Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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Top 5 ways for women to get promoted in 2020

There’s a study from PayScale which says that by mid-career, men are 70% more likely to be in executive roles than women. By late career, men are 142% more likely to be in VP or C-suite roles than women. Read More

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1 habit that holds you back from the life and career you want

It’s easy to fall into the habit of waiting for permission we don’t need. After all, it’s part of the way we’re brought up and socialized. Read More

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Are you blind to the breadcrumbs of life?

What is the meaning in these breadcrumbs of life? Simply, that grace is all around us. Human kindness persists despite the cruelties we endure. Read More

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Andersen CEO Mark Vorsatz on global expansion and why companies today need to be fast

Ladders spoke with Andersen CEO Mark Vorsatz to learn more about the company’s compelling history, plans for the future, and its continuous global growth. Read More

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How to host a dinner party for the holidays that won’t break the bank

We’re here to help with a few tips, short cuts, and ideas to keep it simple and exceed your guest’s expectations at the same time. Read More

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The 31 most influential books ever written about business

We researched and cross-referenced lists of the best business books according to influential business people and major media outlets to bring you this list. Read More

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Egnyte CEO Vineet Jain on building a culture that puts employees first

Ladders spoke with Egnyte CEO Vineet Jain on failure, his views on diversity in the workplace, and why his company is award-winning for work life balance. Read More

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The Curse of Knowledge and how desperately you need simplification

Becoming expert matters and it definitely deserves respect but unless you achieve the level of simplicity required to share your knowledge. Read More

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Why awards are important for your business (and how to win company awards)

Celebrate your award win not just as a “marketing win”, but as a critical business success that can turn out to be crucial for your company. 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.