Graduate studies, hard work pay off for students
Subtitle: Open doors to future Colleges and universities across the state will soon be playing the familiar chords of “Pomp and Circumstance” as students graduate and prepare for the next phase of...
View ArticleFormer paralegal follows her heart to beauty career
Subtitle: Styling a new futureSometimes you have to listen to your heart.When Christina Truscello did, she took a career path that combined her creativity and childhood desire to help others. Now, as...
View ArticleGoogle's search engine aims to become employment engine
SAN FRANCISCO — Google is trying to turn its search engine into an employment engine.Beginning Tuesday, job hunters will be able to go to Google and see help-wanted listings that its search engine...
View ArticleUS job openings slipped in May, but hiring increased
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers posted fewer job openings in May. But hiring picked up and more people are quitting their jobs — both positive signs for the economy.Job openings fell 5 percent in May to...
View ArticleNursing and Allied Health Job Fair
Nursing and Allied Health Job FairTuesday, August 22, 201710:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Newton Marriott2345 Commonwealth Ave., NewtonAttend the Boston Herald’s Nursing and Allied Health Job Fair and you will...
View ArticleCompanies offer quirky perks like guitar lessons, tattoos
NEW YORK — Sabbaticals, massages, or a home maid service? Bike maintenance, tattoos or guitar lessons? Some small and medium-sized companies are offering quirky and enviable perks to try to attract and...
View ArticleSlack, Skype, Zoom: Remote work the norm even at small firms
NEW YORK — At more small businesses, any watercooler chat takes place in a messaging app. Staff meetings are held via Skype. There might not even be an office.Having a remote staff can be a good fit...
View ArticleFormer scientist finds fulfillment teaching yoga
Subtitle: Stretch your limitsTatyana Souza always wanted to help others. She pursued a career in research science to help find cures for diseases through the creation of new medicines. After her career...
View ArticleCape woman’s injury leads to nursing career
A freak accident that left her injured as she was preparing to leave for college changed Rachel Butler’s life, and the nurse who cared for her in the days that followed pushed her to pursue nursing at...
View ArticleSurvey: US companies added a strong 237,000 jobs in August
WASHINGTON — U.S. businesses added a healthy 237,000 jobs in August with broad gains across several industries including construction, manufacturing and leisure and hospitality, according to a private...
View ArticleUS services sector expanded at stronger rate in August
WASHINGTON — U.S. services businesses grew at a faster pace in August as measures for new orders and hiring improved, though some of those gains could disappear temporarily in the wake of damage from...
View ArticleA little prep goes a long way for a job interview
Picture this nightmare: You walk into an interview for your dream job, shake hands with the hiring manager, sit down, and then realize you’ve arrived completely empty-handed. We’re talking no copies of...
View ArticleIndustrious women turn to careers in trades
Subtitle: Program breaking down gender barriersEver since she was little, Jessica Anthony wanted to build houses.Her father worked in construction, and she loved watching homes being built. The...
View ArticleHerald event draws job seekers
Job seekers flocked to Boston’s Colonnade Hotel yesterday, where the Boston Herald hosted its 50th bi-annual Workplace Diversity Job Fair.More than 20 employers from across Greater Boston were on hand,...
View ArticleUS wages and benefits grew 0.7 percent in third quarter
WASHINGTON — U.S. workers' wages and benefits grew faster in the third quarter, adding to recent signs that American workers are seeing their pay climb.The Labor Department said Tuesday that total...
View ArticleUS job openings flat in September as hurricanes slow hiring
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers posted roughly the same number of open jobs in September as the previous month, partly because hurricanes held back hiring at restaurants and hotels.The Labor Department...
View ArticleGoogle's job search tool now lets you see salary information
Google is helping give job seekers an idea of how much they would earn if hired.The search giant said on Wednesday that it upgraded its job search tool so that people can see salary information for job...
View ArticleAsk Brianna: Should I quit my job without another lined up?
"Ask Brianna" is a column from NerdWallet for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out. I'm here to help you manage your money, find a job and pay off student loans — all the real-world stuff no one...
View ArticleWorker expands opportunities with real estate license
Subtitle: Building on experience Sometimes all you need is the push from a childhood friend to help you realize your full potential. Such was the case for Thea Foley, who decided to take her expertise...
View ArticleUS job openings slip in October, but hiring increased
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers posted slightly fewer job openings in October than the previous month, but the number of people being hired improved.The Labor Department said Monday that nearly 6 million...
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