Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

The Future of Work
I gave up my phone for a week and it changed the way I worked

I found I could concentrate more on my projects and complete them much faster than when I was constantly checking my phone for emails and updates … Read More

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Saying these 2 phrases during a Zoom meeting is a major power move

To draw people in and stimulate thought and potential action, there are three additional words you can use to achieve these desired actions … Read More

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5 steps to leading a mind-blowing virtual meeting

To help make sure you’re prepared to host a productive meeting remotely, here are five steps to leading a mind-blowing virtual meeting. Read More

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Why the ‘repotting’ theory is essential in your career development

With rapidly changing technology and the evolution of the workplace, many companies are struggling to keep up. Older companies are breaking down. Read More

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Melissa Wong, CEO of Retail Zipline: “If we can develop a greater awareness, we’ll be better as a team”

“Even with temporary closures due to COVID-19, I believe physical retail won’t be replaced by online shopping,” said Wong. Read More

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How to find a mentor, in business and in life

A mentor has no interest, and no reason to teach someone who thinks they already have the answers — or worse, someone who wants to prove so badly how much they already know. Read More

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Paul Adams, Professor at the University of Arkansas: “Our workforce should try to mimic what our communities and our society looks like”

Adams shared his insight with Ladders on topics ranging from acting as a mentor, staying motivated and balancing the stress of work and life. Read More

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The surprising age workers start to experience ageism

To Rachael Palmer, who led the research, falsehoods surrounding older members of the workforce are keeping companies from employing genuine talent. Read More

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The 2 things highly productive people do to get so much more work done

The most effective way to combat digital distractions is to be prepared to do whatever it takes to exercise control in your life. 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.