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conference in Boston brought together thought leaders focused on applying social software strategies to improve business performance. 2012 enterprise 2.0 boston enterprise 2.0 When Geeks Go Corporate at Work. The Enterprise 2.0 MORE
Facebook originally served as a directory-like website for Harvard students, but was later expanded to other colleges in Boston and in the Ivy League. Starting a business is hard work, but making it successful is a whole other challenge. MORE
High school students who take college courses are significantly more likely to attend and graduate from college than peers who do not, according to a study of more than 30,000 Texas high school graduates by Boston-based education nonprofit Jobs for the Future (JFF). MORE
Parliament-Funkadelic held a teaching residency at Boston College prior to Clinton receiving the degree. You’re a good student. You’re spending tons of borrowed cash to pay tuition to a coveted, well-respected academic institution. MORE
Thompson, who took over as head of the struggling company less than six months ago, claimed he received degrees in accounting and computer science from Stonehill College near Boston, but Yahoo's largest outside investor revealed earlier this month that the accounting degree was the only one he earned. So you've distributed a lie on your resume. Maybe a big one, maybe a small one. MORE
by the Boston Consulting Group and MIT supported this point of view, finding that only nine percent of small companies (fewer than 1,000. As Kelly Spors wrote in a March article for Small Business Trends , environmental sustainability isn’t nearly as prevalent in small. businesses as it is in the corporate world. Sure, some small businesses have jumped on board and are leagues ahead when it comes to energy. efficiency and conservation,” she says. But plenty of them have done. MORE
Boston, MA – Boston has the lowest unemployment rate of the top east coast cities (7.1%), yet the cost living is higher than NYC ($1,112). Still, Boston hones many educated citizens and large companies. MORE
I interviewed three of the very best career counselors in greater Boston to get their take on these issues. A long period of unemployment often takes a significant psychological toll. As the days and weeks mount up, the tasks of job hunting become more daunting. MORE
The firing of Boston Red Sox coach Terry Francona in 2011 was a controversial decision considering the incredible record the team had under his eight years of coaching. It was an ugly showing on his part, but what about all of the amazing records and milestones Francona helped bring to Boston? MORE
See Top 10 We’re proud to reveal the winners of CareerBliss’ Happiest Companies in America Awards for 2012, thanks to thousands of employees from around the country.Of Boston Scientific. CareerBliss announces employees’ choice for the happiest places to work! MORE
Early in my career I went on a business trip to Boston with our company’s head of Operations. I was in my early thirties and he was in his fifties and was a former US Air force pilot. MORE
The toast of Boston. Rob? -- Mugging for a picture with Boston enemy Kobe Bryant after a Lakers win in Boston Garden. . Serving 5 in the clink. You know who Rob Gronkowski is. In real life, he's a superstar tight end for the New England Patriots that's an absolute talented freak. Moves like a NBA small forward. Catches every ball. MORE
Joined the Greater Boston IIBA – early bird special $28. I sat for the exam in October of 2012. I have the pleasure of introducing a guest writer for today’s post, Tina Underhill. Take it away, Tina! The Road to the CBAP is Not Paved by Applied Knowledge. The glorified CBAP credentials have been a desire of mine since their inception. How awesome it would be to stand up and say, “Yes, I am a Master BA and can help you solve your business problems.” MORE
Boston Consulting Group – Number 2 on Fortune’s list, BCG (as they are known in the industry) is a top tier consulting company. “ A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties.” MORE
Add your city or major metropolitan area, such as #Boston or #NYC for Boston or New York, especially if you are not going to pay for relocation. One of the things that’s so hard about hiring these days is that it’s so dependent on your personal network. LinkedIn is part of your network. Twitter has to be a part of your network. As part of the updated hiring book, I have a section devoted to networking with Twitter. I thought I’d test it with you. MORE
I just graduated from Boston University College of Communications and I’m looking for an opportunity to break into production.”. To create movement in your career , you have to generate a lot of energy. Sometimes you can get stagnant, out of practice at making things happen. MORE
