Career Advice & Insights

Will a tattoo or piercing keep you from getting a job? It wasn’t terribly long ago that the perception of the tattooed were that they’re all  sailors or bikers. Today, however, that stereotype has fallen and it seems, so has the workplace tattoo taboo.The average age of the workforce in 2008 was 40.7, according to … Read More

3 steps introverts can take to highlight their talents and advance their careers. Are you an introvert? If not, someone you know probably is. Studies show that one-third to one-half of Americans are introverts, according to Susan Cain, author of the book “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking.” While … Read More

Moving out of your comfort zone can be daunting, but the workplace rewards are worth the risks. In the workforce, having a successful career can often be about personal branding and forging connections with others in the industry. But these things can be tough for introverts, who are naturally prone to desire time alone, prefer … Read More

Working moms share what it’s like to be a working mother in Ladders’ latest survey. Mother’s day is here, and I wanted to talk to you guys about something I call Mom guilt. I’m not talking about the guilt trips our Moms all treated us to when we didn’t clean our room as a kid, … Read More

The 90-day review should be respected but not feared. Human-resources specialists share secrets to a successful review.   HR departments at most large corporations have a formal 90-day performance evaluation in place for new hires. But even those organizations without formal processes often use that three-month mark to review your performance to date. The 90-day … Read More

Take a personal approach to being recognized for your expertise among your colleagues. Thought leader. You might have heard this phrase — and you’re not quite sure what it means. It’s difficult to find an exact definition that is universally accepted, but a thought leader is someone who is known for their innovative ideas, expertise, … Read More

Use the opportunity to develop personally while advancing within your company. Performance reviews: though most dread the appraisal process, it can actually be a great way to access and sell your personal brand. Going through the process annually is a good thing — it allows you to grow, develop and become an expert in your … Read More

5 ideas to help you lead for the long term. The real test of leadership is not in the moment, but in the long term. Of course, the decisions you make at any moment can positively or negatively affect the long-term health of the business. Have you ever seen a leader swoop in and be … Read More

8 approaches that could be keeping you from getting ahead, and what you can do to change that. I used to make fun of the word “philosophy.” Thought it was too impractical, too theoretical, and too useless. Wow, was I wrong. Philosophy means the most basic beliefs, concepts, and attitudes of an individual or group. … Read More