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How to move beyond earning minimum wage
Q: I work at a company for $8 an hour. I'm in my mid-twenties and I have a family to take care of but this
Chat Monday at noon: Pattie Hunt Sinacole, PR expert
Pattie Hunt Sinacole is a human resources expert and works for First Beacon Group in Hopkinton, an HR consulting firm. She contributes weekly to Boston.com
Elevator Etiquette
As soon as I bring up elevator etiquette during a business etiquette seminar, I can be sure it will elicit some comments and opinions. Interestingly,
Chat Thursday at noon: Stu Coleman from recruitment firm WinterWyman
Stu Coleman, a partner at Waltham recruiting firm WinterWyman, is a hiring and contracting expert. Chat live with Stu Coleman from recruitment firm WinterWyman
I Feel I was Treated Poorly in my Job Search
Q. I am a mature job seeker in a long term job search. I applied for an internship I found on craigslist at a biotech
This chocolatier's sweet on creating tempting confections
By Cindy Atoji Keene As the chocolatier charged with innovating new flavors for Chocolate Therapy in Dedham and Framingham, Rick Gemme is most inspired by
Career change challenges
Q: I am a late bloomer and I worked in construction for eight years before I found out what I really wanted for a career.
Chat Monday at noon: Pattie Hunt Sinacole, HR expert
Pattie Hunt Sinacole is a human resources expert and works for First Beacon Group in Hopkinton, an HR consulting firm. She contributes weekly to Boston.com
13 problems with brainstorming new ideas
How do you get ideas at work? The only method that really works, according to many people, involves Starbucks. Others mention brainstorming. Brainstorming has been
Friending Your Boss: Too Much Too Soon
A colleague commented to me the other day that he had been mildly surprised to receive a friend request from an intern who had recently
Chat Wednesday at noon: Judy Shen-Filerman from Dreambridge Partners
Judy Shen-Filerman is founder and principal of Dreambridge Partners in Arlington, a cross-cultural leadership development firm. Job Doc Q&A with Judy Shen-Filerman
Have I Been out of Work for Too Long?
Q. I have been looking for a job for six months. I'm concerned I'll be considered as being out of work for too long. Toward
Financial counselor helps low-income move out of poverty
By Cindy Atoji Keene There's a truism that says, “It’s expensive to be poor,” said Sandra Suarez, who helps low-income families move out of poverty.
Bullying by a supervisor
Q: I joined a company in Boston in late 2013. The culture is problematic. Our supervisor regularly demeans and ridicules employee mistakes. Instead of dealing
Chat live on 6/17 with Job Doc Elaine Varelas
Elaine Varelas, managing partner of Keystone Partners in Boston, has over 20 years experience in career consulting, executive development and coaching. She contributes weekly to
When an Online Friend Isn’t Who You Expect In-Person
Q. Recently I met up with a friend for lunch for the first time from an iPhone social application. We went to a chain sandwich
How Long Will My Job Search Take?
Q. I am looking for a job and am worried that my severance won't last anywhere near as long as it will take to find
Riding the wave of stand up paddle boarding enthusiasm
By Cindy Atoji Keene The feeling of “walking on water” is a description that’s often given by stand up paddle board (SUP) enthusiasts. “From
Re-entry to workforce after a six-year leave
Q: I am re-entering the workforce after a six-year leave and finding it difficult to find a job. My resume is showing my last employer
Chat Monday at noon with Pattie Hunt Sinacole
Pattie Hunt Sinacole is a human resources expert and works for First Beacon Group in Hopkinton, an HR consulting firm. She contributes weekly to Boston.com
When Leaders Swear
The other day, while a U.S. CEO was being reprimanded by his board for "salty language" (a front page Wall Street Journal story), I was
Thank-you Notes: Obligation or Opportunity?
Q. Hello Peter, I really need some help with these issues. Question: What is the appropriate protocol for giving token gifts of appreciation in business?
What You Need to Know About LinkedIn Profile Pictures
Q. I have learned I need a LinkedIn profile to conduct an effective job search; I have my jobs, education and even one reference from
Golf ranger keeps play on course
By Cindy Atoji Keene As a golf ranger at The Captains Golf Course in Brewster, it’s Jim Davidson’s job to prevent bottlenecks and keep
Comparing two job offers
Q: I have been job hunting for about six months. It was slow around the holidays. I became discouraged because I would send resumes to
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