Historic Boston. As a women-centered university located in Boston, Simmons College has a lot to offer when it comes to the history of the city. Old photos, maps, and historic architectural projects can be found in the college’s Historic Boston pinboard. MORE
in Boston on “Organizational and Operational Readiness” and “Reverse Mentoring.” This One Time at BrandCamp. Last week, I took a few days off and went to camp – People’s Report Summer Brand Camp and Conference, in Dallas, TX. MORE
Boston, Massachusetts. 2012 Alan L. Question: Alan, I work for a very large and prestigious global private equity firm. I am 3.5 years out of college and just started an Analyst/entry level position at my firm 7 months ago. I routinely work 70+ hours per week, sometimes 100 hours, and have sacrificed countless weekends and most holidays to perform my “normal” tasks. . MORE
Boston: McGraw Hill. I’m very excited to have a guest post by Chloe Esposito of UnderitAll.com today. Thanks for sharing your story so honestly Chloe! I know there are many other women who’ve experienced the same thing. Nicole. MORE
I took my kids to a four-day music workshop in Boston. Now we are tourists in Boston. So I go through my list of people who I know who I would want to hang out with in Boston, and the list is really long. We have a bit of a cash problem here in Boston. MORE
If you live in a major city, such as New York, San Francisco, or Boston, and commuting could be an issue, you might want to address that. If you’ve had any interview training at all, you know you’re supposed to leave time at the end of the interview to ask, “What questions do you have for me?” ” Most candidates don’t know what to ask. Some candidates ask about benefits, which might be okay. MORE
10 Tidbits – Kevin Bishop – Anecdote – Employee Engagement – Boston Story Course. David Zinger picture of swans at Boston Commons (June 2012). Kevin Bishop from Anecdote in Australia conducted a one day workshop on story and leadership in Boston this June. It was an honor to attend Kevin’s session in Boston. Stories are engaging. Stories create a fabric and foundation for our organization. MORE
Several weeks ago I was in Boston spearheading a recruitment event. “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players…” William Shakespeare. Back when my wife and I were dating she would tell me about an ex-boyfriend of hers. MORE
If you would like to obtain a list of five (5) or more experienced employee-side employment attorneys in the Boston area, you can do so by simply [ clicking here.] . 2012 Alan L. Question: My husband has worked for his employer for 15+ years, progressively in management roles but in an at-will arrangement. He never had any negative reviews and was recently promoted in June. Last week he was abruptly terminated. . MORE
I’m excited because 2012 is coming, and it’s less than 24 hours before that becomes reality (it’s Dec 31 as I’m writing this). I’m excited because I’ve big hopes and dreams for 2012, and I can’t wait to see them unfold in the new year. MORE
Hi Joshua, I obtained your name through the Boston University MBA LinkedIn Group. In 2006, I trained my MBA class on how to use LinkedIn. Back then virtually no one was on. And those that were on formed some kind of a tight-knit community. MORE
Some of the best of these include the Boston College Alumni Group and The Penn State Alumni Association. MORE
conference in Boston on Organization & Operational Readiness. Pitfalls of An Employee Collaboration Tool. The workplace is evolving to embrace social media. A recent study of U.S. MORE
I am looking very forward to going to Boston next week and taking a storytelling and leadership course. Employee Engagement Anecdote Boston David Zinger Kevin Bishop storytellingI will be looking for lessons, tips, strategies, and tactics for employee engagement. MORE
Includes students and recent graduates on LinkedIn as of the school year ending 2012. ** Class of 2012: Understanding the Needs of your Future Workforce; conducted by Achievers, Inc. & Top 10 Companies for Students and Graduates. MORE
Which is why the mayors of Boston, New York and San Franciso all felt compelled to weigh in on the Chik-Fil-A stance. I know. You're hopped up about the Chik-Fil-A thing, where the founder of the company said the Atlanta-based, high-end fast food retailer was "guilty as charged" related to financial support of organizations that among other things, promote marriage as being an institution that should be granted to a male/female combination only. . MORE
