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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

How to put your own personal touch on job-search milestones and ensure that you’re memorable. As a recruiter and career coach, I’m shocked at how often people conclude that their entire job search can transpire in front of the computer as they become “masters” at applying for jobs. The fundamental problem with this scheme? Systems … Read More

If you’re unemployed, the last thing you need is a tax bill due April 15. You’ve been laid off, and money is tight. The last thing you need is a surprise tax debt due April 15. But it can happen just when you’re least prepared to manage it. Your 2008 taxes are probably behind you, … Read More