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Rockstar resumes? 72% of professionals say their resumes are above average quality Ladders Research

Ladders latest research study reveals that 72% of high-earning professionals surveyed believe their resumes are above average quality, while only 56% claim familiarity with best practices in resume writing — so is there a clash between confidence and capability, or awareness that support is key? … Read More

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CFA requirements: 4 steps to charter financial analyst status in 2020 Robin Louis

Another big incentive to becoming a CFA is that members of this lucrative profession earn an average of $300,000 in total annual compensation ($180,000 median base salary plus cash bonus plus equity), according to the Corporate Finance Institute. Read More

Interview Tips

The Top 17 ways to fail a job interview CW Headley

“While an impressive resume will help you secure the interview, it’s your interview performance that ultimately determines whether you’ll land the job.” … Read More

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3 often overlooked essentials for landing a job promotion May Busch

Looking to land that job promotion? Consider these 3 often overlooked essentials to getting one. Read More

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The Top 15 high-paying employers in Austin with the most open jobs Ladders Staff

So which companies are hiring for $100K jobs in Austin the most? Ladders put together a list of the 15 companies hiring the most $100K+ jobs currently in this exciting city using data from its continuously updated database of high-paying jobs. Read More

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How online reviews can really screw your company Kyle Schnitzer

When workers are looking for a new job, most are looking at how your company was reviewed online. Read More

Resumes

This is what experts say about using colors, graphics and emojis on your resume CW Headley

In an extremely competitive market, many young candidates are going the wrong way about standing out from the pack—namely straying too far away from traditional formats. Read More

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Why you don’t need confidence to ace the interview Elvira Veksler

Having confidence is not a prerequisite to doing well in an interview and, in fact, trying to have it may actually be a hindrance. Read More

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15 remote jobs hiring right now that will let you work from anywhere Ladders Staff

Ladders put together a list of the 15 remote jobs you can apply to right now using its database of high paying jobs. Read More

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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.