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Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

Going the extra mile for your interviews is a surefire way to land you a job quicker. The new interview process demands more than just handing in an impressive resume. More employers are asking interviewees to present answers to real-life business questions to evaluate your skills and willingness to do what it takes to get … Read More

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11 Icebreakers for Your Next Networking Event Ladders Contributor

Connect with other professionals by asking questions that will go further than scratching the surface. Amidst the sea of suits and heels at a professional networking event, it can be difficult to make valuable conversation with strangers. But as we all know, professional networking means transforming those strangers into friends, connections, and customers. Given the … Read More

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5 Ways To Encourage Readership Through Your LinkedIn Summary Section Ladders Contributor

Don’t lose profile views by skimping on this most commonly-read section. The headline section on LinkedIn is the second most widely-read section on your profile. If you don’t hook a reader with a persuasive summary section, chances are he or she will not be compelled to look further at your job history, education, certifications and … Read More

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4 Ways Corporate Refugees Can Become Their Own Bosses Ladders Contributor

Interested in a progressive career change? Create success on your own terms with these methods. Read More

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How to Create Inside Connections with Companies You Want to Work For Ladders Contributor

Get your foot in the door by making a personal introduction with potential employees. A personal introduction inside an organization is a huge advantage to someone who wants to change careers or begin a new one. In fact, referrals are the number-one source companies use to find outside hires, and over 70 percent of people … Read More

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10 Tools to Advance Your Business Writing Skills Ladders Contributor

Step up your business writing skills with these 10 online applications. Business professionals rarely acknowledge that skillful writing is part of their everyday lives. Yet effective written communication is one of the driving forces of modern business. The average professional spends 28 percent of the workday responding to emails alone. Not to mention writing business … Read More

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How To Rebuild Your Confidence To Re-Enter The Workplace Melissa Llarena

Looking to rebuild your confidence? Check out these tips. Many people tie their self-worth to being employed. Jobs give meaning and purpose and offer a sense of belonging and value. This explains why finding yourself unemployed sometimes damages your confidence. It can feel as though you no longer have an identity. As you seek to … Read More

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Data Analytics Career Transition 201: How to write a killer resume and ace the interview Ladders Contributor

Craft a resume that will land you an interview in the world of big data, business intelligence and analytics. In our first installment of ” Data Analytics Career Transition 101 ”, we showed how to bring the dream of a data analytics career one step closer to reality by crystallizing your career objectives and interest, … Read More

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Make It Work! How 5 Professionals Used Their College Majors to Become Successful Joe Amodei

How does your college major affect your career? These successful professionals weigh in. For recent graduates who are curious about what post-college life will look like, the question most difficult to answer accurately is: What am I likely to do with my major? Ladders launched an interactive career tool called Majors, a resource that provides … Read More

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