Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

Start networking today to take your job search to the next level. If you’re looking for a job, you’re bound to find many articles encouraging you to network, and with good reason. It’s widely acknowledged that networking can help you uncover job leads that may not be published anywhere else and will give you a … Read More

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10 traits of quality finance candidates that are ready for hiring Ladders Contributor

If you’re hiring, the best finance job candidates have these traits and qualities. Learn what they are and how to represent them on your resume to stand out in your job search and get hired. Read More

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Job-Search Resources for the Recent Grad Amanda Augustine

Explore these online assets to uncover additional job opportunities. If you’ve been following me on Twitter or Facebook, or reading my weekly column, you’ve heard me talk about the concept of ‘harnessing the power of three.’ Basically this means that you should use multiple methods to uncover job leads – both hidden and published – … Read More

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Your Job Search Just Got Easier Sarah Woodard

Simplify your job-search with the new app from Ladders. What do you do while standing 15-deep in line at Starbucks each morning? If you’re like me, you’re probably playing Candy Crush or scrolling through headlines on CNN. However, if you’re like 75% of the American population who are either actively job seeking or open to … Read More

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Four Ways to Boost Your Job Search This Summer Amanda Augustine

Keep your job search on track and still have fun this summer. It can be difficult to keep your head in the job-search game when the weather is warm, and job applications are competing against barbecues and road trips for calendar space. If you can get past these distractions, summer can be a great time … Read More

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Job Application Checklist for the Recent Grad Amanda Augustine

Follow these best practices to ensure your job application bypasses the job-search black hole. Now that you’ve clarified your job goals, crafted the perfect resume and cleaned up your online presence, let’s talk about submitting effective job applications. There’s nothing worse than submitting an application and never hearing back. Below are ten tips to help … Read More

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Strengthen Your Search With Social Media Amanda Augustine

Take a page from your kids’ playbook and leverage social media for your job search. Father’s Day is just around the corner. It’s a time to honor the father figures in your life and thank them for their support and guidance over the years. It’s also a popular time to share fatherly advice and life … Read More

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Social Media Dos and Don’ts Every College Grad Should Know Amanda Augustine

Don’t let your social media habits derail your job search. In last week’s article I offered tips to improve your resume. This week the focus is on cleaning up your online presence and building the right professional brand. When I coach seasoned professionals, I often have to encourage them to explore the world of social … Read More

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Career Advice for Recent College Graduates: Become an Explorer Amanda Augustine

Congratulations graduates! Now, it’s on to the next chapter of your lives. It’s a time for new beginnings, mixed with feelings of excitement and anxiety. Some of you may have secured jobs already or are embarking on graduate studies. Others are still searching for the right opportunity. In either case, there’s a lot of uncertainty … Read More

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