Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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The pandemic has made you an ambivert. Here’s why that makes you a better leader.

Extroverts, energized by social interactions, were undoubtedly impacted by the shift to virtual working – and limited ability to connect in person. Read More

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Your actions today determine where you end up 20 years later

The “winner-take-all” effect is a natural byproduct of societies, organizations, and places where competition is high and resources are scarce. Read More

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People treated me with more respect after I added 1 word into conversations

I started to flip how I’d ask people to join in on brainstorms, plans and projects to see if my requests would be met with more respect. Read More

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5 signs it’s time to retire

When is it time to ditch the daily grind? See if any of these scenarios sound familiar. Read More

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20 inspirational words from famous quotes — for resumes and cover letters

We looked at some of the most inspiring quotes from actors, athletes, writers, politicians, philosophers and other deep thinkers — and focus on 20 words to consider for your resume and cover letter. Read More

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5 ways to overcome a lack of confidence, according to a life coach

If confidence were easy, it would have been bottled a long time ago by Big Pharma. Read More

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5 ways to utilize sports talk at work

Small talk is how relationships start. Sports can be a valuable tool in that process especially right now as we consider hybrid work environments and talking to people in person. Read More

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5 signs you’re much smarter than average

Research provides some interesting clues linking early life experiences to, among other things, high intelligence. You just might have a high IQ. Read More

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10 phrases that confident leaders use

Ladders asked 10 executives and leadership experts to share the phrases that are symbolic of their own confidence in the workplace, whether they’re navigating challenging times with their team, having a mundane day-to-day interaction, or leaning into their favorite mottos. 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.