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This is how super successful people pitch themselves in interviews Samantha Hawrylack

This is your time to shine. Your time to sing your own praises. So how do super successful people do it and make themselves sound like superman? … Read More

Productivity

If you were like this as a teenager, you will have a more successful career John Anderer

Besides concrete job experience, a new study from the University of Houston has identified a few personality changes during young adulthood associated with greater early career success. Read More

Advice

7 simple words to live by to be infinitely happy Nicolas Cole

The challenge is how to navigate both worlds. Is it possible to both be in a position of power and be humble? Can you be wealthy outside and in? … Read More

Productivity

How 7 of the world’s most successful people started their careers Anouare Abdou

Have you ever wondered how other started on their career path? Look at 7 of the world’s most successful people to see how they got where they are. Read More

Advice

31 unprofessional habits that annoy everyone you work with Ladders Contributor

For the sake of your office companions, take a moment to remind yourself what behavior at work may be getting on someone’s last nerve. Read More

Advice

Ladders members reflect on their most important raises Ladders Staff

Ladders CEO Marc Cenedella recently wrote about his most meaningful raise and he asked readers to share theirs as well. A large number of you responded with stories of triumph, gratitude and persevereance. We couldn’t publish all of them but here are a few special ones. Read More

The Future of Work

Should employees expect a holiday bonus? Here’s what the experts say Steve Adcock

The problem this year is holiday bonuses are usually tied to the company’s performance throughout the year. This year has been devastating. Read More

Interview Tips

If you wear this kind of top on your Zoom call, it could ruin your career Meredith Lepore

Turns out, if you are trying to look like an expert stay away from this look. Read More

Advice

6 ways to promote professional growth during the pandemic Rashan Dixon

During a pandemic, it might seem hard to grow professionally. But it doesn’t have to be — use these 6 ideas to accelerate your growth. Read More

Must Reads

What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

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.