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Most new parents forego the leave because it’s unpaid, and ultimately, they can’t afford it. Paternity leave, in particular, is not covered under any type of national paid leave policy. Read More

How To

9 outdated business attire clothing items that age you Ashley Jones

Knowing how to dress professionally in a way that doesn’t age you can also help give you a leg up at work. Avoid wearing these outdated business professional clothing items the next time you have to dress up for work. Read More

Cover Letters

When and when not to use “To Whom It May Concern” in a business correspondence Marjolein Dilven

Now that you know what to replace it with, you can start writing your cover letter. Here is the cover letter format that you need to get your dream job! … Read More

Interview Tips

The number 1 question to ask in any job interview Belle Shea

It’s difficult enough to make an impression in a remote setting. Meeting your interviewer’s final ask of, “so, do you have any questions for me?” with a blank stare, or else a brusque “I think I have all I need!” can be the kiss of death. Read More

Resumes

Always include these 3 words in your resume objective Megan Rough

If there’s one way to get spotlighted by the bot, it’s to optimize your resume with keywords. The question is, where to place them? … Read More

How To

How to negotiate your salary after you’ve received an offer letter Ashley Jones

Knowing how to negotiate your salary after you’ve received an offer letter is crucial to ensuring that you can accept your new role with confidence. Read More

Resumes

Creating your digital resume Ladders Contributor

If you’re looking to add more weapons to your job-hunting arsenal, creating a digital portfolio or digital resume with these six online tools will help you create game-changing job application documents. Read More

Interview Tips

How to answer “Why should we hire you?”Jennifer Fabiano

Here are examples of the best answer to the “why should we hire you?” question and why hiring managers actually pose this question during interviews. Read More

Advice

How do I quit my job?Joyce Chou

You may find yourself hating a new job but because you’ve just started, it doesn’t seem right to quit. So when can you quit? … Read More

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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.