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How to write a job-winning resume, with tips from a professional resume writer Ladders Contributor

To avoid the lengthy job-hunting process, your resume needs to have the ‘wow’ factor. It needs to hook the employer and make them want to know more. Read More

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Follow these 7 steps to grow as a purpose-driven leader Editors at Kununu

According to ground-breaking research from purpose-driven leaders are the most effective at advancing their own careers while making the world better. Read More

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This woman wrote a book about (and lived) every stressed out Wall Street worker’s career fantasy Meredith Lepore

“At Ivy League schools people don’t see all the career options that are out there. Most of my friends were considering jobs in finance or consulting.” … Read More

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Why Jeff Bezos schedules all of his 'high IQ' meetings between 10 a.m. and noon Aine Cain

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has a strategy for scheduling meetings – he takes important meetings around 10 a.m. and avoids meetings in the late afternoon. Read More

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Psychologists on the most important workplace dynamics Lindsay Tigar

“As most people spend a good amount of their waking lives at work, the workplace should be one of the primary communities that you can feel supported by.” … Read More

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The ‘Cats’ trailer took over the internet and your office today (and will haunt your dreams tonight)Meredith Lepore

Yes, “Cats” was one of the longest-running musicals on Broadway but that’s because Netflix didn’t exist and Lin Manuel-Miranda hadn’t been born yet. Read More

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Over 60% of workers have thought about quitting their jobs because of this reason CW Headley

I don’t know that it’s actually possible to achieve enduring job satisfaction. Career malaise is easier to identify in the corporate world, but it permeates all industries, it just takes different forms. Paper pushers slump in their cubicles and start a stamp collection and dream of writing a letter of resignation, while rock stars develop … Read More

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Study: Witnessing rudeness in the morning will ruin the rest of your day Monica Torres

A new study found that exposure to rudeness works like a contagion, infecting our moods and productivity with its bad energy. Read More

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Study: What to watch out for if you enter an office romance CW Headley

No one should jeopardize a good job for a quick fling. But, if you develop a very special connection with a coworker, you may want to consider it. Read More

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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.