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The 2020 college resume: here are the Dos and Don’ts of what to include Robert Carnevale

Here’s how to tackle your college resume with skill and craft, even if you have a minimalistic academic history and college career. Read More

These are the 15 happiest cities in the US and how you can get hired in each one Ladders Contributor

Find out the top 15 happiest cities in the United States and take a look at how you can get hired in one of them right now. Read More

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How to best work with a recruiter to get a job you love, with 8 dos and don’ts Sonya Swink

If you’re looking for a job that you love, consider working with a recruiter. But beforehand, know these dos and dont’s for the process. Read More

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A Harvard study proposes an odd solution to eliminating gender bias from the hiring process CW Headley

When female applicants removed their names from their submission, the inverse was found to be consistently true – male candidates were more accepted. Read More

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These companies are currently hiring in the 10 best cities for women in business Jennifer Fabiano

Ahead of International Women’s Day, take a look at the top 10 United States cities for future women in business and find out how you can get hired there now. Read More

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7 resume mistakes that will make hiring managers reject you in seconds Jennifer Sethre

For candidates that want to break through and get their resume seen, avoid these seven mistakes that HR departments will not tolerate in the new year. Read More

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The 1 unconventional life hack that saved my life while job searching Heather Taylor

Your dream job listing may also allow you to visualize other aspects of the role that matter to you. Would you like to work in a collaborative atmosphere? … Read More

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How to write a character assessment letter they can’t turn away Robin Louis

This is where the character assessment letter, also known as a character reference letter, comes into play: resumes alone do not tell the complete story about a job applicant, even if she is attractive, friendly, and ambitious, and she has an Ivy League pedigree. Read More

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Watching this incredibly popular TED talk will help you nail your next job interview John Brandon

Julian Treasure is a communication expert and speaker. His TED talk has attracted over 26 million viewers is one of the most popular of all time. There’s a reason for that. Read More

Must Reads

What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.