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How to break bad work habits
When you're considering goals for yourself, don't forget to examine your work life. What changes could you make to be a more pleasant colleague?
Everyday, putting out fires
How do you react at work when people bring you problems that seem trivial to you, but urgent to them? That's a moment of truth.
To shake hands or not to shake
There are times when not shaking someone's hand is appropriate, but needs to be accompanied by an explanation.
Communication styles - what works?
Different companies have different communications cultures. Define yours, and see if it changes by work groups.
JOB DOC BLOG
Art teacher helps teen moms find creativity
As students of an alternative education program that helps them earn their GED, teenage mothers learn about art at The Care Center in Holyoke.
Salute to Nurses 2012
A salute to the art and science of health care's frontline professionals, and a look at how the job has changed because of the advancement of technology and evolving job responsibilities.
Five signs you're in the wrong job
Is your job an ominous presence you should exorcise from your life? You certainly don’t need to be M. Night Shyamalan to see the signs.
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How celebrate workplace birthdays
What is the general practice regarding birthdays in the workplace? As a manager, I choose to not acknowledge them to avoid jealousy if someone's gets overlooked. (Pattie Hunt Sinacole, Boston.com)
Raising your salary, after the offer
You've aced the interview(s) and landed the job. Can you still raise your salary requirements? It depends. (Elaine Varelas, Boston.com)
10 hot jobs in Massachusetts
From information technology to retail sales to manufacturing, here are 10 areas where job growth is expected to be strong over the next decade.
How to stand out at a job fair
Doing your research is one way. And there's plenty of other advice to help you get noticed. In a good, way, of course.
Degrees to get $100k the fastest
Deciding on a college major is difficult -- should you follow your passions, or should you choose a degree that promises a high salary?
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Career Transitions
How workers acquire new skills or update old ones will often depend on their ages. Find out what to do in your 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s.
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MA occupations on the rise
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