Career Advice & Insights

Fill your resume, interviews and meetings with memorable details about you and the problems you have solved. During a job search, several tools and strategies can be used to weave together a compelling story of your value to an employer. Resumes, interviews and networking meetings should be rich with memorable information about you and the … Read More

Words to use on your resume, and in your interview, if you’re over 40 years old. Having served as a recruiter and career coach for a number of years, I talk with prospective candidates daily about their qualifications and engage in the development of their strategic search efforts. In our discussions, the candidate will usually … Read More

Ways to ace your phone and in-person interviews in a competitive finance industry. Considering the state of the finance industry, every competitive edge counts when you’re preparing for that interview. Recruiters and job seekers offered Ladders insights into the dynamics of interviewing in finance today. Art Romero is managing director and owner of Academy Recruiting, … Read More

Showcasing soft skills like mentorship and collaboration can go a long way in illustrating how you fit into the corporate culture. Hard facts like ROI and profit margins are easy to explain in an interview, but top-tier candidates often need to showcase “soft skills” like mentorship and collaboration with a pool of A+ talent. Directors … Read More

Prepare your sell for two audiences: the mid-level staffers and senior management. The senior-level interview is an animal of its own. The old go-to answers don’t apply, and you’re selling not just your ability but your vision. The first few rounds are critical as you establish your seat at the executive round table with peers … Read More

Consider volunteer work a lengthy interview. If you think doing volunteer work is just “filler to pad the resume” while you are looking for a “real job,” then think again. It can make or break you during a job search. Pro bono work can include anything from nonprofit projects to community service and even religious … Read More

See the corporate culture from the inside. I often remind my clients that when they are interviewing for an open position, they are interviewing the employer as much as the employer is interviewing them. By paying attention to the subtle clues in the office environment, job seekers can gain a better perspective on the culture … Read More

Is there a way to renegotiate when you believe you are under-compensated? Editor’s note: Salary expert Jack Chapman and Ladders want to help you negotiate the best deal you can. You can e-mail us your salary negotiation questions or situations or use #salaryQ to submit them via Twitter. Due to the volume of inquiries, we … Read More

It is becoming increasingly common for job seekers to meet with panels of three or more decision makers in one interview. Over the past year I have noticed a growing trend toward panel or group interviews. It is becoming increasingly common for job seekers to meet with panels of three or more decision makers in … Read More