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How to earn six figures without an M.D. or Doctorate Ladders Contributor

Let’s face it, graduate school isn’t for everyone. But it’s not the only way to make big bucks! Ladders’ salary analysis of 1.9 million U.S. professionals shows the top 10 highest-paying career paths for associate or bachelor’s degree graduates. Earning a college degree has become a critical gateway to obtaining a secure, high-paying career. In … Read More

4 Quick Tips for Impressing Senior Management During Job Interviews Ladders Contributor

A meeting with a big-time company executive can be daunting. Use these tips to keep your cool. Everyone seeks more influence at work. They want to become leaders – to do something great with the career they are given, and be well-liked by those around them. However, prior to securing an executive-level position, it’s imperative … Read More

Dealing With Rejection During the Job Search Amanda Augustine

Use these tips to get past rejection and land an even better job. Don’t let the rejection eat you up inside. Say thank you. The lessons you learned in kindergarten also apply to your job search. As Come Recommended’s Heather Huhman points out, manners matter. Write a thoughtful thank you note to those with whom … Read More

What Skills Matter? 2015’s Top 5 Tech Careers – What You Need to Know Amanda Augustine

Ladders’ data-backed report on this year’s top trending tech skills and job markets. We don’t need to tell you the tech industry is hot. It’s among the decade’s fastest-growing job markets, making it difficult to keep up with – even when you’re working in the industry. Whether you’re an industry insider or considering a career … Read More

Build a Better Career With Big Data. Here’s How.Amanda Augustine

Big data is changing everything. From how we do our jobs to who we date, the numbers are now dictating what to do – and we’re better for it. In business, organizations are using big data to do everything from identify customer pain points to predict when employees will quit their jobs. But does big … Read More

Your phone might be the key to finding your dream job Ladders Contributor

Your phone might be the key to finding your dream job. Your smartphone can do it all. From making phone calls and checking emails to recording videos and reading the news, there are endless uses for your phone. And just when you thought your smartphone could do it all, there’s actually another practical use for … Read More

New Year’s Resolutions Super Successful People Make Amanda Augustine

Ditch the tired resolutions and make one that will improve your career. Stop the profanity According to New York Post’s Page Six, former Jets coach Rex Ryan plans to curb his cussing in the New Year. Over the past few years, Rex’s F-bombs have cost him approximately $225,000 in NFL fines. While you might not … Read More

10 Steps to a Better Career: Our Top Articles of 2014 Amanda Augustine

Jump-start your career in 2015 by checking out our most popular articles of the year. Whether your New Year’s resolution is to improve your career or change jobs altogether, these tips are sure to help. Below, in no particular order, are our top ten most-read articles of 2014. And they’re chock-full of job-search and career advice. … Read More

Are you a job hopper? Here’s how to be good at it.Michelle Kruse

Changing jobs can improve your career. Here’s how to do it right. Most employers strongly value loyalty in their workers, but that trait doesn’t always pay off for the employees themselves. Staying with one company for an extended period of time might keep the boss smiling, but it could result in various kinds of stagnation … Read More

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