By Anouare Abdou – Ladders The world needs resilience right now. But what exactly does being resilient look like in practice? We’ve asked Olympic diver turned serial entrepreneur and Engel & Völkers broker Christopher Kalec for his take on the topic. Kalec has learned a thing or two about resilience while training for the Olympics and going through several career pivots…. read more
“be Better” Tips for Everyone
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– Megan Glenn Megan Glenn is a freelance writer with extensive expertise in a plethora of subjects, including: home decor, business, lifestyle, and more. She’s been writing professionally for over a decade, and has had the pleasure of working with incredible publishers over the years including Faxage. She believes in telling a story, not just finding information…. read more
12 tips for parents with kids at home during the coronavirus pandemic
By Jennifer Fabiano – Ladders Coronavirus has affected people across the country in many ways. With more than more than 22 million Americans dealing with unemployment, 66% of U.S. employees working remotely, and millions of schools experimenting with online learning for the first time. At least 27 states and three U.S. territories have recommended that school building… read more
How to write a professional work email when you’re angry
By Kaitlyn McInnis – Ladders Whether you’ve simply had a bad day or you’re nearing your breaking point over something that has happened in your office, composing a thoughtful email to discuss what’s going on is rarely a walk in the park. However, ensuring your points get heard despite your current mindset is vital in… read more
Ask a Recruiter: How Can a Recession or Economic Downturn Affect My Career?
The Motley Fool This article originally appeared on InHerSight.com, a website where women rate the female friendliness of their employers and get matched to companies that fit their needs. Amid the coronavirus crisis and subsequent layoffs and looming recession, InHerSight asked Dana Hundley and Jenna Richardson, co-founders of Career Cooperative, to discuss how economic downturns… read more
Healthcare Jobs Are Booming: Why It Could Be Your Next Career Move
By H.V. MacArthur – Forbes The healthcare system was already working with a shortage of staff before it found itself flung into the chaos and overrun hospitals of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2018, healthcare became the largest employer in the U.S. California’s projected demand alone is approximately 500,000 new health care workers by 2024. As hospitals become… read more
A guide to navigating your career in the midst of a recession
By Elizabeth Segran – FastCo. With a recession looming on the horizon, many workers are worried that their career will be derailed by a financial crisis. I know how they feel. I left grad school in the wake of the Great Recession with the hope of becoming a professor of Indian literature, but the job… read more
Thank You Email After Interview: Examples, Dos, and Don’ts
By Isabel Thottam – Resumeway Did you know that sending a thank you email after an interview can make or break your chances of getting a job? Most HR managers agree that receiving a thank you email after an interview helps them make the final decision. Although some may say that this does not affect… read more
The 7 Hardest Interview Questions with Answers
By Lillian Childress-Resumeway Job interviews are stressful, even for the most qualified and experienced candidates. After all, you only have a few minutes to make a great impression that will determine the course of your career. This is often made even worse by the problematic questions interviewers tend to ask. The best way to overcome… read more
How to build good relationships with recruiters
By Francesca Hooper – Inspiring Interns You may think of recruiters as bodiless voices at the end of the line, pestering you about vague job opportunities but if you’re serious about job-seeking, you’d be wrong. Staffing recruiters not only help with the newest job leads but they offer tips on how to improve your chances…. read more