How did you get your job?
Networking works
Pavlik Mintz, a lead consultant and project manager of Collaborative Consulting, landed a job after working every connection he could think of.
- Honesty proved best policy in Ed Morgan’s search for a technology job
- From ski bum to engineer, thanks to a well-placed referral
It's a (social)
media world
Rebecca Schlowsky used LinkedIn to get a job as executive assistant at Simmons College.
Experience counts
Van Dam found that working in a hospital environment at an early age boosted her confidence to pursue a health career.
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- MA occupations on the riseSee the jobs with the fastest projected growth at Mass.gov.
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- Why network?See the importance of developing a network at Mass.gov.
- Knocking on the right doorsCheck out ways to start your network with the contacts you already have at Mass.gov.
- Surviving a networking eventNetworking expert and author Diane Darling offers tips on how to work a room.
Bullhorn software in demand as recruiters track more jobs, candidates
Post-recession periods are busy times for the staffing industry, and nearly all of the nation's staffing firms use applicant tracking systems like Bullhorn.
Career Makeover
Real estate agent seeks to transfer skills to new job
Seth Woolard been out-of-work – or under employed – for two years, despite applying for 300-400 jobs.
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Getting the most of recruiting software
Automated systems often take the first whack at the pile of resumes, and it helps if job seekers know how to think like the machine.
On the Hot Seat
Jerry Rubin of Jewish Vocational Service
Rubin recently spoke with the Globe about the economy, job market, and what employers are looking for.
Innovation Economy
Secrets of the hiring process
What exactly happens as recruiters review résumés, conduct interviews, and make decisions about whom to hire? Scott Kirsner broke down their replies.
On the Job With...
Choral conductor changes children's lives
Anthony Trecek-King is artistic director at Boston Children’s Chorus, which uses music as a catalyst for social change.
Etiquette at Work
'Am I talking into a black hole?'
Voicemail is a victim of advances in technology. Texting and IMing are replacing voicemail messages.
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How to get a high-paying job
Successful careers and high paying jobs are achieved through a combination of education, experiences, ambition, skill, and personal attributes.