Motivation

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You’re not alone: 10 reminders for when you feel like crap Maxie McCoy

You’re not alone for so many reasons. But mainly because there’s nothing in this shared human experience that hasn’t been lived through by someone else. Read More

Change your screen habits from time-wasting to money-saving Courtney Jespersen via NerdWallet

If you find yourself wasting too much of your day on your phone or tablet, here are some ideas for how to use your time and devices for something more productive — like saving money. Read More

Advice

3 things I wish I knew before accepting my first job Ladders Contributor

I received my very first “real” job offer on a Friday afternoon, from a payphone in a midtown Manhattan subway station, where I was in town for some job interviews (Yep, a payphone! It was the mid-90s, before cell phones were ubiquitous). HR: “We’d like to offer you the position of Marketing Assistant.” Me: “Great!” HR: “The salary will … Read More

Advice

It’s not too late to attain your dream – just ask Hollywood’s women Alexandra Villarreal

When you’re ready, when you have the drive … we will rise up to meet you, but you can’t be a whisper campaign. Read More

Advice

6 life lessons I learned from working in the hospitality industry Caileen Kehayas

When you have a nice dinner, tip. When you order tacos from a taco truck, tip. When a valet brings your car back to you, tip. Read More

Interview Tips

This post-interview thank you letter will get you the job Ursula Lauriston

As long as you spell the subjects name correctly and can pull a few sentences together, can you really go wrong? Well, yes in fact you can. Read More

Productivity

The most productive time you can manage Gustavo Razzetti

Learning to value “pausing” is not a motivational gimmick. A pause provokes a change of behavior. Read More

How To

10 inspirational movies that will boost productivity at work Ladders Contributor

How does Fight Club fit in to your career? We’ll tell you. Here are 10 inspirational movies you should watch to enhance your productivity at work. Read More

Personal Finance

The best investment apps for every type of investor Ladders Contributor

Investment apps have exploded in popularity in recent years, with both existing brokerages and new companies offering mobile apps to help you invest. There are apps for all kinds of investors, from the beginner just looking to dip a toe in the water to the old hand who wants to analyze individual stocks on the … 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.