Career Advice & Insights

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

If you’re not sure where to start, follow this guide to landing a volunteer position as a part of your job-search strategy. Industry experts and job hunters who have successfully parlayed volunteerism into paying jobs provided the following advice. “Use your network to find open volunteer positions. That will get you into an organization faster.” … Read More

Done right, online networking will support your offline network, not replace it In the old days, “networking” meant hours calling every contact in your Rolodex; paging through the directories of every professional organization you could join; going to breakfast seminars, lunch-time speaking events, happy hours and board meetings to press the flesh – anything to … Read More

Creative Director Jason Cocovinis found a new job as an experiential marketer at a dramatic-licensing shop. When he thinks back to his high school’s drama productions, Jason Cocovinis remembers noting the name and logo of dramatic-licensing firm Music Theatre International (MTI) printed on every script book. He never thought as an adult that he’d be … Read More

Checklist of tactical steps to maximize the chances that you will be able to find a new job in a new industry. Parse your resume. Make sure your skills are transferable to the new industry. Compare. Compare your accomplishments and skills to someone in a similar job who has been working in the industry you’re … Read More