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Interview like a comic
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Shaking hands - an expected norm in business today
The only excuse for not shaking is if you are sick and don’t want to chance spreading your germs.
Surfing the Internet on company time
Work computers should be used for work, not for personal agendas. Surfing the Internet on company time is unprofessional.
Turning a seasonal job into
full-time work
Many of us take on seasonal work to get a little “extra” money, but some of us would be thrilled to keep the work going.
Diversity Boston
Champions of diversity
Meet 12 in Massachusetts who are working to break down barriers, level the playing field for all, and even redefine what diversity means.
Insight
Narrowing the gender gap
New research from Simmons College suggests that Girl Scouts and other groups help middle school girls expand their career goals.
Teen perspectives on race
and ethnicity
How does the next generation view attitudes about race and ethnicity in Boston?
- Special Section Diversity Boston
Brene Brown a keynote speaker at 'Conference for Women'
Brown, a research professor at the University of Houston, has spent the last dozen years studying courage and vulnerability.
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Photographer has appetite for dishing out pics
Andy Ryan got started on his career path at age 5, when he won a local art competition with a photo shot with a Kodak instamatic.
High-paying jobs where you can make a difference
Each job pays more than $52,000 per year and requires no more than a master’s degree. Many are in health care and nonprofit work.
What should I wear during a Skype interview?
An online video interview is just as important as an in-person interview. You should dress as if you were interviewing at the company’s location.
When can 'comp time' be used?
I attended a seminar where the seminar leader said you could not offer compensation time to full-time workers. Can you help me understand this?
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Orthodontist braces to make teeth healthy
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Animal shelter manager helps pets find homes
Sandra Luppi joins a small staff and an army of volunteers to help the hundreds of animals housed at the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s Cape Cod Adoption Center.
What to strenghen for a
telephone interview
Telephone interviews are now a common screening tool. You want to make sure that you advance to the next level.
How to rehearse for an interview
Instead of winging it, or relying solely on your professional skill set, you should stage a rehearsal for your next job interview.
What does the average job seeker look like?
Aaron Green, president of Professional Staffing Group, presents insight on job seekers from a employment-related surveys.
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Positively, a great state to work
Organizational healthiness was a key factor for the employees who participated in this year's survey.
- Special Section 2012 Top Places to Work
Landscape architect creates thoughtful outdoor spaces
Check out our Q&A with Michael D'Angelo, a landscape architect at Copley Wolff Design Group in Boston, whose experience ranges from green roof decks to college campuses.
The worst workplace jargon
Check out some of the workplace metaphors and expressions our readers submitted.
Are you ready for online learning?
Online learning is not for everyone, and success in such programs requires not only proficiency and comfort with technology, but also a combination of personal traits and skills.
Investment in higher ed still worthwhile
Higher education is expensive, challenging, and time consuming, but ultimately it’s an investment that pays off in today’s knowledge-based economy.
Most overrated and underrated jobs
Some alluring jobs come with high stress levels, poor employment outlooks, and high physical demands.
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Career resources
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MA occupations on the rise
See the jobs with the fastest projected growth at Mass.gov.
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