Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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The most overlooked method of obtaining wealth

The importance of where you live as far as obtaining wealth is concerned falls into one of the six key conditions mentioned in Fallow’s book. Read More

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‘Shark Tank’ star Robert Herjavec wakes up thinking about business

The “Shark Tank” judge and cybersecurity CEO spoke to Ladders about his morning routine, mistakes he’s made as an entrepreneur, and how he worked his way to the top from very humble beginnings. Read More

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12 ways to be ready for anything

The faster you build trust, the faster you and your boss are happy. Read More

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How infertility struggles impact work performance

Let higher ups know how much it can impact work performance — and better yet, how they can be supportive. Read More

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The 6 things writers need to make a living (everything I know)

Want to make a living from writing? Take a small step today. Now is the best time to be a writer. I am not asking you to make a bold giant step. Just do one thing, and be consistent. You may not have the experience to start writing but write anyway. Read More

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Need to find your motivation? Turn up the nostalgia

According to research, the feel-good glow of nostalgia is enough to give you a boost of motivation. Read More

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Dreaming of an early retirement? Here’s what it takes

Once considered a pipe dream for most, early retirement now seems to be a trend. The movement has a growing number of blogs devoted to it and a name that, while catchy, illustrates what happens when you come up with the acronym first: FIRE, or “financially independent retire early.” … Read More

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4 things I gave up to be free

You are the ruler of your own kingdom. Until you recognize that, you can never be free. So change the way you look at life. Read More

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16 outrageous things people have actually done to get jobs

Almost everyone succeeded in finding a job.Here are some of the more outrageous approaches people have taken to find work. 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.