Career Advice & Insights

Tired of sending out resumes and never hearing back? Maybe it’s time to try a new approach. Check out these five unusual methods to landing an interview: Start an online campaign Remember Matthew Epstein, the man behind the “Google, please hire me” online campaign? His premise was simple: create buzz and draw attention to himself. … Read More

Do my looks hurt or help my chances of landing the right job? While it’s not fair, experts agree that a person’s appearance can affect the outcome of one’s job search and potential for advancement in the workplace. Your personal grooming, professional wardrobe – even your haircut – play a role in your personal brand. … Read More

For a job seeker, what expenses are tax-deductible?  While taxes and tax law are definitelynotmy area of expertise* – I’ll stick to the job search, thank you very much – I wanted to provide some information to help my fellow taxpayers who are currently looking for a job. So I did a little digging and … Read More

The job hunt isn’t one size fits all. Learn how to create the strategy that’s right for you. Many job seekers enter the search for new employment thinking any strategy will do — just as long as it gets them one step closer to a job. Armed with a combination of advice and hearsay, individuals … Read More

Tips to approach your job search with a mobile-first lens. As many of you know, I normally provide job-search advice through my weekly column on The Career Chronicles, and on Twitter and Facebook. So it’s always a great privilege when I get the chance meet professionals and answer their questions in person. Thank you to … Read More

Build a strategy to maximize the benefits of every networking opportunity. Throughout my time at Ladders, I’ve written many articles and given presentations explaining the importance of networking to boost your career and job-search efforts.  Whether you love it or hate it, networking has become an integral part of the job-search process. What I’ve realized … Read More

Exposure is key when looking for your next position, but is there such a thing as too much exposure? When it comes to your privacy, there certainly is. In such a competitive job market, concerns about privacy generally fall to the bottom of the list for most job seekers. During the search, you’re too busy … Read More

Incorporate social media into your job-search strategy to find the right job, faster. In the past four weeks we’ve worked to update your image, craft a professional resume, manage your search on the go, and overhaul your online brand. This fifth and final assignment is designed to help you take your job search to the … Read More

Google yourself regularly and edit your online presence to support your job-search efforts. Whether you know it or not, every one of you has an online brand. A Jobvite social recruiting survey found that 85 percent of HR professionals and recruiters said that a positive online presence has influenced a hiring decision. On the flip side, 70 … Read More