Transitions

There are a growing number of opportunities and resources for veterans, and these online resources can help you find them. Returning from combat and looking for a job is a daunting task. Positions in the private sector have become much more elusive than they were when the wars began in the early 2000s, plus many … Read More

Working moms share what it’s like to be a working mother in Ladders’ latest survey. Mother’s day is here, and I wanted to talk to you guys about something I call Mom guilt. I’m not talking about the guilt trips our Moms all treated us to when we didn’t clean our room as a kid, … Read More

A member of Ladders Signature Program recently landed an exciting new job that — on paper — wasn’t exactly a perfect match for his background. Read More

Try this exercise: on a blank sheet of paper, keep all your skills and experiences, but write down a new direction for your career and your business. What will you do differently? The shake-up following the Great Recession has been proffered as an opportunity to reassess our financial regulatory system and our national economic priorities. … Read More

A look at eight of the high-paying occupations and industries gaining traction. If you’re planning to change jobs — and perhaps boost your salary — you might first consider some lucrative industries, and then pry into those industries for specific occupations. According to an analysis of Department of Labor figures by Dr. Laurence Shatkin, a … Read More

A good resignation letter leaves a warm, fuzzy feeling for managers and human resources managers when you go, as opposed to the smell of burning bridges. Let’s begin with how not to write an effective resignation letter: Mr. Smith: I quit. I’ve had enough. You owe me $2,400 for unused vacation and sick days. Bill … Read More

Committed to a change? Make yourself less of a gamble for recruiters. If you’re a job seeker trying to break into a new industry or field, the odds are against you. The tight labor market allows hiring companies to set very specific criteria for job candidates, and that typically includes industry experience. For the executive … Read More

To gain an edge in the job hunt, study the people within the company you’re pursuing. A successful career-change candidate can study a target company much like an anthropologist studies ancient cultures – by understanding the needs of its people. Just as the ancient Greeks’ actions were driven by their needs for education, culture, politics … Read More

Kitty Koenig put $100 into a ticket to a charity event and devoted time to a volunteer opportunity that followed. The SalesLadder member said the investment paid off many times over. It’s hard to part with money when you’re not making any. Many job seekers face the decision to put up money to support their … Read More