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Why the counteroffer is the best secret weapon tactic for retaining talent

Careers website LiveCareer recently explored the world of employee counteroffers where they found that nearly 70% of workplaces extend counteroffers to employees … Read More

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How to ace your tech interview at McKinsey, according to the head of engineering

Ed Chang, the head of engineering with McKinsey’s Marketing & Sales team, spoke to Ladders about all things McKinsey including workplace atmosphere, company culture, and how to prepare for an interview at McKinsey. Read More

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2 ways to master your next phone interview

Every day, qualified candidates fall out of the running for good jobs for one petty reason– they suck at mastering the art of the phone interview. Read More

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6 statistics that will change the way you apply to jobs

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed or get dejected because your job search isn’t going as well as you hoped, but it’s important to keep in mind these six statistics that will change the way you apply to jobs. Read More

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This is how long 75% of the country can survive without income

The pandemic has been a hard, challenging — especially financially. This is how long three fourths of the U.S. can survive without income. Read More

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9 things highly confident people avoid doing in interviews

Going into a job interview, it’s important to be calm, cool and collected. These are the 9 things that highly confident people do to land the job. Read More

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Why the month of August is the best time to elevate your career

But beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, August has always represented a month of learning, improving, and reigniting my career passions. Read More

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5 ways to close an interview that make you unforgettable to the hiring manager

I have hired hundreds of people over the course of my career, and here are the top 5 things that winning candidates did to close the interview. Read More

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If you’ve been out of work for 3 months or longer, this is how you should approach the job search

There are techniques that you can use to make your job search easier and increase the chances of getting those paychecks rolling once again in your direction. 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.