When I was a reporter for the Boston Globe, I once interviewed Bernardo Carducci, the head of the Shyness Research Institute , and he said that most people are not clinically shy. I think I am finally going to have a reality TV show. MORE
I sell financial products for a very buttoned-down firm in Boston. Dear Deb: I am probably the only person in my generation not on Facebook. As a field sales representative, I have always been worried about my private info becoming available to my clients and prospects. MORE
” In January 2010, Gowel and his co-founder Mark Rockefeller started RockTech , a Boston-based software company that has built online tools for CEOs, entrepreneurs, sales professionals and job seekers to help leverage their LinkedIn accounts. MORE
2 heads Boston lettuce, torn. Did you know avocados can help you focus better at work ? According to Web MD , avocados help blood flow because they are loaded with monounsaturated fat (a healthy fat). Better blood flow helps to keep your brain cells moving, which increases concentration. MORE
Thank you everyone for your wonderful responses to the 2012 Father’s Day Tribute. From Krys (Boston, USA): Through his life, and ultimately even his death, my father taught me that no obstacle is too large to overcome if I put my mind to it. What Are Your 2012 Goals? MORE
Like, when I was in Boston with my kids and no money , Melissa left her job and walked to the bank to put money into an account for me. The update about my friend Melissa is that she is still working in an administrative job that is totally unimpressive. By choice. MORE
And Harvard analysts say that fixing the more insidious causes of lingering unemployment — everything from rising inequality to inadequate education to dwindling blue-collar jobs — will require attention beyond the 2012 election cycle, where the topic has become a dominant campaign issue. MORE
I wanted to work at Symbolics, a local Boston company. If you read this blog or my Manage Your Job Search book, you know I’m a big fan of networking with loose connections. Those referrals are more likely to land you a job or help you find a candidate than asking the same people you already know. That’s why recruiters are so successful. They keep expanding their networks, one loose connection at a time. Here’s the story of how I landed my longest-lived internal job. MORE
I now have a short list of six trusted Boston-area recruiters, whom I refer and recommend. If you’re looking for a job, and you have more than two years of experience, you can consider using a recruiter. Some recruiters have entry-level jobs, but that’s rare in this economy. The more experience you have, the more senior you are, and the more specialized your experience is, the more you need a recruiter. MORE
Boston, Massachusetts. 2012 Alan L. Note : From Farmington Hills, Michigan, comes this great suggestion about how we can improve our blog, which we have considered and decided to act on: . “I I love your website, and all the articles and videos! MORE
It’s like trying to drive to Boston from San Francisco using a map of Miami – it doesn’t work! Recently, I had to attend an orientation for my daughter’s upcoming sixth rade environmental camp session. Stick with me, I have a point.). MORE
The 2012 World’s Best rankings, which include colleges and universities in the United States and across the globe, are available online at www.usnews.com/worldsbest. An in-depth methodology was used to determine the 2012 rankings. World’s Best Universities Rankings 2012. * MORE
Resume Bear
JANUARY 21, 2012
See Top 10 We’re proud to reveal the winners of CareerBliss’ Happiest Companies in America Awards for 2012, thanks to thousands of employees from around the country.Of Boston Scientific. CareerBliss announces employees’ choice for the happiest places to work!
Resume Bear
MAY 11, 2012
Some of the best of these include the Boston College Alumni Group and The Penn State Alumni Association.
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Workology
JULY 2, 2012
conference in Boston brought together thought leaders focused on applying social software strategies to improve business performance. 2012 enterprise 2.0 boston enterprise 2.0 When Geeks Go Corporate at Work. The Enterprise 2.0
Resume Bear
OCTOBER 25, 2012
The 2012 World’s Best rankings, which include colleges and universities in the United States and across the globe, are available online at www.usnews.com/worldsbest. An in-depth methodology was used to determine the 2012 rankings. World’s Best Universities Rankings 2012. *
Career Alley
NOVEMBER 6, 2012
Early in my career I went on a business trip to Boston with our company’s head of Operations. I was in my early thirties and he was in his fifties and was a former US Air force pilot.
