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The shocking number of employees that work on the weekend

Do you feel like COVID-19 has increased your frequency of hopping the laptop on the weekends? You’re not alone. A shocking number of people do. Read More

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7 tiny tweaks to make to your cover letter that will get you the interview

Rather than crumbling it up and throwing it in the trash, consider making small — yet meaningful! — tweaks to your cover letter so you can score more interviews. Here, career gurus and experts shed insight. Read More

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5 buzzwords that cost the candidate the job, according to recruiters

When you’re in an interview, there are 5 buzzwords that can actually cost you the job. According to recruiters, these are the ones to avoid. Read More

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The top tech jobs in 2020 and the skills you must have to secure them

On balance, the tech industry seems to be the most secure in the wake of commercial limitations. Americans who previously occupied hospitality industries used quarantine to re-assess their trajectory as a result. Read More

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4 pro tips for navigating the job hunt during COVID-19

Create the future you deserve by building your new job-hunt routine and staying on top of your goals and skills. Use these tips to your advantage. Read More

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Job hunters reveal worst interview questions they are getting asked in 2020

What are the worst interview questions being asked in 2020? In one study, job hunters reveal what they found hard to answer, here. Read More

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Suddenly find yourself unemployed? Mastering this trait will make your job search easier

Are you unemployed? According to a new study from Wiley shows that mastering a specific trait will make anyone’s job search easier. Read More

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Here is what recruiters wish you knew about your follow-up email

When you’re working with a recruiter — and you’ve gone through the initial interview — what next? This is what they wish you knew about a follow-up email. Read More

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These are the Top 31 highest-paying jobs hiring near you

Are you looking to get to the next level in your career? These are the top 31 highest-paying jobs listed on Ladders. See them, here. 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.