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Do, Delegate, or Delete It Frances Cole Jones

Prioritizing is key to a successful job search. “Do it, delegate it or delete it,” is a Marine Corps maxim that is applied to any request that comes in – verbally or electronically. It’s the idea behind touching each task only once. How can this maxim help with your job search? Many of us begin … Read More

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Ten Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Mentor Ladders Contributor

Both parties need to take an active role for this relationship to pay off. How can a mentor improve your business and career advancement ? Many ways: A mentor can guide you, take you under his wing and teach you new skills. Research has shown that mentoring relationships succeed and are satisfying for both … Read More

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Are There Skeletons in Your Closet?Don Straits

Background checks explained. You have been working diligently in your search for a new job opportunity. Finally, you land an interview and get a great offer. The hiring manager indicates that the only thing remaining is a background check (BC). Your heart starts to pound and beads of sweat appear on your forehead. Questions fly … Read More

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Recession-Proof Your Career Ladders Contributor

A road map to resilience Once upon a time in the world of work, professionals at all levels could expect to not only keep their position, but move up the ladder based on their dedicated service and eventually retire from the same employer with a good pension. Those days are history. And in fact today … Read More

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Climb the Ramp to Career Success William Arruda

Don’t wait for your career to advance for you — take control of your career management. The ladder is certainly the most enduring metaphor for career advancement, but nowadays it’s no longer constructive to think of your career progression as climbing a ladder (sorry, Ladders.com – we still love your name!). In the ladder metaphor, … Read More

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How To Address Gaps In Employment History Ladders Contributor

How do you tactfully, accurately address the missing years in your resume and/or cover letter? Job hunting would be much easier if your entire career history could be perfectly presented on a resume. But for many job seekers, a few missing years can rise up to haunt you. How do you tactfully, accurately address the … Read More

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Preparing For Your 2007 Job Search Irene Marshall

Out With the Old, In With the New Happy New Year! Whether your 2006 was a bang or a bust, there’s always room for career advancement in 2007. The beginning of a new year is an excellent time to set your sights on beginning a new job or career. To prepare for personal and professional … Read More

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