Job Doc chat Monday with Elaine Varelas

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Boston.com Staff

November 22, 2013

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 Boston.com Jobs and the Boston Sunday Globe Money & Careers section.

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