Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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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

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JPMorgan Chase & Co. CEO Jamie Dimon on financial philanthropy and changing healthcare

Ladders was at the 2019 Women on the Move Leadership Day to hear JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon’s thoughts on philanthropy, being an ally, and healthcare. Read More

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New study reveals why failing early in your career is absolutely essential

Thankfully, failure is inevitable. Read More

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The most diverse private colleges in America

Only four-year, private, not-for-profit, degree-granting institutions that are primarily baccalaureate and above were included in the analysis. Read More

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The guide to workplace communication channels you didn’t know you needed

Each organization has its own unique culture around sharing information and using various communication channels. Use this guide as your starting point. Read More

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Understanding the stress cycle

Understanding the physiological aspect of exercise in this way makes me feel better about just dialing it in on those days in the exercise bike in the gym. 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.