By Cathie Ericson-Ladders Even if something better is around the corner, you don’t want to tip your hand to your current employer. When Ja’Naea Modest of Champaign, Illinois, went to a job fair at a middle school on her lunch break, she thought she was doing everything right. She changed her clothes, headed over, filled… read more
Job Seekers
Accepting a counter-offer after resigning
TotalJobs You’ve found a new job and handed in your resignation letter. But your employer is reluctant to see you go, so they give you a counteroffer. They offer better pay, more benefits, and a new desk if you say no to the new job. So what do you need to consider when you get… read more
10 Things Great Candidates Understand About Getting Hired: One Will Almost Guarantee You Any Job
By David Sturt & Todd Nordstrom – Forbes Change is in the air. With it, comes optimism. You want something new. You believe now is the time. And, due to the current talent shortage, now is probably the best time to land your dream job. “My job is okay,” Rick told us recently. “I’ve been… read more
Five Valuable LinkedIn Features That Will Help You Amp Up Your Performance
By William Arruda – Forbes Many of us have retained the mindset that came with the launch of LinkedIn: “LinkedIn is the place I to go to find a job and build my virtual network.” Well, it’s time to replace that mindset with this one: “LinkedIn is the place I go to do my job… read more
10 interview questions you should expect, and how to answer
By Michelle Hawley – Ladders Preparing for interview questions should be a big part of your job search. You need to do your pre-interview work and research to be able to knock these questions out of the park when a hiring manager asks them. Be prepared by practicing your answers to these common interview questions…. read more
6 Great Careers for Job Seekers with Military Skills
By Brad Miller, TheMilitaryGuide.org Brad Miller is a Marine Corps veteran who comes from a military family with a long tradition of service. He and his brother created The Military Guide as a “straight shooters handbook” to provide helpful resources to service men and women at every stage of their military careers – from those… read more
These are the 10 fastest shrinking jobs in America
By Chris Kolmar – Ladders Many of the industries on the list are related to products that are being phased out by newer technology. Ever wonder if the industry you are working in or hope to work in will survive the artificial intelligence takeover? We have similar questions at Zippia. With computer mechanization of jobs taking over many… read more
Better to have a GOOD BOSS in a bad company, rather than a BAD BOSS in a good company ! Agree ?
By Oleg Vishnepolsky – LinkedIn While I was waiting for my INTERVIEW in a reception area, a pizza delivery man, a young guy, dressed in a T-shirt and jeans carried a heavy pack of pizza boxes and water bottles. He struggled with the door, I jumped up, but before I could help him, a receptionist… read more
These are the worst answers to ‘What’s your biggest weakness?’
By Monica Torres – Ladders What’s your biggest weakness? Avoid these terrible answers. Instead, don’t just play up your strengths, but think about how to discuss your failures. What’s your biggest weakness? This interview question has tripped up many a candidate. You prepare yourself to play up your strengths, but many candidates don’t spend as… read more
11 interview questions to help you decide if a job is right for you
By Marina Khidekel – Ladders You don’t have to choose between making a great impression and getting honest answers. When it comes to job interviews, we all know coming prepared is key to making a great impression. But the questions you ask during your interview are just as important as the answers you give — because asking the right… read more