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Providing an honorable and dignified workplace

“…you have demonstrated to the world that it was a person’s moral obligation and social responsibility to protect a culture which provides an honorable and dignified place in which to work.” These words were spoken by Arthur T. Demoulas on the occasion of his return to the corporate offices of the Market Basket grocery store […]

Get Back to Work on Labor Day

Today is Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2014. Historically Labor Day has been a day when laborers have the day off from work. It’s supposed to celebrate the social and economic achievements of American workers.   But if you are a job searcher, it is the start of the job search season. Or should I say […]

Middle Aged Career Changers Take Note

This weekend I celebrated my 20th Class reunion from college.  I wasn’t a traditional student.  After getting married and having 2 children, I returned to college to get my Bachelor’s degree.  I was in class with your traditional students going to college right after high school. I was skeptical about these students having the ability […]

How to Recharge Your Job Search

How frustrating it is when you want a cold glass of milk, but someone before you took it all.  The carton is empty.  When it’s gone, it’s gone.  Nil, zip, zero.   No matter how much you want it, there is nothing there.  You can squeeze and squeeze, but you won’t get anything.  The same is […]

The Job Search and You

  In most instances in life you assume a certain level of quality in service, goods, etc.  Unless the quality is above or below your expectations, you won’t notice it.  But when you are looking for a job, how you communicate, dress and act will speak volumes about you. People won’t notice much about you […]