Career Advice & Insights

Before you hit the “apply” button, make sure the application is worth your time. As a career coach I often talk to job seekers who are frustrated over the lack of response from employers. This phenomenon is commonly referred to as the “Black Hole,” and leaves most job seekers discouraged with no updates on their application’s … Read More

Keep your professional name consistent across all business channels. With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, Ladders conducted a study that will give soon-to-be moms and dads something to think about when naming their children.The study showed that on average, the shorter your first name, the more you will earn. In fact, every letter added to your first … Read More

We are in a week-long national celebration known as Teacher Appreciation Week. It’s the perfect time to take a moment to personally thank the teachers in your life – whether you met them in the classroom or at the office – who’ve inspired you or helped advance your career. Read More

Help the planet while you hunt for your next job. Happy Earth Day everyone! All around the globe, events are being held to raise awareness of climate changes and global warming. While the issue may seem overwhelming, little changes can be made each day to help protect the environment and live greener, more sustainable lifestyles. … Read More

In the job search, timing can mean everything.  Wouldn’t it be nice if the job search had clear deadlines? “Call the recruiter back no later than 3:00 p.m. today,” or “follow up on last week’s application by noon tomorrow.” Everything is easier when there’s a set schedule to follow. I often receive questions from job … Read More

Don’t sideline your job search for the love of the game. I have a confession to make. I am addicted to the television show, The Biggest Loser. I love watching the contestants compete for the title of “Biggest Loser” and accomplish their dreams of healthier, thinner bodies. The “before” and “after” shots are just incredible! But … Read More

Carefully prepare your job-search strategy and you’ll be one step closer to success.  A survey conducted by Ladders found that nearly 70% of its members considered their job search to be “top priority” right now. However, after carefully reviewing the survey responses, it became clear that not everyone is as prepared for the search as … Read More

Ten popular reasons that prevent job applicants from receiving offers. While there are hundreds of reasons why job interviews don’t go as well as they could, some are more common than others. Though, contrary to popular belief, not all outcomes are the interviewer’s fault, nor are the outcomes always in the interviewer’s control. Here are … Read More

A follow-up on some of the most popular questions asked during our spreecast on cleaning up your job search. Thanks to everyone who tuned in to the spreecast on spring cleaning your job search. Click on the following link to view this spreecast and check out the hashtag #AmandaLIVE on Twitter for additional tips. Before … Read More