Careers Done Write
OCTOBER 12, 2012
I sell financial products for a very buttoned-down firm in Boston. Dear Deb: I am probably the only person in my generation not on Facebook. As a field sales representative, I have always been worried about my private info becoming available to my clients and prospects.
Career Alley
APRIL 7, 2012
Boston Consulting Group – Number 2 on Fortune’s list, BCG (as they are known in the industry) is a top tier consulting company. “ A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties.”
Resume Bear
JULY 1, 2012
Includes students and recent graduates on LinkedIn as of the school year ending 2012. ** Class of 2012: Understanding the Needs of your Future Workforce; conducted by Achievers, Inc. & Top 10 Companies for Students and Graduates.
Hiring Technical People
OCTOBER 18, 2012
Joined the Greater Boston IIBA – early bird special $28. I sat for the exam in October of 2012. I have the pleasure of introducing a guest writer for today’s post, Tina Underhill. Take it away, Tina! The Road to the CBAP is Not Paved by Applied Knowledge. The glorified CBAP credentials have been a desire of mine since their inception. How awesome it would be to stand up and say, “Yes, I am a Master BA and can help you solve your business problems.”
Resume Bear
MAY 21, 2012
Historic Boston. As a women-centered university located in Boston, Simmons College has a lot to offer when it comes to the history of the city. Old photos, maps, and historic architectural projects can be found in the college’s Historic Boston pinboard.
Personal Excellence Blog
JUNE 16, 2012
Thank you everyone for your wonderful responses to the 2012 Father’s Day Tribute. From Krys (Boston, USA): Through his life, and ultimately even his death, my father taught me that no obstacle is too large to overcome if I put my mind to it. What Are Your 2012 Goals?
David Zinger
JUNE 1, 2012
I am looking very forward to going to Boston next week and taking a storytelling and leadership course. Employee Engagement Anecdote Boston David Zinger Kevin Bishop storytellingI will be looking for lessons, tips, strategies, and tactics for employee engagement.
Ms. Career Girl
JANUARY 30, 2012
Boston: McGraw Hill. I’m very excited to have a guest post by Chloe Esposito of UnderitAll.com today. Thanks for sharing your story so honestly Chloe! I know there are many other women who’ve experienced the same thing. Nicole.
Resume Bear
OCTOBER 22, 2012
High school students who take college courses are significantly more likely to attend and graduate from college than peers who do not, according to a study of more than 30,000 Texas high school graduates by Boston-based education nonprofit Jobs for the Future (JFF).
Resume Bear
APRIL 16, 2012
The firing of Boston Red Sox coach Terry Francona in 2011 was a controversial decision considering the incredible record the team had under his eight years of coaching. It was an ugly showing on his part, but what about all of the amazing records and milestones Francona helped bring to Boston?
Resume Bear
APRIL 11, 2012
Facebook originally served as a directory-like website for Harvard students, but was later expanded to other colleges in Boston and in the Ivy League. Starting a business is hard work, but making it successful is a whole other challenge.
Resume Bear
JANUARY 30, 2012
” In January 2010, Gowel and his co-founder Mark Rockefeller started RockTech , a Boston-based software company that has built online tools for CEOs, entrepreneurs, sales professionals and job seekers to help leverage their LinkedIn accounts.
Hiring Technical People
APRIL 27, 2012
I wanted to work at Symbolics, a local Boston company. If you read this blog or my Manage Your Job Search book, you know I’m a big fan of networking with loose connections. Those referrals are more likely to land you a job or help you find a candidate than asking the same people you already know. That’s why recruiters are so successful. They keep expanding their networks, one loose connection at a time. Here’s the story of how I landed my longest-lived internal job.
