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Office Life

5 pieces of post-grad career advice that are totally bogus Lily Herman

Professionals share the worst tips they’ve received. Read More

How To

7 questions that make you more likable Lily Herman

This small batch of questions can make networking fun. Read More

Job Search

How Networking Groups Can Help You in Your Job Search Ladders Contributor

If a few new friends could help you land a job, what’s stopping you from joining a networking group? Utilize these simple tips for efficient, effective networking at events. When it comes to securing your next job title, you cannot rely completely on your education, experience and skill set to win over the hiring manager … Read More

Job Search

9 Tips for Getting the Referrals You Want Michelle Kruse

Need help getting the right references for your dream job? Try these tips. At one time or another, we’ve all been asked to provide a list of references when seeking employment. This request is typically accompanied by a few guidelines such as the number requested (three is standard) and who they don’t want you to … Read More

How To

Tips from a recruiter: How to stand out at your next career fair Ladders Contributor

Make a splash at your next career fair with advice from Ladders’ recruiter. It’s easy to feel like a small fish in a big pond when you’re at a career fair. With hundreds of candidates all vying for the attention of the same recruiters and employers, you feel like you don’t stand out. And I’m … Read More

Job Search

Tips for a Prosperous New Career in the Chinese New Year Amanda Augustine

Embrace the Year of the Horse to conduct a successful job search. Gong xi fa cai! (Happy New Year!) January 31st marked the beginning of a new year on the Chinese calendar, the Year of the Horse.All around the world people celebrated the Chinese New Year by gathering with friends and family to exchange messages … Read More

Job Search

Give Back to Get Ahead in Your Job Search Amanda Augustine

Volunteering and other charitable works can benefit your job search. Here are five reasons why giving back to the community will give your job search some extra oomph this season. It builds your resume Programs for skills-based volunteering ( SBV ) are all the rage these days. They match professionals with nonprofit organizations based on … Read More

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Job Seekers: How to Pitch Your Skills to Make a Career Change Amanda Augustine

Find new career opportunities by searching outside your current field. When it comes to the job search, not all fields are created equally. In a recent study, Ladders found that, depending on the city, one job seeker’s desert can be another’s oasis. For example, healthcare workers in Boston currently enjoy a favorable job market, whereas … Read More

How To

How to Leverage Your Smartphone for the Job Search Amanda Augustine

These days, you can use your smartphone for pretty much anything — yes, even in your job search. Learn how to land your next job on your phone, here. Read More

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The 12 best people to pick as job references

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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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The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

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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.