LaddersReviews of theladders.com

Ladders not only provides potential jobs but also hiring and interview best practices. To further enhance the goodness of Ladders they give success stories from very influential people every once in a while.

The tools available on Ladders are well thought out. It is relatively simple to find exceptional employers and positions the fit your experience and goals. I recommend it without hesitation to any motivated professional.

Goal for using Ladders: Find a replacement 6 figure sales job in a reasonable amount of time. Pros: - One of the best sites that list real 6 figure sales positions. Forget Monster and sites geared for "techies" - Job descriptions have been pretty accurate - Compensation listed has been pretty accurate Cons: - No recruiter contact information is listed for follow up- you're on you own to find that on the web or thru other services like LinkedIn - When applying from the Ladders site, only 1 document can be uploaded forcing applicants to combine a cover letter and resume into one document. - Only uploads .doc files no .pdf files allowed - Number of recruiters seems to be somewhat limited and not sure if there are enough recruiters using Ladders vs. something like LinkedIn. Bottom line: 3 stars only because 1 year later - I am still unemployed, gaining more attention to my resume with LinkedIn and adders inability to contact recruiter directly for follow up.

I am actively seeking full-time employment and have found TheLadders to be a good resource. There is, however, one aspect of the service you provide that I simply do not understand. On a regular basis I receive an email from TheLadders titled "See jobs your peers considered" and I have to wonder who cares what jobs my peers considered. This email does not help me in any way nor does it prompt me to consider similar positions. I really wish TheLadders would stop sending out this type of message because on some level it really ticks me off.

I get very excited when TheLadders points me to a great job. I take the time to fill out the questionnaire and upload my resume. Then reality soon sinks in when nothing ever happens. There is a true disconnect going on, whether it be companies not reviewing online submissions or the criteria for getting a reply is too high or its just a black hole to dump your time (and hopes) into. At some point it shouldn't be a lottery as to getting a simple (not automated) reply that states, we received your application and you are missing "a particular skill" that we are looking for. Somebody has to plug the hole (black) and complete the connection between applicant and employer.

If you are on the fence about a subscription account with the Ladders then all I can say is Jump Off! You will not be sorry for the abundance of help and guidance from professionals out there whose goal in life is to get you employed at the level you seek. Sharpen your competitive edge in all that you do on the job hunt with tools and resources to help you stand out in an interview, the way to dress, change your thinking and clear the junk out of your mind to help prepare for those interview questions.

The Ladders has good job listings, more relevant and with less "noise" than many other job sites.

I have not found any opportunities in my industry.