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Flexible arrangements allow plenty of chances to get outside and enjoy the warm weather. Are you taking full advantage of the opportunities? … Read More

Office Life

4 tips for following up with a professional contact after what feels like forever Jane Burnett

What happens when you go to a conference and meet a ton of new faces, but fail to follow up with them? Or when you let a year go by without contacting your mentor, who has been so invested in your development all along? … Read More

Office Life

Getting unstuck: The myth of work-life balance Sue Hawkes

The key to getting unstuck is self-care, even when that feels like your lowest priority and the last thing you have time for. Read More

Productivity

8 alternatives to traditional business cards Rachel Weingarten

New ideas for business cards, which showcase your name and title and clearly and easily offer others your preferred ways of being in touch. Read More

Health

What happens to your brain when you smile Ladders Contributor

We’ve all heard that smiling is good for you, but when having a bad temper, or just one of those days where you want to stick your head in the sand, it can seem like the last thing you would feel like doing. However, even though pouting and a bad-temper can be legitimate at times, research has shown that smiling will not only leave you feeling happier, but that it has a particularly positive health effect on both body and mind. Read More

Office Life

3 ways to apply what you learned at a conference to your career Jane Burnett

You should aim to keep the momentum going — here are three ways to apply what you learned at a conference to your career. Read More

Productivity

The art of the cold-call Monica Torres

Ringing up a random stranger with a cold-call to ask them about that job or that great idea of yours is a nerve-wracking experience. Read More

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5 types of networking events actually worth your time Ladders Contributor

From happy hours to bowling matches to workshops, it seems like more networking opportunities are popping up every day. Here are a few we think you’ll like. Read More

Resumes

You could have your resume plastered all over a race car if you win this contest Meredith Lepore

Looking to get noticed by potential employers? Well, this is certainly one way to do it. Read More

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I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

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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.