Career Advice & Insights

A considerable number of professionals are relocating, and for good reason. Locations have always played a key role in the availability of certain types of jobs. Detroit became the hub of automotive industry in the early twentieth century; San Francisco attracts technology companies; New York City now focuses on financial, media and technology. The reality … Read More

Are you fit for the startup world? Take this quiz to find out. We’ve all had the thought at some point in our careers—typically on days we’re particularly disenchanted with corporate life. Maybe you don’t feel like your efforts are having a measurable impact at your current place of business. Or you think there’s no … Read More

The only way to stay competitive in today’s job market is to constantly be learning. Here’s why – and how to get ahead. What can damage the candidacy of an otherwise worthy applicant in today’s job market? A lack of solid digital skills. Unfortunately, this lack of digital skills is the reality for an overwhelming … Read More

Where can you earn the most? See the best and worst cities for your career with Ladders’ new interactive Salary vs. Demand map. Location, location, location. When it comes to your job search, location really is everything; your success in the workforce can even be dependent on it. Ladders discovered that approximately 35 percent of … Read More

Let’s face it, graduate school isn’t for everyone. But it’s not the only way to make big bucks! Ladders’ salary analysis of 1.9 million U.S. professionals shows the top 10 highest-paying career paths for associate or bachelor’s degree graduates. Earning a college degree has become a critical gateway to obtaining a secure, high-paying career. In … Read More

Amanda shares her most popular career tips for the successful professional. If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, you may have noticed a pattern in my updates. Every day, at approximately 11 a.m. EST, I share a small tidbit of career advice with my followers. These can range from building your professional network to … Read More

Reflect on the skills of some of our greatest presidents and how they can be applied to your job search. Whether you think they’ve succeeded or failed, each U.S. president was elected for a reason. Each man proved to the American people that he was right for the job, and tried to continually showcase his … Read More

3 ways you’re sabotaging your own job search. You’ve got your resume together, your cover letter polished, references locked and loaded. You’ve been scouring the job boards for hours, days, weeks, maybe even months – and still haven’t found the right fit. If this is your reality, perhaps it’s time to consider it might be … Read More

Use these tips to get past rejection and land an even better job. Don’t let the rejection eat you up inside. Say thank you. The lessons you learned in kindergarten also apply to your job search. As Come Recommended’s Heather Huhman points out, manners matter. Write a thoughtful thank you note to those with whom … Read More