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Outshine competition with these interview preparation hacks. Interviewing is a skill; it requires thorough preparation and practice. The amount of time you allocate for getting ready can make all the difference between landing a job and going back to the drawing board. However, the key to success is not dependent on doing more. It’s doing … Read More

Employers only spend about 6 seconds looking at each resume. So how do you make a lasting impression? The first thing recruiters see when they evaluate candidacy is your resume. On just one sheet of paper you have to fit what you’re all about, and more importantly, why they should pick you. At Ladders, we … Read More

The art of the sell has no age limit. Prove your worth with these helpful hints. Inching closer towards retirement, but still looking for a new gig? You’re not alone. In a survey conducted by AARP of working professionals aged 45 to 74, seven in ten respondents plan to continue working throughout retirement. Of those … Read More

A considerable number of professionals are relocating, and for good reason. Locations have always played a key role in the availability of certain types of jobs. Detroit became the hub of automotive industry in the early twentieth century; San Francisco attracts technology companies; New York City now focuses on financial, media and technology. The reality … Read More

Self-sabotage is so “Ew!” Interview like a pro with these 5 tips. If you think Jimmy Fallon is a national treasure (as I do), you’ve probably seen his “Ew!” sketch on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” According to Jimmy’s character Sara (with no “h” because “h’s” are “Ew!”), there are many things that can … Read More

Learn how to effectively use Twitter for your job search. Check out the many different ways you can use Twitter to help you find the right job, sooner. Expand your digital footprint. Twitter can be a great place to extend your online personal brand. As with any social media account, if you decide to use … Read More

Considering a career change? Here’s how to rewrite your resume to make the switch. Writing a resume can be an intimidating undertaking, and this is especially true if you’re planning to change careers or industries. If you’re interested in making a career transition, a resume revamp is imperative. I shared with Business Insider’s Jacquelyn V. … Read More

Where can you earn the most? See the best and worst cities for your career with Ladders’ new interactive Salary vs. Demand map. Location, location, location. When it comes to your job search, location really is everything; your success in the workforce can even be dependent on it. Ladders discovered that approximately 35 percent of … Read More

You’ll never be unprepared for an interview with this complete checklist. If you’ve been reading my articles on Ladders Career Chronicles, you know that I like to break down the job-search process into three phases: Prep, search and close. When you think about it, the interview process also has three important stages. How you prepare … Read More