Category: Industry Topics

Wednesday Wisdom: How to Use the STAR Technique During Your Interview

How to Use the STAR Technique During Your Interview Competency questions make up a large part of most job interviews, and they allow interviewers to assess a candidate’s experience and the qualities that make them suitable for the job. Thankfully there’s a tried and true technique that will help you to answer these tricky situations; […]

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Monday Motivation: How to Fix Your Job Search Ailments – USA News

Monday Motivation: How to Fix Your Job Search Ailments – USA News  It’s time to stop reinventing the wheel and ask yourself “What’s tripping you up as you look for a new job?” The best way to re-prioritize your search is to determine what isn’t working and make the necessary changes to optimize your efforts. […]

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The Questions You Should Be Asking in a Job Interview

The Questions You Should Be Asking in a Job Interview When it comes to most standard interviews, the interviewer will typically wrap up the session with the closing question, “Do you have any final questions about the job?” The fact is, it’s imperative to be prepared! Asking good questions to conclude your job interview shows that […]

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Laufer Rundown: Boston Networking Events

Laufer Rundown: Boston Networking Events Networking is nothing more than getting to know people. Whether you realize it or not, you’re networking every day and everywhere you go. Your network of friends, relatives, colleagues, and acquaintances is a valuable job search resource. Networking can sound intimidating, but attending events can lead to new connections that may open doors […]

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Laufer Run Down: Strong Job Market for 2016 – The Washington Times

Laufer Run Down: Strong Job Market for 2016 – The Washington Times President Barack Obama delivered his final State of the Union address on Tuesday last week and confidently stated that our nation’s economy is far sturdier than it was when he took office in 2009. December’s jobs report capped a strong year in which […]

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“Executive Assistant – New Power Job” USA Today

“Executive Assistant – New Power Job” USA Today According to USA Today, more highly educated people are using support jobs as a launchpad into the wider business world. “EAs increasingly attended top schools for undergrads and even have advanced degrees – MBAs, master’s, even the occasional Ph.D., says Nicole Budovec, a recruiting manager at GoPro.” Executive Assistants […]

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Manage Your Work/Life Stress During the 2015 Holiday Season

Manage Your Work/Life Stress During the 2015 Holiday Season With the holidays upon us, the stresses of maintaining a healthy work/life balance can become even more challenging. The high expectations delivering perfect holiday bliss can lead to great stress for even the most balanced individuals. Like any other stressful time, it is always best to […]

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Stay Motivated Through the Holidays

It’s that time of year! December is now in full swing and holiday activities have arrived. The fact is, going to parties, shopping for gifts, and drinking gallons of eggnog is much more fun than sending out resumes and going to networking events. However, if you are on the hunt for a new job it […]

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The Art of “Social” Networking

The Art of “Social” Networking With the weekend right around the corner, you can look at this as an opportunity to schedule that overdue coffee or lunch with a former employer, get appetizers with a colleague, or just go out with friends and be open to meeting new acquaintances. The fact is that you never […]

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