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Interview Tips
This is what to include in a follow-up email after an interview

Try to spend a bit more time on your follow-up email, even if all it serves to do is distract you for a while and remind you of just how good you are at what you do. Read More

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How to prep for the most common phone interview questions in 10 minutes

Here’s how to set yourself up for success with our guide in preparing for the most common phone interview questions in 10 minutes, flat. Read More

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Wearing this to an interview isn’t just dangerous — it can actually be dangerous

While perfume can (and often does!) help you stand out, since people so often remember scents, it can also do more bad than good. Read More

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How to prepare for a panel interview

Group interviews are when you are brought in for a very long interview with other candidates who are all vying for the same job. Read More

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This is the exact number of people that won’t hire candidates based on social class

Fifty-one percent of all the respondents surveyed confessed to knowingly discriminating against an employee on the basis of appearance alone. Read More

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How to prepare for a job interview? Make sure you do these 23 things

To ensure that you are well-prepared for your interview, understanding the basics of what will happen during the interview, what questions you might be asked and the needs of the company you are interviewing with are crucial. Mastering the 23 objectives below will help you succeed on the day of your job interview and potentially secure your dream job. Read More

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10 questions to ask a recruiter (and 1 to avoid)

Searching for a career change and considering a recruiter? Learn what questions to ask when a recruiter calls you, as well as the one question to avoid during the job recruitment process. Read More

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What to do and what not to do during an exit interview

This type of interview has consequences, so here are tips and tricks on how to navigate one and come out the other side in fighting shape. A few tips on what not to do are included as well, so read on for everything you need to know about exit interviews. Read More

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5 reasons to send thank you letters now more than ever | Ladders

Thank you letters continue to be an important component of a successful job-search campaign. But the focus has shifted from gratitude to marketing. 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.