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In the world of college basketball, Geno Auriemma is a legend. The coach of the women’s basketball team for the University of Connecticut since 1985, Auriemma has led the women’s Huskies to 11 NCAA titles and four undefeated seasons. His current team hasn’t lost a game in two years. He’s also something of a management … Read More

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Want your unemployment check? Take this drug test first Monica Torres

Opponents says drug tests violate workers’ rights, are expensive and turn up very few offenders. Read More

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How Oreo the Cat landed a great job (and what she can teach you)Allison Hirschlag

This is how you get noticed for a good job. Read More

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6 ways women can get hired and promoted Jane Burnett

It’s no secret that broadly, women experience disparities in pay and promotions. “Promotion rates for women lag behind those of men, and the disparity is largest at the first step up to manager—for every 100 women promoted, 130 men are promoted…In addition, external hiring is not improving the representation of women. At every level, companies … Read More

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It really is harder to find a job as you get older Heidi Moore

The largest-ever study of age discrimination says the trend is very real. Read More

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Your company's job descriptions are driving women away Ladders Contributor

Many of us are unwittingly writing job descriptions that turn off a large percentage of our candidate pool — namely women. Read More

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7 secrets to success you can learn from the 7-year-old girl who impressed Google Allison Hirschlag

A precocious kid can teach you a lot about finding a job. Read More

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Staying Positive in the Job Search Ladders Contributor

It’s no secret that job hunting at its very worst can be a demoralizing experience. When trying to sell your qualifications in a competitive job market, rejection is inevitable as employers have so many applications to choose from. For this reason, it’s crucial that you maintain a positive attitude toward your job search. In fact, … Read More

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Is Relocation Right for You?Guest Contributer

Use local resources to decide if a long-distance move will fit your lifestyle. So you’ve had it with the big city and you’re ready for the country life. Or maybe working in Middle America has run its course and you want to try living on one of the coasts for a while. People decide to … Read More

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