Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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8×8 CEO Vik Verma on the future of work and how the role of CEO will change in the next 10 years

8×8 CEO Vik Verma on why employees will be able to define the future of work themselves and the only way companies can overcome failures. Read More

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Why saying “no” is the true mark of an effective startup leader (from a founder)

Being an effective leader means mastering the ability to say “no”. It’s a crucial skill to master when you consider nine out of ten startups will fail. Read More

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The 5 biggest reasons we procrastinate — and how to overcome them

The thought of lying on the sofa binge-watching Killing Eve feels far more appealing than actually getting started. So, we procrastinate. Read More

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RedPeg CEO Brad Nierenberg on why gaming is the hottest marketing trend right now

Ladders spoke with RedPeg’s CEO and founder Brad Nierenberg to hear about his company’s “work hard, play hard” mentality and brand engagement marketing. Read More

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15Five CEO David Hassell on best-self management and how Millennials are changing workplace cultures

Ladders spoke with 15Five founder and CEO David Hassell to hear his thoughts on best-self management and how the company fits into the future of work. Read More

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Beautiful people don’t always win in the workplace

Research has shown people deemed attractive get paid more, receive better job evaluations and are generally more employable. Read More

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3 strategies to help you make the most out of your performance review

It can seem scary to approach your boss about a performance review, but performance reviews can be powerful tools to help you grow in your career. Read More

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Benevity CEO Bryan de Lottinville on running a B corporation and the use of technology in corporate “Goodness”

Ladders spoke with Bryan de Lottinville, the founder and CEO of Benevity, the corporate social responsibility and employee engagement software. Read More

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To have what you want, you must give-up what’s holding you back

The conversations you’re having with yourself are the same conversations you’ve been having with yourself.You know what to do.You know what you want. 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.