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You should always respond when you don’t get the job — here’s how Danny Rubin

Roll with the rejection and see if you can maintain the relationship with the company — if it’s still a place where you would like to work. Read More

7 ways to write a better cover letter Hilarey Wojtowicz

Skip the boring old Word doc and get a little more creative with your cover letter. With these seven cover letter writing tips, you’ll land the interview. Read More

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The Top 15 highest-paying jobs in civil engineering Ladders Contributor

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

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Second interview questions and expert advice on how to ace this round Jennifer Fabiano

Use this complete list of example second interview questions to prepare and ace that second round of interviews. Read More

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This common mistake can cost you the job — and it happens after the interview Una Dabiero

The moving part of a post-interview thank-you note is that it’s a small reflection on the side of the interviewee on the conversation. Read More

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These are the 15 fastest growing jobs that will dominate in 2020 Ladders Contributor

LinkedIn found out the top 15 fastest growing jobs in 2020. Here’s how you can snag one of them. Read More

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1 common job search tactic that doesn’t work Ladders Contributor

We live in an age where you can apply to hundreds of jobs with the click of a button, but doing so is one common job search tactic that doesn’t work. Read More

The Future of Work

The 6 best industries for high salaries in 2020 Lindsay Tigar

There are some industries that are full of more promise than others in the decade to come. From space to brand marketing, if you’ve considered making a pivot, now is the time to invest in resources and education. How come? As we get further into the 2020s, the stiffer competition will become. Read More

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9 words you should never say in an interview Kaitlyn McInnis

We spoke to executives and HR experts to get their take on the expressions they loathe hearing in an interview. Avoid these words and phrases to ensure your first impression accurately reflects your hireability and passion for the job. Read More

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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

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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.