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Connect with other professionals by asking questions that will go further than scratching the surface. Amidst the sea of suits and heels at a professional networking event, it can be difficult to make valuable conversation with strangers. But as we all know, professional networking means transforming those strangers into friends, connections, and customers. Given the … Read More

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How to know you need a career coach Ladders Contributor

In the cutthroat job market, it’s important that prof essionals find their competitive edge. An outside opinion can guide you in times of uncertainty. Read More

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5 Ways To Encourage Readership Through Your LinkedIn Summary Section Ladders Contributor

Don’t lose profile views by skimping on this most commonly-read section. The headline section on LinkedIn is the second most widely-read section on your profile. If you don’t hook a reader with a persuasive summary section, chances are he or she will not be compelled to look further at your job history, education, certifications and … Read More

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15 Inspirational Quotes Every Professional Should Read Herrine Ro

Push yourself to the next step in your career with these motivational quotes. For some reason we tend to find inspirational quotes irresistible. With life being filled with constant obstacles and difficulties, a few words of wisdom can truly resonate with us during times of uncertainty. Whether you’re looking to start up a new business, … Read More

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4 Ways Corporate Refugees Can Become Their Own Bosses Ladders Contributor

Interested in a progressive career change? Create success on your own terms with these methods. Read More

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10 Tools to Advance Your Business Writing Skills Ladders Contributor

Step up your business writing skills with these 10 online applications. Business professionals rarely acknowledge that skillful writing is part of their everyday lives. Yet effective written communication is one of the driving forces of modern business. The average professional spends 28 percent of the workday responding to emails alone. Not to mention writing business … Read More

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Using Data to Run Successful Marketing Campaigns Ladders Contributor

Learn how to use data to develop a successful marketing strategy with these tips. Marketers are constantly plagued by an inability to truly understand their customers’ wants and needs. Why? Because exact insight into clients’ purchasing habits is hard to come by, even with the abudance of software tools at our disposal. In order to … Read More

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Make It Work! How 5 Professionals Used Their College Majors to Become Successful Joe Amodei

How does your college major affect your career? These successful professionals weigh in. For recent graduates who are curious about what post-college life will look like, the question most difficult to answer accurately is: What am I likely to do with my major? Ladders launched an interactive career tool called Majors, a resource that provides … Read More

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Impress Your Boss: 4 Free, Easy to Use Design Tools For Non-Creatives Herrine Ro

Get your creative juices flowing while saving time, effort, and energy with these four tools. Communication through images has become one of the biggest corporate trends. Visual aids are now the “universal language” in marketing and business. Not only do they play a fundamental role in branding and content delivery, but they have also been … Read More

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