Hiring Technical People
JUNE 7, 2012
If you live in a major city, such as New York, San Francisco, or Boston, and commuting could be an issue, you might want to address that. If you’ve had any interview training at all, you know you’re supposed to leave time at the end of the interview to ask, “What questions do you have for me?” ” Most candidates don’t know what to ask. Some candidates ask about benefits, which might be okay.
Resume Bear
MARCH 11, 2012
And Harvard analysts say that fixing the more insidious causes of lingering unemployment — everything from rising inequality to inadequate education to dwindling blue-collar jobs — will require attention beyond the 2012 election cycle, where the topic has become a dominant campaign issue.
Hiring Technical People
MAY 10, 2012
Add your city or major metropolitan area, such as #Boston or #NYC for Boston or New York, especially if you are not going to pay for relocation. One of the things that’s so hard about hiring these days is that it’s so dependent on your personal network. LinkedIn is part of your network. Twitter has to be a part of your network. As part of the updated hiring book, I have a section devoted to networking with Twitter. I thought I’d test it with you.
Sklover Working Wisdom
JANUARY 26, 2012
Boston, Massachusetts. 2012 Alan L. Note : From Farmington Hills, Michigan, comes this great suggestion about how we can improve our blog, which we have considered and decided to act on: . “I I love your website, and all the articles and videos!
Hiring Technical People
JANUARY 18, 2012
I now have a short list of six trusted Boston-area recruiters, whom I refer and recommend. If you’re looking for a job, and you have more than two years of experience, you can consider using a recruiter. Some recruiters have entry-level jobs, but that’s rare in this economy. The more experience you have, the more senior you are, and the more specialized your experience is, the more you need a recruiter.
Workology
MARCH 26, 2012
conference in Boston on Organization & Operational Readiness. Pitfalls of An Employee Collaboration Tool. The workplace is evolving to embrace social media. A recent study of U.S.
Resume Bear
MARCH 15, 2012
Parliament-Funkadelic held a teaching residency at Boston College prior to Clinton receiving the degree. You’re a good student. You’re spending tons of borrowed cash to pay tuition to a coveted, well-respected academic institution.
Workology
JUNE 18, 2012
in Boston on “Organizational and Operational Readiness” and “Reverse Mentoring.” This One Time at BrandCamp. Last week, I took a few days off and went to camp – People’s Report Summer Brand Camp and Conference, in Dallas, TX.
Workology
NOVEMBER 1, 2012
Several weeks ago I was in Boston spearheading a recruitment event. “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players…” William Shakespeare. Back when my wife and I were dating she would tell me about an ex-boyfriend of hers.
Sklover Working Wisdom
OCTOBER 26, 2012
If you would like to obtain a list of five (5) or more experienced employee-side employment attorneys in the Boston area, you can do so by simply [ clicking here.] . 2012 Alan L. Question: My husband has worked for his employer for 15+ years, progressively in management roles but in an at-will arrangement. He never had any negative reviews and was recently promoted in June. Last week he was abruptly terminated. .
Personal Excellence Blog
DECEMBER 31, 2011
I’m excited because 2012 is coming, and it’s less than 24 hours before that becomes reality (it’s Dec 31 as I’m writing this). I’m excited because I’ve big hopes and dreams for 2012, and I can’t wait to see them unfold in the new year.
Sklover Working Wisdom
FEBRUARY 14, 2012
Boston, Massachusetts. 2012 Alan L. Question: Alan, I work for a very large and prestigious global private equity firm. I am 3.5 years out of college and just started an Analyst/entry level position at my firm 7 months ago. I routinely work 70+ hours per week, sometimes 100 hours, and have sacrificed countless weekends and most holidays to perform my “normal” tasks. .
