Recruiters

Unwritten rules every art major should keep in mind during the job search. College life is awesome! Interesting classes, exciting assignments, Greek life, new friends – this is the best time of your life. But a moment comes when you have to start searching for a job, and will learn how difficult it can be. … Read More

Stand out from the crowd with these top job-search tactics. We all know that the first step to landing your dream job is perfecting your resume. But even then, it’s difficult to stand out from the crowd. The job market is competitive and a strong resume won’t always be enough. You need innovative tactics to … Read More

A successful career starts with a great resume. Here’s how to sell yourself with very little experience. In today’s job market, the internship has become the new entry-level position. If you want to build a successful career, it starts with a series of internships, co-ops and fellowships throughout your college career. But to land these … Read More

This dreaded, seemingly trick question will no longer be difficult to answer in job interviews. Most job candidates are familiar with the “What is your greatest weakness?” interview question, but few feel equipped to answer it with confidence. The next time you’re asked the stress-inducing question in an interview, use these tips to provide a … Read More

Get the inside scoop on how recruiters do their job. Last year I had the honor of emceeing Ladders Second Annual JobMobile Summit, a national conference for recruiters and employers. At the event, we discussed innovative ways recruiters can use technology, their employment brand, and their candidate application and interview processes to find candidates like … Read More

I believe in building a brand from the inside out. Creating a high enough volume of daily output that the market targets you. Allowing new opportunities to find you through the attraction of working, not the agony of waiting. That’s how I’ve successfully run my business for the past fifteen years. But as an experiment, … Read More

Your head shot should add value to your profile. Fix these common mistakes to get it on the right track. To help, I’ve created a list of nine profile picture pitfalls to avoid. Profile Picture Pitfalls from Ladders Blurry or Too Small Ideally your photo should be 200 x 200 pixels or larger. Anything smaller … Read More

Jump-start your job search with a fresh way to network. The easiest way to get back in your job-hunting groove is to give your network some much-needed attention. When leveraged properly, your network can help you establish your personal brand, uncover new job leads, and gain valuable insight into a prospective employer. Ladders revealed a … Read More

After recruiting all levels of job seekers for the past decade, I’ve come to understand that many people lack a true understanding of how to negotiate salary. The most common mistake we have seen is that interviewees do not know how to accurately gauge if a company is likely to be amenable to accepting a … Read More