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Reference letter examples for 3 different situations

It’s good to know what a solid reference looks like. Use these great reference letter examples, including the perfect character reference letter. Read More

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How to figure out what’s real in an inflated letter of recommendation

Online commentators have noted that writers frequently inflate the positives and don’t divulge the negatives – what they know about a candidate “deep down.” … Read More

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How a career quiz can help you find your ideal job

If you’re looking to explore potential careers, here are a few of the most popular career quizzes and tests, which you can find online using Google. Read More

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20 of the best companies with work from home jobs hiring near me right now

If you are reading this guide, there is a good chance you are looking for work from home jobs or are looking to transition away from a traditional desk job. Read More

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I have to take short-term disability – but where will that leave my job?

If you’re asking for an extension that’s considered a reasonable accommodation to your employer, you can make a legal case for them to keep your job. Read More

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How to dress for a job interview

The most common three classifications I hear most from employers about are business attire, business casual and start-up casual or casual-casual. Read More

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How to conduct a secret job search (and keep your current job)

If you’re ready to start your stealth job hunt, you’re also committing to be mindful of your behavior in and out of the workplace than ever before. Read More

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The 10 best U.S. cities for women in tech (plus how to get hired in each)

The best United States city for women in tech will probably surprise you. New York and San Francisco didn’t even make the top 10 list. Read More

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The Top 15 high-paying employers in Austin with the most open jobs

So which companies are hiring for $100K jobs in Austin the most? Ladders put together a list of the 15 companies hiring the most $100K+ jobs currently in this exciting city using data from its continuously updated database of high-paying jobs. Read More

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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.