HR Capitalist
FEBRUARY 10, 2012
The toast of Boston. Rob? -- Mugging for a picture with Boston enemy Kobe Bryant after a Lakers win in Boston Garden. . Serving 5 in the clink. You know who Rob Gronkowski is. In real life, he's a superstar tight end for the New England Patriots that's an absolute talented freak. Moves like a NBA small forward. Catches every ball.
Career Realism
JUNE 16, 2012
2 heads Boston lettuce, torn. Did you know avocados can help you focus better at work ? According to Web MD , avocados help blood flow because they are loaded with monounsaturated fat (a healthy fat). Better blood flow helps to keep your brain cells moving, which increases concentration.
Penelope Trunk
AUGUST 23, 2012
I took my kids to a four-day music workshop in Boston. Now we are tourists in Boston. So I go through my list of people who I know who I would want to hang out with in Boston, and the list is really long. We have a bit of a cash problem here in Boston.
HR Capitalist
MAY 15, 2012
Thompson, who took over as head of the struggling company less than six months ago, claimed he received degrees in accounting and computer science from Stonehill College near Boston, but Yahoo's largest outside investor revealed earlier this month that the accounting degree was the only one he earned. So you've distributed a lie on your resume. Maybe a big one, maybe a small one.
Career Realism
APRIL 25, 2012
I just graduated from Boston University College of Communications and I’m looking for an opportunity to break into production.”. To create movement in your career , you have to generate a lot of energy. Sometimes you can get stagnant, out of practice at making things happen.
Career Realism
AUGUST 7, 2012
I interviewed three of the very best career counselors in greater Boston to get their take on these issues. A long period of unemployment often takes a significant psychological toll. As the days and weeks mount up, the tasks of job hunting become more daunting.
Career Realism
JULY 31, 2012
Hi Joshua, I obtained your name through the Boston University MBA LinkedIn Group. In 2006, I trained my MBA class on how to use LinkedIn. Back then virtually no one was on. And those that were on formed some kind of a tight-knit community.
Career Realism
SEPTEMBER 16, 2012
It’s like trying to drive to Boston from San Francisco using a map of Miami – it doesn’t work! Recently, I had to attend an orientation for my daughter’s upcoming sixth rade environmental camp session. Stick with me, I have a point.).
Penelope Trunk
OCTOBER 10, 2012
Like, when I was in Boston with my kids and no money , Melissa left her job and walked to the bank to put money into an account for me. The update about my friend Melissa is that she is still working in an administrative job that is totally unimpressive. By choice.
HR Capitalist
JULY 30, 2012
Which is why the mayors of Boston, New York and San Franciso all felt compelled to weigh in on the Chik-Fil-A stance. I know. You're hopped up about the Chik-Fil-A thing, where the founder of the company said the Atlanta-based, high-end fast food retailer was "guilty as charged" related to financial support of organizations that among other things, promote marriage as being an institution that should be granted to a male/female combination only. .
David Zinger
JUNE 14, 2012
10 Tidbits – Kevin Bishop – Anecdote – Employee Engagement – Boston Story Course. David Zinger picture of swans at Boston Commons (June 2012). Kevin Bishop from Anecdote in Australia conducted a one day workshop on story and leadership in Boston this June. It was an honor to attend Kevin’s session in Boston. Stories are engaging. Stories create a fabric and foundation for our organization.
Water Cooler Wisdom
OCTOBER 29, 2012
by the Boston Consulting Group and MIT supported this point of view, finding that only nine percent of small companies (fewer than 1,000. As Kelly Spors wrote in a March article for Small Business Trends , environmental sustainability isn’t nearly as prevalent in small. businesses as it is in the corporate world. Sure, some small businesses have jumped on board and are leagues ahead when it comes to energy. efficiency and conservation,” she says. But plenty of them have done.
Penelope Trunk
JUNE 13, 2012
When I was a reporter for the Boston Globe, I once interviewed Bernardo Carducci, the head of the Shyness Research Institute , and he said that most people are not clinically shy. I think I am finally going to have a reality TV show.
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