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15 companies in New York City this month hiring for $100K positions like crazy

Using data from its continuously updated database of jobs, Ladders compiled a list of the top 15 companies hiring for $100K jobs right now in New York. Read More

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4 ways job searching is a whole lot like dating

Here are 4 specific ways job searching is like dating, along with how you can stand out during the hiring process using some of the same tactics. Read More

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These are the Top 15 companies hiring for $100K+ jobs in September 2018

To help you find what you are looking for, Ladders has put together this list of companies hiring for the highest paying jobs as of September 2018. Read More

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Survey: This is the most common reason job seekers abandon applications

Ghosting employers is nothing new, but a new survey shows that the most popular reason why job seekers abandon applications is to accept another job. Read More

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Survey: 67% of hiring managers say Facebook has 'the most incriminating information' on candidates

67% of hiring managers say Facebook is the social media platform with “the most incriminating information” about job candidates, followed by Twitter … Read More

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This Austrian city was just named the world's most liveable city

If you’ve been thinking about abandoning your urban dwelling for greener pastures (and a better quality of life), it’s time to pack those bags and head for Central Europe. Read More

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Tattoos won't keep you from getting a job, study suggests

Job seekers with inked skin were just as likely, and in some cases, more likely to gain employment than job seekers without tattoos. Read More

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Survey: 21.8% of Millennials say a friend referred them for their first job

Research has found that 21.8% of Millennials say a friend referred them for their first job, compared to 26.1% of Baby Boomers and 24.8% of Generation X. Read More

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Study: 20 jobs where the number of women has skyrocketed

Recent data compiled by the site 24/7 Wall St. reveals 20 positions where there has been an influx of women in recent years. But regarding salary, 24/7 Wall St. noted that “despite being increasingly represented in these jobs, women do not earn more than their male counterparts in any of the jobs on this list.” However, the … 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.