Employers optimistic about hiring
Things are looking up. A year ago, talk of a jobless recovery dominated discussion as Massachusetts and the nation slowly climbed out of a deep recession. Economists are painting a brighter picture for 2011.
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Hiring in 2011
Tracy Cashman, a partner at recruiting firm Winter, Wyman, talks about the job outlook for 2011.
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Blog
In Meetings Who Sits Where?
Meeting seating can be as informal as choosing to sit...
Resources
- Salary.com: Calculate your salary
- Monster.com: Resume samples
- Resumes.com: Build your resume
- Project Management Institute online
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Color Q personality profiles
- Strong Interest Survey
Job recruiter finds his mission becoming easier
Frank Gentile has been doing the impossible over the past few years. He’s been finding people jobs.
Start-up or established firm?
Are you a big company person or a start-up person? Here are a few questions to consider.
Changing jobs still requires extra legwork
Thinking about changing jobs? You’re not alone. Lisa Foley found her new job at a Bedford technology company through a colleague.
On the job
To get order right, caterer gets early start
When the Boston Celtics order sandwiches from Bakers’ Best, they like them “just so,’’ said Ann MacDougall, corporate production manager at the Needham catering company.
CAREER MAKEOVER
Generalist needs to get specific
Web developer Deborah Porter, with a background in database and Web management, wondered why she rarely gets called in for an interview.
Job Doc
Make your phone interview a ringing success
Telephone interviews have certainly grown in terms of popularity. It is a method of quickly screening candidates without either party having to tangle with the logistics of an in-person interview (e.g., weather, traffic, etc.). Here are some telephone interview tips:
Etiquette at Work
Misspelling on gift presents a quandary
Q. A colleague received a gift, a nicely engraved pen. Unfortunately, his name was misspelled. Do you think he should mention the mistake, and if so, should it be included in the thank-you card, perhaps as a humorous note?