Career Advice & Insights

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Simply Hired surveyed more than 850 current and former hiring managers in the U.S., showing that the most popular way to ruin your resume is by having “a few or more grammatical errors” in the mix, at 84%. Read More

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This email can land you a job Ladders Contributor

Sending this winning email to your dream company can get you noticed…and even hired. Read More

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6 signs you are stupidly bored with your job Lindsay Tigar

Do you worry your current gig has lost its appeal? Here, career experts give the undeniable signs it’s time to seek a new opportunity or make a change ASAP. Read More

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These are the 25 Fortune 500 companies with the most remote friendly jobs Meredith Lepore

Working remotely is becoming the norm. There has been a 115% percent increase in telecommuting between 2005-2015 and the percentage of workers doing all or at least some of their work remotely has increased from 19% in 2003 to 24% in 2015, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Read More

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The 5 biggest mistakes people make when looking for a new job | Ladders Mary Lee Gannon

Slow down, take your time, and avoid these five not-so-common mistakes during your next job search. Read More

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Is it true that recruiters reject a resume in six seconds?Madeline Mann

Recruiters actually reject resumes very quickly for reasons beyond being unqualified. Here are 5 things recruiters make snap decisions on that you may not realize. Read More

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4 things dating apps teach us about how to find a perfect (employer) match Ladders Contributor

Four things to keep in mind as you search for a job, inspired by the online dating world: With authenticity, similar interests, expressed enthusiasm, and pragmatism, you can find a match made in heaven. Read More

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How to talk about professional mistakes in an interview Jane Burnett

When a recruiter asks you to divulge the details of a professional mistake you’ve made on the job during an interview for a position, your phrasing is crucial. Here are a few tips to keep in mind. Read More

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Ways to work against the stigma of being overqualified during a job interview Jane Burnett

Exceeding the experience requirements with flying colors shouldn’t be another thing to worry about, right? Wrong. Here’s how to work against the stigma of being overqualified. Read More

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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.