federal government is hiring, and veterans have a foot in the door for interviews. “I can tell you that if you’re interested in this type of … Read More

Thoughts and notes on making the transition from military life to civilian work Don’t underestimate the power of military experience for executive roles. While they may appreciate the service of those in uniform, some hiring managers don’t recognize the qualifications veterans can bring to their organizations. To prepare this exclusive coverage for Ladders, former naval … Read More

A list of Web sites and organizations to help make the transition from the military to civilian life. The military community is a tight one, and there are many former serviceman and servicewomen out there waiting to help you make a successful transition to civilian life. Here are five organizations that are focused on the … Read More

Tips to avoid procrastination and its effects on your job search. People have devised a variety of ways to sabotage themselves on the job search. Few are more destructive or profound than procrastination. Whether you have elevated procrastination to an art form or address it only selectively, the habit can lead to stress, illness and … Read More

A list of 12 tasks job seekers should do every day to get hired. In Part 1 of this series about elevating your visibility, you learned the secret to a successful job search: Anonymity is bankruptcy. So, now that you’ve begun exerting your distinctiveness ; expressing your vulnerability and acting smart (not like a smarty … Read More

An inside look into what recruiters are looking for in sales executives. Ladders intelligence team dug into the database of sales job descriptions to see what skills recruiters are asking for as the economy turns. As some skills and specialties become less needed, others are in demand. Spot growth skills in the charts below:   … Read More

As the talent pool gets flooded with laid-off, often high-performing salespeople, employers re-consider their staffing plans. The economy’s in tatters. Consumer spending is down so far that almost every major company has had to lay people off to keep itself in the red instead of the deep, deep red. Can anyone who knows sales expect … Read More

Which of the following three ways to tell your kids you lost your job works best for your family? Some people tell me they find it very difficult even to find the words to tell their children that they’ve lost their job. Does a 10-year-old child even know what the word “fired” or “reduction in … Read More