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How to list temporary work on your resume

Temporary work means that an employee is hired for a limited time. It can be several days, weeks, months. Everything depends on the employer’s needs. Read More

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How to list contract work on your resume

If you’ve done contract work in the past, you might wonder how you should list it on your resume. We’ve got the answer, here. Read More

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3 signs it’s time to take something off of your resume

There are a few guidelines you should follow to help you see the signs that it’s time to take something off of your résumé. Read More

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How to get your application off the slush pile and in front of decision makers

Donald DeSantis, Co-Founder of Nava, and Adam Loving, Principal Software Engineer at Pioneer Square Labs, chat with Ladders about how to get your application off the slush pile. Read More

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10 lies recruiters tell in the first interview

You have checked all the boxes in preparation, printed out your resume, put on your finest interview outfit, and you think you’re all ready to go. Read More

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If your resume is missing this number, you can kiss the job away

New research shows that employers are pretty picky at what they want to see on your resume — and just one mistake could mean your resume ends up in the trash. Read More

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Top resume myth debunked: Gaps actually work to your advantage

Recently some notable companies have started to understand how gaps in a resume can actually be a desirable entry in an applicant’s history. Read More

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How to list everyday tasks on your resume

A well-written resume will increase your chances of landing an interview, but how can you turn a decent resume into one that stands out? … Read More

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These 30 overused words will get your resume thrown in the trash

“Choosing just the right word is paramount. Your resume plays such an important role in determining the quality of your future employment that you need to use words to their maximum effect.” … Read More

Must Reads
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.