Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

You have to set goals and determine certain benchmarks for yourself in order to prove that you have what it takes to move up the ladder. Read More

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7 principles to develop toughness and build the life you want to live Christopher D. Connors

These 7 principles will change your life and are applicable to every one of us. It illustrates how we can develop toughness and live life on our terms. Read More

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What is the one habit that can transform your world forever?Andrew Ferebee

The habit of tracking. No, I don’t mean stripping down to a loincloth and sniffing animal tracks. I mean tracking and monitoring yourself. Read More

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7 ways to build trust with others LaRae Quy

One of today’s most essential skills is to learn how to build trust with others. Here are 7 ways that I have found useful. Read More

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3 things to do when you think someone is ignoring you at a networking event Jane Burnett

Here’s what to do when you feel like you’re being ignored in a work setting where making new connections is the point of it all. Read More

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Here's why you should stop looking for a mentor Ozan Varol

Will you be my mentor? This question makes me cringe. It’s just that when someone asks me to be their mentor, I don’t know what I’m signing up for. Read More

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10 things you should never say when making a presentation Ladders Contributor

There are many elements to a great presentation, but being effective means avoiding missteps. I’ve compiled ten things you should never do when making a presentation. To be clear — this is not an effort to police tone, but to strengthen our ability to get our message across and build professional credibility. Read More

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Billionaire Richard Branson has some simple advice for those who want to succeed Ladders Contributor

Time and again, Branson encourages young people to stay faithful to themselves in the face of all odds. After all, he’s living proof that anything is possible — as a child, he struggled greatly with dyslexia. No one ever dreamed that he would pioneer a global music and video game company, an airline and a space project. Read More

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Career advice that also doubles as dating advice Lindsay Tigar

Often times, the process of finding someone you want to spend hours with, regardless if it’s romantic or professional, is grueling and difficult. That’s why so much of the wise words of wisdom about falling in love also apply to scoring an offer letter for your dream gig. Here, dating experts and love gurus give their best tips. Read More

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