By CW Headley – Ladders Though rare, nothing compares with the sharp relief of knowing beyond a reasonable doubt that you’ve nailed a job interview. An ‘expect to hear from us soon’, a teary slow clap from your soon-to-be-coworkers as you exit the premises, or even just a firm pat on the shoulder. Sadly, if they’re at… read more

By Jack Kelly – Forbes When you’ve lost your job or are deathly afraid that you’re next in line to be downsized, it’s easy to lose your self-confidence. It’s understandable to question yourself. “Did I do something wrong? I’m one of the hardest workers at the office. Why was it me?” Even if you intellectually… read more

Hiring experts have some advice on what you can do to land a job during one of the most challenging times for job seekers. By Alanna Quillen  NBCUniversal, Inc.Hiring experts have some advice on what you can do to land a job during one of the most challenging times for job seekers, NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen… read more

By Marina Glazman – Ladders All hiring managers—particularly those at the C-level—search for that elusive superstar hire: That person who believes in the company’s vision, can tolerate risk and change, can strategize and execute, takes both initiative and direction, and always delivers. There are superstars in all disciplines, and across full-time employees, part-timers, and freelancers/consultants…. read more

By Sean Joyner – Archinet In a previous article here on Archinect we looked at 6 important tips on following up after a job interview. And that’s the thing many forget to do: Simply to follow up. Especially in our job market today, where work is more in demand and opportunities are limited, following up in the… read more

Originally Posted on Resumeway Resume action verbs demonstrate your strengths and communicate your expertise in a powerful manner. The correct use of action verbs can transform your resume from bland to impactful. In fact, action verbs can put you way ahead in your job search and make you stand out. Most importantly, resume action verbs… read more

Originally Posted on Resumeway During the job hunt, it is vital to be ready for a short phone interview at a moment’s notice. Hiring managers usually use phone interviews to discuss the details of the position, determine whether you are the right fit and see if you are really interested. While some companies may call… read more

By Marc Cenedella – Ladders Hi Readers, The 2020 update for my best-selling Ladders Interviews Guide is out now and available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle versions.  I’ve included a brief excerpt below. This updated version is designed to make your 2020 interviews go smoothly.  Whether you’re interviewing for better pay, a better job, or simply to maintain lifestyle… read more