Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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Maye Musk (yes, Elon’s mom) has some surprising parenting advice

Ladders spoke with Maye Musk about the plans for her career at age 71, her parenting advice, and how she has the most energy she’s ever had in her life. Read More

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You already know exactly what you need to do

Our beliefs can end up making the difference between a joyful, fulfilling life, and one where we’re living in our own mental prison of doubt and despair. Read More

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How to get back the first hour of your day

There are no rules — only what works for you. Experiment to discover what sets you up for a great day. Then, reflect on how those activities make you feel. Read More

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3 often overlooked essentials for landing a job promotion

Looking to land that job promotion? Consider these 3 often overlooked essentials to getting one. Read More

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Six brain-rewiring principles that lead to career enlightenment

Use these six brain-rewiring principles that lead to career enlightenment and refocus. Our 100 billion neurons start working for us in a different way. It’s worth remembering though, that, training our brains isn’t limited to career achievement but can enhance our health, relationships, and moods in a very beneficial way. Read More

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Do this 1 thing before bed for greater happiness and success

How do you end your day? We pay so much attention to our morning habits, but little to our nighttime routine. Do this for greater happiness and success. Read More

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Notifications literally drain the energy reserves of your brain

You already know notifications are distracting you but you convince yourself that they help you stay on top of things and that you don’t tap them. Read More

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How to give your team feedback

Good notes don’t include a proposed fix, nor do they prescribe an answer. They challenge and inspire the project owner to find the solution. Read More

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How super successful people set goals

Good news: setting and achieving goals is not reserved for those more ambitious, wealthier, or better connected than you. 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.