Career Advice & Insights

Kitty Koenig put $100 into a ticket to a charity event and devoted time to a volunteer opportunity that followed. The SalesLadder member said the investment paid off many times over. It’s hard to part with money when you’re not making any. Many job seekers face the decision to put up money to support their … Read More

An M.B.A. isn’t the only way to compete in new industry. Leverage your experience – or if you’re just starting – build it up by following these guidelines. Read More

How to find a civilian job or contractor job after the military. If you’re moving from a military career to a civilian one — whether after returning from mobilized duty as a reservist, separating from the service or retiring — you’re facing more than a job change. You’re facing a whole new world. And especially … Read More

Be ready to explain your motives and your unique value to a boss. There are plenty of benefits to working for yourself. The flexibility, the autonomy, the ability to build something: All are great lures for those who like the challenge of an entrepreneurial business. However, the same factors that attract people to self-employment can … Read More

Freelance marketing consultant Scot French enjoyed being his own boss, but wanted to work for a large organization again. Scot French liked the perks of working as a freelance marketing consultant. He worked with nearly half-a-dozen startup technology companies in two years and enjoyed the flexibility and variety of working for multiple clients. “I was … Read More

This IT pro left technology marketing to earn his fortune in real estate. Five years later, he needed a new resume to return. Four years ago, Jan E. made what seemed like a good career move. After 12 years working as a marketing and business development specialist at technology companies in California’s Silicon Valley, Jan, … Read More

You want to get ‘out there,’ but you’re not interested in an onslaught of annoying messages. No fear. Use these 12 resources to cut through the clutter, fast. I recently watched a documentary called “Hear and Now” about a deaf couple who decides to get cochlear implants at the age of 65. I couldn’t help … Read More

Thoughts and notes from Ladders’ editor-in-chief on why the glass ceiling is still firmly in place. Does the boys’ club still present barriers to women seeking $100K+ positions? After decades of legislation and corporate policy intended to level the playing field and let qualified women into senior positions, disparities remain — but experts tell Ladders … Read More

How do you navigate the ‘permanent whitewater’ of career change? Be prepared for inevitable turbulence. People who tend to survive catastrophes (such as fire, flood, bombings and kidnappings) accept what’s happening quicker than others and therefore take action faster, according to author Amanda Ripley in “The Unthinkable.” The same is true for job-search success in … Read More