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Pretty People Need Not Apply

By John Hazard ⋅ September 11, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Do looks matter in the job market?
Historically, most of the research done on the subject says yes, looks matter. Recruiters and hiring managers, whether deliberately or by letting their subconscious rule their conscious, tend to hire more attractive employees. You like what you see and place more weight on the pretty people. It’s one of [...]

Interview Tips: Wear the Right Clothes for Summer Interviews

By Donald Sears ⋅ July 22, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

Arriving for a job interview hot and bothered, red-faced and sweating, is the last thing you want a potential employer to see. How do dress for a summertime job interview in a way that will keep you cool but appropriately formal?
TheLadders Career Advice has you covered with the right mix of things to wear and [...]

What to Wear to a Job Interview in the Summer Heat

By John Hazard ⋅ July 9, 2009 ⋅ One comment

Fashion writer Nina Myers and photographer Karl Rozemeyer took to the streets of New York to find real professionals with a sense of summer style. Use these tips to stay cool and look sharp as you hit the streets this summer to find a job.
What To Wear To A Summer Job Interview [...]

Marc Cenedella: 10 Stories You Must Read for Your Job Search

By John Hazard ⋅ May 4, 2009 ⋅ One comment

You might not even be aware, but TheLadders’ operates its own little news department to keep you abreast of the issues and events that affect your job search and often get ignored by business coverage in the media. A team of three editors and a handful of reporters writes and prepares stories every week that [...]

Why Did the Recruiter Reject You?

By John Hazard ⋅ April 14, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

You’ve e-mailed, phoned and hounded two dozen recruiters who specialize in your field, but you’ve had little to no response. What are you doing wrong?
It might be your handshake. Or it could be your perfume… your eye contact… your tattoos… your frequent use of the word dude.
The recent surge in candidates for executive positions transformed [...]

Lost in the Job Search Without a Rudder

By John Hazard ⋅ April 2, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Does the job search feel like you’re lost at sea without a rudder?
If the letters and e-mails we receive from readers are any indication, the analogy fits.
To spill a little company Kool-Aid, TheLadders operates a Community Service team that goes well beyond a typical call center. The bulk of the phone calls, e-mail and chat [...]

Dressing for Every Network Occasion

By Matthew Rothenberg ⋅ April 1, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Tips on how to avoid overdressing or underdressing at everything from job fairs to barbeques

Do You Have “Curb Appeal?”

By John Hazard ⋅ March 12, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

If you were trying to sell your home, a realtor would likely advise you to check the “curb appeal” of your property: the appearance of the home and yard from the curb that will either encourage a prospective buyer to look further or convince them to drive by without ever stopping the car.
A job search [...]

Interviewing On the Sly

By Matthew Rothenberg ⋅ March 5, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

In a corporate culture where business casual is making waves, showing up to work in a three-piece suit is a dead giveaway to your colleagues that your dentist appointment is really an interview — somewhere else. Try interviewing on the sly.

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