Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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The true magic of writing happens in the third draft

Writing nerds recognize this as hypotaxis and parataxis. Parataxis literally means “to arrange beside.” This type of sentence is simple. Read More

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7 text messaging mistakes that can ruin your reputation at work

Text messaging conversations aren’t the place for lazy grammar. Text messages that contain a bunch of mistakes point to a lack of clear communication skills … Read More

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6-time Olympic medalist Bode Miller on learning to accept and understand fear in your career and life

He was the bad boy of skiing, once stating that his ultimate goal was not to win all the medals but to go“as fast as the natural universe will allow.” … Read More

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9 executive presence strategies for a crisis moment

Name what others will view as the big-picture goal to accomplish right now. What is the best way for you to help get done what needs to get done? … Read More

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Ways to introduce yourself in person, at parties or networking events (and a few you should skip)

After a stint in my career where I produced or hosted sometimes glitzy events, I figured out a few ways to introduce myself, even when in a tough crowd. Read More

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Tory Burch on why empowering women is ingrained in her company’s DNA

Ladders spoke with CEO Tory Burch on embracing ambition, the work culture at her company, and why empowering women is engrained in the company’s DNA. Read More

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3 counterintuitive ways to excel in conversation

If you can make your conversation partner feel heard, you’ll foster a deep connection that will persist long after the conversation is over. Read More

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ANGI Homeservices CEO Brandon Ridenour on his career path and the future of home services

Ladders spoke with ANGI Homeservices CEO Brandon Ridenour on his career path, the state of the company, and the future of the home services industry. Read More

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When do fun distractions become unhealthy?

Distractions can be damaging, whether it’s scrolling, emotional eating, Netflix-ing until dawn, or playing too many video games. 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.