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The first job is typically full of unchartered territory and can throw curve balls full of unexpected situations. These situations aren’t something your college courses can prepare you for, but real life will. Here are some tips that will help you enjoy your first job. Read More

Job Search

These are the best cities to start a new career Jane Burnett

WalletHub analyzed 182 American cities in terms of “Quality of Life” and “Professional Opportunities,” then assessed each in terms of 27 different factors — including the availability of entry-level jobs to monthly average starting salary to workforce diversity — to ultimately come up with their rankings. Read More

How To

How to preserve morale when the highest performer leaves Jane Burnett

After two years of hard work, an employee who not only was the highest-performing but also was a delight to work with, decides to quit, leaving other team members panicking about their future at the company. Here’s how to help your team move forward in this classic situation. Read More

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How to tell when a career pivot is right for you Monica Torres

Here are the signs to consider that a career switch is right for you, according to second-career experts. Read More

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3 things you should never do after you leave a job Ladders Contributor

When you leave a job, your responsibility as a reliable employee doesn’t completely end on your last day with that organization. Read More

Productivity

Here's what to do and where to start when you have a business idea Bernie Klinder

One of the leading causes of failure for startups is that there was no actual market for their business idea. Read More

Office Life

8 lessons you'll learn if you quit your job to travel Lindsay Tigar

Eight digital nomads share what they learned from quitting their jobs to travel the globe — and how it might be a possibility for you, too. Read More

How To

How to transition back into the workforce after caring for a sick relative Kat Boogaard

Facing a job search is always stressful, but even more so when you’ve had a gap in your employment because of caring for someone who is sick. Here are 5 pieces of advice for how best to get back in the game and back on the job. Read More

Office Life

What your boss won't tell you about raises and promotions Eric Barker

Your boos may have neglected to explain how raises and promotions really work. Here are 4 secrets. Read More

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