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Should you work at a startup?Joe Amodei

Are you fit for the startup world? Take this quiz to find out. We’ve all had the thought at some point in our careers—typically on days we’re particularly disenchanted with corporate life. Maybe you don’t feel like your efforts are having a measurable impact at your current place of business. Or you think there’s no … Read More

The Future of Work

5 lessons I’ve learned from working at a startup Ladders Contributor

Should you work at a startup? Here’s what to expect during your first year in the startup world. March 10, 2015 was my one-year anniversary at WeWork, a company that equips businesses with beautiful shared office spaces around the world. I rejoined a team after almost one year of freelancing, waiting for the right opportunity … Read More

How to Write the Perfect Resume to Make a Career Change Amanda Augustine

Considering a career change? Here’s how to rewrite your resume to make the switch. Writing a resume can be an intimidating undertaking, and this is especially true if you’re planning to change careers or industries. If you’re interested in making a career transition, a resume revamp is imperative. I shared with Business Insider’s Jacquelyn V. … Read More

Where Can You Earn The Most?Hope Restle

Where can you earn the most? See the best and worst cities for your career with Ladders’ new interactive Salary vs. Demand map. Location, location, location. When it comes to your job search, location really is everything; your success in the workforce can even be dependent on it. Ladders discovered that approximately 35 percent of … Read More

How to earn six figures without an M.D. or Doctorate Ladders Contributor

Let’s face it, graduate school isn’t for everyone. But it’s not the only way to make big bucks! Ladders’ salary analysis of 1.9 million U.S. professionals shows the top 10 highest-paying career paths for associate or bachelor’s degree graduates. Earning a college degree has become a critical gateway to obtaining a secure, high-paying career. In … Read More

What Skills Matter? 2015’s Top 5 Tech Careers – What You Need to Know Amanda Augustine

Ladders’ data-backed report on this year’s top trending tech skills and job markets. We don’t need to tell you the tech industry is hot. It’s among the decade’s fastest-growing job markets, making it difficult to keep up with – even when you’re working in the industry. Whether you’re an industry insider or considering a career … Read More

Break into One of Today’s Most Popular Professions: Data Analytics Ladders Contributor

How to make a career change into the world of big data, business intelligence and analytics. Dreaming of a career in data analytics? Or are you already in the role but looking to progress? Your goal isn’t out of reach if you arm yourself with knowledge and focus on your strengths and interests. The following … Read More

Are you a job hopper? Here’s how to be good at it.Michelle Kruse

Changing jobs can improve your career. Here’s how to do it right. Most employers strongly value loyalty in their workers, but that trait doesn’t always pay off for the employees themselves. Staying with one company for an extended period of time might keep the boss smiling, but it could result in various kinds of stagnation … Read More

7 Ways to Reduce Your Job Search Stress During the Holidays Amanda Augustine

Don’t let holiday stress slow down your job search. Try these stress-busters today. The job-search process can be incredibly stressful. Throw in a hectic holiday season with its shopping trips, family dinners and endless to-do lists, and it’s enough to send anyone over edge. Luckily, there are a number of low-cost ways to reduce your … Read More

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