Leveling Up

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Writing cover letters is usually the most difficult part of applying for a job. These are the words you need to delete from your cover letter ASAP. Read More

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Why full catastrophe living is slowing you down John P. Weiss

There seem to be two kinds of people in life. Those who navigate around obstacles, and the ones who fall apart. Some people don’t waste time complaining. Read More

Personal Finance

The age at which men and women reach their peak salaries is likely earlier than you think Considerable Staff

A new study claims that college-educated workers on average hit their salary ceiling in their 40s and early 50s. But that doesn’t tell the whole story. Read More

Resumes

31 things you should remove from your resume immediately Ladders Contributor

Avoid including a job on your resume if you only held the position for a short period of time, Gelbard says. Especially avoid jobs you were let go from. Read More

Advice

This is the cold email that gets me a response every time Ladders Contributor

You need to send an email that has an effective subject line. When crafting your subject line, keep the following questions in mind … Read More

Advice

9 accountability questions to ask your team Jo Miller

Statements—even positive ones—have a way of diminishing a team’s creativity and self-reliance, whereas asking a question can ignite a conversation. Read More

Advice

This is what authenticity looks and feels like Christopher D. Connors

You see, the business relationships you carve out will be derived from your authenticity — the qualities that make you, you. Read More

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What cleanliness says about your mental health Ladan Nikravan Hayes

Make sure you’re getting enough sleep and feel rested. Not sleeping can exacerbate any mental condition. Sleep is key to success. Read More

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This is how to be more assertive: 3 powerful secrets from research Eric Barker

As you become more assertive, you’ll be a more encouraging, supportive, friend, partner, employee or co-worker. And that’s something that makes life better for everyone. 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.