Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

It’s a tricky subject with no perfect answers, but there are some general rules to follow when reaching out to someone in the hopes they’ll write you a glowing letter of support. Read More

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This study explains why men end up choosing higher-earning majors in college Sheila McClear

Despite wanting to working in a high-paying field – just as men do – after college – women consistently gravitate towards majors that turn into lower-paying jobs, according to new research from Ohio State University. Read More

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Job hopping with intention: Pros, cons and considerations Brie Weiler Reynolds

A job-hopper is someone who stays at a job for approximately one to two years, though some job-hoppers may stay as long as five years. This isn’t necessarily a long-term gig or temporary work, though job-hoppers may use either of these as part of their job-hopping. Read More

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What is data science?Jennifer Fabiano

Ladders spoke with experts from cnvrg.io to understand the role of a data scientist, the interview process, and what hiring managers look for in candidates. Read More

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5 essential questions to ask recruiters Robert Carnevale

These questions will help you suss out important facts about your potential job and may even give you an edge in the interview that follows the recruiter’s call or email. Read More

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The Top 15 highest-paying jobs in the pharmacy industry Meghan Ingraham

In a recent analysis from The Interview Guys, pharmacists secured the number one spot on the list of top-paying jobs that require the least experience. Read More

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15 highest-paying jobs in nursing Meredith Lepore

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

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15 highest-paying jobs in pharmaceutical and medical sales Meredith Lepore

So which companies are hiring for $100K jobs in pharmaceutical and medical sales the most? Ladders put together a list of the 15 companies hiring the most $100K+ jobs currently as well as for the most $250K+ jobs in this exciting field using data from its continuously updated database of high-paying jobs. Read More

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6 tips to take to job video interviews like a duck to water Ladders Contributor

Some people believe it is easier to ace video interviews, but the fact is that to land the right job, one needs to know the right tricks and tips. Read More

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