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8 Questions Not to Ask in the Job Interview
10/19/2018
It’s prudent to be aware of certain types of questions that -- while perhaps valid -- just don’t belong in this particular professional encounter and, in fact, could harm your candidacy and reflect negatively on your reputation if asked. -
Gene Therapy, Gene Editing and Immuno-Oncology Creating Thousands of New Job Opportunities
10/19/2018
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 7 percent increase in jobs for biomedical engineers and a 13 percent increase in medical scientists. -
When you’re on the job market, how you come across and the level of professionalism that you exhibit at every step is often just as important as the substance of your background, skills, or education.
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First impressions matter, and during your first few weeks at your new job, you’re laying the groundwork and establishing those key working relationships and processes that will set you up for success in the long run.
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In the workplace, it’s possible to have too much of a good thing. There is a delicate balance between having a positive mindset and being overly optimistic.
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12 Ways to Research a Potential New Employer
10/16/2018
Whether you’re doing pre-interview research or you’ve already received a job offer and are deciding whether or not to accept it, the research phase of your job search is perhaps the most critical from a job seeker's perspective. -
You likely know that there are some types of questions that are off-limits in a job interview, but did you also know that many of these are basically illegal?
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For those looking for work, it’s good to know that some positions are in such demand that employers are falling all over themselves to offer hiring incentives. That’s the case with the biotech sector in Massachusetts, as many companies are dangling almost unheard-of benefits as incentives.
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“That can never be done.” “We’ve tried that already.” “Those plans always fail around here.” “We’re smart, and have already thought of everything.” Those are just a few of the statements you might hear from a “Negative Nancy” at work
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11 Indications of a Good Company Culture
10/11/2018
Whether you’re deciding to accept a job offer from a new employer or you’ve just started a new job, one of the most important aspects of your professional life will be the workplace culture. The office or organization’s environment or “vibe” is so powerful that it can make or break your job exper... -
Are you feeling discouraged because you’re not getting the kind of offers or feedback that you want or need? Job search fatigue is real, and when you’re in the thick of an intense job hunt, the stress of the “network, apply, interview, eat, sleep, repeat” routine can start to wear even the most c...
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Being the target of gossip in the workplace can negatively affect your reputation, character, and promotional opportunities. Here are four keys to working with the office gossip.
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While it’s unlikely that you’ll get the answers you want to all of your questions, there are still appropriate ways to approach your interviewers or the employer and find out as much as you can about their decision. Here are a few of the best ways to do just that.
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If you’re currently on the job market or getting ready to find a new job, you’re probably spending a fair amount of time adding to, revising, tweaking, and in general optimizing your resume so it will get noticed by a potential employer and, eventually, be so powerful and effective that it leads ...
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Email is an inescapable form of communication that informs nearly every single aspect of our lives, from personal to professional. But what happens when your inbox starts to work against you?
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Have you ever had a great idea shot down by a “Know-it-all” at work? Maybe they didn’t even give you the chance to fully explain your thoughts or position. Here are some ways to deal with a Know-it-all in the workplace.
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A new study published in the journal Work & Stress goes against popular opinion that a “transformational leadership” style always leads to improved employee health, performance, and job satisfaction, and suggests instead that inspirational leaders can sometimes put undue stress on their teams, po...
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If your bad behavior has gone unchecked and morphed into a bad habit, then it’s time to re-evaluate the ways this kind of negativity is affecting your workload, your professional relationships, or even your potential to succeed. If you can see yourself in any of these common workplace mistakes, y...
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Your earning potential and career growth can be stunted if you don’t know how to handle a co-worker (or boss) who doesn’t communicate well. Here are three ways to improve your relationship with a colleague who is a non-communicator.