Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

Coming back to work after a vacation to a place near or far can leave you scatterbrained. All of a sudden, you have to snap right back into work mode, and remember to do a bunch of things as you ease back into your regular routine. Read More

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Obama on what the Situation Room is like offers advice anyone can use to make hard decisions Julie Bort

During an interview at a recent tech conference in Las Vegas, former President Barack Obama talked about what it was like making hard decisions in the Situation Room. Read More

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Shonda Rhimes roundtable: What it really means to be a leader Ladders Contributor

In this frank roundtable discussion, Shonda Rhimes sits down with Valerie Jarrett, Mieko Kusano, and Chloe Arnold to talk triumphs, mistakes, and the most important decisions of their careers. Read More

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5 tips to help you love your first job Holly Caplan

The first job is typically full of unchartered territory and can throw curve balls full of unexpected situations. These situations aren’t something your college courses can prepare you for, but real life will. Here are some tips that will help you enjoy your first job. Read More

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4 solo trips every professional should take Lindsay Tigar

While vacation with your significant other, your best friends or your family is usually the go-to route, there are many benefits of heading out … all by your bad self. Read More

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9 hyper-motivating TED talks from women on the top Ladders Contributor

It’s time for a pep talk, ladies. Take a few minutes to pause and absorb empowering stories from some of the best lady pioneers of our generation. Read More

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2 words every public speaker should avoid Danny Rubin

When we fall back on the same words during a speech, the audience senses it right away. People start to think, “He’s really doing that a lot. Kind of annoying.” What’s “that”? A distracting tic or habit. Read More

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If you want to start making better decisions, do this Darius Foroux

Do you ever look back on your decisions and think, “Why I on earth did I do that?” We all make bad decisions. You can never avoid making a mistake. However, you can avoid making the same mistake more than once. Read More

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15 proven ways to get people to take you seriously Shana Lebowitz

If you want coworkers and friends to take you seriously, you’ve got to think seriously about the image you’re projecting — from your outfit to your speech to your body language. Read More

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