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Who We Are
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 Devoted, perceptive, enthusiastic, caring and creative.
Check out our new website
here and watch our company video to learn more about who we are and how we provide you with the best experience working with the Laufer and Associates team.
Tailor your job search directly on our website to find exactly what you are looking for and use our new job alerts to sign up for updates on the latest job postings that match your previous searches and be the first to see what new opportunities are knocking at your door!
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From the Desk of Julie Laufer
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Hello Friends,
Indeed, it is a good time to make your move – as summer retreats, the market is picking up and we are seeing an increased level of new job activity.
Please see the provided links for hot jobs we are currently representing. Position yourself for a new job today. There are some exciting spots open in venture capital, finance, start up companies and more! Reach out to us today to find out more.
Yours, as ever,
Julie
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Success Story of the Month – Michelle Otero
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 My journey for a new job started in January 2016.
I had been on countless interviews with different companies and temp agencies, and each time I got nowhere; which left me frustrated and extremely discouraged.
Laufer and Associates reached out to me and from the beginning the experience was different. Other agencies made me feel like my 10 years of experience wasn’t enough, however Laufer recognized the significance of my experiences and and saw my potential. After a short time, and with their guidance, I was placed with an AMAZING company! Recently I was offered and accepted, a permanent position here and I couldn’t be happier.
Thank you!
Michelle
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Tempf the Month – Dorian Yablin
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 Graduation was quickly approaching; I was eager to find employment but didn’t know where to begin. I sent Kat at Laufer and Associates my resume and asked if she could help me find employment. I knew I wanted to work in Boston for a company scientifically related, but going to school in northern New York made it difficult to connect with employers in the area.
Despite the distance, Kat interviewed me and let me know that she knew of a company in Cambridge that was hiring and that I would be a great fit for the role. After graduation, I moved to Boston and was able to interview with this company in person. Next thing I knew, I had a job!
Laufer and Associates helped me tremendously during my transition from my undergraduate studies into a job that I love and look forward to each and every day. They are quick to respond and work hard to make sure everything runs smoothly during the job search process. It has been an absolute joy working with Laufer and Associates.
Thank you!
Dorian
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Be Strategic in Your Career with a SWOT Analysis
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 Personal development is an essential step for making yourself more appealing to employers. People apply many different tactics to stand apart in this competitive Boston market.
In order to truly excel, it’s important to be aware of not only your strengths and weaknesses, but also the opportunities and threats that could arise in the workplace and your career.
So now the question is, how should you go about identifying these strengths and weaknesses, and analyzing the opportunities and threats that may result? Working with a SWOT Analysis tool is very useful to accomplish this goal.
SWOT is especially powerful in helping you uncover opportunities that you would not otherwise have spotted. And by understanding your weaknesses, you can manage and eliminate threats that might otherwise impede your ability to move forward.
The following video and tips on how to make a SWOT analysis, curated from Mind Tools, will help you to brainstorm and determine the next steps to take in your career.
First list your strengths (internal):
- What are you good at naturally?
- What skills have you worked to develop?
- What are your talents, or natural-born gifts?
- How strong is your network of connections?
- What do other people see as your strengths?
- What values and ethics set you apart from your peers?
Then your weaknesses (internal):
- What are your negative work habits and traits?
- Does any part of your education or training need further development?
- What would other people see as your weaknesses?
- Where can you improve?
- What are you afraid to do or most likely to avoid?
- What negative feedback about your personality or work habits have you received?
Then examine these points to determine career opportunities (external):
- Is your industry growing? If so, how can you take advantage of the current market?
- Do you have a network of contacts to help you, or to offer good advice?
- What trends (management or otherwise) do you see in your company, and how can you take advantage of them?
- Is there a need in your company or industry that no one is filling?
You might find useful opportunities in the following:
- Networking events, educational classes, or conferences.
- A new role or project that forces you to learn new skills, like public speaking or international relations.
- A company expansion or acquisition. Do you have specific skills (like a second language) that could help with the process?
And threats (external):
- What obstacles do you currently face at work?
- Are any of your colleagues competing with you for projects or roles?
- Is your job (or the demand for the things you do) changing?
- Could any of your weaknesses lead to threats?
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