Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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This 1 poor habit is making job seekers miss opportunities

I’ve noticed—and heard from recruiters, as well—that the dynamic changes when job seekers are contacted by recruiters first. Read More

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2 steps back? Why that’s totally OK

Here’s what’s true for all of us. You’ll question things you thought you’d worked through and that’s perfectly OK because not all steps are made equal. Read More

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How to deal with contradicting advice and theories

The key is to cut through the noise and see the bigger picture. That’s actually the main thing I learned from getting an academic degree. Read More

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How to perform deep-dives into your business — 5 real-life examples

What do you think would really improve the process and has dollar value? You have to make sure your deep-dives are producing signals, not noise. Read More

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2019’s most and least energy-efficient states

To help consumers and governments reduce their consumption and maximize their savings, we asked a panel of experts to weigh in. Read More

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How to make a strong first impression at a new job

Workers have a limited time to make a strong first impression. With a few strategic steps, you can position yourself for long-term growth in your new job. Read More

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9 scientific reasons why it’s sometimes better to give up

So what should we do? According to psychologist Susan David, the most agile and adaptive response to an unattainable goal is goal adjustment. Read More

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PFSbrands CEO Shawn Burcham on open-book management and the rewards of risk-taking

Ladders spoke with PFSbrands CEO Shawn Burcham to find out more about open-book management and the rewards of risk-taking in your career. Read More

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How to develop mental toughness in the face of adversity

In the 1988 Winter Olympics, American speed skater and World Sprint Champion, Dan Jansen was the favorite to win the 500 and 1000-metre races. 3 hours before the 500-meter Olympic race, Jansen was informed that his sister had died from Leukemia. Despite this, Jansen still lined up to compete in both events. But, within the … 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.