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Can People Hear Your Smile?
For twenty years I owned an advertising agency. Several times during those twenty years I would get a phone call from a client. “I just
Chat live 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
How to Deal With a Layoff
Q. What are some tips on dealing with a layoff? I have a great education and seven years of experience in the education industry. I'm
The technical and collaborative side of Etsy
By Cindy Atoji Keene Etsy vendor Dara Cheek wants to encourage the “buy local” craft movement in the Boston area. She’s a new breed of
Job hunt in Boston, while living in Chicago
Q: Could you tell me how to go about finding employment in the Boston area when you live in the Midwest? I live in Chicago.
Job Doc live at noon: 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
Don’t provide references upon request
How do you handle references? Last week, I got an email with a fresh, new approach: "DON'T call any of my references!" the marketing consultant
Live chat: Stu Coleman from recruitment firm WinterWyman
Stu Coleman, a partner at Waltham recruiting firm WinterWyman, is a hiring and contracting expert. Job Doc Q&A with Stu Coleman
Gates’ Handshake Blunder Sparks Internet Firestorm
Microsoft founder Bill Gates has (inadvertently) touched off an internet firestorm of opinion simply by how he conducted a handshake while greeting South Korean President
How to Conduct a Confidential Job Search
Q. I am applying for a new position, but do not want my boss to know. Is there such a thing as a confidential job
Librarian believes there's a long shelf life for this institution
By Cindy Atoji Keene As the director of a small public library, Nathalie Harty gets into the nitty-gritty every day, whether helping patrons download e-books
Days off to address personal issues
Q: I own a small company (less than 10 employees) and am struggling with how to deal with how to give my employees time off
Chat live 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
Texting Is Becoming A Preferred Method of Business Communicating
My wife and I send our thoughts and prayers to the victims, their families and the people of Boston. The resilience and strength of the
The Basics of a Job Search
Q. I am interested in finding work in Boston and was wondering what jobs you would suggest I look for as an English undergraduate with
Wine Wholesaler Uncorks Her Spirit
By Cindy Atoji Keene "Wine is Sunlight, held together by water” – this is the email signature used by Judith F McDonough, a Boston-based wine
Where to find free career services
Q: Are there community career services where people can go to talk to someone about their career options? This is for someone who has been
What Can Managers Do To Change A Company’s Culture
One concern managers have about a training seminar is what happens the next day, or the next, or the next. How do they keep the
Is my Job Search Really a Full-time Job?
Q. I am unemployed, and don’t have a manager to assign my work, my deadlines or even to set my expectations. I’m not doing a
Live chat: 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
Sleep researcher examines the mystery of shut-eye
By Cindy Atoji Keene In the quest to understand the mystery of sleep, researcher Erin Evans has studied the effects of sleep deprivation in
Same name, not same person
Q: I love my married name. It's a rhyme-y, memorable name, which is a vast improvement over my maiden name, and I feel it's a
Your expectations impact everyone. Even rats.
If you ask my wife about my best traits, "flexible" won't be on her list. So I couldn't wait to tell her, one day, what
Job Doc live at noon: 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
Hosting A Business Meal Is An Opportunity To Shine
The opportunity has finally arrived. You’ve attended business meals with your boss and with clients, but you haven’t hosted one yourself. This is your chance
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