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5 festive strategies that land interviews during the holiday

The holidays can actually be a great time to start or continue a job search. People are motivated to get new people onboarded for the start of the year, so they’re looking to fill open positions before the end of December. Now is the perfect time to start working on landing those interviews so you can finish 2019 strong with a job you are going to love! … Read More

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The Top 15 highest-paying jobs in electrical engineering

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

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This dream job wants to pay you to go to sleep

“The successful candidate will display an ability to fall asleep just about anywhere – in traffic, in a meeting or even a noisy place like the bus stop. This exciting role gives you the opportunity to keep your boring day job and to make money while you sleep at night,” the company said in a press release. Read More

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The Top 15 highest-paying jobs in environmental engineering

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

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5 ways to improve your LinkedIn profile in 10 minutes or less

There is a lot you can do in ten minutes or less to improve your profile or to stay active on this essential professional social media platform. Read More

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When your job search makes you feel like a burden

Instead of apologizing for being a burden, thank people for their help. It can relieve the same sense of anxiety you might feel for taking up peoples’ time, without coming across as apologetic. Read More

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5 advantages of looking for a new job over the holidays

Here are 5 reasons why it’s a great idea to put (or keep) yourself in the job market during the holiday season: … Read More

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The Top 15 highest paying jobs in architecture and interior design

Those with an architectural degree can expect to earn an average of $76,930 annually, compared to the annual median of $49,810 for an interior designer. Read More

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The Top 15 highest-paying jobs in corporate finance

Ladders put together a list of the 15 companies hiring the most $100K+ jobs currently in this exciting field 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.