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How to write an employment verification letter – with sample

An employment verification letter can help you apply for a mortgage, sign a lease, foster a child, or get a job. Tips and sample here. Read More

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Writing a professional letter of recommendation

Employers, professors, teachers, colleagues or clients may be asked to write a professional letter of recommendation to assist someone they’ve worked with in some capacity. Here’s how to do it right. Read More

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Great resignation letter examples

So you’ve found a new role. Congrats! You’re onto bigger and better things. Now you need a resignation letter that won’t burn bridges. Examples here. Read More

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Online Networking – the new first point of contact among professionals

Networking online is more important today than in the past. For many professionals, it’s now the first point of contact. Uploading your contacts is key. Read More

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Why uploading a photo to your professional profile matters for your career

Adding a photo to your professional profile can build trust in under a second. Competing without one simply doesn’t make sense, so here’s how to do it easily. Read More

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How do I make sure I get job matches I want?

Finding your perfect $100K+ fit on Ladders through job matches is what it’s all about. So here we show how easy it is to target your dream job. Read More

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Why applying for jobs is still the star of proactive career action (and much easier with Ladders)

Applying for jobs is proactive and the number one way to advance your career. But endless job application forms are a problem and staying ahead of the curve isn’t easy. What to do? … Read More

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The cryptocurrency industry is booming: Here are the Top 15 highest-paying companies hiring now

If you’re looking for a new career, check out these 15 companies that are hiring for crypto jobs right now so you can find your dream job in 2021 and beyond. Read More

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The top online learning resources to boost your career

Learning something new online is the new way to be a student forever. Read More

Must Reads
What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.